JOB OPENING

Senior Officer – Awards (Re-advertisement)

Save The Children in Bangladesh invites interested and potential candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates.

The Opportunity

The Senior Awards Officer in his/her capacity supports the Awards Manager in the areas of Awards management, and cost proposal development of the Country Office. The position ensures quality services to clients in line with SCI Policies and Procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for the Cost-ed Work plan of the assigned portfolio, agreement Synopsys and compliance, BVA Analysis/comments, input/maintain Award Management Systems (AMS), record keeping, and update of all Award-related documentation, and assist in the training, coaching, and development of financial skills in the non-accounting staff, particularly budget holders. H/she will build and maintain effective relationships, with the team, colleagues, Members, and external partners, and for values & diversity, need to oversee as a source of competitive strength.

Qualifications and Experience

  • At least 4 years’ experience within the finance department of a national or international organization including experience with financial management in emergencies
  • Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyze complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
  • Strong budgeting and budget management skills
  • Proficiency in computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to contribute to a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues, and providing support and advice as necessary
  • Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
  • Written and verbal fluency in English
  • Master’s degree, preferably in Finance/ Business Administration or a relevant discipline 

Contract Type: Regular
Job Location: Cox’s Bazar
No. of vacancies: 01 (One)

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

For detailed job description and to apply online, please use the below link:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/3696/

Application deadline: October 07, 2023

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.