United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Senior Portfolio Officer – East Africa

13 months fixed term contract

We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as Senior Portfolio Officer. You will be the focal point for CO and SCUK interaction and ensure the quality delivery of the end to end grant cycle.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Senior Portfolio Officer you will contribute to the development of new business practices and tools to streamline processes and improve quality and efficiency of work. You will also contribute to the overall account portfolio targets, working closely with the Regional Partnership Manager and Head of the Regional Portfolio Team. In addition you will:

• Develop and maintain key donor relationships for selected countries


• Serve as the key donor focal point for HQ level SCUK home donors on specific country portfolios


• Assume overall project management from point of contract signature, working with internal departments to support reporting


• Develop strong knowledge base of in-country context and current issues in relation to delivery and operating platform in particular


• Lead on monitoring internal processes and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose and recommending changes to the Head of Regional Portfolio as appropriate.

To be successful you will have extensive experience in project and grant/contract management with an in-depth knowledge of institutional donor compliance requirements. You should also have significant financial process and reporting skills. You will also have:

• Strong relationship development skills, particularly at a distance


• Good working knowledge of one or more countries from the region and understanding of context and operating environment issues would be desirable


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to forge strong relationships quickly


• Significant experience of working in the international development sector, including in overseas roles


• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 31^st May 2016