Save The Children, Consortium Manager Myanmar

Location: Yangon, Myanmar
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Friday 3 February 2017
Contract length: 12 months
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose:
The Consortium Manager is responsible for ensuring effective coordination between Consortium partners. The role will coordinate technical and management staff at field level, as well as Yangon level programmes staff and Steering Committee. S/He will lead on developing systems and processes to ensure regular, joined-up and effective coordination and dissemination of information. They will be responsible for ensuring key issues are being raised from field level and that management and technical decisions are taken based on quality programme and management information, and follow up.
The Consortium Manager will play a key role in setting the strategic direction of a four partner, multi-phase WASH and Nutrition programme, totalling over 15m USD. This will include leading on proposal development, strategy processes, and driving joint advocacy initiatives with key stakeholders, ensuring these initiatives are informed by effective monitoring, evaluation and documentation of programme learning.
The Consortium Manager will coordinate and support production of submission of quality deliverables to the donor, including donor reports, proposals, assessments and evaluations. S/He will be responsible for ensuring effective grants and financial management systems are in place, with key controls. S/he will liaise closely with relevant local government authorities, INGOs, UN Agencies and donors.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master's Degree in social Sciences, humanitarian assistance/international development or related field
10 years of professional experience in development with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role in the implementation of projects
Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and of managing multi-million dollar grants.
Strong experience in managing Consortium programmes and understanding of institutional donor compliance
Demonstrable experience in advocacy initiatives including influencing key stakeholders at high levels including senior management, donors, Government Authorities
Strong experience managing multiple tasks and ability to be proactive and demonstrate leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to lead, build and work effectively in team situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.

General:

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.
Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. Closing date for this advert is 3th Feb 2017.

Job description:
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How to apply
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