Democratic Republic of the Congo: Proposal and Reporting Trainee

The role

The Proposal and Reporting Trainee will support the Programme Development & Quality Department in ensuring quality throughout proposals and donor reporting. The post holder will closely work with the Director of Programme Development & Quality, the Director of Finance, the Director of Grants and the Technical Advisers in the development of high quality concept notes and proposals for major donors as well as coordinating the development of narrative donor reporting. S/He will work closely with the MEAL team and ensuring all parts of a report meet quality requirements and are submitted on time. He will ensure financial and narrative consistence

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Bilingual English/French (oral and writing)
• Master degree a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Willingness to learn and gain competence in proposal and report writing, including experience of financial planning and budget expenditure monitoring
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Desirable:

• Good knowledge and understanding of Child right based programming.
• Knowledge of DRC and/or central and/or west Africa region.

Contract length: 06 months

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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.98109.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'