United States of America: Program Coordinator, Food Security and Livelihoods
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013
The Program Coordinator, Food Security and Livelihoods, working closely with his/her Hunger and Livelihoods team, Country Offices and Finance staff, supports the management of a portfolio of active food security projects funded by USAID’s Office of Food for Peace. Part of this position’s responsibility is to assist in the ongoing development of systems and procedures to ensure the effective flow of resources to Save the Children International (SCI) and other Save the Children members where the Food for Peace-funded portfolio is being implemented. This work must ensure donor expectations are met, programs are successfully implemented, and all reporting requirements are met in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Provide project monitoring and support including: Monitor procurements to ensure compliance and appropriate completion; serve as main point of contact on those resources for Country Offices and SC/US stakeholders (i.e., TA providers, other business teams, finance, grants and contracts, HR, etc.); represent Food Security portfolio, as needed, at meetings involving USAID-funded cooperating agencies, multi-lateral organizations, donors, and other PVOs; complete all data entry and follow all processes to ensure funds can be tracked on SC/US and SCI systems (including CGRS, AMS, Funds Summary Template and AADs); as needed, be the key point of contact for donor on resources provided to SCI and ensure timely and effective communications to donors on matters related to their resources; assist in negotiating, preparing, and processing amendments and budget modifications as necessary.
Support Country Offices in starting up new SC/US funded projects
Support the review and submission of PREP and annual reports for Title II programs on an annual basis as necessary, in coordination with the Senior Director, Food Security and Livelihoods
Coordinate the preparation and submission of required donor reports, working with Country Offices and Finance to produce the reports and coordinating with technical staff to ensure the content reviews are undertaken as appropriate.
Coordinate with Finance, Country Offices and relevant technical teams as applicable to ensure all project closeouts are managed effectively and that all issues are resolved.
Provide Resource Mobilization and Proposal Development Support including:drafting or contributing to proposal budgets; serving as cost coordinator on select proposals and tracking private fundraising opportunities.
Requirements
1-3 years providing support to home and field office project operations.Strong working ability in French; fluency preferred.Experience in project management support, compliance, and donor requirements.Experience in budget management and financial analysis.Experience working in INGO environment with USAID projects; especially funded by Food for Peace preferred.Experience coordinating processes with large stakeholder groups.BA required.
Employee Type
Full - Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. Each year we reach tens of millions of children in need in the United States and around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
Save the Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
How to apply:
Submit resume on-line at: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHI...
