United States of America: Senior Specialist, Food Assistance
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 29 Oct 2013
Save the ChildrenLocation: Washington DCApply Online: http://www.savethechildren.org
SummaryThe Senior Specialist, Food Assistance will report to the Associate Director, Food Assistance and will focus on World Food Program (WFP) account management activities for Save the Children US (SCUS). This role will provide oversight to proposal development, Field Level Agreements (FLAs), amendments, fund summaries and reporting. This position will work with other SCUS departments including the Commodity Management Unit (CMU) and may require travel to assist Country Offices with WFP program development and agreement issues and will also assist in regional and country WFP account management orientations.Responsibilities• Manage WFP proposal development and review and FLA approval processes for food voucher program: Conduct proposal development and review. Coordinate and consolidate Technical Assistance, Finance and Contracts and Grants inputs and approvals for proposals. Ensure that commodity calculations for WFP programs are correct. Review and provide input into FLAs and amendments. Track and facilitate approvals for FLAs and amendments.• Oversee the submission, tracking and approval of proposals, agreement and fund summaries in SCUS and Save the Children International (SCI) online award management systems: Ensure the posting of relevant WFP documentation on the SCUS contracts, grants and review system and SCI award management system. Prepare, review and finalize fund summaries for Country Offices (cash and commodity components) and amendments or changes.• Lead regular WFP reporting and maintain account tracking and management tools. Track WFP reporting requirements and assist Country Offices in reporting reviews prior to submission to donor. Develop, update and maintain WFP account tracking and management tools. Develop various WFP account presentations and reporting formats. Develop and deliver WFP account management orientations and trainings for regional and Country Office Staff.• Respond to critical WFP account management needs and emergencies. Deploy to existing WFP programs to provide technical support and account management guidance. Deploy in emergencies to assist Country Offices in rapid assessments and WFP program development.Requirements• BA or BS or advanced degree preferred in a related field.• 5-7 years' international humanitarian operations experience.• Experience with proposal development, project management, presentations using PowerPoint, and budgeting.• Experience with WFP or similar food programming, including cash and voucher programming.• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, databases and word processing packages.• Fluent in written and spoken English and Fluency in French a plus.• Team player. Adaptable and flexible.• Willing and able to travel as required.• Good facilitation skills, able to deliver briefings and trainings.• Experience with a range of assessment techniques.
Employee TypeFull 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. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.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. We provide 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
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