Summary The Associate Director manages the Department of Education and Child Development's (DECD) centrally managed awards, undesignated, and designated funded activities, coordinates technical support by staff and consultants, manages human resources and proposal development. S/he disseminates pertinent contractual, human resource and administrative information regarding education programming the DECD team and the field. S/he supports the DECD team and the field with advice and direction for project management and award compliance.
S/he works in close collaboration with the Accounting Specialist and the Associate Directors for the other International Program Leadership technical offices to ensure the unit achieves consistency, efficiency and excellence in these functions.
Responsibilities
• Track department budgets • Review expenditures and project expenditures for management and planning purposes • Prepare financial analysis for quarterly and annual reports • Create, track and manage department award work plans • Track the DECP portfolio • Track DECD staffing coverage and work with supervisor and AVP to manage staffing on DECD led activities • Review technical aspects of job descriptions for consultants, partners and TA • Review technical aspects of travel approval requests; review and process trip reports • Review and approve purchase orders and invoices for the department • Serve as main conduit to agency management systems • Assist with operational planning Requirements • Undergraduate degree or equivalent required; Masters degree in finance, accounting, administration or development/education preferred • Minimum 5-7 years financial management experience, preferably in a development/relief agency. At least 2 years overseas project experience in a developing country context preferred • Knowledgeable about management, finance and budget, specifically the development and management of large, complex budgets with multiple funding streams • Familiarity with proposals and grants of USG funding mechanisms, and especially with those most often used by USAID, such as umbrella grant management • 3-5 years experience managing complex projects and preparing proposals for USAID preferred • Excellent presentation skills and English verbal and written communications skills; other language skills a plus • Understanding of accounting principles and practices • Strong interpersonal, cross cultural, oral and written communication skills including public speaking • Ability to pro-actively problem-solve, handle many tasks at once, and determine priorities • Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team • Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time in/outside the US • Computer skills; proficiency in Word, Access, Outlook, Internet and Power Point. Very strong Excel skills Employee Type Full-Time Regular
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 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. 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. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
How to apply:
TO APPLY: Click on https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDRE... Or go towww.savethechildren.org and search Careers (under “Who We Are”)
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