Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships (Worldwide) to lead award management and localisation efforts in the Kenya Country Office, with a focus on compliance and strategic leadership.
- Role
- Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Worldwide
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships is responsible for delivering an efficient, effective, and high-quality award management function across the Kenya Country Office. The post holder will provide strategic leadership for award management throughout the award lifecycle, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, Save the Children policies, and organisational standards.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership for award management
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and Save the Children policies
- Lead the partnership portfolio and locally led delivery modality
- Coordinate the submission of all required information and documentation into AMS
- Ensure all award lifecycle processes are completed through AMS workflows
- Support the Country Director and SPD Manager in strengthening engagement and relationship management with Members and donor representatives
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in award, grant, portfolio, or financial management
- Proven experience in staff management, supervision, coaching, and capacity building
- Significant experience managing complex award portfolios and donor-funded programmes
- Strong knowledge of major institutional donor requirements and regulations
- Experience developing and implementing award management systems, processes, and controls
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in the Kenya Country Office, with occasional travel.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of experience in award management, and proven experience in staff management and financial management.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should apply through the Save the Children website.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in the Kenya Country Office, with occasional travel.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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