Application deadline:
The EU Domestic Cooperation Officer in Save the Children Europe will play a role in promoting the identification of programmatic synergies across the Movement in Europe on child poverty, children on the move, child participation and child protection, with the goal to support the Domestic Account to secure funding for Save the Children’s cross-country initiatives in Europe.
TEAM/PROGRAMME:
Global Advocacy Offices/Domestic Advocacy and Partnerships
LOCATION: Romania
CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed term 12 months with possibility of renewal
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 1: A basic criminal record background (DBS) check is required/equivalent police record check.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The EU Domestic Cooperation Officer in Save the Children Europe will play a role in promoting the identification of programmatic synergies across the Movement in Europe on child poverty, children on the move, child participation and child protection, with the goal to support the Domestic Account to secure funding for Save the Children’s cross-country initiatives in Europe.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: EU Domestic Funding Manager at Save the Children Europe
Staff reporting to this post: -
Key internal relationships: Save the Children Europe’s EU Domestic Funding Manager, Head of Domestic Advocacy & Partnerships, Advocacy Advisor on Child Poverty, Senior Advocacy Advisor on Migration, INTPA/NEAR Partnerships Manager & Assistant, Save the Children Fundraising Group, Save the Children Domestic Programmes Directors Group, Save the Children Reference Group on Child Poverty, Save the Children European Migration Advocacy Group; other relevant working groups within Save the Children
Budget Responsibilities: n/a
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
- Liaise with domestic programmes in Europe and all relevant groups and working groups within the Movement to identify synergies and the transnational upscale of successful programmes and approaches in the areas of child participation and rights, child poverty, children on the move, child protection, climate and MHPSS
- Support the further setup of the EU Domestic Account by working with the EU Domestic Funding Manager in the areas under development, e.g. capacity building, partnership building, SOPs
- Work together with the EU Domestic Funding Manager to ensure access to EU funds for Members and Offices in EU MSs and pre-accession countries
- Coordinate the development of transnational project proposals with the participation of Save the Children Members and Offices
- Be a strong member of the Save the Children Europe team, contributing to the development and implementation of the annual work programme.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SC Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
- sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
- builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education to Master’s level, with a qualification in economics, politics, law, human rights or a related field is desirable. Education to Bachelor’s degree level is essential;
- 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience;
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other languages is considered as a plus.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising from EU direct and indirect-management funds to support programmes in the context of a non-governmental organisation or international organisation; additional experience of EU structural funds is an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of the EU, its social policies and its funding modalities
- Programmatic experience in EU-funded projects on children’s rights, child poverty, children on the move and/or child protection is an asset
- A proven track record of successful project proposals funded by DG JUST, DG HOME, DG EAC/EACEA and/or REA; a track record of proposals funded by other Agencies and/or through the EU structural funds and experience in budget development is an asset
- Experience in training peers on fundraising is an advantage
- Experience of creating networks of influence, and an ability to manage diverse professional relationships, internally and externally
- Experience of successfully operating in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- A full appreciation of the value of cooperation within a team environment
- A commitment to and an understanding of NGO work on a European level
- Commitment to Save the Children’s values
- Ability to work and write in English
Additional job responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.