Awards Management Analyst – CAPP

 

 

TITLE: Awards Management Analyst – CAPP

TEAM/PROGRAMME: SCI International Programs

LOCATION: London or any existing SCI location

GRADE: Junior – Mid Level

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months

FTC

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 2: either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or they will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children International (SCI) is undergoing significant transformation across a number of core business procedures, systems, and structures, through the implementation of a number of High Performing Organization (HPO) Change Projects.

One Programme is CAPP (Coding, Agresso, PPM PRIME) which has four core strands:

1) Deploys a new global financial data model and finance system (Agresso)

2) Introduces a new project management methodology (PMM) to improve the quality of our programming for children

3) Deliver a technology solution (PRIME) that enables the new PMM and links in with our award management system (AMS)

4) Deliver this solution not only to Save the Children International but also across the Save the Children Membership.

In 2021 we are entering the deployment phase of the project and we are aiming to deploy the programme across SCI Centre, Region and Country Offices as well as Member Offices in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

The Award Management Analyst will provide award management support to the implementation of the CAPP programme within SCI. Using sound experience of Award Management practices within our organisation, the role will work closely with the Award Management SME, AMS Advisor and the Awards & New Business Development (NBD) functions, to ensure the programme is successfully deployed to the award management functions in our regional and country offices.

The role is responsible for fully understanding the changes to the award management function that the CAPP programme will bring and to share this knowledge through communication, training, guidance and support, with our regional and country offices. The ultimate aim is to ensure the changes are embedded fully in our awards management and NBD functions ways of working.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to:  Award Management Technical Lead

Matrix Dotted Reporting to: AM SME Member Deployment

Staff reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Ensure successful deployment of the CAPP Programme to Award Management staff across SCI.

· Upskill regional change managers, regional awards leads and regional NBD leads on the changes that the CAPP programme will bring to the award management and NBD functions.

· Work with change managers, regional awards leads and the NBD function on a plan to embed the CAPP programme successfully in the award management and NBD functions in region and country offices.

· Support the regional award leads and NBD function leads with the delivery of these plans.

· Support creation of training and guidance materials relevant to award management, and update training and guidance based on lessons learned from our first wave of deployment.

· Support regional awards leads with any process questions that are raised during preparation for deployment and after deployment.

· Work with the cross-functional design lead to assess any change requests that come from the offices that we are deploying to.

· Support regional awards leads with data migration activities in preparation for go-live and with communications between COs and Members.

Feed into the CAPP Award Management work plan and deliverables, collaborating with the Cross-functional design lead, the AMS Advisor and the Award Management SME.

· Fully understand the scope of the award management workstream when it comes to the delivery of the CAPP Programme in SCI and the tasks that need to be done to be able to deliver that scope successfully.

· Work with the Award Management SME and AMS Advisor with outstanding design of AMS system and/or awards processes, if required.

· Provide updates on progress towards the plan at regular team meetings.

· Engage with the award management work group and SCI Centre BAU function on deployment topics that need the function’s input.

· Escalate any issues that need support or wider visibility to the cross-functional design lead.

· Effectively manage documentation for retention of key reference documents and decisions.

In all aspects of the role:

• Be an advocate and change agent for CAPP Programme
• Be solution orientated and propositional

· Identify and escalate risks and issues that could impact the success of the projects to the Cross Functional Lead and Head of Awards Management

• Build and cultivate effective relationships with key Awards Management stakeholders
• Attend regular team meetings for the project
• Attend regular AM team meetings to ensure understanding of wider functional priorities and maintain engagement in CAPP Programme
• Organise and facilitate workshops and webinars representing the requirements and position of the awards management function

· Collaborate with SMEs for input and feedback into solutions and business procedure changes

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice):

Accountability:

· Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

· Holds team members 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 AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Degree level education in a relevant subject e.g. international development, law, finance, accounting, human rights, etc.
• Understanding of SCI award management systems and procedures
• Experience in an awards management role in the field, working with diverse groups in multiple locations.
• Experience implementing or changing core business procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility and internal networks quickly,
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence.
• A track record of delivering results, with a proven ability to forge consensus and drive action
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and an appreciation of the varying levels of readiness and engagement across the organizational spectrum.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated understanding and experience in project management within the contexts and priority thematic programming areas of Save the Children.
• Experience managing a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience of being involved in the implementation of a new/changed business procedures.
• Experience with Save the Children’s Theory of Change.

Equal Opportunities:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Additional job responsibilities:

The job duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonable bounds, and as they relate to the accomplishment of the Initiative’s objectives. Some level of international travel may be required.

We can offer circa £30,500 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

Where we Work – Where We Work | Save the Children International

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.