SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA - ETS sta selezionando un/a Regional Portfolio Manager da inserire nella sua operatività in Italia. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Co.co.co. Scadenza candidature 17/07/2024 Regional Portfolio Manager AREA International Programs/Programme Development and Management REFERS TO Sub Saharan Africa Lead CONTRACT TYPE Co.co.co. (contratto di collaborazione coordinata e continuativa) DURATION 12 months ANNUAL GROSS SALARY 30.000 - 33.000 € SAFEGUARDING LEVEL 3 JOB PURPOSE As member of the Programmes Management and Development area, the Regional Portfolio Manager (RPM) leads, under the supervision of his/her referent, the development, management and oversight of the assigned portfolio. Within the specific geographic focus, the RPM has a key role in: • Portfolio Development and management • Awards management and Financial monitoring. RESPONSIBILITIES • Portfolio development and management • Leads on the oversight of the Portfolio for the allocated Countries, and acts as primal focal point for the Country Office (CO)/Member Senior Management Team (SMT) on portfolio management and development. • In coordination with the Regional Portfolio Lead, he/she supports the business development and engagement with institutional and private donors. • Ensures opportunities are aligned and are supporting Regional and COs programme priorities and needs. • In processes where this is required, appraises and approves project proposals, in coordination with technical and proposal development staff as appropriate. • Has a key role in the identification and set up of relevant partnerships for programmes in the region, in coordination with the New Business Development and Grants team where relevant. • Monitors progress of SC Italy funded projects, providing input/advice to implementation teams in Country offices and to the SMT. • Inputs into risk assessment process. • Coordinates with other departments (Coms, Marketing, Domestic Program) on ad hoc projects. • Supports the identification of good practices and innovative approaches, supports their mainstreaming into project development and management. • Carries out analysis of funding opportunities and contributes to internal Go/No-Go Decision making processes. Award and Financial Management • Responsible for all the administrative processes and tasks linked to the creating, monitoring and close out of awards. • Responsible for the Awards Management Procedures and Awards Management system (AMS) of the relevant geographic Portfolio. • Ensures general compliance with Donor requirements (no financial specific), SC Italy internal and SCI standards in coordination with the Grants Unit, and provides advice/support to COs. • Responsible for project budgets monitoring, including monitoring of budget variances and assessing amendments. • Provides programmatic information to feed into production of content for advocacy, technical and content management teams. • Responsible for the design, oversight and monitoring of SC Italy budget for the assigned geographic area. • Supports the Regional Portfolio Lead in allocation and monitoring of sources of funds. • Contributes to monitoring of country office KPIs, and contributes to the overall Award Management processes and systems. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • At least 5 years of working experience in development cooperation/humanitarian aid, in a programme management related position • At least 2 years working experience overseas in development cooperation/humanitarian aid sector • Fluent in Italian and English • Knowledge of French, Spanish or Portuguese is an asset • Working experience in an HQ is an advantage; • Comprehensive experience in proposal development and report writing; • Experience in working with institutional donors and knowledge of EU/AICS or other Donor compliance; • Proven experience in project cycle management and budget management SOFT SKILLS • Strong team player • Able to work effectively with others towards the achievement of common objectives • Capacity to engage with senior international staff on development and humanitarian issues • Negotiation skills • Capacity to relate to a different range of internal and external stakeholders • Flexible and adaptable to changing context • Pragmatic/solutions oriented/problem solver yet having strong analytical skills OTHER • Commitment to Save the Children values. LINK ALLA VACANCY