Desk Officer - Short-term Cover

Job Title: Desk OfficerReports to: Regional DirectorTerms: Fixed-term, Full-time, Short-term Cover – 8-month contractSalary: Global band 6 (€54,500 - €62,286)Requirements: Based in Dublin with potential to travel to countries supportedAbout Concern: Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.Concern’s vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest Behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.Role Purpose: The Desk Officer will be the focal point within the organisation for assigned countries, liaising with all directorates/departments in relation to these countries. The Desk Officer will provide advice and management support to country programmes and keep the Regional Director briefed on pertinent issues and changing circumstances as they arise. The Desk Officer will promote strong engagement with Concern’s Grant Management System (GMS) and data integrity.Responsibilities:Programme Support* Assist the assigned countries in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of country programmes, applying current thinking and best practice and involving Strategy, Advocacy & Learning (SAL) as appropriate in this process. * Appraise and feedback on all project-related documents within the GMS - i.e. concept notes, proposals and reports, both narrative and financial, assessments, evaluations, reviews, etc. * Monitor progress and provide inputs towards the development of quality proposals and reports. * Contribute towards staff training and organisational learning in assigned countries through participation at and facilitation of country level workshops, as required. Train any new country management team members on GMS and support IPD GMS training. * Support and participate in the development and review of country-specific Strategic Plans. * Follow up on queries to and from the field with relevant departments – i.e. finance, supply & logistics, HR and IT.Funding* Contribute to the improvement of the Concern’s Global organisational funding portfolio including participating in relevant seminars/meetings and liaising with all Concern fundraising units and offices. * Ensure all new funding applications are reviewed and properly saved on GMS and add any donor feedback onto GMS. * Finalise donors’ proposals and reports, both financial and narrative, to the highest standards and donors requirements. * Advise and direct country management in the development of funding strategies for assigned countries. * Source funding for individual project proposals. Work with Funding Specialists in the Institutional Funding Support Unit when additional support for funding applications is needed. * Represent Concern to funders as required and to deal with their proposal and report related inquiries. * Be familiar with & brief colleagues as needed in relation to donor strategy, donor guidelines, formats and processes. * Update the GMS with grant records and reporting schedules as required.Finance* Assist in the financial management of assigned countries. * Ensure the accuracy of country budgets, budget revisions and financial reporting packs and ensure they meet the needs, resources, and activities of assigned countries. * Support in the development and review of proposal budgets, ensuring Regional Accountant review. * Assist in managing the financial information provided by the field and other sources. * Work with the Country Finance Controller (CFC) or Country Finance Manager (CFM) to ensure financial details in the GMS are accurate and up to date * Work closely with the global compliance team to ensure adherence to policies & procedures.HR* Participate in the recruitment of staff for assigned countries, including shortlisting, review of video interviews and participating in interviews in collaboration with the recruiters from the HR department. * In conjunction with the recruitment team agree on the selection of personnel for overseas positions. * Ensure pre-departure security briefing and assist the HR department with pre-departure and induction processes. * Liaise with the HR department to ensure best practice in all health and safety matters.Organisational Learning* Actively participate in department and cross-organisational working groups that develop policy and promote organisational learning, both internal and external to the organisation, utilising past experience as appropriate.Other* Brief management and other staff and visitors as required on current programmes and political, economic and social analysis of assigned countries. * Run reports with relevant country information in the GMS for use in decision making by RDs. * Support advocacy, communications and development education activities by liaising with relevant departments. * Oversee the selection, vetting and contracting procedures for external consultants * Ensure all international staff deployments, secondments and consultants visiting fields are briefed and aware of the assigned country security risks, Security Management Plan and Concern’s Code of Conduct and Associated Policies. * All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values. * All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required.Role Holder Requirements:Essential:* A minimum of three years’ experience in an NGO or similar organisation based overseas in a humanitarian or development context * Educated to degree level, ideally in a development or humanitarian related field * Strong written and spoken English * Excellent understanding of development and humanitarian issues * Strong experience in proposal development and donor reporting * Experience and knowledge of donor requirements * Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills * Good financial ability and understandingDesirable:* Previous experience in a similar role * Previous experience with recruitment * Written and spoken FrenchCompetencies:For GB2 – 6 Roles:Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlight 3-4 competencies in bold as appropriate):Managing YourselfPlanning and decision-makingIndividual leadershipCreativity and innovationCommunication and working with othersInfluence, advocacy and networkingDelivering resultsChangeWe encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.HOW TO APPLYPlease visit the Concern Worldwide website to review full T&Cs and apply: Concern Careers | Desk Officer - Short-term Cover