Belgium: Knowledge Management and Learning Officer

Total salary package of €45,175 which includes holiday and end of year allowances

12 month fixed term contract

We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as Knowledge Management and Learning Officer contributing to the work of the EU Account by identifying, organising and sharing, knowledge and learning among all Members.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Knowledge Management and Learning Officer you will provide members with high quality support including providing updates, sharing best practices and analysis on proposal writing and awards management and compliance issues. As well as supporting the Partnership Managers on EU funding coordination, information gathering and analysis you will assist with other tasks as required. In addition you will:

• Support the facilitation and coordination of a Save the Children EU funding compliance and learning group and establish necessary links with SCI


• Provide timely help desk service to Members on practical issues related to EU grants


• Contribute to relevant meetings with Brussels-based NGOs and in the CONCORD and VOICE workgroups


• Attend all relevant meetings with the EU institutions


• Help monitor EU regulatory work in relation to EU grants.

To be successful you will be educated to degree level in a relevant area and have demonstrable working experience in DG DEVOC/NEAR and/or DG ECHO matters. Self-driven, you will be able to take a pro-active approach and work on own initiative. In addition you will have:

• An understanding of contemporary issues relating to humanitarian and development aid funding


• A good knowledge of the EU at Brussels, regional and country levels, including funding and compliance mechanisms


• Proven experience of success with donor fundraising, engagement and contract negotiations


• Excellent relationship building skills in relation to forming and maintaining both internal and external relationships


• Excellent written and spoken English.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 4^th September 2016