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Lead Humanitarian Advisor, CVA Operations and Preparedness

The Lead Humanitarian Advisor, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Operations and Preparedness will be responsible for ensuring Save the Children is positioned to deliver CVA quickly, efficiently, and safely, in a manner that is responsive to the needs of communities we serve. Save the Children considers CVA a critical tool to meet its global ambition that children Survive, Learn, and are Protected. To achieve those goals, our operational framework, delivery systems, risk analysis, monitoring processes, staff capacity, and financial management must reflect a balanced approach to humanitarian need and risk mitigation.
The Lead Advisor will initially be responsible developing a global CVA Operational Framework
that guides future CVA delivery in all contexts. They will then lead a comprehensive roll-out to ensure the Framework is institutionalized throughout Save the Children. The Lead Advisor will be responsible for the implementation, compliance, verification, and utilization of that Framework in future CVA programs.
In addition to the CVA Operational Framework, the Lead Advisor will be responsible for creating the minimum standards of CVA Preparedness throughout Save the Children, and directly work with global, regional, and country staff to support their journey to full Preparedness.
The Lead Advisor will also oversee the expansion of Save the Children’s engagement with public and private partners focused on innovative and new CVA delivery platforms. They will identify, evaluate, test, and scale up technologies that meet the need of Save the Children’s programming, in close collaboration with CVA implementers throughout Save the Children.
The Lead Advisor will be the primary focal point for CVA delivery at Save the Children, working closely with a range of functions, teams, and staff to ensure our operational capacity meets our programmatic ambitions, for children.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Demonstrated success in creation of organization-wide guidance
Proven experience in designing, leading, and standardizing trainings and capacity building approaches
Extensive previous work in the design, implementation, and monitoring of CVA delivery
Experience with internal control systems to support CVA delivery in the areas of procurement, financial management, logistics, security and programme delivery
Comprehensive understanding of CVA technical requirements
Leadership in the development, implementation, management, and institutionalizing of staff capacity
Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
Demonstrated leadership experience in the institutionalization of processes and systems in a large, complex, multi-national organization
Can identify, explain, and troubleshoot the challenges to the delivery of CVA, balancing humanitarian imperatives with contextual constraints
Fluent in the distinction between CVA modalities
Understands and balances the information required, versus optional, to implement feasibility, risk, market, needs, gap, financial provider and capacity assessments

Desirable

Previous work on the financial side of CVA or program delivery, in particular audit, financial controls, reconciliation, and budgeting
Experience designing capacity building curricula
Proactive nature
Previous work on supply chain, with a particular focus on contracting, tender development, competitive bid analyses, etc
Can explain and identify the technological requirements of CVA delivery
Experience working in the private sector, in particular with Financial Service Providers
Capacity to understand and translate needs and ways of working between public and private sector actors
Knowledge of donor-specific requirements, with a particular focus on USAID, ECHO, DEVCO, NMFA, World Bank, and the United Nations

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October 29, 2024
FMS Developer

ROLE PURPOSE:
As part of their long term strategy, Save the Children is building regional hubs of technology specialists to service their global IT needs. This role is part of the Global IT team focused on delivering a global service to all Save the Children countries. The FMS developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso.
SCOPE OF ROLE:

The FMS Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing & new modules of the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso. The primary focus will be on implementing new functionality in the FMS system, as directed by the SCI global strategy.
The role will also be responsible for being part of the 2nd & 3rd line support queue, helping support analysts to resolve problem which require source code analysis, or advanced business knowledge.
The FMS Developer may be required to deputise for the Senior FMS Developer when (s)he is out of the office, along with other FMS Developers in other regions.
The FMS Developer will work closely with country, regional and centre based finance teams to provide reporting and analytical information to assist in the running of an efficient and effective finance global function.
The FMS Developer will work with the FMS Technical Architect and other FMS Developers in other locations to provide a reliable, scalable and performant Agresso system to all SCI countries and those members that participate in the shared service.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

At least 5 years’ experience working in an IT development role
Strong understanding of the business processes of a financial Management systems preferably an ERP
Proven technical skills in a mainstream programming language, or database system (cross training will be provided if required)
Good T-SQL language skills
Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
A desire to work on an enterprise level ERP / finance system based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET, SQL Server, IIS)
Experience of CI/CD process for global development team, allowing for frequent code updates with zero downtime
Knowledge of major cloud service providers, like AWS, Azure etc.
Ability to explain complex technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling manner to all levels of seniority
Strong Excel skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable

Proven experience in implementing and managing Agresso applications
Experience with any of the following Agresso modules: Financials, Project Costing & Billing, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Planner, Workflow
Track record of administering & supporting applications in a complex global organisation
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
Automated build and deployment process with tools like Jenkins and Maven, eliminating 80% of manual work
Experience of using GitHub, including branching, merging, and tagging
Good hands-on knowledge of Source Code Management (Version Control System) tools like Git and Subversion

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October 29, 2024
Partnerships and Localization Specialist Programme Support Services Assistant (Maternity Cover)

ROLE PURPOSE:

This new role will provide strategic and technical support on localisation and partnership and play a key role in the operationalisation of the Kenya Country Office localization strategy as well as the partnership strategy.
This role will be under the direction of the Head of Awards and Partnerships and the Senior Management Team (SMT).
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Technical Support on Localisation & Partnership

Provide technical support and guidance to the country office and partners on issues relating to localisation and partnership.
Support country office in the design and implementation of initiatives/ projects that help advance the localization agenda/strategy.
Support the design and update of relevant policies and strategies, including the Partnership & Localisation strategies for the country office.
Take a lead role in partner engagements and partner assessments
Support periodic partner mapping for the Country Office in collaboration with the Technical Specialists (TSs).
Support the development of high-quality learning pieces on localisation and partnership, in collaboration with MEAL and ACCM teams
Identify opportunities to share learning by partners and the country office at relevant forums (e.g. Charter for Change, webinars, development journals, etc.).
Design and implement mechanisms that promote greater accountability between the country office and partners.
Develop organisational learning resources on localisation and support their roll-out.

Management of Localisation Initiatives and Projects

Effectively and efficiently manage a portfolio of localisation initiatives/projects through all phases of project cycle management.
Support the review of all outputs from localisation initiatives/projects, ensuring quality control.
Ensure all initiatives/projects comply with donor requirements and SCI policies.
Track the expenditure of initiatives and projects and work with other functions to ensure timely expenditure of donor funds.
Support the SMT to develop timely reports for their localisation projects/initiatives.
Work with the SMT to monitor and evaluate projects and initiatives.
Support baseline and evaluation reports for the country office localisation efforts.
Compile reports for all localisation efforts globally and develop annual and donor reports on the country office’s work on localisation and partnership.
Oversee the development of high-quality case studies for pilot initiatives/projects.
Ensure that all project documentation is filed on SCI online systems.

Advocacy and Networking

In close collaboration with the SMT, represent the country office at local and international localisation and partnership coordination meetings and spaces.
Influence policies and practices that promote localisation, including through stakeholder meetings and advocacy briefs.
Provide support to the country office and field offices on country and field-level advocacy efforts relating to localisation
Support local partners/civil society to lead and participate meaningfully in national and international forums.
Provide technical guidance and support to the Charter 4 Change Working Group in Kenya, and support similar groups working to advance the localization initiative.
Identify opportunities for the country office and Partners to profile their work and link into regional networks/forums on Partnership & Localisation.

Developing self and others

Build relationships with members of other teams i.e. Awards, PDQ, Finance, Safeguarding, operations
Key Involvement in capacity strengthening of partners

Communicating with impact and coordination

Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of team members and partners from different parts of the world.
Strong coordination skills especially with other functional areas and partners.

BEHAVIOURS (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

Relevant undergraduate degree
Relevant master’s degree preferable

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least five years’ experience of working in a partnership-based model with local NGOs, Faith Based Organizations and/or Civil Society organisations.
Experience of working in partnership across a diversity of local partners, including small to medium-sized organisations.
Experience with programme and project cycle management
Demonstrated experience of working with local organisations in transformative processes that strengthened their capacities, voice and influence and levels of funding.
Familiarity with localisation policy instruments (e.g. Grand Bargain) and familiarity with current debates on localisation.
Demonstrable understanding of the decision-making and international policy processes in the international humanitarian and development sectors and how these may be influenced.
Experience in documenting and socialising learning and research in innovative and impactful ways

Closing: 30, April, 2023

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October 29, 2024
Deployment Transition Manager – CAPP Programme

This role will support the SCI Deployment Team within the CAPP Programme, with planning cutover, managing cutover plans, facilitate cutover and support sessions, and monitoring offices progress between Go Live dates for different system implementations.
The Transition Manager is responsible for acting as the work stream lead being a key conduit between Architecture, Development, Applications Support, Project, and Business teams. There are three key areas to the role:

Oversee the technical readiness and cutover including navigating IT CAB confirming all testing complete prior to deployment to production ensuring the technical changes introduced by the project are done on time and in the right sequence.
Oversees post go live support ensuring smooth transition to Business-as-Usual activities and the appropriate level of operational service and support is in place from the Go Live point.
Manage and track the technical dependencies that exist between PRIME and Coding go lives.

The role holder is responsible for identifying and managing risks and/or issues and escalating to the SCI Deployment Lead when appropriate. This person is the main point of contact during the phases listed previously. This individual must first understand the ways of working of the organisation and recommend positive changes to increase collaboration among teams and drive a consistent understanding of governance and acceptance criteria.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
Project Management

Expertise in IT Project Management, with proven ability to deliver on time, on budget and with quality utilising recognised project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE 2, AMP, PMI, Agile/Waterfall), processes, documentation, templates, and tools, including risk management and quality assurance.
Ability to identify, analyse, plan mitigation actions, or escalate potential risks and issues.
An understanding of “what good looks like” in terms of large-scale implementation.

Problem Management

Evidence of strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and assess alternative options and proposals while safeguarding standards and procedures.
Ability to categorise/prioritise problems, document root causes and swiftly implement remedial actions.
Experience investigating issues in systems, processes, and services, understanding the level (e.g., strategic, tactical or operational), and contribute to the implementation of preventive measures or remedial actions.
Proactivity to initiate and monitor actions to recognise patterns/trends to resolve problems and effectively consult experts where required.

Change Management

Expertise leading and managing high impact and complex change requests to processes, systems and tools and associated documentation in response to incidents or defects originating from end user experience after transformation project implementation, understanding principles and approach.
Expertise utilising change management tools and processes.
Strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to understand different contexts and perspectives and adjust communication style based upon this as required.
A strong attention to detail.

Ownership and Initiative

Disposition to take ownership of issues and proactively bring teams together to resolve technical problems until owner has been identified or the problem has been mitigated or resolved. Ensuring the solutions meet business and organisational requirements. Take full accountability for the actions taken and decision made.
Proven achievement of positive user outcomes when proactively searching solutions for known issues.
Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure displaying time management and organisational skills.
Demonstrable track record of successfully and independently managing their own workload and that of others where required, including the ability to plan, prioritise and organise complex and varied work to meet tight deadlines with capability to assess when to ask for guidance/advise/inputs and showing persistence while fostering good working relationships across teams.
Ability to challenge, influence and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with staff.
Ability to be agile and flexible maintaining life/work balance.
Able to demonstrate instances of initiative that have delivered organisational benefits.

Leadership & Collaboration

Ability to lead, inspire, establish trust, collaboration and motivate team to work together in support of a common goal.
Experience contributing to building successful teams through understanding of team styles and influencing individuals.
Ability to understand the work of other team members, the importance of team dynamics, drive collaboration and enable feedback loop by being able give and receive effective feedback.
Ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside of their reporting line in a multinational environment. Utilising robust negotiating and influence skills to moderate interactions to align on prioritisation and common workplan.
Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships displaying enthusiasm and excellent communications skills (written and verbal), including clear and concise explanation to complex issues to audiences with different levels of technical understanding.

Technical Understanding

Evidence of sufficient technical background to understand different core systems architecture, and impact of current trends and technical advancements.
Capacity to understand core technical concepts related to the role and apply them with guidance to include in plans.
Experience with cutover planning that requires knowledge of system architecture, data strategies, upgrade strategies and IT infrastructure.
Previous exposure to service readiness and transition roles for multiple business processes and systems.
Confident use of Microsoft Office especially Excel, email, and web browsers.
Confident use of Jira.

Desirable

Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
Experience with enterprise level applications
Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic)

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October 29, 2024
Finance Business Partner

Role Purpose:
The role of the Financial Planning and Analysis team is to provide quality strategic insight and effective finance business partnering to key stakeholders to drive quality financial and business outcomes.
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Finance leadership team and key SCI Centre stakeholders with strong finance business partnering and high quality management information in order to enable the organisation to deliver high quality outcomes for children.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Relevant finance and business partnering experience in a Chartered Accounting, Commercial or NGO environment
Well-developed analytical and business partnering skills
Excellent IT literacy including expertise in spread sheet modelling
Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
Ability to liaise remotely with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
Excellent stakeholder management and strategic influencing skills
Ability to be proactive and logical in problem-solving scenarios
High attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate, high quality work
Ability to work at both granular / detailed and higher / more strategic levels, and be able to switch fluidly between both
A thorough understanding of financial systems and procedures
Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
Conscientious and client focussed
Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment
Commitment to Save the Children values
Verbal and written fluency in English

Desirable

Experienced in a multi-currency multi sector finance environment
Understanding of NGO fundraising activities

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October 29, 2024
Pro-Save Regional Coordinator Junior Data Analysis (Finance)

The role holder will support the creation and review of Change Requests, and ensure system configurations/customisations are fit for purpose and in line with the overall Source to Pay strategy.
This role is responsible for continuous improvement initiatives of the Source to Pay solution, based on internal feedback and market best practices.
From a Procurement performance perspective, the S2P (ProSave) Regional Coordinator will also work on reporting and analytics, and will support the Sourcing activities managed by the Offices.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience of Procurement procedures (sourcing, contracting, buying)
Experience of IT Systems (ideally Procurement systems), as a trainer, super-user or change manager
Strong computer literacy
Proficiency in English and, depending of the role location, French, Arabic or Spanish
Commitment to Save the Children values
Proven ability to work effectively with people from different cultures

Desirable

Experience of (Procurement) systems adoption and compliance
Experience with SAP Ariba system
Experience of Procurement Support Models (Operations Centres, Procurement Shared Service Centres)
Experience of using procurement information and data, e.g. system usage, catalogues, supplier records, contracts.
Experience of working in a large and complex Procurement environment, within global, multicultural, matrix organisations.
Experience with Save the Children or other NGOs
Experience or knowledge of project management methodologies.

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October 29, 2024
Project Management Data and Insights Lead

ROLE PURPOSE:
The PMM PRIME project, part of the CAPP programme, has the objective of improving project management across Save the Children for all of our operational programming. The project introduces a Project Management Methodology (PMM) and a Project Management Information System (PRIME).
The Project Management Data & Analytics Lead will be responsible for:

establishing a clear and effective set of cross-functional and cross-application project management metrics by which the organisation can track the progress of projects, which are aligned to and contribute to operational KPIs,
delivering a suite of standard reports in PRIME, agreeing a roadmap for project management reporting, and developing report building capabilities in the PRIME team,
contributing to the solution architecture and business processes for data flows in and out of PRIME in relation to monitoring and evaluation of projects.

The successful candidate will be able to engage strategically with senior leaders to gain agreement on application and business roadmaps as well as be hands on in building and testing reports in PRIME and training support team members.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Proficient at leading strategic work-packages, influencing and getting agreement from key stakeholders including senior leaders, and delivering desired outcomes
Experience of working on organisational change projects; developing a new tool or business process
Proficient at understanding stakeholder requirements and using analytical skills to design effective solutions
Ability to capture and document requirements and then translate into deliverables
Experience of getting strategic agreement on KPIs/operational metrics
Understanding of/experience of project management/programme management and the metrics used in tracking status
Understanding of data models and relational database design principles
Proficient at designing, building and testing reports and dashboards in Power BI or other Business Intelligence tools
Advanced Microsoft Excel/Word & PowerPoint including the use of Macros, Pivot Tables and producing visualisations
Passion for data and highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven experience of delivering projects on time
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Fluent in English
Experience and knowledge in the areas of Reference Data, Data Quality, Metadata Management
Good knowledge of Data related topics such as compliance, management and data quality
Demonstrated consulting skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change and performance measurement

Desirable

Previous experience working in an International Non-Governmental Organisation
Experience in working with multi location, multi cultural project team members
Experience of different reporting softwares, knowledge of what good looks like, advising on which reporting platforms to use, driving/influencing a vendor’s product roadmap for analytics
Experience writing requirements for reporting attributes for user stories
Have worked on projects that use data warehousing or cloud based computing (Azure or similar)

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October 29, 2024
Global Change and Capacity Strengthening Manager – Right First time Project Delivery Review Global Foundations Lead Awards Management and Donor Compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Localisation Initiative

The change and capacity building manager role will contribute to this vision by managing a change process designed to rebalance resources, competencies and accountabilities for programme and award management between SC members and country and regional offices.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Demonstrated experience and capability in change management and supporting the delivery of major projects within a large and complex international organisation.
Good experience of designing, managing and facilitating face to face and online training events and workshops, including a range of adult learning methodologies (e.g. simulations, case studies, group work, presentations and distance learning)
Strong commitment to, and significant experience in, capacity building and continuous professional development including mentoring/coaching
Experience of solving issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Affinity, knowledge and experience of working within a standardised project/change methodology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally
Proven experience delivering high quality communications, products or tools targeting a diverse range of audiences.
True passion for results, responsibility and proactivity
Ability to work as part of a team within a networked structure, and to maintain good working relationships with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries
Excellent communication skills, fluent in English
Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

Experience with Save the Children or other federated INGOs.
Cultural awareness and experience of delivering global projects across diverse organisations and in in remote project teams
Experience of developing e-learning programmes
A second language, preferably French, Spanish or Arabic

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October 29, 2024
Proposition Writer

This role works closely with the Global Goal Partnerships & Funding Strategists to use powerful storytelling skills to develop core content/written products which align with the Goal Partnerships & Fundraising workplans. They will work across all four Global Goals to write and develop goal specific content for use by various stakeholders including fundraisers and partnerships managers. The role will work flexibly when needed, but generally spend 25% of their time on each of the four Goal areas.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:

Significant years of experience in a writing, communications or fundraising role
Strong, persuasive, and creative writing skills
Ability to write funding propositions and develop other content, for a general audience in a fundraising capacity.
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), with the ability to think creatively in order to deliver impactful messages for a range of audiences and geographical markets.
Excellent collaboration and coordination skills.
Ability to represent self and team effectively.
Good attention to detail, able to work independently and use initiative.
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

Desirable:

Knowledge and experience of the international development/humanitarian sector within the countries that Save the Children works.
Knowledge and experience of one of the Global Goal areas (Healthy Start in Life/Live Free from Violence/Safe Back to School & Learning/Safety Nets & Resilient Families) and/or Research, Evidence & Learning.

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October 29, 2024
Global Architecture TE HR Business Partner – TE Transformation

Our HR systems and processes are a critical success factor to enable this strategy. This role will sit across two workstreams that are looking at how our global TE can be better organized and better funded. This includes designing HR systems and processes to accommodate the effort reporting of technical experts, and supporting the recruitment of technical experts across the organization. This role be responsible for working with the global and regional HR leadership to ensure we follow Save the Children policy and global HR best practice. In addition, this role may support some work to support country offices in TE attraction and retention.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Good organisational planning skills and a proven ability to work with a large degree of independence, managing own workload and priorities and identifying opportunities to add value to the business.
Proven record of accomplishment of change management within a multi-disciplinary and multi-site organisation.
Adaptable and flexible and be able to manage changing priorities.
Supporting and influencing others, enabling effective working as a member of a team and in collaboration with staff and volunteers with full commitment to organisational goals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative style and approach, and ability to work effectively across cultures.
Interpersonal awareness including listening and being able to consider different perspectives.
Building relationships with team, managers, staff and volunteers.
Proven experience of managing a wide range of UK employee relation’s casework and operating successfully in an advisory capacity with a generalist approach.
Demonstrates strong business acumen, ensuring that HR policy or development activity addresses the business needs, providing consistent, business relevant advice to senior line managers and other HR staff.
Proactive with plenty of initiative.
Knowledge and good understanding of diversity issues including some understanding of issues around gender, age, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to SCI’s values and principles of equal opportunities.
Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and an excellent communicator with a high level of written and verbal English.
Enthusiastic individual who has a positive attitude and is comfortable dealing with employee relations issues.
Previous experience being involved in HR project work
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, confidence to communicate appropriately with clients at all levels, both internally and externally.
Experience in a UK generalist HR role within a large, complex global organisation.
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice across the full spectrum of HR activity including working with external counsel
Experience of reviewing and drafting HR policies, procedures and guidelines and of developing and implementing systems (including IT systems).
Experience of working closely with specialist HR staff including Reward, L&D & Recruitment Specialists.
Awareness of good HR practice in relation to child safeguarding.
Strong eye for detail, particularly when issuing/drafting legal documents e.g. secondment agreements, employment contracts.

Desirable

Experience in Save the Children movement, especially with HR systems and processes in Country Offices
Understanding of the HR Oracle systems (including Taleo and ORC)

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October 29, 2024