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  • Project Management Data and Insights Lead

    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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  • 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

    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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  • Proposition Writer

    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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  • Global Architecture TE HR Business Partner – TE Transformation

    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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  • Safeguarding Adviser – Humanitarian Surge Team MEAL Advisor – Humanitarian Surge Team New Business Development Manager – Surge Team

    Safeguarding Adviser – Humanitarian Surge Team MEAL Advisor – Humanitarian Surge Team New Business Development Manager – Surge Team

    About the HST
    HSTs work alongside country, regional and member teams to support the scale up and management of international and domestic emergency responses, enabling positive change for children. The role of the surge staff varies depending on the needs of the response and could include:

    deploying in the first days or hours following a natural disaster or crisis to lead the first phase of a response to sudden onset emergency;
    supporting ongoing emergency response and recovery work through providing advice, guidance and expertise in a specific skill area;
    providing short term interim cover for country office staff; 
    supporting delivery of capacity building initiatives. 

    About the role
    We are currently looking for a Safeguarding Advisor – Surge Team to join our team. As the Safeguarding Advisor, you will support the response team to identify and mitigate safeguarding risks to children and adults in the affected populations. The post holder will ensure awareness, prevention as well as safe and accessible reporting and response mechanisms are place. In addition the post holder will support the response team to  respond to safeguarding risks and violations to programme participants and people in the affected populations , including (but not limited to) the risks of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment by Save the Children staff, volunteers and other INGO workers and partners, and the risks of unsafe programming.
    You will bring to the role substantial experience of child and adult safeguarding, PSEAH, Survivor support, within humanitarian or insecure settings, including leading or participating in responding to reports and conducting investigations into serious incidents including , SEAH of children and adults; excellent knowledge of Safeguarding policies and supporting teams to put policies into practice; and, experience living or working in a development context, emergency response contexts or fragile states. You will be a strong safeguarding practitioner who can transfer skills to others. Proficiency in English and French is a must.

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  • Finance Transformation Manager (Roving) Medical Innovation & Digital Health Lead

    Finance Transformation Manager (Roving) Medical Innovation & Digital Health Lead

    Role Purpose:
    The Finance Transformation Manager is a role sitting within the Change and Deployment team that has been created to deliver a number of high priority projects implementing new systems and business processes across Save the Children International (SCI)’s country offices.
    The Finance Transformation Manager is responsible for providing financial and accounting functional expertise to support countries to implement Coding and PRIME. They will support successful completion of readiness activities as well as providing hands-on, practical support to help country finance teams and other stakeholders prepare for and manage the change pre and post go-live.
    This position is for a Roving Finance Transformation Manager, which means that they will be responsible for supporting selected country offices across multiple regions, as well as providing input on a global scale to improve the quality of the solution design and deployment approach.
    As this is a ‘roving’ position, we would expect at least 60% of time is spent travelling to support country offices.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Experience working in the Finance team of an SCI country office
    Demonstrated experience and capability of leading, facilitating and influencing change and the delivery of major projects affecting business processes and systems in the field
    Proven ability to work in a large complex and highly networked matrix organisation and influence through ‘soft power’
    Previous experience of, and highly effective in, the guiding and coaching of others
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
    Excellent interpersonal skills, a proven ability to engage stakeholders
    Knowledge and experience of working within a standardised project methodology
    A strong results orientation and proactive approach
    Excellent communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English (French in WCA, Spanish in LAC, Arabic for MEEE)
    Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Willingness and ability to travel within the region for circa 60%
    A commitment to Save the Children values

    Desirable

    CPA / CFA qualification

    Closing: 6, April, 2023

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  • EHU Field Hospital Anaesthetist Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Manager Outreach Assistant, Humanitarian – Nurse Assistant Outreach Assistant, Humanitarian – Nutrition Assistant Global Safety and Security Risk Management Lead Data Analysis Lead (Finance)

    EHU Field Hospital Anaesthetist Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Manager Outreach Assistant, Humanitarian – Nurse Assistant Outreach Assistant, Humanitarian – Nutrition Assistant Global Safety and Security Risk Management Lead Data Analysis Lead (Finance)

    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    As part of our humanitarian ambition and 2030 global strategy, Save the Children has implemented the Global Expertise Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP) to further improve the efficient deployment of high-quality surge staff to support the delivery of our Humanitarian Responses directly and in collaboration with SCI partners. This role will be rapidly deployed by the GEHSP to support the implementation of the response team activities in quickly developing humanitarian-responses.
    The Emergency Health Unit (EHU) was established in 2015 as a dedicated humanitarian operational capability within Save the Children (SC). It consists of experienced multidisciplinary and operational technical teams that are internationally mobile and who can provide timely, high quality health interventions in some of the hardest places to work, where the needs for children are the greatest.
    In 2018, the EHU developed a dedicated field hospital capability in recognition of the unmet needs by actors delivering secondary and primary level care during humanitarian responses. The focus of the field hospital is on the provision of specialist Maternal, New-born and Child Health care, which complements their already pre-existing primary health care capability. The field hospital can provide inpatient care for mothers, newborns, and children, with a specialist emergency obstetric surgical capability, alongside emergency and outpatient care (more information the EHU Field Hospital see here).
    The post holder must be willing to deploy at short notice (< 72 hrs) for up to 12 weeks at a time EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential Up to date evidence of current licence and registration to practice. Minimum of 2 years’ experience practising independently as an anaesthetist (i.e., does not require supervision) Minimum of three months’ work/volunteering in Field hospital or Low middle Income Countries (LMIC) Ability and willingness to travel to remote and insecure locations for periods of time and on short notice Willingness to work in unstable areas Evidenced of in date training in advanced life support (adult, paediatric and neonatal) or equivalent. Strong communication skills, with an excellent level of spoken and written English. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Flexible and able to manage stress. Ability to work and maintain a positive team dynamic in an insecure environment. Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both inside and outside the organization. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently under difficult conditions. Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources Ability to reflect and learn from personal and program performance and act on lessons learned. Desireable Familiar with anaesthesia in austere environments. Previous experience of NGO work in humanitarian settings. Experience supervising medical teams. Working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish Experience in other relevant area: general practice, general medicine, or nutrition Strong knowledge of Save the Children systems and ways of working Closing: 1 May 2023 go to method of application » Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.   Apply via :

  • Global Digital Communications Unit Lead Global Digital Supporter Engagement Specialist Global Data Protection Manager

    Global Digital Communications Unit Lead Global Digital Supporter Engagement Specialist Global Data Protection Manager

    This role sits within the Global Digital Engagement Team, a virtual team, which provides strategic support and specialist technical guidance to our 27+ Members, most of them in Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas. This team also focuses on reaching out to new audiences and engaging with them in non-member markets with a special focus on a list of key markets.
    This role will lead the Digital Communications Unit (DCU), a unit that sits within the digital team and supports all sub-teams of the wider department and other key stakeholders with a digital first approach to brand and strategic communications, audience engagement, campaigning and fundraising, using our organic digital channels (website and social media), engagement tactics and organic content to build and engage our various audiences.
    The Global Digital Communications Unit Lead is responsible for

    Leading the DCU, a team of five, in delivery of Communications and Engagement team’s KPIs
    Development of DCU strategy, goals, KPIs and ways of working, including the personal development of four roles through effective people management and team leadership skills
    Developing effective digital communications strategies for global campaigns, key global moments and emergency responses 
    Management of team capacity, workload, prioritization and planning , which includes top level budget planning and management
    Leading on development of strategy for use of SCI digital channels (organic social media and website) to deliver key organizational goals
    Responsible for content and channel management and community engagement across owned channels being ultimately accountable for performance
    Measuring and tracking digital brand and engagement impact via framework
    Embedding trends and insights into strategic planning and thinking across the organisation
    Member support and engagement- skill sharing, training, capacity
    Integration and collaboration with digital specialists in Digital Engagement, GCCU, Media, CEO office

    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Proven experience in a strategic lead role with decision making responsibilities
    Demonstrable leadership and people management skills
    Demonstrable high level knowledge and at least five years of experience in digital communications, social media, social listening, and community management
    Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality, impact driven, digital campaigns at an international level.
    Data driven person with strong analytical skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, additional language skills would be an asset
    Experience developing well performing social media and website content
    Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on external opportunities.
    Capacity to build and maintain excellent relations and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity
    A willingness to travel to support members directly or to relevant events as required.

    Desirable

    Experience working internationally in a support role to a diverse range of local offices
    Senior experience in the INGO sector.
    Proven project management skills delivering complex projects on time and on budget with a strong knowledge of analysis of costs/impact and all other relevant digital engagement KPIs.
    Strong personal, organisational and self-management skills; with an ability to lead and work in teams and motivate others
    A self-starter using initiative to see opportunities to achieve objectives in this role
    Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
    Strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft products
    Ability to articulate the work of Save the Children with passion

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  • Digital Literacy Officer Education Officer Pediatric Counselor (Maternity Cover) Teacher – 9 Positions Global Website Editor Specialist

    Digital Literacy Officer Education Officer Pediatric Counselor (Maternity Cover) Teacher – 9 Positions Global Website Editor Specialist

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    The digital literacy officer will be overseeing the digital learning component of the education program in Dadaab refugee camps. The role holder will oversee and support implementation in all digital education pilot project areas and the ECHO project. The  role will also ensure quality digital learning, support teachers and learners and provide technical support to address technological challenges faced with the tablets.

    Contract Duration: 9 months
    Location: Dadaab
    Reports to: Education coordinator

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    PROGRAM DELIVERY
    Program Planning:

    Under the direction and guidance of the Education Coordinator, develop a capacity building plans for the incentive teachers implementing digital literacy.
    Leading digital literacy learning outcomes across curricular programmes and initiatives as deemed necessary, to enhance students’ digital competences in NFE centres.
    Ensure safety of learners while using the tablets and ensure access for all learners.
    Ensure relevance of the digital content to the learning needs of learners and teachers.
    Repair and maintain tablets for digital literacy lessons.
    Map and synchronize weekly videos for the lessons.
    Supporting educators and teachers, in collaboration with the subject Education Officers, to achieve the curricular aims of the teaching and learning programmes in the different subjects/areas with the aid of digital technologies.
    To work collaboratively with teaching and support staff, design and develop online learning resources such as video material, screencasts and interactive web-based resources.
    Conduct teaching and learning observation during lessons.
    Researching and writing digitally-led learning resources in response to pilot projects aimed at our diverse set of learner’s pre arrival
    Providing advice, input, and support, monitoring and mentoring in connection with digital literacy, curriculum development, quality assurance, management and implementation in the schools.

    Program Implementation:

    Ensure that the learning activities are implemented in accordance with the  curriculum.
    Ensure project activities are implemented in the most efficient, effective and sustainable manner
    Ensure effective and efficient use of WPL videos/materials
    Support to conduct regular data collection using existing tools I.e. IDELA CE, lesson plans and others to measure overall impact of the project.  
    Ensure that good practices and lessons are documented and shared with the MEAL team and the education team for replication and wider dissemination

    Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation:

    Ensure that monitoring data and information is collated regularly and made available to Education Coordinator and the MEAL Team for reporting and monitoring purposes
    In collaboration with the MEAL Team, focus on project data collection to generate practical information  for reporting and capturing results at the impact level

    BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
    Accountability:

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

    Ambition:

    Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self  and education team  
    Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
    Future orientated, thinks strategically

    Collaboration and Collaboration:

    Establish good working relationship with BOMs, teachers and target communities members
    Build and maintain effective relationships with the education team, other colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

    Creativity:

    Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions as per the country strategy
    Willing to take disciplined risks

    Integrity:

    Honest, encourages openness and transparency

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Education/ social sciences or its equivalent
    Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in education sector especially in refugee setting
    Must be a certified teachers- registered with TSC
    A good understanding of current developments in Learning and Teaching especially regarding the
    Use of technology
    Demonstrable knowledge of online learning design and development.
    Up to date knowledge of best practices in accessibility, user-centered, universal and mobile learning platforms and resources.
    Knowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issues
    Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
    Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all children and their care givers
    Fluent in written and spoken language of instruction
    Good report writing
    Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

    Demonstrated teamwork skills
    High level of motivation and enthusiasm for education
    Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
    Experience of working with communities and other agencies that support education

    Closing: 29 Mar 2023

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  • Global Corporate Communications Manager

    Global Corporate Communications Manager

    The Global Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for developing corporate communications strategies that demonstrate Save the Children’s impact for and with children globally. This role will also lead Save the Children’s annual reporting process, overseeing the production of our global corporate reports, helping build trust and brand equity with our internal and external audiences.
    The post holder works collaboratively with brand, digital, content, media, communications, programme, and fundraising colleagues in Save the Children Members and Country Offices, the Communications and Engagement team and the Global Media Unit to develop integrated communications strategies.
    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Strong editorial, storytelling and copywriting/editing skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally
    Proven success in developing and implementing communications strategies
    Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality communications, products or tools targeting a diverse range of audiences
    Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation
    Cultural sensitivity
    Experience in developing and managing communications content and tools and making best use of content
    Written communication skills in English, with a proven ability to distil large amounts of information for diverse audiences; skills in other languages would be an advantage
    Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards
    Innovative thinker, enjoys developing and testing new ideas and ways of addressing issues or driving engagement
    Great 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
    Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on external opportunities
    Demonstrated commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

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