International Programmes Operations Officer

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the International Programmes Operations Officer in Centre -London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide

ROLE PURPOSE: 

This role will provide the International Programs Operations Director with comprehensive project support and coordination to ensure it achieves its vision, purpose and priorities. This will include project management support to the team’s work plan as well as developing communication and engagement materials.

The role will require regular engagement with International Programs Operations Leadership team, its teams and other colleagues across Save the Children. The role will be responsible for providing limited and targeted support to key cross functional areas within the team, such as risk management and awards. The role holder will also have the opportunity to provide initiative-specific support in other areas of work from the team.

The role requires strong organizational skills, as well as innovative thinking to develop and implement solutions to support the team in working collaboratively and efficiently.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential 

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an international environment
• Some experience in reporting and managing project activities, preferably in an international NGO environment
• Experience in team building and internal communications to develop team culture
• Experience developing communication materials and using a variety of formats
• Strong planning/anticipation and organisational skills; experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including fluency in English. Experience with communication management and document/web-page design a plus.
• Strong coordination and time management skills. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, juggle competing priorities successfully, and work effectively and calmly under pressure to tight deadlines
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to interpret requirements and ground them in concrete workplans and deliverables
• Proven ability to work effectively at a senior level, gaining trust and confidence with stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of office practices, procedures and administrative systems including filing systems. Competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint sites.
• Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with the Directors and other colleagues as required
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach; ability to engage with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with confidence, credibility, discretion and diplomacy
• Thorough and trustworthy, takes pride in delivering high quality work and gives a high level of attention to detail
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

Desired:

• Good knowledge of SharePoint

We can offer circa £32,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

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The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.