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Project Lead (Digital Data Collection)

 

The Opportunity 

 

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Project Lead (Digital Data Collection) in Centre - London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide. 

 

ROLE PURPOSE:  

Save the Children is evolving its organisational structure in order to stay true to its mission, vision and values, whilst being able to withstand external pressures – be those geo-political demands; increasing stakeholder expectations; challenging funding environments; or declining trust in large INGOs. This is driven through our ambitious transformation agenda.   

Our focus is on championing the rights and interests of children worldwide, putting the most vulnerable children first and to do this we need to ensure we effectively connect with the children and families we support as well as the communities and partners we work.   

The Project Lead (Digital Data Collection) sits within the Digital Programming team at Save the Children International, which is responsible for leading the digital transformation of our work with children. This forms a central pillar of our strategy to deliver a greater impact to far more children in the 120 countries in which we work. The Digital Programming team is putting in place the processes, platforms, tools and resources that enable Save the Children staff to design, deliver and scale safe, high quality digital programmes.    

Data collection is a critical activity which occurs with high frequency across Save the Children countries. Our 2022-24 strategy references the paramount important having the “right data in the right place”.  Our ambition is to transform how data collection is carried out across the organisation through the global roll-out of standard digital tools and platforms which will mitigate data protection risks, generate significant efficiency gains, and - crucially - greatly enhance our ability to generate insights, assess our effectiveness and hold ourselves to account for the impact we deliver.  It is the role of the Project Lead (Digital Data Collection) to help Save the Children achieve this ambition.  

To be successful, the Project Lead (Digital Data Collection) should be open to rolling up their sleeves and getting into the nuts and bolts of the organisation. They should also welcome the challenge of driving a digital transformation in an environment with lots of ambiguity and insufficient data but with huge potential to make a positive difference to the lives of millions of children.   

 

  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

Essential 

  • A successful track record of managing large and complex projects for global organisations that include systems, processes and operating model changes 
  • Extensive experience leading the implementation and ongoing management of data collection and case management tools, ideally in a development or humanitarian context 
  • Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of programme and project practices and standards  
  • Experience leading an innovative project to deliver an outcome that has not previously been accomplished elsewhere in the sector 
  • A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance  
  • A proven ability to apply excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and to work collaboratively to deliver effective solutions to project related issues. This may include taking on hands on analysis activities to support the wider team as required 
  • Highly developed organisational awareness and ability to understand any sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure; and think creatively and strategically to overcome obstacles to cooperation and progress 
  • Strong team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line 
  • Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation 
  • Able to demonstrate instances of initiative that have delivered organisational benefits 

Desirable  

  • Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic 

We can offer up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience and 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. 

  

Where we Work - Where We Work | Save the Children International 

 

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. 

 

 

 

Job Description

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Job description

19 May 2023

5 Jun 2023 - 02:59 EAT

Worldwide

Business Transformation

Permanent

Full-time

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