The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting internal opportunity for you to join the Humanitarian Team, International Programmes, in the Centre as the Project Manager, Humanitarian Strategy & Transformation. Open to internal Save the Children International employees and Save the Children member office employees only.
Role Purpose:
This role sits within the Humanitarian Strategy and Transformation Team. Project Managers are assigned from the team to specific projects which support the implementation of our global humanitarian ambition.
The projects this role will manage will shift in line with changing organisational needs. The priority for 2024 is to analyze information management and knowledge management needs of the Humanitarian Team and to create and roll-out a comprehensive information management and knowledge management plan.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Experience of managing project activities and following through to ensure progress within agreed timeline, preferably in an international NGO environment.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, using sound judgement to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
- Strong planning/anticipation skills. Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively at a senior level, gaining trust and confidence with stakeholders.
- Be able to provide a significant degree of flexibility in working hours and availability.
- Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with senior colleagues as required and offering solutions as appropriate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English
- Ability to draft well-written, professionally presented correspondence.
- The ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
- Thorough – takes pride in delivering high quality work and gives a high level of attention to detail.
- Self- motivated and ability to work autonomously.
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Save the Children.
We can offer the option of flexible working hours.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or 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 for the duration of the contract.
National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply to the country you are based in.
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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. A full copy of the role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
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.