The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Project Coordinator (NextGen) in Centre -London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide
Role Purpose:
The Next Generation Transformation Programme (Next Gen) is a series of initiatives aimed at leveraging key enablers to transform the Save the Children Movement and unlock greater reach, outcomes and impact for children, including:
- Digital – Embedding digital enablers to drive quality, efficiency and scale
- Data – Leveraging data to drive needs-based decision-making
- Localisation – Transform to deliver on locally-driven priorities
This role will support the projects within the Next Generation Transformation Programme (Next Gen), with general project coordination and administration. This will be a key role to support delivery of these critical initiatives and will have the opportunity to learn and develop across a range of different project types working with Senior Level staff from across Transformation Delivery and beyond.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Previous experience in an office administration, Project Coordinator or similar role, preferably in an international environment
- Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong planning/anticipation skills. Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with attention to detail
- Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to adopt a pro-active approach and offer solutions as appropriate
- Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English, with an eye for detail
- 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 both within and without the organisation
- Ability to work to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail
- Maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
- Self- motivated with ability to work autonomously
- Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children
We can offer circa £27,600 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 London 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.
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.