Save the Children is the world's largest independent organisation, making immediate and long-lasting improvements to children's lives in over 120 countries worldwide. Made up of national Member organisations in 29 countries and generating a global income of US$1.3 billion in 2008, Save the Children has programmes all over the world which focus on improving education, healthcare, food security, and child protection for children. We work for a world which respects and values each child, which listens to children and learns, and where all children have hope and opportunity. The Save the Children Secretariat co-ordinates and supports Members' efforts in achieving these goals.

Save the Children organisations also advertise job vacancies nationally, so please contact the relevant Save the Children national organisation directly. 

Legal Team Assistant

Location: Secretariat Office, Hammersmith London
Terms: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2010
Salary: 24-26k per annum
Start date: April 2010
Deadline for applications: 29th March 2010

As Save the Children is in the stages of implementing a new five year strategy, the Secretariat is strengthening the legal team who assist with the legal and governance workstream of the Organisation as well as day to day legal operations. We need a Legal Team Assistant to provide a secretarial and administrative service of the highest standard to this team and the Secretariat Director, enabling them to make optimum use of the time available, and to fulfil their duties in a timely and efficient manner.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA or Team administrator who would like to specialise in the Charity sector and support a busy legal team. The role would be well suited to someone with excellent secretarial skills who will enjoy working with a wide range of people at all levels. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.

Applicants should have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and outlook applications, strong time management skills and the ability to plan ahead and juggle competing priorities successfully. You will be committed to the mission and goals of Save the Children, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Please see the Job Description for more details about the role, and the skills and experience we require.

Application: To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining how you fit the specification to recruitment@save-children-alliance.org, with your name and Legal Team Assistant as the subject.

Due to the anticipated response, we are unable to respond personally to all applicants. If you have not received a response by two weeks after the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK.

For further information, e-mail the same address or call +44 (0) 20 8748 2554

Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser, Global Initiative for Education

Location: Washington DC, US
Terms: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor for the Global Initiative for Education will manage an evidence base of scalable, quality education and early childhood development programming and results in Save the Children; lead monitoring of global indicators for Save the Children's Global Initiative for Education; and assess and strengthen the capacity of Save the Children field staff to monitor and evaluate program efforts and results, and to use data and analysis to improve program and advocacy efforts.

Please see the Job Description for more details about the role, and the skills and experience we require.

Application: Please apply online
   

Overseas Programmes Manager

Location: Save the Children, National Office, Wellington, New Zealand
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Application Deadline: Rolling

You will be responsible for developing and delivering key relationships with donors and other stakeholders in New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, as well as providing operational management across our Overseas Programme activity. This role would suit a degree qualified individual with significant international programme management experience. Some international travel required.

Further Information and Application Details

Overseas Programmes Officer

Location: Save the Children, National Office, Wellington, New Zealand
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Application Deadline: Rolling

Providing support to the Overseas programmes team, this position will assist with the delivery of programme management services across all current and proposed overseas activities. This would be a great role for an experienced administrator looking for an exciting career change.

Further Information and Application Details

Deputy Country Director, Programs, Haiti (Save the Children US)

Location: Port au Prince, Haiti
Reports to: Country Director 
Application Deadline: on going

Save the Children in Haiti seeks a Deputy Country Director, Programs (DCD/P) to help lead a dynamic and diverse set of programmes, based in Port au Prince.  The DCD/P maintains responsibility for the direction and coordination of all Save the Children Haiti’s programs. He/she is responsible for the design, implementation, evaluation, and analysis of all program activities; the direction and supervision of our committed technical staff; and coordinating with colleagues to ensure appropriate financial and administrative management support to all program activities.

As leader of programmes, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the DCD/P assists with all strategic and operational planning processes and represents Save the Children’s values and principles in interactions with staff and partners. The DCD/P will assist the CD in representing the agency before donors, government representatives, partner agencies, local institutions and the media, on behalf of Save the Children in Haiti.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Master’s degree in an area related to the work of Save the Children preferred and experience within a Save the Children Country Office desirable.
• At least five years’ experience managing and directing field operations for an international relief and development agency, including supervisory experience;
• A good understanding of resource and financial management;
• Knowledge of donor regulations and experience in management of donor funded programs, including USAID strongly preferred; 
• Experience in and commitment to participatory management and to capacity building and mentoring of staff.
• Good communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English and French and/or Haitian Creole.
• Understanding of and commitment to principles of child rights and child protection;
• Strong interpersonal, communications, organizational, team building, partnering and representational skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS word, Excel, PP, etc.)
• Willingness to travel extensively to rural areas under difficult conditions.

Application: Please find more information and application details on Save the Children US's website

Save the Children aims to be an equal opportunities employer.