Global Goal Team Leader

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Global Goal Team Leader at London or any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Global Goal Team Leader is a critical support to Global Thematic Director(s) in the delivery of Save the Children’s 2022-2024 strategy. Working within a new “Global Goal Team” structure and alongside the Head of Programmes, the Global Goal Team Leader will ensure that colleagues across different themes and functions function ‘as one’ to scale impact within our breakthroughs, across the world.

The Global Goal Team Leader will take a hands on approach to overseeing (and sometimes lead, design or assist) deliverables that are timely, strategic, country and impact focused and demand-driven. This will include oversight and support to multiple work-streams and cross-cutters, which are likely to include programmes, national-level advocacy, fundraising communication and innovation at a minimum. This role will work closely with the Head of Programmes, who will oversee the technical content development for the Goal.

With senior-level leadership experience in country settings, proven operational and entrepreneurial skills that can turn theory into action, the post-holder will inspire a culture of “getting the right things done” with solid project management skills and an ability to cut through organisational complexity, alongside a drive for programme quality (supported via the Head of Programmes). This role will work closely with technical specialists to bring together design and delivery. The post-holder will also need strong skills in line management, team planning, and performance management, with experience in public speaking and influencing of senior stakeholders (i.e. at CEO/SLT level).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

10+ years’ experience within the sector, with a focus on driving operational delivery
Experience of working for an international humanitarian organisation, including developing-country experience in a response setting
An entrepreneurial and “can-do” attitude, with willingness to make things happen
Strong analytical skills and an ability to assimilate and process large amounts of information into a coherent and compelling narrative
The ability to present arguments clearly and convincingly to influence a variety of audiences

Proven experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation

Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Excellent verbal and written skills in English
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

The ability to manage and juggle a complex and varied workload, at times working independently, at others working to tight deadlines under time pressure

Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours in the event of emergencies
Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable:

Experience with Save the Children Country Office operations
Existing understanding and exposure to Save the Children governance structures
Movement experience and understanding of how functions operate (e.g. Fundraising, Finance, Award Management)
Experience in the coordination of various stakeholders

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.

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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 copy of the full 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.

We are recruiting a Global Goal Team Leader for each of Save the Children’s 2022-2024 Global Goals: