Lead, International Programmes Operating Models

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Lead, International Programmes Operating Models at London or any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role will be responsible for leading the design of additional operating models that enable the implementation of Save the Children 2030 ambition. The postholder will work with Country, Regional Offices and Centre teams to identify and prioritize critical operating model gaps and will then lead the design of the components of the new models (governance, accountabilities, policies, systems etc.), using pilots when possible. They will also liaise with critical global projects (Localisation, National Offices, SCUSI etc.) and other parts of SCA to understand their needs and interdependencies. An astute thinker, the post-holder will also be encouraged to analyse and test emerging practices and models that could be taken to scale.

Where applicable, the role will lead the development and pilot of a Change and Deployment Plan in coordination with other functional areas and lead or support any implementation process for the new models.

The role will also lead on the improvement and updating of relevant tools, including the review and revision of the Country Office Operating Model (COOM) Toolkits and the Centre-Region Operating Model (CROM) with the inclusion of updated guidance on the new operating models developed. COOM provides Country Office Senior Management Teams with the tools they need to ensure they have a fit for purpose structure and effective ways of working in order to deliver programs for children. The Centre-Region Operating Model (CROM) is a framework that provides clarity on the core accountabilities that Country Offices, Regional Offices and the Centre need to achieve

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential :

• Senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex international NGO or organization, ideally in a country office setting across a range of models and ways of working
• Experience defining and designing operating models, preferably in the non-for profit sector
• Strong Project Management and Change Management experience, including experience of leading cross-functional project teams to collectively deliver project outcomes
• Excellent business partnering, communication and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage productive relationships with wide range of stakeholders and senior staff
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Strong organisation and time management skills. Ability to plan ahead and prioritise competing tasks.
• Strong communication skills, ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including Country Office and Centre senior leadership – distilling complex concepts into simple and easy-to-understand briefs
• Experience managing stakeholders with varying priorities to achieve a common goal, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving, working with and coordinating input from multiple departments.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; fluent in English. Ability to communicate complicated messaging simply and gain buy in from key stakeholders through compelling communications.
• A flexible and collaborative approach; ability to liaise with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.
• Experience developing and delivering learning initiatives is desirable.

We can offer circa £57,000 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.

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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.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.