SAVE THE CHILDREN
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TITLE: Programme Manager – Global Strategy (People and Humanitarian)
TEAM/PROGRAM: SCI IP Humanitarian Directorate (50%)/ People
Global Priority (50%)
GRADE: TBC
LOCATION: London,
UK
CONTRACT LENGTH:
Open ended
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or
access to children or young people, therefore a police check is required.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The role holder will guide and project manage the implementation of two of the organisations global
priorities, that will help us achieve key breakthroughs in relation to our new strategy and 2030 Ambition.
This role will support the Humanitarian and People strands of these global priorities, and ensure that these
project work streams are fully integrated with the other policy and thematic areas that constitute our
global priorities.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: SCI Humanitarian Director (50%) and People Global Priority Lead (50%)
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Project Management
 Work with the Humanitarian Director (50%) and People Global Priority Lead (50%) and the leads
for each initiative in the strategy to develop the plans that will support the delivery of the strategy
 Monitor progress on the implementation of those plans, and produce regular reports to key
stakeholders.
 Identify and mitigate key risks associated with the implementation of the strategy
 Manage interdependencies between Humanitarian/People and other global Save the Children
priorities, which includes, but is not limited to, sitting on the Strategy Implementation Working
Group
 Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner, and that the right information gets to leads at
the right time. Support the Humanitarian Director and People Global Priority Lead in gaining
stakeholder buy-in for key decisions as needed
 Prepare relevant financial budgets and carry out financial planning and budget monitoring under the
guidance of the Humanitarian Director and People Global Priority Lead
Communications
 Work closely with the Humanitarian Director and People Global Priority Lead to ensure effective
dissemination of information within the Centre, to Members, and to Regional and Country Offices.
 Manage the intranet site for these Global Priorities
 Facilitate communications on this strategy within Save the Children
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
 Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role
modelling Save the Children values
Ambition:
 Sets ambitious and challenging goals and takes responsibility for own personal development
 Widely shares a personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
 Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
 Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with
colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
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SAVE THE CHILDREN
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 Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
 Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
 Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
 Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
 Displays consistent excellent judgement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
 Program and/or project management skills and experience related to organisational development
projects and international, cross-functional teams
 Robust experience in implementing organisational vision and strategies
 Proven ability to deliver projects/programmes on time and in budget
 Ability to organise own work efficiently, prioritise, and deliver multiple tasks to tight deadlines
 Strong organizational skills
 Ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and
communication skills including influencing and negotiation.
 Dispute resolution, facilitation and team building skills.
 Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and
ensuring buy in.
 Good writing skills, able to summarise accurately, draft reports requiring little or no editing, and
use appropriate styles. An ability to understand complex issues, simplifying for external audiences.
 Good verbal communication skills, exercising good judgement as to when to refer something on;
able to communicate professionally with a wide range of contacts; able to show tact and discretion
when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
 Commitment to Save the Children values.
Desirable
 Experience in Humanitarian International Development and/or Human resources management
would be a plus
Date of Revision: November 2015
Author: JL
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