Save the Children is a global child rights organisation with a dual mandate to deliver world-class, quality programming in health, education and child protect and to be the leading INGO for children in emergencies. Save the Children:

  • reaches 50 million children every year
  • raises $1.4 billion for children every year
  • has 29 national organizations in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia
  • works in more than 90 countries and has over 15,000 employees

ROLE PURPOSE:

As a key member of the International Programming Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming of approximately $840 million each year through an organisation of nearly 14,800 people. To achieve our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with Save the Children Members, aim to drive growth to $2 billion by 2015.

The Regional Director will lead the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the region through:

  • Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
  • Serving Members and their donors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise

• Experience managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond

• Experience leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders

• Experience building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation

• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in

• Good understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes

• Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development

• Commitment to the Save the Children values