International Save the Children Alliance
Working for Save the Children - Vacancies
Current Positions
Unified Presence South Sudan Country Director
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Contract: 24 months with possible extension
Salary: £ 35,338, Complexity allowance of £ 3000 and COLA
Deadline: 12th May 2008
How to Apply: Please send your cv and covering letter to: scukesa@ethionet.e
Save the Children (SC) is currently operating in South Sudan through three Save the Children national agencies—Save the Children Sweden, Save the Children UK and Save the Children US. The main offices of these organizations are located in Juba, but our work is in different parts of the country. As part of our efforts to create more effective and greater impact for children, Save the Children is in the process of bringing these three SC agencies together into one organization, Save the Children in South Sudan.
A Country Leadership group comprising representatives of the SC members active in South Sudan will oversee this work. SC UK is the “Managing Member” and is responsible for overseeing the unified presence process and direct management of Save the Children South Sudan programme thereafter.
Reporting Structure
The incumbent will report to the Regional Director Save the Children UK who is the designated Managing Member for South Sudan. The Designate Country Director, on behalf of the Managing Member, is in turn accountable to the Country Leadership Group ( CLG), which is made up of the regional representatives of Participating Members.
Details of the role and skills required
Manage and implement the unification of SC Sweden, SC UK, and SC US field operations in South Sudan, as determined by the country implementation plan approved by the Country Leadership Group.
During and after this process in 2008/09, lead the management and development of Save the Children in South Sudan programme on behalf of the participating SC members.
Designated UP Country Director Job Description for South Sudan
Web Communications Assistant
Location: Hammersmith, London
Contract: 8 month contract
Salary: £24,000 (pro rata)
Deadline: 17 May, 2008
The Communications team is tasked with promoting the Alliance and the role of the Secretariat both internally and externally and in facilitating communications collaboration between Members. It also supports the communications departments of smaller members, through, for instance, guidance on the Alliance Content Management System (CMS). Its primary tools are the Alliance Website, an Xtranet for Alliance staff, an e-newsletter and the annual report.
Your main task would be to assist the Communications team with ongoing and project based work including updating the website, writing the staff newsletter, providing technical assistance to Content Management System users, and distributing emergency updates.
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If you would like any further details of this role, please email your query to recruitment@save-children-alliance.org
To apply, please send your cv and covering letter to: recruitment@save-children-alliance.org or to:
Recruitment
The International Save the Children Alliance
Cambridge House
100 Cambridge Grove
London W6 0LE
Director, Global Corporate Development
Salary: Competitive.
Location: London preferred.
You will deliver on an ambitious programme to position Save the Children as a leading international NGO in global corporate partnerships. You will be responsible for growing annual revenues to over $100m, recruiting and leading a dynamic, innovative and results oriented team. You will lead our strategic thinking around engagement with corporates at the global level, working with national Save the Children organisations to deliver on our growth strategy to maximise our ability to fulfill our mission for children.
You will have demonstrated high level leadership experience of fundraising in a (major) INGO, and/or sales & marketing experience in a not-for-profit or commercial organisation with responsibility for delivery of high target revenues. You will be an ambitious, proactive leader with excellent business planning ability and the personality to manage and motivate others. First class communication, interpersonal and influencing skills are essential.
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To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@save-children-alliance.org . Alternatively, write to: Recruitment, International Save the Children Alliance, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London W6 0LE. Closing date for applications is 26th May 2008 with interviews scheduled within two weeks of that date.
Director, Management, Asia Area (Save the Children US)
Location: Asia Area, tbd
Reference: 3590
Contract: Permanent/Full-Time
Deadline: Rolling
Save the Children US currently seeks a senior field leadership role, responsible for supporting the Asia Area Director in oversight and leadership of Save the Children's program support according to the directions outlined in the Asia Area Program Strategic and Operational Plans. This individual will be responsible for the management support on key issues and oversee the administrative, finance, and HR staff in the Asia Area Office, and will work closely with the Area Program Managers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. S/he will also provide agency strategic leadership and direction to the Area office and will work closely with the Alliance partners to ensure seamless transitioning to the unified presence model for all Save the Children agencies in country.
Candidates must possess a minimum of seven years overseas experience, with relevant, demonstrated and successful senior management experience is required. Specialist knowledge of operations: Procurement, Finance, HR, Administration, Budget & Grants, IT is also important. Demonstrated cross cultural and communications skills; strong interpersonal, team building and representational skills; and relevant Masters degree and knowledge of Asian local language and culture is critical for success.
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Senior Specialist, Field Office, Network Engineer (Joint Save the Children US and Save the Children UK)
Location: Westport, Connecticut (US) or London (UK)
Contract: Permanent/Full-Time
Deadline: Rolling
As part of a joint venture with Save the Children, UK, this position will provide senior level technical support in all areas of PC and PC Networking, including Wide Area Networking (WAN) and communications with the focus on field office infrastructure and require travel 75% of the time. Primary responsibilities include the support of field office LAN/WAN infrastructure including wiring, equipment and concepts, Windows based networks, and Active Directory and Exchange.
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Country Director, Sudan (Save the Children US)
Location: Khartoum, SUDAN
Terms: Full-Time/Regular
Deadline: Rolling
Save the Children (SC) is currently operating in Sudan through three Save the Children national agencies - Save the Children Sweden, Save the Children United Kingdom and Save the Children United States. As part of our efforts to create more effective and greater impact for children, Save the Children is in the process of bringing these three SC agencies together into one organization, Save the Children in Sudan. Save the Children US is the "Managing Member" and responsible for overseeing the unified presence process and direct management of the Save the Children in Sudan (SCiS) programme thereafter.
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Other job opportunities
Save the Children organisations advertise job vacancies nationally, so please contact your nearest organisation directly. Some of these have vacancy details on their websites. To see these online job advertisements, please select from the list below:
Save the Children Australia
Save the Children Canada
Save the Children Denmark
Save the Children Dominican Republic
Save the Children Finland
Save the Children Germany
Save the Children Guatemala
Save the Children Honduras
Save the Children Iceland
Save the Children India
Save the Children Italy
Save the Children Japan
Save the Children Korea
Save the Children Lithuania
Save the Children Mexico
Save the Children Netherlands
Save the Children New Zealand
Save the Children Norway
Save the Children Romania
Save the Children Spain
Save the Children Swaziland
Save the Children Sweden
Save the Children United Kingdom
Save the Children United States
The International Save the Children Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer.