Project Manager, Humanitarian Strategy & Transformation at Save the Children

Role Purpose:

This role sits within the Humanitarian Strategy and Transformation Team. Project Managers are assigned from the team to specific projects which support the implementation of our global humanitarian ambition. 

The projects this role will manage will shift in line with changing organisational needs. The priority for 2024 is to analyze information management and knowledge management needs of the Humanitarian Team and to create and roll-out a comprehensive information management and knowledge management plan.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience of managing project activities and following through to ensure progress within agreed timeline, preferably in an international NGO environment.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, using sound judgement to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Strong planning/anticipation skills. Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively at a senior level, gaining trust and confidence with stakeholders.
• Be able to provide a significant degree of flexibility in working hours and availability.
• Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with senior colleagues as required and offering solutions as appropriate. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English
• Ability to draft well-written, professionally presented correspondence. 
• The ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact, and diplomacy. 
• Thorough – takes pride in delivering high quality work and gives a high level of attention to detail.
• Self- motivated and ability to work autonomously.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Save the Children.