Project Officer, Migration and Displacement Initiative at Save the Children

Role Purpose: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the strong and effective co-ordination of the team and provide a crucial link between each pillar of the MDI as well as acting as the principal administrative liaison with our supportive functions. 

In addition to co-ordinating the team, the Project Officer will be responsible for consolidating and communicating knowledge and new learning both internally within Save the Children and externally, contributing to building Save the Children’s profile on migration and displacement with key donors and influencers and enabling us to amplify the voices of children. 

In order to be successful, you will bring/have: 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

Essential 

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an international environment 
• Highly organised and excellent administrative skills  
• Demonstrable skills of effective project organisation or management 
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint sites etc.  
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
• Excellent time-management skills  
• Ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment 
• Detail-oriented 
• Ability to work autonomously when needed 
• Strong interpersonal and cultural awareness skills,  
• Ability to work collaboratively and develop productive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse, international environment 
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communications skills  
• A passion for creative and effective communications 
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children 

Desirable 

• Proficiency in language other than English 
• Experience working for international NGO including developing country experience 
• Experience conducting research in developing countries  
• Experience with communication management and document/web-page design a plus.