Job Openings at Save the Children

The Director of Global Campaigns is responsible for driving, leading and managing Save the Children’s child campaigning through a networked structure of members, countries and regions. It will ensure consistent delivery of our Generation Hope campaign plans by coordinating the Generation Hope leadership group; developing effective campaigning networks and partnerships that advance our campaign goals and supporting the Comms & Engagement team to build strong public support for our issues around the world. 

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Experience of developing and delivering high ambition public campaigning and engagement approaches and strategies in a global context across a range of countries and cultures
• First class strategist: Proven experience in leading campaign strategy development, planning, delivery and evaluation, and mobilising resources behind its execution
• Excellent, collaborative leadership style and ability - proven campaign leadership at a senior level for at least 5 years, in a global context; ability to lead, convene and inspire in a complex networked organisation across a range of cultures
• Strong, proven experience in movement building campaigns approach, including sparking and nurturing partnerships with external networks / organisations to deliver campaign impact;
• First class high level project management skills – ability to hold and delivery complex campaign projects under pressure
• First class communication skills: the ability to communicate complex information verbally and in writing in a clear, simple way to wider staff, partners and campaigns audiences
• Creative flare, with experience of a range of campaigning techniques and approaches; with strong digital literacy in approaches to inspiring change
• A mature understanding of campaign and social movement trends and landscape
• Problem solver: Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in; ability to operate and make clear decisions in an environment of some uncertainty.
• Willingness and ability to conduct some international travel (once coronavirus restrictions are lifted)
• Passion for and ability to work effectively in a diverse setting
• Understanding of and commitment to Save the Children’s values and ways of working

Desirable

• Experience of designing and leading campaign training and capacity building programmes.
• Strong experience in public engagement and mobilisation through digital approaches and tactics
• Experience of overseeing campaign contributions from a range of functional experts (advocacy, comms etc) including matrix management of staffed in dispersed team.
• Lived experience of delivering campaigning in diverse contexts, ideally Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East
• Experience of supporting child or youth campaigning / activism

Closing: 9 Mar. 2023

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ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children International (SCI) is looking to appoint two experienced, pragmatic and commercially-minded lawyers into permanent roles within its legal team. The successful candidates will join the international programming arm of the legal team, supporting SCI’s international operations, including its humanitarian responses. 

This will involve:

A large focus for both roles will include advising SCI’s country offices and centre HQ in a diverse range of corporate and contractual matters, as well as on legal risk in the context of our humanitarian emergency responses, our development and other programming work, procurement, awards, finance, and HR. If interested, the role will also involve significant responsibility to advise SCI’s procurement and supply chain teams on both day-to-day contractual matters, as well as key strategic projects.

Working closely with SCI colleagues, the successful candidates will be expected to build strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders, engaging with and influencing those at all levels of SCI and in other parts of the movement, including senior leaders.

The SCI legal team supports one of the world’s leading international NGO charities, which works on the ground in 118 countries around the globe to help children affected by crises, as well as those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. In 2021 alone, Save the Children’s combined revenues amounted to more than US $2.2 billion.

These are fantastic opportunities for experienced lawyers, who have experience in the INGO sector or are looking to make the transfer from either in-house or private practice. The roles offer the opportunity to do interesting, challenging and truly meaningful work as part of a strong and dynamic, fun and friendly team of committed lawyers.

The roles are being offered on a permanent and full-time basis, although those looking to work on a part-time basis are welcome to apply.

The Person

• You will need to be a solicitor or barrister qualified in England and Wales or a common law jurisdiction, ideally with circa. six years’ PQE. Experienced commercial lawyers are encouraged to apply.
• On a personal level you will need to be a team player with strong attention to detail, and an eagerness to “roll up your sleeves”.

Application information 

• A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs 
• We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
• Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including rationale for joining a child rights-based organisation.
• Interviews will take place on a continuing basis.

The salary offered is highly competitive for the sector at circa. £70,000 FTE and includes a generous annual leave allowance. You will be based at home, but may be required to travel to SCI’s London Office (situated behind Trafalgar Square) from time to time. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Extensive experience of commercial law, and experience in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate, commercial / contract, employment, finance, treasury, charity/not-for-profit, data protection, intellectual property or dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to business partner with a function/team/client, to understand their priorities and to come to pragmatic, legally appropriate solutions.
• Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.
• Ability to provide advice with authority at senior level, with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically manage work priorities by addressing immediate critical issues and progressing long-term aims.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.
• Exceptional legal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.
• Constructive approach.
• Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration.
• Good understanding of (and the ability to adapt to) the context in which Save the Children operates.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Closing: 38 Feb 2023