Vacancies at Save the Children

Principal Accountabilities

• Partner closely with Transformation Delivery to define and maintain the technology and business system components of the Transformation Project Portfolio, to scope, size, budget, and plan the technology delivery for projects and ensure alignment with strategic technology standards and principles.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of multi-year Product Roadmaps for core systems and digital technologies, ensuring continuous improvement and that systems remain fit for purpose. Partnering with Transformation Delivery through annual business function reviews and collaborating with Functional Business teams, Product Owners, Members, Vendors, and IT functional teams to identify and prioritise key requirements and initiatives.
• Own the generation of multi-year IT Transformation plans with IT Functional owners. Identify key requirements for change, scope these changes, budget and plan them, ensuring alignment with IT BAU resources and strategic technology standards.
• Own the delivery of technology components of Transformation Projects by partnering with Transformation Delivery. Ensure adherence to Project Delivery Lifecycle methodology to drive successful project execution, maintain alignment with strategic technology principles, and ensure comprehensive delivery plans.
• Own the development, maintenance and delivery of data warehouse, reporting and integration platforms ensuring they are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Manage the assessment and delivery of appropriate technology changes through the Change Request pipeline in conjunction with SCI business functions and Members. Identify and deliver technology changes, ensuring proper scoping, budgeting, and planning while adhering to agreed processes and methodologies.
• Lead transformation within the technology function by implementing new technology initiatives, fostering continuous improvement and new ways of working. This includes driving Technology Change Projects, enhancing service delivery, and building new capabilities reflective of the organisation’s evolving needs and priorities

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Technology Competence: Extensive, practical understanding of technology project management and delivery of complex global business solutions to stakeholders. Proficient skills in defining and implementing application strategies and technology architectures that align to business strategies and needs. Knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential impact on organisational transformation
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and integrate long-term technology plans with organisational goals. Strong experience in assessing, budgeting, planning and delivering major technology and systems investments. Competent at establishing sound and viable financial and non-financial business cases for major core system investments 
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven track record of effectively collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels including Senior Leaders, maintaining close and effective working relationships. Ability to articulate complex concepts to non-technical audiences, achieving buy-in to the vision and case for change
• Experience: Proven Project Management delivery capability to successfully achieve large-scale technology-based business change projects within complex business environments. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage vendor relationships. 
• Collaboration and Leadership: Extensive experience in working collaboratively with business teams, product owners, and external partners to identify and prioritise key project requirements. Proven ability to foster a culture of inclusiveness, integrity, and teamwork, aligning with SCI's core values
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Substantial experience in implementing innovative technology solutions to drive continuous improvement within an organisation. Proven track record of leading technology change projects that enhance service delivery and build new organisational capabilities
• Team Leadership and Coaching: Multi layered team leadership capabilities to support and guide team members and ensure they are clear on their responsibilities and are held to account for their delivery
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology projects and team management. Experience in creating an inclusive workplace environment that values diverse perspectives and ensures equity in career development opportunities

Desirable

• Experience leading IT transformation in challenging country environments
• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience 

Education and Qualifications 
Essential

• Education: A formal degree in Technology Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is advantageous but not compulsory if relevant professional experience and competencies can be demonstrated

Desirable

• External Accreditation in Project Management

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Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and support audit readiness and engagement for USAID Foreign Recipient Audit (FRA) and SCUS AUP.
• Prepare Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA), guidance materials, and run capacity-building exercises.
• Support country/regional readiness for compliance and substantive testing.
• Gather and review supporting documents, ensure disallowances are removed, and maintain audit findings tracker.
• Collaborate with IP Finance for SCUS AUP deliverables.
• Lead ECHO audit readiness and capacity-building across COs and ROs, including document review and sample testing.
• Maintain ECHO audit tracker, analyze disallowances, and prepare recommendations.
• Analyze Global Fund audit results, maintain tracker, and support follow-up actions.
• Contribute to other audit engagements as directed by the Head of Donor Audits.
• Assist in rolling out disallowance recording/reporting tools and templates
• Conduct quarterly analysis and year-end disallowance reserve exercise.
• Manage donor assessment document folders and coordinate required evidence with stakeholders.
• Analyse results of annual Global Fund Audit
• Maintain Global Fund audit recommendation tracker with bi-annual follow up 

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Experience of external audit engagements; previous experience of similar kind of role in Save the Children or with other large organization 
• A thorough understanding of financial systems i.e. Agresso
• Good knowledge of Save the Children policy & procedures and audit trail
• Excellent IT literacy including expertise in spread sheet and sharepoint 
• Ability to liaise remotely with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
• Conscientious and client focussed
• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
• A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Verbal and written fluency in English.
• Experience in working at a CO or Regional Level Finance at SCI or any other INGO
• Good understanding of donor audit requirements in particular ECHO, USAID Global Fund etc.
• Basic working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic

Desirable

• Experience in operating within the charity or non-profit sector in a large global multi currency organisation.
• Across the 6 FC roles, at least one French speaker is essential and Arabic and Spanish desirable

Education and Qualifications 
Essential

• Part qualified accountant or equivalent or relevant experience

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Role purpose

Within the Transformation Delivery Department, our team of Business Analysts is assigned to projects based on organizational needs. These projects may or may not involve an IT component, and the specific functions supported will vary by project.

Our Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing the relevant business areas or functions and documenting business requirements, processes, existing systems, data, integration needs, and more. They support the development of the current and future state analysis, bridging the gap between projects, business functions, and IT where applicable.
In addition to project delivery, Business Analysts are expected to contribute to the development and enhancement of our BA methodology, continuously improving our processes and tools.
To succeed in this role, you will need proven experience as a Business Analyst working on complex transformation projects or programmes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to elicit, analyse, translate, and document people (e.g. capacity building), process, procedure, and platform (i.e. technology systems) requirements
• Document and act as the subject matter expert on business processes to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Work within a project team to deliver incremental business value to users 
• Identify any potential conflicting business requirements, definition gaps, and dependencies between projects, and escalate to project manager as relevant to formulate a resolution plan
• Support the prioritisation of design requirements with the project team with an informed understanding of the impact to the organisation
• Maintain accurate, version-controlled documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring it is easily accessible to key stakeholders and that knowledge is effectively shared
• Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the Business Analysis Methodology and associated processes and templates

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Experience in discovering and documenting business requirements and working with test engineers to design test cases against defined requirements
• Experience in modelling business processes and translating them into system requirements
• Experience in analysing data, drawing actionable insights, and problem-solving using various analytical techniques
• Experience with business analysis tools and methodologies, such as UML, BPMN, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks including adapting methodologies to meet the needs of a prior organisation
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, including Solution Architecture and Test Engineering, to drive alignment, integration, and shared outcomes, while building strong, trusted relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand their needs, priorities, and constraints, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively
• Proven experience in facilitating productive workshops, preferably in multi-cultural contexts
• Proficient in conflict resolution techniques to address and mediate stakeholder disagreements and ensure project continuity
• Ability to effectively prioritise work and agree priorities with the relevant leaders
• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally

Desirable

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) and office suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in conflict resolution techniques to address and mediate stakeholder disagreements and ensure project continuity

Education and Qualifications 
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of a structured Project methodology (e.g. PRINCE2) or accredited Project Management training (APM or PMI)

Desirable

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects)
• Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic

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Principal Accountabilities

• Taking the lead in completing all the required analysis work to complete the current and future state and requirements 
• Delivering optimal business capabilities model (reflecting future capabilities needed to deliver on the organisations strategic goals) 
• Business process definition and business process management. Requirements engineering and business process re-engineering / optimisation 
• Document and act as the subject matter expert on business processes to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing 
• Work within the relevant project team to deliver incremental business value to users. Identify any potential conflicting business and data requirements, definition gaps, dependencies between projects and escalate to the project lead to formulate a resolution plan 
• Support the prioritisation of design requirements with the project team with an informed understanding of the impact to the organisation and wider transformation portfolio of projects 
• Maintain accurate, version controlled, documentation over the project lifecycle, which is readily available to key stakeholders, and ensure the knowledge is disseminated 
• Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the Business Architecture and Business Analysis methodology and associated process and templates. 
• Contribute towards integrating best practice business processes into the movements process inventory, in alignment with policies, procedures and controls
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to elicit, analyse, translate, and document people (e.g. capacity building), processes, data and platforms (i.e. technology systems) requirements

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Significant experience in discovering and documenting business requirements and working with test engineers to design test cases against defined requirements 
• Significant experience in modelling business processes and translating them into system requirements 
• Significant experience in analysing data, drawing actionable insights, and problem-solving using various analytical techniques 
• Significant experience with business analysis tools and methodologies, such as UML, BPMN, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks including adapting methodologies to meet the needs of a prior organisation 
• Significant experience in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including solutions architecture and test engineering. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and partners.  
• Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders to understand their needs and constraints. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex concepts clearly 
• Proven experience in facilitating productive workshops, preferably in multi-cultural contexts 
• Proficient in conflict resolution techniques to address and mediate stakeholder disagreements and ensure project continuity 
• Ability to effectively prioritise work and agree priorities with the relevant leaders 
• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally 

Desirable

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, PlanView) and office suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

Education and Qualifications 
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
• Understanding of a structured Project methodology (e.g. PRINCE2) or accredited Project Management training (APM or PMI) 

Desirable

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects) 
• Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic

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Principal Accountabilities

• Project Leadership: Including direct and indirect management of team members and accountability to the CTO and TSG on delivery of the Project
• Governance and Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Define, implement and manage Governance and Engagement with wider Senior leaders, including setup and management of reference groups (to ensure SME input into design and delivery), design authorities (to sign off design decisions) and a Management Review Group (MRG) acting as the ultimate decision makers for the project
• Planning and Reporting: Including ensuing alignment with standard Project and Change Methodologies and associated Portfolio management requirements
• Budget management: Define and monitor ongoing management of the Budget for the Project, ensuring compliance with required processes and any issues are escalated and managed effectively in a timely way
• Future State Definition: Lead the detailed definition of the future operating model and actions required to achieve the required change, including all impacts on people (programme participants, partners and staff), processes, data and technology. Where relevant, ensure AI or technology solutions are evaluated and embedded in a way that is sustainable, scalable, and aligned to programme delivery needs
• Dependency management: Working effectively with wider initiatives and functions to ensure dependencies are understood and actively managed with clear owners and accountability ensured
• Problem Solving: all projects face challenges along the way and the Project Lead will need to take a hands on role to identify issues and ensure they are effectively managed through to resolution and any subsequent impacts are reported to Governance in a timely way.

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Considerable experience in the leadership, management and deployment of large, global, transformation projects within Save the Children or an additional equivalent scale organisation across both system and non-system change. Demonstrates direct accountability for issue resolution and capacity building to empower others in problem-solving 
• Experience leading the setup of large-scale Global Transformation initiatives including recruitment of key roles, governance setup and functional alignment
• Familiarity with industry project (agile and waterfall) and change management standards including evidence of completing formal training, with the ability to hold project teams accountable to those standards 
• Demonstrated experience leading engagement with Senior Leaders up to Board level and partnering with functional leaders across multiple functions
• Ability to lead the resolution of complex project issues with a balanced approach of pragmatism and rigour including experience leading others to deliver the required interventions and managing associated governance
• Extensive Line Management experience, including leading teams with multi layered hierarchies. As part of this, demonstrable coaching skills to develop others' capabilities in project management, change management, project feasibility, and initiation.
• Proven ability to operate successfully within a matrix organisation structure, overseeing resource without direct line management accountability and being experienced working across multiple different functional areas 
• Operational expertise working with digital technologies in a transformation context, including familiarity with the application of Artificial Intelligence to support programme delivery and/or the design and implementation of technology solutions to strengthen organisational and programme delivery capability

Desirable

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
• Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic

Education and Qualifications 
Essential

• Educated to degree level of equivalent work experience
• External Project and/or Change Management accreditation