Programme Coordinator at Save the Children

Role Purpose:

• Provide a professional administration support service to the (remote) Global Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI) team, with specific focused support to the Director.
• Oversee the day to day running and improvements of the MDI's Resource Centre (Hub) and provide research support to Research Adviser
• Provide (primarily desk based) programme support to relevant MDI activities in East and Southern Africa
• Deliver high quality note taking and meeting management skills (essential)

Qualifications and Experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a development agency or similar, including
• Minimum of 2 years' administrative experience, including designing and overseeing spreadsheets and accounts.
• Minimum of 2 years programmatic (humanitarian or development) or research related experience
• Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Graduate level (or higher) qualification in a subject of relevance to the MDI and/or sufficient relevant experience in research coordination and support functions
• Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to adopt a pro-active approach and offer solutions as appropriate
• Willingness to learn new skills and engage in other elements of the MDI's mandate as requested
• Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English, with an eye for detail
• 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 both within and without the organisation.
• Experience in supporting contract/project management; familiarity with packages (e.g., MS Project) would be an advantage
• Website design, maintenance, and usage monitoring would be a plus.
• Some development/humanitarian programme knowledge and first-hand experience is essential
• Interest/knowledge in migration and displacement issues/debate is desirable
• Experience in the coding, interpretation and analysis of research data is desirable.
• Maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
• Self- motivated with ability to work autonomously. MDI team members work remotely and the Director is consistently travelling, so there is limited face-to-face time with colleagues/line manager.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents