The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Anticipatory Action Program Development Advisor in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
Save the Children has committed to scaling funding for Anticipatory Action, risk informed preparedness and DRR and in 2022 formed a team working specifically on Anticipatory Action within the Crisis Anticipation and Response department in the global humanitarian team.
As a key member of Save the Children International’s Anticipatory Action team, the AA Program Development Advisor will lead efforts to scale funding and program models for Anticipatory Action. Working closely with immediate team members, as well regional, member, and colleagues at country-level, he/she will maintain oversight of program development opportunities, donors and member positions and identify and connect program ideas and models with funding opportunities as well as directly engage with country, regional and global teams in supporting specific opportunities.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. The role holder may also be required to directly support responses.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
We can offer circa £45,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) 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 for the duration of the contract.
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The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found available for download at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.