Senior Strategy and Engagement Advisor

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Strategy and Engagement Advisor to join our global team.   

The Senior Strategy and Engagement Advisor will lead the strategic management and engagement of Influencing & Impact initiatives to drive progress towards Save the Children International’s mission, ensuring high-impact collaborations and effective strategy. This role is pivotal in designing I&I’s strategy, and ensuring that the plans of our Global Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns (GPAC) Steering Group and our Global Program Directors Quality & Impact sub-group is in line with that strategy. It plays a critical role in orchestrating and aligning project activities with our organisational goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, ambition, and integrity. The position holder will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust relationships and implement innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness of our advocacy work.

Job Title: Senior Strategy and Engagement Advisor   

Reports To: Director, Strategy Planning & Accountability  

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available  

Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: P4   

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: Hiring Locations

Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Any   

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.

International Travel Requirements: up to 10% 

Principle Accountabilities   

• Lead the I&I strategy development and delivery, in line with SCI overall strategy
• Liaise with other departments’ strategy teams to build a strong sense of collaboration and shared delivery across the new global teams.
• Ensure that GPAC Steering Group has an annual plan with SMART objectives and named delivery leads against objectives and key projects
• Coordinate the GPAC Steering Group’s policy positioning, including managing policy sign off and providing advice to the group as appropriate. 
• Work with the different global sub-groups under GPAC to ensure that they are meeting regularly and have the support that they need to deliver. This role will also support the Quality & Impact sub-group of the GPDs group and any joint GPD/GPAC initiatives
• Represent the GPAC Steering Group in global planning and strategy processes to ensure GPAC priorities are organisational priorities
• Support the GPAC chairs to foster a team culture and strengthen the impact and influencing function globally, as well as managing special projects as they arise
• Draft update papers for SLT, CEOs and the board
• Set up and support I&I governance / leadership engagement plan
• Prepare and support CIIO external engagements, and manage other key strategic initiatives as needed.

Experience and Skills   

Essential   

• Significant experience in developing and implementing strategies, including setting SMART objectives and delivering key projects .
• Substantial experience in project coordination or management, particularly within a non-profit or international development context.
• Significant experience in external engagement with high level global, regional and national stakeholders and networks. 
• Significant Experience in working with global teams and managing cross-functional projects with a collaborative approach.
• Substantial Experience in building strong relationships and providing support to deliver organisational strategy, as well as experience with governance/leadership engagement plans, external engagement, and thought leadership.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting update papers for senior leadership, CEOs, and boards.
• Analytical: High level of analytical skills to develop action trackers and monitor project delivery and performance metrics.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices within the workplace, with the ability to actively engage in fostering an inclusive culture .
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with relevant project management tools and software.

Desirable  

• French, Spanish or Arabic language skills

  Education and Qualifications 

• Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field                                                           
• Desirable:  A Master's degree is preferred 

 

Working at Save the Children International  

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.   

We know that great people make a great organisation, 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.   

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.    

  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities   

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.     

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.    

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.  

  

Application Information   

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found here via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.  

Our recruitment process:  

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter  
2. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team  
3. Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview  
4. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks  

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.    

 

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.