Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, 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.
The Opportunity
The post holder will provide high-level executive support to the Country Director, Deputy Country Director and Senior Management Team (SMT), while leading the coordination of SMT and other organization-wide management processes.
The role will coordinate key organizational meetings and forums, including SMT, ESMT, Programme Team Meetings, Programme Leads Conferences, cross-functional meetings, workshops and other ad hoc engagements involving senior SCI colleagues, global and regional teams, members, donors, partners and external stakeholders. A key responsibility will be to ensure systematic documentation and follow-up of management decisions, actions and commitments.
The post holder will coordinate the preparation and timely submission of Country Office reports, management updates, presentations and other information required by the CD and DCD and SMT, Global team and other stakeholders. The role will also support effective information flow and coordination between the Country Office leadership and global and member teams.
The position will provide ongoing executive and administrative support to the CD, DCD and SMT, including correspondence, high-level visits, events, travel arrangements, meeting preparation and stakeholder engagement. This role requires regular interaction with senior internal and external stakeholders and will contribute to effective leadership coordination, communication and organizational management across the Country Office.
Qualifications and Experience
• At least 05 years relevant working experience and at least 03 years’ experience in Executive desk.
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to challenging working condition
• Proficient in report writing and documentation.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Superb coordination skills
• Excellent Inter-personal communication skills
• Absolute discretion, and willingness to maintain confidentiality
• Expertise in use of Project Management tools, MS Office; especially, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, English, Public Administration, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, or another relevant discipline.
The Organization
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 realize the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process 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.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- At least 3 years of executive desk experience
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging working conditions
- Proficiency in report writing and documentation
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong coordination skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Absolute discretion and willingness to maintain confidentiality
- Expertise using project management tools and Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Master's degree in Business Administration, English, Public Administration, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, or another relevant discipline
What We Do
Service Corporation International (SCI) is North America’s leading provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. Its story began in 1962 with one family-owned and operated funeral home in Houston, Texas, and the company has since grown into North America’s largest provider of funeral and cemetery services. SCI’s work centers on helping families arrange meaningful services and providing care through its death-care operations.
