About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
This is not a scholarship, but a job posting for a Senior Specialist, Strategy and Planning position at Save the Children International. The role is for a maternity cover and will last for 6 months, from November 2026 to April 2027. The job can be done from any approved Save the Children International office location. The team this person will be working with is responsible for supporting the organization in delivering its 2030 goals by developing global strategies and supporting country strategies. The Senior Specialist will work on projects that require analytical and problem-solving support, and will also support the development of a strategy and planning community of practitioners across the organization. The role involves working with a diverse and high-performing team, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with counterparts across the organization is essential. The job requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to distil complex issues into simple and clear communications. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning, analysis, project management, and change management, preferably in a large, complex global organization or not-for-profit setting.
Responsibilities
- Support projects focused on surge analytical and problem-solving support across strategically important areas for the organization
- Take ownership of key modules of work, proactively developing own work plan and analysis and delivering high-quality draft output
- Develop, guide, and drive forward the execution of strategy, ensuring appropriate oversight and support
- Report on strategy progress to key governance, executive, and management bodies, as well as external audiences
- Strengthen planning and coordination mechanisms across the organization to facilitate rigorous prioritization aligned to strategy
- Support the Director and other leaders to build a strategy and planning community of practitioners across the organization
- Identify and act on opportunities to make significant improvements to processes, systems, and ways of working within the team and across the department
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and high-performing team
- Flexible working options available
- Global remit, with the possibility of international travel up to 10%
- Right to work in the country where the role is based, for the duration of employment
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience in strategic planning, analysis, project management, and change management
- Demonstrated ability to own a key module within a strategic initiative or project
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with counterparts across the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues and data into simple and clear communications
- Strong analytical skills to conduct strategic analysis, identify and understand trends, and support well-informed decisions and proactive planning
- Fluent spoken and written English, with additional languages valued
- Master's Degree in a field relevant to international development, strategy, or business management is highly desirable
- Project Management Certification or equivalent is highly regarded
How to Apply
- Attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application
- Submit your application through the Save the Children International website
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application
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