Senior Project Lead, SCI Led Funding & Country Office Efficiency

OrganizationSave the ChildrenPosted 14 Oct 2025 Closing date 28 Oct 2025Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Lead, SCI Led Funding & Country Office Efficiency to join our global team.SCI-led Funding is all forms of funding that are received by Save the Children International directly from outside the movement. As part of the Horizon B initiative following the USG SWO and subsequent cuts in donor funding, SCI is launching a cost efficiency initiative at all levels including Country Offices to reduce overhead and increase the amount of donor funding going directly into programmes that benefit children.This role will be responsible for leading the overall direction of this efficiency initiative, ensuring it remains on track to deliver on agreed outcomes and course correcting as necessary. The post holder will be expected to influence other functions to deliver without direct authority and to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and coordination. In addition, given the global nature of the project, s/he will play a critical role in stakeholder management across Members and SCI, and will be expected to steer change management and communication-based activities. A passion for cross-functional working, problem-solving and a “can do” attitude is key.Job Title: Senior Project Lead, SCI Led Funding & Country Office EfficiencyReports To: Director of Global Programme Operations/Chief Operating OfficerWork Pattern: RemoteContract Length: Fixed Term Contract (24 months)Grade: P6Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI CareersTime Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): AnyRight to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employmentLanguage Requirements: EnglishInternational Travel Requirements: up to 10%Principal AccountabilitiesProject leadershipSet the overall direction for the initiative based on the sponsors’ steer (including narrative building)Be the accountable person for the initiative’s progress and performanceBe the senior focal point for any information or engagement required from the initiativeBe the lead communicator on the status of the project, ensuring that updates are succinct, easy to understand and tell a clear storyOversee the creation of communication products (e.g. newsletters, email updates and webinars)Project managementLead detailed project planning, building on the outputs of the feasibility year and monitor progress, course correcting as requiredAssess the sequencing of deliverables based on relevance, feasibility and resourcesReport on the initiative’s progress, ensuring any dependencies and risks are identified and addressedDetermine business analysis requirements and maintain oversight over themLead the overall roll out planning and monitor progressStakeholder managementReport to the initiative’s sponsors on targets, progress and identified risks; and ensure their steer is obtained as appropriate in a timely mannerLead senior stakeholder engagement (i.e. Member, Global Programme Directors, the COO, Regional Directors, GT Functional Leaders) and consultation as appropriateLead the cross-entity/cross-function steering group, ensuring maintained buy-in, problem-solving and effective consultationLead wider engagement and consultation through existing reference groups and other relevant channelsEssentialExperience and SkillsDemonstrable experience of senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex international NGO or organizationExtensive Country Office operational leadership experienceExperience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring cross-functional buy inA proven ability to apply excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and to work collaboratively to deliver effective solutions to project related issues. This will include taking on hands on analysis activities to support the wider team as requiredHighly developed organisational awareness and ability to understand any sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure; and think creatively and strategically to overcome obstacles to cooperation and progressStrong team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting lineExcellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills (written & verbal English), including the ability to partner with and influence at all levels of the organisationExperience in implementing organisational structure/operating model change projects in the NGO sectorAbility to work independently and use initiative and constructive approachCommitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.DesirableExperience in working collaboratively across multiple Save the Children members and SCI Country, Regional offices and global teamArabic, French and/or Spanish language skillsEssentialEducation and QualificationsEducated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experienceDiversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal OpportunitiesDEI 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.How to applyPlease attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found here. 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. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted should expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of the advert deadline.Closing Date: 28th October, 2025Queries: Husna Chioccola, Senior Manager, Executive Hiring, Save the Children InternationalOur Recruitment Process:Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letterTwo-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring teamSome recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interviewIf successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checksWe 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.Job detailsSourceSave the ChildrenTypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience10+ yearsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn