Back National Office Governance Senior Manager

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team for a 12 month fixed term contract as National Office Governance Senior Manager. SCI is currently facing a number of external pressures that require us to look at our structure and ways of working and determine the changes we need to make in order to remain relevant as we move into 2021 and beyond.

As part of this work, SC is implementing National Offices (NOs) in a selected number of country offices (initially a set of 3 Country Offices will become NOs).

The NO Governance Manager will:

• Support establishing and operationalising independent and effective governance for the National Offices, based on the Alliance Agreement and Governance Framework agreed with SCI.
• Establish effective ways of working within the National Office (SMT and Board) and the Regional Office, coaching and advising staff on the new ways of working.

Maintain and improve the National Office Governance Framework as needed, ensuring alignment with SCA governance framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educated to degree level or qualified by relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Good knowledge of governance and good practice in organizational leadership
• Experience working in NGO and charity governance
• Good understanding of governance dynamics of a volunteer board in an ICSO/NGO setting and experience working with senior voluntary boards and committee members
• Good diplomatic, influencing and negotiating skill with ability to exercise discretion.
• Experience with standards, organisational KPIs, performance management, and accountability structures within an INGO or other context desirable
• Good project and change management skills and experience
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to conceive and formalize sound strategy and deliver on objectives and tasks on time.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Constructive approach
• Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector with an option of flexible of working hours

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:

• 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 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 current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found 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.