Job Position for Senior Officer, Program Operations
SENIOR OFFICER, PROGRAM OPERATIONS AT SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
Save the Children International is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Senior Officer, Program Operations.
The role supports the Global Programme Operations and Programme Risk, Delivery and Performance functions by providing strategic coordination, project management, performance monitoring, communications, and operational support across a global organisation.
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Officer, Program Operations
Job ID: 17441
Organisation: Save the Children International
Job Category: Programme Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 Months
Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options
Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location
Remit: Global
Required Time Zone: Any
Language: English
International Travel: Yes, on an exceptional basis
Reports To: Director for Program Risks, Delivery and Performance (PRDP)
Apply Before: 14 September 2026, 00:59
Role Purpose
The Senior Officer will help coordinate the planning, delivery, and monitoring of key Global Programme Operations and Programme Risk, Delivery and Performance priorities.
The successful candidate will act as a connector across teams and functions, strengthening collaboration, organisational learning, knowledge management, programme risk management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
The role requires strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively in a complex global and matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
Global Programme Operations Coordination & Performance
Coordinate annual workplans, strategic priorities, delivery, and reporting.
Track key performance indicators, milestones, and deliverables.
Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges.
Support collaboration across Global Programme Operations teams.
Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership.
Support operational process improvement, governance, and organisational transformation.
Programme Risk, Delivery & Performance
Support programme risk management and performance monitoring activities.
Collect, consolidate, and analyse programme risk information and action plans.
Prepare strategic risk and performance reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
Identify trends, lessons learned, and opportunities to improve programme delivery.
Support cross-functional initiatives focused on effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.
Learning & Knowledge Management
Support learning and capacity-strengthening initiatives.
Maintain and improve knowledge-management platforms.
Support communities of practice, learning events, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Collect and share operational learning and good practices across Save the Children.
Communications & Leadership Support
Develop newsletters, communications, and engagement materials.
Coordinate leadership meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.
Support leadership communications and stakeholder engagement.
Provide project and operational support to senior leaders.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
Education / Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Risk Management, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Operational Track Record: Experience supporting complex projects, programmes, or operational initiatives within an international organisation.
Stakeholder Coordination: Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and workstreams in a matrixed environment.
Project Management: Strong project management, planning, monitoring, and reporting skills.
Performance & Risk: Experience with performance management, risk management, change initiatives, or continuous improvement.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
Reporting: Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing materials, and communications for senior stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Tech Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Language: Excellent written and spoken English.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with an international NGO, humanitarian, or development organisation.
Professional certification in Project Management such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or MSP.
Knowledge of Power BI, data visualisation, risk management, organisational performance, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), change management, continuous improvement, or knowledge management.
Additional French, Spanish, or Arabic language skills.
Working at Save the Children
Save the Children International works across 116 countries to ensure children survive, learn, and are protected.
The organisation promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from people from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates invited to interview.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
An up-to-date CV
A cover letter
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
The recruitment process may include application screening, two competency-based interviews and, where applicable, an additional assessment, case study, or interview stage. Successful candidates will be subject to background checks and Save the Children’s safeguarding requirements.
Important Notice: Save the Children International does not charge applicants any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Application Deadline
14 September 2026, 00:59
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
