Senior Program Advisor, Global Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI) at Save the Children

Job Description

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The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children’s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Extensive experience of development and humanitarian programme design and implementation, targeting displaced and migrant populations, with substantial time working at country and/or regional level Demonstrable leadership skills (primarily through influencing) and particular strengths as a convenor across multiple stakeholders Excellent technical knowledge of key migration and displacement issues (including ‘top-line’ legal frameworks and policies), with previous engagement and strong understanding of durable solutions A good understanding of current migration and displacement research Strong technical knowledge and systems development experience in key areas: project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation, inclusive & sustainable programming, child safeguarding, etc Strong analytical skills and an ability to assimilate and process large amounts of information into a coherent narrative. A capacity for critical thinking and commitment to producing original and challenging ideas to improve policy and practice. The ability to present arguments clearly and convincingly to a variety of audiences. Experience in organising workshops and policy discussions. Proven experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Excellent verbal & written skills in English Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to drive work forward across complex internal networks in a matrixed way, including influencing and negotiation The ability to manage and juggle a complex and varied workload, at times working independently, at others working to tight deadlines under time pressure The ability to manage and juggle a complex and varied workload, at times working independently, at others working to tight deadlines under time pressure. Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable

Expertise in child focused migration/displacement programming Proficiency in a language other than English A strong international network within external facilities/organisations