International Save the Children Alliance
Working for Save the Children - Vacancies
Current Positions
Secretariat Services Assistant (full time)
Location: International Save the Children Alliance Hammersmith Office, London
Reports To: Secretariat Director and General Counsel
Terms: Full-time
Salary: Depending on experience £20,000 - £24,000
Closing date: 30 July 2008
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Secretariat services team is tasked with daily support to the Save the Children's International Secretariat and provides legal, finance, IT, HR and office management services as well as online and general communications support. The team is managed by the Secretariat Director & General Counsel and the purpose of the job we're currently recruiting would be to provide a secretarial service of the highest standard to support the Director.
Your main responsibilities would be to assist the Director in diary management, travel planning, processing correspondence as well as providing day to day secretarial and administrative support to the Director and other members of the team as required.
Ideal candidates will be team players with excellent secretarial skills, a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and outlook applications, strong time management skills and the ability to plan ahead and juggle competing priorities successfully. Attention to detail and strong communication skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people, including board members and staff from offices around the world is a necessity.
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If you would like any further details of this role, please email your query to recruitment@save-children-alliance.org
To apply, please send your cv and covering letter stating how your skills and experience match the job description to: recruitment@save-children-alliance.org or to: Recruitment, The International Save the Children Alliance, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London W6 0LE
Legal Counsel
Location: International Save the Children Alliance Hammersmith Office, London
Reports To: Secretariat Director and General Counsel
Terms: Full-time
Salary: Depending on experience £35,000 - £40,000
Closing date: 30 July 2008
Start Date: As soon as possible
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented lawyer to join the International Secretariat of Save the Children. The role would be well suited to a solicitor or barrister who has gained some post-qualification experience in-house or in a proactive private practice environment.
The role will involve providing legal advice and support to the International Secretariat in London, as well as liaising with staff across Save the Children worldwide. Working alongside the Secretariat Director & General Counsel, you will advise on a diverse range of legal issues, often with a strong international element, including charity, employment, contract, and company and commercial law as well as advising on compliance and corporate governance issues and managing and protecting the Save the Children brands.
You will be committed to the mission and goals of Save the Children, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence and ability to tackle new areas of law. You will be a team player with a positive outlook, skilled at applying legal expertise to solving problems.
The role will involve some international travel.
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If you would like any further details of this role, please email your query to recruitment@save-children-alliance.org
To apply, please send your cv and covering letter stating how your skills and experience match the job description to: recruitment@save-children-alliance.org or to: Recruitment, The International Save the Children Alliance, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London W6 0LE
Online Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: International Save the Children Alliance Hammersmith Office, London
Reports To: Secretariat Director and General Counsel
Terms: Full-time or Part-time candidates are encouraged to apply
Salary: Salary £30,000 - £34,000; depending on experience
Closing date: 1 August 2008
The International Secretariat of Save the Children is recruiting for an Online Communications Manager (Maternity Cover).The position sits within the Communications team which is tasked with promoting the Alliance and the role of the Secretariat both internally and externally and in facilitating communications collaboration between Members. It also supports the communications departments of smaller members, through, for instance, guidance on the Alliance Content Management System (CMS). Its primary tools are the Alliance Website, an Xtranet for Alliance staff, an e-newsletter and the annual report.
Your main objectives are to support the Alliance strategic plan through internal and external online communications and to help develop a successful and cost-effective global web presence and online strategy for Save the Children.
For more information, you can download the complete job description
If you would like any further details of this role, please download the job description from www.savethechildren.net/jobs or email your query to recruitment@save-children-alliance.org
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter stating how your skills and experience match the job description to: recruitment@save-children-alliance.org or to:
Recruitment, The International Save the Children Alliance, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London W6 0LE
Please also include your availability and if you are applying to work part-time, full-time or either.
The role has strong technical elements, and requires a technical skillset as set out in the job description. Candidates who cannot demonstrate knowledge and ease with these skills will not be considered for the position.
Web Assistant (6 month contract, with possibility of extension)
Location: International Save the Children Alliance Hammersmith Office, London
Reports To: Online Communications Manager
Terms: Full-time or Part-time candidates are encouraged to apply
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000; depending on experience
Closing date: 1 August 2008
The International Secretariat of Save the Children is recruiting a Web Assistant (6 month contract). The position sits within the Communications team which is tasked with promoting the Alliance and the role of the Secretariat both internally and externally and in facilitating communications collaboration between Members. It also supports the communications departments of smaller members, through, for instance, guidance on the Alliance Content Management System (CMS). Its primary tools are the Alliance Website, an Xtranet for Alliance staff, an e-newsletter and the annual report.
Your main task would be to assist the Communications team with ongoing and project based work including updating the websites and providing technical assistance to CMS users.
For more information, you can download the complete job description
If you would like any further details of this role, please download the job description from www.savethechildren.net/jobs or email your query to recruitment@save-children-alliance.org
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter stating how your skills and experience match the job description to: recruitment@save-children-alliance.org or to:
Recruitment, The International Save the Children Alliance, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London W6 0LE
Please also include your availability and if you are applying to work part-time, full-time or either.
The role has strong technical elements, and requires a technical skillset as set out in the job description. Candidates who cannot demonstrate knowledge and ease with these skills will not be considered for the position.
UP Country Programme Director, Philippines (Save the Children US)
The Country Director reports to the Regional Director of Save the Children US as the designated Managing Member for the Philippines.
The post holder will be based in Manila, Philippines.
The relative accountabilities and responsibilities of the Managing Member and other Members active in the country, together with the governance structure, are set out in the country Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The Country Director, on behalf of the Managing Member, is in turn accountable to the Country Leadership Group, which is made up of the above-country Member representatives of Participating Members.
For more information, you can download the complete job description
Interested candidates should apply directly on-line through the SCUS website.
Emergency Postings in Myanmar (Burma) (SCUK)
Location: Yangon, Myanmar
Position Type: Varies
Deadline: Varies
On 2 May Cyclone Nargis hit the southern delta region of Myanmar, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The cyclone caused significant damage to infrastructure and people's homes, and severe flooding, limiting the supply of fresh drinking water. The cost of basic necessities has rocketed, including prices of food and fuel.
The current UN figures state that between 1.5 - 1.9 million people have been affected by Cyclone Nargis, with 100,000 dead and 220,000 missing. Official government figures state that 30,000 are dead and 33,000 missing.
We are currently recruiting for a series of emergency response positions. For the details on recruitement and information on how to apply, please visit the Save the Children UK jobs website and search for "Myanmar" under International Postings.
Other job opportunities
Save the Children organisations advertise job vacancies nationally, so please contact your nearest organisation directly. Some of these have vacancy details on their websites. To see these online job advertisements, please select from the list below:
Save the Children Australia
Save the Children Canada
Save the Children Denmark
Save the Children Dominican Republic
Save the Children Finland
Save the Children Germany
Save the Children Guatemala
Save the Children Honduras
Save the Children Iceland
Save the Children India
Save the Children Italy
Save the Children Japan
Save the Children Korea
Save the Children Lithuania
Save the Children Mexico
Save the Children Netherlands
Save the Children New Zealand
Save the Children Norway
Save the Children Romania
Save the Children Spain
Save the Children Swaziland
Save the Children Sweden
Save the Children United Kingdom
Save the Children United States
The International Save the Children Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer.