European Investment Bank Partnership Advisor

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for aEuropean Investment Bank Partnerships Advisorto join ourSC Europe team.

Team andRolePurpose

• Job Title: European Investment Bank Partnerships Advisor
• Reports To: INTPA Partnership Manager
• Work Pattern:Hybrid/Remotewith flexible working options available
• Location:Any approved Save the Children International office location within a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in please visit:SCI Careers
• Required Time Zone:CET - 2 hours
• Contract Length:Fixed Term Contract- 6 months
• Right to Work:The successful candidate mustpossessthe unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment
• Language Requirements:English (mandatory) other EU languages (desirable)
• InternationalTravel:up to 10%
• Remit:Europe

PrincipalAccountabilities

Conduct prioritization exercise and refine roadmap for engagement with EIB Global EIB institute and support member-led European Investment Fund (EIF) work

Develop SC Value Statement:

Articulate SCs unique value proposition for engagement with EIB Global/EIF aligned with SCs strategic priorities and funding objectives

Design Spotlight Initiatives:

1. Draft initial concepts (Draft 0) for two spotlight initiatives SC could propose to EIB Global EIB Institute (and EIF).

2. Conduct screening and clustering of SC and SC Global Ventures (SCGV) ongoing and pipeline initiatives to identify synergies and high-potential areas.

Credibility Package:

Compile SCs key expert profiles technical credentials and success stories into a credibility package for external engagement.

Networking building and engagement facilitation:

1. Identify 810 warm contacts within EIB Global EIB Institute (and EIF) relevant to SCs strategic priorities

2. Support networking building with key stakeholder within EIB Global EIB Institute (and EIF)

3. Arrange and support meetings with EIB Global EIB Institute (and EIF) to test proposed directions gather feedback and refine spotlight initiatives

Experience and Skills

Essential

1. Considerable relevant experience in strategic partnerships with IFIs and MDBs donor engagement or institutional relations.
2. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.
3. Previous experience working with or engaging multilateral development banks (MDBs) international financial institutions (IFIs) or similar entities (mandatory)
4. Good knowledge of EIB structures priorities and funding mechanisms is a strong asset (desirable)
5. Background in innovative funding models blended finance or impact investment
6. Understanding of global development priorities and donor landscapes
7. Experience in portfolio analysis and identifying high-potential initiatives for strategic partnerships
8. Demonstrated success in building networks and facilitating introductions at senior levels.
9. Previous exposure and/or understanding of INGO model of delivery and partnerships between civil society and DFI is highly valued
10. Capacity to coordinate with relevant internal taskforces and steering committee

Desirable

• Leadership skills with an external orientation situational agility strategic vision and commitment to delivering results
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to network with and influence senior people both internally and externally to achieve a pre-defined outcome
• Insightful and analytic with the ability to communicate and thinking clearly to both internal and external audiences
• Entrepreneurial with the ability to identify opportunities and execute them strongly using novel approaches or techniques as appropriate
• Commitment to Save the Childrens mission values and approach (includes child focus and equal opportunities)
• Strategic planning skills in relation to positioning with donors and in prioritising engagement focus;
• Self-driven with the ability to take a pro-active approach work on own initiative solve problems and think creatively in fluid or less structured environments
• A proven team player - someone who is open and ambitious

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced degree diploma or relevant experience in International Development Finance Economics Business Administration or related field.
• Relevant and proven experience in strategic partnerships with international finance institutions (IFIs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) donor engagement or institutional relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English are essential.

Desirable

• A good working level of French will be a strong advantage.

Working at Save the ChildrenInternational

Save the Childrenis the worlds leading organisation for children employing 25000staff.We save childrens lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential.Through our work in 116 countries we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation 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.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children you will be in good company working with talented like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive learn and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure childrens voices are heard at the highest levels and that we achieve our global strategyAmbition for Children 2030 and reachevery lastchild.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our visionvaluesand global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverseequitableand inclusive organisation and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every childattainsthe 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 betterrepresentthe communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be foundatSCI Careers. 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 rollingbasisand the job advert may be closed earlierthan advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Pleasesubmityourapplication 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.

OurRecruitmentProcess

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
2. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
3. Some recruitmentmay include anadditionalassessment or case study stage or a third stage interview
4. If successful you will receive a conditional offer of employment followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adultssafeso 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 dutiesin accordance withour 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.