Specialist, People Project Delivery

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for aSpecialist People Project Deliveryto join ourglobalteam.

Team Purpose

The role sits in thePeople Initiatives and Insightsteampart of the widerPeople andOrganisation Effectivenessdepartmentwhose purpose is toalignPeople strategy with delivery- integrating workforce planning total reward HR transformation engagement and wellbeing and employee relations -to create a fair highperforming and futureready organisation.

Rolepurpose

Enable the organisation to deliver its People Strategy by driving effective planningperformance andcomplianceacross our strategic Peopleinitiatives. Maintain accurate self-service content on internal platforms to improve user experience track audit and budget performance to safeguard resources andmanageprojects that strengthen our global people prioritiessuch asthe development of ourEmployee Value Proposition andStrategicWorkforcePlanningcycles.

• Job Title:SpecialistPeopleProject Delivery
• Reports To:HeadPeople Initiatives & Insights
• Work Pattern:Hybrid/Remotewith flexible working options available
• Location:Any approved Save the Children International office a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in please visit:SCI Careers
• Contract Length:Permanent
• 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
• Remit:Global

PrincipalAccountabilities

• Drive Strategic People Initiatives:Project manage high-impactPeople teaminitiatives. Drive thedelivery ofinitiativeson time to scopeand to budget.
• Embed Project Managementmethodologyand ways of working:Support the People SMT to ensureaccountability and measurable outcomes acrosskey People initiatives usingright-sizedproject management best practicestoolsand controls.
• Be a key contributor to key People priorities:Conduct research prepareandupdatedecks decisionpapersand training materials.
• Enable Self-Service and Improve Access:Own andmaintainPeople team content on internal platforms (SCIsQuality Framework&OneNet) to ensureaccurate up-to-date information that empowers employees to self-serve and reduces dependency onindividualisedsupport.
• Develop and own comms to SCI Country Offices:Improve coordination byproducingaregular update to Country Office HR focal points bringing together updates onPeople initiatives upcoming requests for inputs milestones etc.
• Strengthen Governance and Compliance:Monitor and track audit actions and budget performance to ensure complianceand provideaccuratereporting that supports informed decision-making.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects andcompetingpriorities delivering outcomes on time and within scope.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and holding senior stakeholders accountable for delivery.
• Ability to manage andmaintaininternaldocumentation andcontent platforms (e.g. Quality Framework&OneNet) ensuring accuracy and enabling self-service functionality.
• Ability to analyse datamonitormilestones and produce actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Understanding of strategic workforce planning principles and ability to develop templates toolkits and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and influence stakeholders.
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships across teams and geographies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to improving customer service.

Desirable

• Project management certification (PRINCE2PMI-PMPAPM-PMQAgileetc)

Working at Save the ChildrenInternational

Save the Childrenis the worlds leading organisation for children employing save childrens lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their 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 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.