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Lourdes, a communications officer, visits a temporary school that doubles as a Child Friendly space after class time in Myanmar.

Above: Lourdes, a communications officer, visits a temporary school that doubles as a Child Friendly space after class time in Myanmar.

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We're determined to achieve dramatic change for the world's most vulnerable children and we have a huge sense of pride in what we do.

Save the Children organisations advertise job vacancies nationally, so please contact the relevant Save the Children national organisation directly. Some of these have vacancy details on their websites.

Current Vacancies

Positions based with the London Secretariat as well as some positions shared between Members or relevant to joint Member activities will be posted here.

Senior Secretariat Manager (6 month contract with the possibility of extension)

Location: London
Salary: £45 000 - £55 000 depending on experience
Closing Date: ongoing

This role sits at the heart of our new strategic plan commencing in 2010. The organization will go through considerable changes and in order to prepare for this, we need to ensure that the office, facilities and support staff are efficient and effective, and that systems and processes are analysed and modernised. 

You will have experience of organisational development both in HR and Finance departments, change and project management. You will need to show where you have analysed, designed and delivered a change programme. This challenging opportunity could start immediately, initially for 6 months, but with the possibility of extension.

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If you would like any further details of this role, please email recruitment@save-children-alliance.org

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting statement to: recruitment@save-children-alliance.org  or to:
Recruitment, The International Save the Children Alliance, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London W6 0LE


Director, Save the Children Hong Kong

Location: Hong Kong
Responsible to: Save the Children Hong Kong Board
Closing Date: Ongoing

This pivotal role sits at the heart of our strategy to deliver lasting change for children in China. You will build a strong, regionally focused team to strategically manage relationships with governments, foundations, corporates and the individual donor. Working in consultation with the Board and the Secretariat, you will be responsible for income and organisational growth and develop the strategy for Save the Children in the region.

Demonstrating an impressive track record and a talent for forging relationships, you will be able to work effectively in English (Cantonese and/or Mandarin desirable) and be well networked in Hong Kong (and potentially in China) to expedite our development.

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Please apply with a CV and covering letter to Egon Zehnder International at: savethechildren@ezi.net or Egon Zehnder International, Level 8 One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong.


Deputy Director Internal Audit (Asia)

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Closing date: ongoing

Save the Children US seeks a Deputy Director, Internal Audit to work with stakeholders in identifying risks that hinder achievement of Save the Children’s objectives; assessing the adequacy of internal control systems to reduce identified risks; and recommending appropriate internal control system to efficiently reduce associated risks.  This person will also be responsible for general planning of the assigned work (audits, financial management reviews or special projects), performing fieldwork and reporting results and will be under the direct supervision of the AVP of Global Audit and Risk Services. 

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in business related field as well as minimally 7 – 10 years work experience in related field (e.g. audit, accounting, financial analysis, information systems) with at least 5 to 7 years of internal or external audit experience.

Please go to Save the Children US's careers site for a detailed job description and to apply
Job reference  #3794


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