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Senior Global Advisor
Sponsorship Operations
Posted on 9/23/2025
Save the Children
10,001+ employees
Global independent charity improving children's lives
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United Kingdom
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- Previous NGO experience with a good understanding of award and project management.
- Proven influencing skills with the ability to communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders in the most appropriate way.
- Proven planning, setting objectives and determining courses of action.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills with the ability to draw out complex data from various sources.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex issues to both staff and peers.
- Ability to manage a varied workload quickly and efficiently, and work effectively under pressure to organise and prioritise work for yourself and others to ensure deadlines are met.
- An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting.
- Strong team skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels both within and outside the team.
- Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and an awareness of what constitutes good practice.
- Develop necessary tools/guidance and provide strategic support for start-up or exit of Sponsorship programming in a country, as well as the gradual phase-out of Individual Child Sponsorship (ICS) and relevant revisions to sponsorship offerings.
- Develop a clear and fit-for-purpose strategy for global sponsorship phase overs that aligns with the new long-term vision for sponsorship programming, based on learnings from the Proof of Concept pilot and informed by Sponsorship Steering Group priorities.
- Provide subject matter expertise to projects to ensure solutions are technically sound, practical, meet the business objectives and to ensure that business impact of the change can be comprehensively understood.
- Ensure that processes and tools are in place for compliant and efficient global operational delivery amidst changes to global sponsorship model.
- Develop/maintain global functional performance measures as required (KPIs, MI, Essential Standards etc); Monitor and analyse global performance against KPIs and other metrics.
- Generate bi-annual reports about global trends and/or risks across all sponsorship countries with continuous improvement actions, as needed.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure the effective implementation of Sponsorship programs and deliverables according to the project timeline in Sponsorship Offices and SCI systems (PMM, PRIME, ProSave and Projects on Track).
- Maintain and socialize the Global Sponsorship Procedures and tools. This involves regular review of mandatory documents as well as working with RO to understand the CO field realities and use this to design fit-for-purpose policies, procedures, tools and global continuous improvement projects.
- Support the proper conduct of the Quality Framework Self-Assessment (QFSA) by providing Sponsorship Offices with clear guidance and tools on how to assess their performance against the sponsorship quality standard.
- Develop, update and disseminate functional tools, best practice and global guidance for sponsorship operations. Provide functional advice, and feedback to ROs as needed, remotely and during visits to RO and COs.
- Develop and implement a global sponsorship risk management strategy. This involves leading the safeguarding efforts to ensure that sponsor and child services and other marketing requirements adhere to SCI Safeguarding Framework.
- Ensure that robust mechanisms are in place for managing sponsorship specific risks and breach of policies. Identify issues and risks and devolve to relevant level or work with RO and CO to resolve.
- Lead global management of all Sponsorship Reviews, utilizing the sponsorship risk matrix which generates risks ratings to identify where and when a review is necessary.
- Consolidate knowledge and lessons learned from completed Sponsorship Reviews to capture common themes and risks that can inform strategic decisions across Sponsorship operations globally.
- Use internal communications tools to create opportunities for COs and ROs to share learning.
- Provide support to Regional Offices through Letter Review guidance and templates to ensure adequate spots checks for grooming (with real-life anonymous samples) and safeguarding risks are consistent, timely and effective.
- Provide support, advice and decision making as needed on escalated issues and risks from ROs & COs.
- Provide first-line business partnership specific to policies, procedures and delivery of sponsorship operations for Regional Office Sponsorship Program Managers and Centre Functions supporting Global Sponsorship.
- Maintain/develop process maps to ensure effective coordination between or among Global Communications and Content Unit (GCCU), Project Sponsorship, Child Information Management (CIM), Business Technology Solutions (BTS) and others to ensure clear and timely guidance is provided regarding child data management, content collection restrictions, implementation freezes, etc.
- Work closely with Centre Finance and Award units to ensure proper stewardship of sponsorship pooled funds and effective sponsorship budget management.
- Identify global challenges and trends and use the analysis to improve policies, procedures, tools and guidance to support COs and ROs delivery of sponsorship programme quality, as well as to reduce complexities and increase efficiencies in Sponsorship delivery.
- Lead/Support sponsorship-specific projects and/or innovation projects via continuous improvement (CI) and non-CI project management approaches.
- Provide oversight support to the Child Experience Task Force, a multi-country and multi-discipline core group that ensures sponsorship remains accountable to children and communities where sponsorship is implemented.
- Experience of working in a complex international organisation.
- Language skills, alongside English, particular in Spanish or French.
- Experience managing multi-departmental projects and in business process.
- Understanding of human rights and children’s rights.
- Knowledge and/or skills in change management.
- Excels in planning, setting objectives and determining courses of action.
- Team player with strong leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build effective relationships.
- Strong communication skills across all cultures and ability to handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism.
- Able to prioritize time and tasks and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Able to make sound decisions with minimal supervisory support.
- Knowledge on risks and crisis management.
- Experience generating and analyzing data to identity and frame issues, propose options supported by “what if” scenarios and financial model.
- Ability to create metrics to specify objectives and track progress versus key milestone.
Save the Children is a global, independent charity that helps children in crisis and everyday life. It works in about 120 countries by running programs and campaigns that aim to keep children alive, protect them, help them develop, and let them participate in society. The organization directly delivers services and also advocates for policy changes, working with local partners and communities. Its approach combines field programs with advocacy and partnerships to reach millions of children—last year more than 55 million were helped through its work. What sets it apart is its large international footprint, its clear focus on children’s rights, and its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and integrity while pursuing concrete, measurable changes. The goal is to ensure every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation, and to drive immediate and lasting improvements in children’s lives.
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Over 30,000 children reached as ACCEPT project concludes in Turkana. Lodwar - March 31, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Save the Children International through Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM), convened a closeout meeting for the Accelerating Access and Availability of Enhanced Life-Saving Prevention and Treatment Services for Childhood Illnesses and Malnutrition (ACCEPT) project. The three-year initiative was implemented in Turkana North and Loima sub-counties, focusing on nutrition, health, and sanitation to contribute to the reduction of preventable newborn and child deaths. The meeting aimed to assess achievements against targets, identify challenges and lessons learned, develop recommendations and action plans for project handover, and disseminate learning on gender equality and disability inclusion. Speaking during the meeting, County Director for Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, James Lobokan, noted that distance and harsh living conditions in ASAL counties such as Turkana continue to limit access to essential health and nutrition services. "In Turkana, as in many ASAL regions, distance limits service availability, while harsh living conditions hinder communities from accessing timely health and nutrition care," he said. He noted that the ACCEPT project has strengthened Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) through Community Health Promoters (CHPs), bringing services closer to households, particularly for preventable childhood illnesses. "One of the greatest achievements was the training of 212 CHPs, who now move door-to-door treating common illnesses and guiding caregivers on when and where to seek help," Lobokan added. Presenting on project indicator outcomes, Health and Nutrition Coordinator at Save the Children International, Akutan Lobolia, reported significant improvements in access to and uptake of services across the continuum of care. "Access to and uptake of services improved significantly, with increased screening, treatment uptake, and service availability at the facility level," he said. He attributed the improvements to expanded training, supportive supervision, and strengthened system inputs. However, he noted that children aged two to 23 months continue to experience a higher illness burden, requiring sustained programmatic focus. "Commodities remain a critical barrier to quality care at both facility and community levels, with persistent stock gaps limiting healthcare workers and CHPs from delivering timely treatment," Lobolia added. He further observed that limited availability of essential iCCM equipment constrains service delivery. "This reduces CHPs' ability to accurately assess, classify, and manage childhood illnesses, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses and increased reliance on referrals," he said. Presenting the Turkana North Community Health Services status, Sub-County Community Health Services Coordinator Emily Emoru reported that 15 community units benefited from the project. "A total of 150 Community Health Committees have been established across the 15 community units, providing governance support and oversight for community health services at the grassroots level," she said. She added that the project strengthened CHP technical capacity through training on basic health and nutrition, gender equality, and the rights of children with disabilities. "These trainings enabled the delivery of quality behaviour change messaging at the household level," Emoru noted. Emoru further indicated that 163 Community Health Promoters were trained on Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) to enhance financial literacy and economic resilience. "The VSLA model has empowered CHPs with skills that support the sustainability of community health services," she said. The Loima Sub-County Public Health Nurse, Ezekiel Epetet, noted that the project supported four community health units in Loima and one in Lokiriama. "The initiative facilitated the training of 43 Community Health Promoters and five Community Health Assistants on iCCM, CMAM, VSLA concepts, Family MUAC, and Community Health Strategy basic modules," he said. With strengthened community health committees, communities are now actively involved in supporting health services, ensuring that solutions are locally owned and sustainable. So far, over 30,000 children under five and more than 14,000 caregivers have been reached, especially in hard-to-reach pastoralist areas.
Advancing Child Rights in the SDGs: csos pushes for stronger accountability on Child Rights. Breadcrumb. Submitted by Web Master on 16 March 2026 A growing call to centre children's voices in national development planning took shape during the breakfast debate convened by Policy Forum in partnership with Save the Children and the Tanzania Sustainable Development Platform (TSDP). The discussion, framed around the theme "Leave No One Behind: Stakeholder Engagement in the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and Accountability for Child Rights within the SDGs," brought together civil society actors, policy experts, and development partners to reflect on Tanzania's progress and gaps in integrating child rights into its sustainable development agenda. At the heart of the debate was a child-led perspective emerging from the 2023 VNR process, which underscored both progress and persistent inequalities affecting children across key sectors. Barnabas Kaniki, Technical Specialist from Save the Children, highlighted that while Tanzania has made strides in aligning its national frameworks with the Sustainable Development Goals, children's lived realities continue to expose gaps in implementation. Their perspectives pointed to systemic challenges across critical goals, particularly in health, education, gender equality, and economic opportunities. In health, children raised concerns about access to quality services, especially in underserved communities. On education, the focus extended beyond enrolment to the quality of learning, with participants noting that many children still face barriers to completing primary and secondary education. Gender equality emerged as a cross-cutting issue, with girls disproportionately affected by early pregnancies, limited access to education, and social norms that restrict their opportunities. Meanwhile, discussions on decent work revealed anxieties about the future, as young people face limited pathways into secure and dignified employment. Children's contributions also brought urgency to climate action, with young voices increasingly aware of environmental degradation and its direct impact on their futures. They called for stronger inclusion in climate decision-making spaces, emphasizing that policies often overlook those most affected. Equally significant were concerns linked to peace, justice, and strong institutions. Participants noted shrinking civic space and the limited involvement of civil society and child-focused organizations in national accountability processes, including the VNRs themselves. "The question is no longer whether children should be included, but how meaningfully their participation is structured," one presenter noted, stressing that engagement must go beyond symbolic inclusion. Judith Urio, Coordinator of TDSP, reflected on the 2023 VNR pointed to important lessons for Tanzania moving forward. Stakeholder engagement, while improving, remains inconsistent and often excludes grassroots actors. The presentations emphasized the need for more transparent, inclusive, and participatory processes that allow children and civil society to contribute throughout the policy cycle, not just during reporting phases. Another key takeaway was the importance of tracking child rights within the SDG framework. Presenters argued that without deliberate indicators and monitoring systems focused on children, their needs risk being diluted within broader national statistics. As Tanzania prepares for future reviews, the debate closed with a strong call for accountability mechanisms that are both inclusive and responsive. Civil society actors urged the government and partners to institutionalize child participation, strengthen data systems, and protect civic space to ensure that no child is left behind. Forthcoming events. Tanzania constitutional review. Mkukuta review. Sam.
What it takes to keep learning going in a crisis. Insights from Haiti's Lekòl Katye model When schools close during crises, learning often stops for the children who need it most. In Haiti - where insecurity, displacement, and instability regularly disrupt education - community-based solutions are essential. Laterite recently partnered with Save the Children to evaluate the Lekòl Katye Community Learning Schools model, an initiative designed to keep children learning even when formal schooling is interrupted. The model creates safe, community-based learning spaces that can function as after-school support when schools are open and alternative classrooms when they close. Its evaluation found that the model plays an important role in helping children stay engaged in education during instability. Stakeholders highlighted strong student retention and the value of the learning spaces as safe environments that support children's wellbeing as well as their learning. Program data also shows improvements in numeracy skills, though literacy gains remain more limited - pointing to opportunities to strengthen the approach further. The study drew on a desk review, program data, and key informant interviews across Port-au-Prince and Haiti's Great South departments. Alongside documenting the model's successes, the evaluation identified practical ways to strengthen it - from improving teacher payment systems to reinforcing psychosocial support and strengthening links with the national education system. At a time when crises continue to interrupt children's education worldwide, the evaluation highlights how flexible, community-driven learning models can help ensure children are not left behind. Read the full report:
Global charity Save the Children turns to Bitcoin for faster aid delivery. Save the Children is deepening its involvement in digital assets by launching a Bitcoin-focused humanitarian fund, marking one of the most ambitious crypto experiments yet from a global charity. Instead of converting donations immediately into fiat, the charity will pool contributed BTC and hold it for a multi-year period, aiming to stretch donor impact by benefiting from long-term price appreciation. The reserve will operate for up to four years before funds are deployed. * Save the Children has introduced a long-term Bitcoin humanitarian fund supported by Fortris. * The charity will test BTC, stablecoins and digital wallets in future aid-distribution pilots. To run the system securely, Save the Children has teamed up with digital-asset platform Fortris, which will manage custody and technical operations for the new fund. Digital tools for faster emergency response. The organization plans to use the fund as a springboard to redesign how it delivers humanitarian assistance. Pilot programs will experiment with transferring aid directly through Bitcoin, stablecoins and digital wallets - a shift expected to cut intermediaries, reduce delays and provide families with emergency cash far more quickly than existing methods allow. The charity says blockchain rails could also offer better transparency in crisis zones where traditional banking infrastructure is limited or unreliable. Read more: A return to crypto roots. Save the Children has a long history with Bitcoin; it broke ground in 2013 by becoming the first international NGO to accept BTC donations. The new initiative expands that early experiment into a full-scale financial strategy. Janti Soeripto, president of Save the Children USA, said the organization must rethink how it moves money as global needs grow faster than traditional funding sources. "When resources are stretched thin and emergencies are multiplying, innovative tools become essential," she said. "Integrating blockchain into our operations can help us deliver support to children with more speed and efficiency." The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Coindoo.com does not endorse or recommend any specific investment strategy or cryptocurrency. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.