Programme Funding Analysis & Insight Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Programme Funding Analysis & Insight Specialist (Fixed Term Contract) to join our global team.

This advert is open to internal Save the Children International employees, Country office staff, Alumni and Save the Children member office employees only.

Team and Role Purpose

To provide strategic leadership and direction on all Programme Funding matters across Save the Children. Optimise and align our local-to-global programme funding portfolio and drive continuous improvements in our capabilities, funding practices and donor partnerships. Blend art and science to turn insights into action. Collaborate extensively across the movement, and partner closely with key stakeholders, both within and beyond StC, to directly inform, shape, and connect key strategic programme funding trends and initiatives that advance the movement's Global Strategy and Global Funding Framework ambitions.

Role purpose

To develop and deliver specialist programme funding analytics, forecasting and insights that drive programme funding decision-making and prioritisation globally. To deliver a wide range of external and internal insights reports, analytical dashboards and bespoke support tools that, in collaboration with key stakeholders and functional experts across the movement, helps foster better understanding, buy-in, and the successful delivery of Save the Children International’s programme funding goals.

Job Title: Programme Funding Analysis & Insight Specialist (FTC)

Reports To: Global Lead, Programme Funding Analysis & Insight

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI Careers

Required Time Zone: Any

Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract (1st July – 18th Dec 2026)

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment

Language Requirements: Any

International Travel: Less than 5%

Remit: Global

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver comprehensive funding analytics that provide actionable insights to drive programme funding decision-making and prioritisation globally.
• Maintain a suite of analytical dashboards and bespoke support tools to enhance understanding and engagement across the organisation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and functional experts to produce and disseminate internal and external insights reports.
• Ensure the effective integration of diverse data sources to produce accurate and reliable analytics for strategic planning and performance monitoring.

Experience and Skills

Essential Experience:

1. Experience in the field of data analytics or financial forecasting, preferably within the non-profit sector or a related field.
2. Extensive experience in using data analytics tools and creating dashboards/reports to inform strategy and decision-making.
3. Significant experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting with stakeholders at various levels.
4. Experience in roles involving significant interaction with programme funding and resource mobilisation specialists to effectively inform strategic planning.

Desirable Experience:

1. Extensive experience in presenting data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leaders.

Essential Skills:

1. Analytical Skills: Advanced ability to analyse complex data sets to extract meaningful insights and trends to support programme funding decisions.
2. Technical Skills: Advanced ability in using data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python) and data visualisation software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
3. Collaboration: Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders. Values diversity and inclusiveness, seeing them as strengths.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to convey complex insights in an accessible manner. This includes creating detailed reports and briefings.

Desirable Skills:

1. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to develop innovative solutions using disciplined risk-taking and creativity.
2. Attention to Detail: Ensures data accuracy and insight depth, maintaining a high standard of integrity and accountability in all analyses.
3. Project Management: Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively .
4. Cultural Competency: Awareness and respect for the cultural diversity within the organisation and the wider community, working towards inclusive solutions.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience - in international development, business administration, economics, marketing, or a related field.
• Multi-Language Proficiency: While English is essential, proficiency in other languages commonly used in SCI/A programme funding operations, such as French, Spanish or Arabic, is desirable. Other relevant languages would also be a distinct advantage.
• CPD: Commitment to continuous professional development to stay updated with the latest trends in programme funding and business development
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel to different country offices as required.

Desirable

• Professional certification or training in programme management, programme funding or fundraising management would be advantageous
• Accredited membership of relevant professional bodies is desirable

Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's 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 children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the 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 better represent the 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 found at SCI 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 rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application 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.

Our Recruitment Process

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 recruitment may include an additional assessment 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 adults safe so 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 duties in accordance with our 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.