Director, International Programs

Save the Children Alliance

Closing date: 27 Nov 2009
Location: Australia - East Melbourne

Are you interested in joining the world’s leading child rights agency? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and their families?

Do you have what it takes to become Save the Children Australia’s Director of International Programs?

Save the Children Australia is a globally respected independent child right’s agency known for making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.

Based in Melbourne but expected to travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region you will be instrumental in driving strategies that improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children.

To meet the challenge you will be a natural leader with exceptional interpersonal skills as well as understanding of the child rights approach to aid and development. Strong advocacy skills are essential. A senior member of Save the Children’s leadership team you will have strategic vision, sound financial, human resource as well as risk management skills. You’re a natural at building key relationships with relevant decision makers in government, and key donors in relevant countries internationally.

In return, Save the Children will reward you with a competitive salary, salary packaging, on site car parking and the opportunity to work for the world’s leading child rights agency.

How to apply

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