# Senior Officer, Program Operations at Save the Children Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/senior-officer-program-operations-at-save-the-children Company: Save the Children Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-28 Expires: 2026-10-12 ## Job Description Senior Specialist – Business Analysis position at Save the Children coordinating planning, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of Global Programme Operations, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in International Development or related field with experience in complex project coordination and risk management, in an international NGO environment, on-site role. ### Principal Accountabilities Global Programme Operations Coordination and Program Risks, Delivery & Performance (40%) - Coordinate the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of the Global Programme Operations and PRDP annual workplan and strategic priorities. - Support the tracking of key performance indicators, milestones and deliverables across the Global Programme Operations portfolio, escalating risks and dependencies where appropriate. - Facilitate collaboration across GPO teams and wider International Programmes stakeholders to promote integrated planning and delivery. - Support leadership decision-making through the preparation of reports, dashboards, briefing materials and presentations. - Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes, governance mechanisms and ways of working. - Support organisational change and transformation initiatives by coordinating implementation activities, communications and stakeholder engagement. Programme Risk, Delivery & Performance Support (30%) - Support the Programme Risk, Delivery & Performance agenda through coordination of risk management, performance monitoring and continuous improvement activities. - Coordinate the collection, consolidation and analysis of programme risk information and action plans, ensuring quality and consistency of reporting. - Support preparation of strategic risk and performance reporting for senior leadership, governance forums and Board-level discussions. - Contribute to the identification of trends, lessons learned and opportunities for strengthening programme delivery and organisational performance. - Support cross-functional initiatives designed to improve programme effectiveness, operational efficiency and accountability. Learning, Knowledge Management & Capacity Strengthening (20%) - Support the design, coordination and delivery of learning and capacity strengthening initiatives across the Global Program Operations community. - Maintain and continuously improve knowledge management platforms, ensuring access to relevant guidance, tools, lessons learned and resources. - Help foster a culture of learning, collaboration and innovation through communities of practice, knowledge-sharing events and engagement activities. - Support the collection, synthesis and dissemination of operational learning and good practices from across Save the Children. Communications, Engagement & Leadership Support (10%) - Develop high-quality communications, newsletter and engagement materials that promote alignment, visibility and understanding of team priorities and achievements. - Coordinate leadership meetings, team events, workshops and strategic planning sessions. - Support leadership communications and stakeholder engagement activities across the wider Global Programmes Operations community. - Provide high-level project and operational support to senior leaders as required. Experience and Skills Essential - Experience supporting complex projects, programmes or operational initiatives in an international organisation. - Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and workstreams within a matrixed environment. - Strong project management and organisational skills, including planning, monitoring and reporting. - Experience supporting performance management, risk management, change initiatives or continuous improvement processes. - Proven ability to analyse information, identify trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations. - Experience producing high-quality presentations, reports, briefing materials and communications for senior stakeholders. - Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, collaboration platforms and virtual engagement tools. - Ability to balance strategic thinking with strong delivery and execution focus. - Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning. Desirable - Experience within an international NGO or humanitarian/development organisation. - Knowledge of programme management, risk management or organisational performance frameworks. - Experience supporting organisational change or transformation programmes. - Knowledge of SharePoint, Power BI or similar reporting and knowledge-management tools. Education and Qualifications  Essential - Bachelor’s degree in international development, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Risk Management, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent relevant professional experience. - Demonstrated knowledge of programme and project management approaches, planning and performance management practices. - Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. - Professional fluency in English, with excellent written, verbal, facilitation and presentation skills. Desirable - Professional certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, MSP or equivalent). - Certification or training in Risk Management, Organisational Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation, Change Management, Continuous Improvement or Knowledge Management. - Experience with Power BI, data visualisation and performance reporting tools - Specialized training in social change and locally-led programming or partnerships - Written language skills in French, Spanish or Arabic ### How to Apply Click Here to Apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.