Proposition Writer

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Proposition Writer in London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.

Role Purpose:

Save the Children International is part of a global Movement that, together, works in nearly 120 countries with the aim that all children should survive and thrive, get a great education and be protected from violence as well as helped to cope with emergencies. This role is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. You need to be driven by impact and share Save the Children’s values of accountability, ambition, integrity, collaboration, and creativity.

To drive progress, Save the Children International has recently established four Global Goal Teams which are aligned to our 2022-2024 strategic goals of ‘Healthy Start in Life’, ’Safe Back to School and Learning’, 'Live Free from Violence' and ‘Safety Nets and Resilient Families’. These teams are accountable for coordinating global delivery of the 2022-24 Global Strategic Goals. They will do this by driving implementation of new Global Goal Plans and complimentary frameworks like the Global Research, Evidence and Learning Agenda. The Teams are cross-functional and cross-thematic, bringing together knowledge, resources, and expertise across the movement to support Implementing Offices, Regional and Member offices – acting as a ‘one stop shop’ of support. The purpose of creating the Global Goal teams is to create a meaningful dialogue platform with Implementing Offices, Regions and Members, and to support each entity more effectively to amplify our impact for children.

The Global Goal teams will focus on different areas of work which aim to increase the impact we can have for children globally. One of the ways we achieve impact across those pillars is through working with partners, including mobilising essential funding resources. We will also be deliberate to document and advance evidence to drive our goals forward. 

This role works closely with the Global Goal Partnerships & Funding Strategists to use powerful storytelling skills to develop core content/written products which align with the Goal Partnerships & Fundraising workplans. They will work across all four Global Goals to write and develop goal specific content for use by various stakeholders including fundraisers and partnerships managers. The role will work flexibly when needed, but generally spend 25% of their time on each of the four Goal areas.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

  • Significant years of experience in a writing, communications or fundraising role
  • Strong, persuasive, and creative writing skills
  • Ability to write funding propositions and develop other content, for a general audience in a fundraising capacity.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), with the ability to think creatively in order to deliver impactful messages for a range of audiences and geographical markets.
  • Excellent collaboration and coordination skills.
  • Ability to represent self and team effectively.
  • Good attention to detail, able to work independently and use initiative.
  • Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

Desirable:

  • Knowledge and experience of the international development/humanitarian sector within the countries that Save the Children works.
  • Knowledge and experience of one of the Global Goal areas (Healthy Start in Life/Live Free from Violence/Safe Back to School & Learning/Safety Nets & Resilient Families) and/or Research, Evidence & Learning.

We can offer circa £40,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

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The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, 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.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Job Description

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Job description

30 Mar 2023

14 Apr 2023 - 02:59 EAT

Worldwide

Programme Operations

Fixed-term contract

Full-time

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