Save the Children is one of the leading humanitarian actors in Australia and around the world. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor plays a key role in us ensuring we save lives and leave no child behind. You will be part of a globally networked and diverse team of humanitarians responding to disasters in Asia, the Pacific and beyond. Contribute your capability in the humanitarian sector to support chronic and sudden onset emergencies across the world.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this full-time permanent position, based in Carlton, you will work across the organisation to build our expertise and profile in humanitarian response including positioning our organisation as the leader on humanitarian response. You will work closely with the Humanitarian Director to ensure oversight of strategic programmatic priorities and the development and delivery of quality humanitarian programs.

You will make an impact by:

• Advising on the direction of assigned programs to deliver the best humanitarian outcomes
• Monitoring programs and ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with program plans and forecasts
• Liaising with DFAT, other relevant government departments, and private donors to raise our profile, raise funds, and raise our voice in government policy debates
• Identifying opportunities for business development and design concept notes, proposals, and budgets
• Representing Save the Children to media through television and radio interviews
• Enabling and supporting Regional and Country Offices to deliver a rapid, appropriate, and effective response to humanitarian emergencies and deploy to emergencies in the Pacific and elsewhere when required
• Engaging with Save the Children International to maximise our global humanitarian presence

If we could compose the perfect you…

…You are an experienced humanitarian with field experience and excellent analytical skills. You're highly flexible, enjoy working in difficult circumstances, with an ability to manage a varied and unpredictable workload. You're comfortable in a corporate environment and a field office and enjoy working within a team and independently. You are an outstanding project manager who can see the big picture and enjoys digging into the detail.

This role requires:

• Significant and demonstrated experience in humanitarian response and programming
• Sound experience in operational or programmatic functions (e.g. logistics, operations, technical areas)
• Strong ability to analyse strategic trends and develop appropriate plans and responses
• Experience in developing, reviewing, and tracking strategic plans
• Proven experience in developing funding proposals and attracting funding

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.

In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Child and pet friendly work environment
• Full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options available