JOB OPENING

Advisor – Investment in Children

Save the Children invites applications for the above mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates. 

The Opportunity

Save the Children in Bangladesh (SCIB) organizational programmatic achievements can only be sustained with long term impact through government investment in children, more accountable and transparent public financial management and governance, reduced corruption, and progressive taxation. As CRG is leading this social policy analysis and advocacy, we are looking for a dynamic individual that can lead Save the Children’s engagement increasing and improving the quality of public spending on key services for children and oversee implementation of programs contributing to governance and service delivery concerning children at the local and national levels.

The Advisor will ensure regular budget analysis with a focus on public resources destined for child-sensitive policies & programs. S/he will advise on progressive taxation & child poverty and also support strategic partnerships with think-tanks and CSOs, including children, to advocate for, the overall objective of reducing child poverty and financial barriers to service delivery to children. S/he will provide support the generation and use of country based evidence (including commissioning larger pieces of research) which can inform our key policy advocacy and campaign messages. The Advisor will represent SCIB in civil society networks/alliances for discussions, consultations with the Government on Child Friendly Local Governance, Social Accountability and the ‘Child Budget’. S/he will also write successful proposals on supporting child friendly and accountable local governance and public investment in children thereby increasing the resources of CRG & CP and other sectors to implement programs and advocacy related to tackling governance and financial barriers to essential services

Qualifications and experience

• At least 7 years of professional work experience, preferably in development financing and public financial management with a focus on transparency and accountability related initiatives in a developing country.
• Demonstrated field experience and policy or research experience on, economic development / economic justice, private sector/ budget transparency, resource examination/analysis/tracking, progressive taxation and poverty/accountability initiatives.
• Sound knowledge on technical aspects of Public Financing, Governance and advocacy.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to look at different sources of data (complex, conflicting etc), judge their quality and importance
• Researching, drafting, advocacy skill and ability to communicate complex issues clearly and accessibly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions, work flexibly and independently to tight deadlines with a wide range of team members and partner staff.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla mandatory, with strong oral and written English communication skills
• Masters Degree, preferably Social Sciences in particular Economics/Public Finance/Public Policy and/or Administration/Political Science or other relevant discipline

Contract length: Up to 31 December, 2022 with high possibility of further extension

Job Location: Dhaka

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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/e Only short listed candidax/jobdetail.ftl?job=220001UD

Application deadline: 19 March, 2022

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.