Officer-Executive Support and Coordination

About the role

Save the Children is seeking an Officer‑Executive Support and Coordination professional to provide high‑level assistance to the Country Director, Deputy Country Director and the Senior Management Team. The role ensures smooth operation of senior‑level meetings, documentation, and information flow across the Country Office and global partners.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver executive support to the Country Director, Deputy Country Director and SMT, including correspondence, travel arrangements, and event coordination.
• Organise and facilitate key organisational meetings such as SMT, ESMT, programme team meetings, cross‑functional workshops and ad‑hoc engagements.
• Document decisions, actions and commitments from senior‑level meetings and ensure systematic follow‑up.
• Prepare and submit Country Office reports, management updates, presentations and other required information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain effective information flow between Country Office leadership, global teams, donors, partners and other external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including at least 3 years in an executive desk role.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies or a related field.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality and exercise absolute discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Project Management tools.
• Advanced use of MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.