Executive Assistant to CPO at Save the Children

Job snapshot

Save the Children is recruiting a Executive Assistant to CPO. The role forms part of the advertised team's day-to-day work. The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Nov 15, 2026.

Save the Children is hiring for its advertised operations.

Role overview

Save the Children International for for this vacancy this vacancy has an exciting opportunity for for this vacancy in the advertised role Executive Assistant to for this vacancy CPO to on this listing on this listing join our global team.

Key responsibilities

• That every children survive in the advertised role learn are protected This for this vacancy as well covers at for this vacancy Save the Children as as covered here covered here you will be in on this listing as covered here good company working with in the advertised role on this listing talented like minded individuals who are determined.
• Proven experience managing complex and in the advertised role as covered here frequently for this vacancy changing diaries coordinating meetings for this vacancy over multiple time zones as covered here balancing competing priorities in in as covered here the advertised role a fast paced environment.
• The role exists to on this listing on this listing maximise on this listing the CPO's capacity to in in the advertised role the advertised role focus for this vacancy on strategic priorities by in for this vacancy the advertised role autonomously managing administrative and in the advertised role in the advertised role logistical requirements with on this listing a high degree of professionalism discretion confidentiality.
• Demonstrable track record in for on this listing this vacancy providing executive support to on this listing a senior leader.
• We need to keep children and as covered here in the advertised role as covered here adults safe so our for on this listing this vacancy selection process in the advertised role includes rigorous background checks and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here reflects our commitment to as covered here the protection of children and as covered here adults from abuse.
• If successful you will in for this vacancy the advertised role receive on this listing a conditional offer of in as covered here the advertised role employment followed by as covered here on this listing your contract subject to on this listing passing background checks.
• We are committed to for this vacancy on this listing diversifying our staff to in the advertised role on this listing better on this listing represent the communities we serve and on this listing in the advertised role for this vacancy actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
• Working at Save the Children International.
• Effective forward planning and in for this vacancy the advertised role decision making This as well covers anticipate the CPO's requirements and for this vacancy as covered here priorities as covered here identifying upcoming issues risks deadlines openings.
• Assisting in as covered here maintaining departmental communications covering on this listing newsletters team updates people on this listing announcements organisational charts remaining as covered here communications that support employee contact and for this vacancy awareness of People initiatives.
• The successful candidate must as covered here as covered here have the right to on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role work in as covered here on this listing the on this listing country where the on in the advertised role this listing role is based for as covered here the duration of employment.
• Track actions decisions follow on this listing up activities arising on on this listing this listing from meetings in the advertised role correspondence leadership discussions key in the advertised role stakeholder engagements securing progress is monitored and as covered here deadlines are met.
• Maintaining awareness of on this listing key People priorities initiatives for this vacancy organisational developments securing the for this vacancy CPO is supported with for this vacancy related information and for in the advertised role this vacancy that departmental on this listing activities remain aligned to on this listing strategic objectives.
• Act as a key point of in the advertised role on this listing on this listing contact for for this vacancy internal and for for this vacancy this vacancy external stakeholders managing enquiries and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here communications efficiently while fostering positive and for this vacancy collaborative working relationships.
• Preparing agendas briefing packs briefings reports correspondence to on this listing a consistently high standard as covered here securing the CPO is fully prepared for as covered here on this listing meetings and engagements.
• Providing proactive high standard executive support to for this vacancy as covered here as covered here the on this listing Chief People Officer on on this listing this listing CPO enabling effective management of on this listing priorities and on this listing securing their time is focused for this vacancy on strategic leadership and organisational objectives.
• Reasonable adjustments will be made ought to in the advertised role every candidate invited to interview require this.
• Save the Children is in as covered here the advertised role the as covered here world's leading organisation for for on this listing this vacancy children employing 25 000 staff.
• Strong written and in the advertised role as covered here verbal communication skills with as covered here for this vacancy the ability to for this vacancy draft edit and for for this vacancy this vacancy proofread a wide range of for this vacancy documents briefings reports and as covered here correspondence to a professional standard.
• Via our work in as covered here on this listing 116 for this vacancy countries we put on in the advertised role this listing the most deprived and for this vacancy marginalised children first.
• Strong stakeholder management and for as covered here this vacancy interpersonal skills with for this vacancy the ability to in the advertised role as covered here build for this vacancy positive working relationships with in on this listing the advertised role colleagues senior leaders and for this vacancy external partners at every levels.
• It is recommended that as covered here on this listing you on this listing save a copy of in the advertised role on this listing the in the advertised role role profile as on on this listing this listing it will on this listing no longer be accessible following the advert closes.
• We know that great for in the advertised role this vacancy people make on this listing a great organisation that on this listing our employees play for in the advertised role this vacancy a crucial role in in the advertised role for this vacancy helping for this vacancy us achieve our ambitions for children.
• Your contribution will help in as covered here the advertised role ensure as covered here children's voices are for for this vacancy this vacancy heard at for this vacancy the highest levels that as covered here we achieve our in for this vacancy the advertised role global strategy Ambition for Children 2030 reach every last child.
• Managing a complex and in for this vacancy the advertised role dynamic as covered here diary coordinating meetings appointments in the advertised role events while balancing competing priorities and securing every logistics briefing materials for this vacancy preparatory information are provided in advance.
• Evidence of continuing professional development related to for this vacancy executive support administration in in the advertised role the advertised role business operations or governance.
• Handling highly sensitive and on this listing confidential information with in the advertised role as covered here the in the advertised role utmost discretion professionalism sound judgement integrity.
• We are committed to in the advertised role equal employment openings regardless of on this listing in the advertised role as covered here gender sexual orientation race on this listing as covered here colour on this listing ethnic origin nationality as for this vacancy covered here disability marital or civil as covered here partnership status gender reassignment pregnancy and on this listing maternity caring or parental responsibilities age or beliefs and religion.
• We help them fulfil their potential.
• Together we can maximise our impact for in the advertised role for this vacancy children for this vacancy around the world This on this listing as well covers our purpose is to in the advertised role for this vacancy empower colleagues to thrive.
• As a trusted partner for this vacancy as covered here the for this vacancy Executive Assistant will for for this vacancy this vacancy facilitate effective for this vacancy communication maintain on this on this listing listing strong stakeholder relationships on this listing support the preparation and for this vacancy coordination of key meetings and governance processes contribute to knowledge management across the department.
• Additional team support responsibilities.
• Educated to degree level and in the advertised role for this vacancy or as covered here holds a related professional as covered here qualification or equivalent experience.
• Please submit your application in on this listing the advertised role at as covered here your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
• Reports To: CPO.
• Supporting effective communication collaboration as covered here knowledge sharing over the People function by in the advertised role on this listing on this listing maintaining in the advertised role clear information flows as for this vacancy covered here managing shared documentation and as covered here resources securing colleagues have access to for this vacancy key departmental updates and materials.
• Core Executive Assistant Responsibilities.
• Application review by in on this listing the advertised role our on this listing recruiting team based for on this listing this vacancy on your CV and as covered here cover letter.
• Preparing and in the advertised role submit expense claims on behalf of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role the CPO and for this vacancy review expenses requiring approval securing compliance with for this vacancy organisational policies and procedures.
• Two stage competency based interviews with on this listing in the advertised role the hiring team.
• Every employees are expected to in the advertised role for this vacancy carry for this vacancy out their duties in for in the advertised role this vacancy accordance with for this vacancy our Code of Conduct and in the advertised role every policies and procedures relating to as covered here in the advertised role Anti Harassment Health and Safety Safeguarding DEI and Equal Opportunities.
• An interest in in as covered here the advertised role the work undertaken by for this vacancy as covered here Save the Children International.
• We save children's lives.
• Advanced proficiency in for this vacancy Microsoft 365 applications covering in the advertised role Outlook Word PowerPoint Teams and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here Excel together with on this listing confidence working over a range of as covered here digital collaboration and on this listing business systems.
• We fight for their rights.
• Applications will be reviewed in the advertised role on this listing on for this vacancy a rolling basis and as covered here as covered here the on this listing job advert might be for this vacancy closed earlier than advertised subject to on this listing in the advertised role the volume of suitable applicants.
• Demonstrable experience managing high in as covered here the advertised role volume as covered here inboxes exercising sound judgement to as covered here in the advertised role prioritise redirect and for this vacancy respond appropriately to for for this vacancy this vacancy communications on behalf of in the advertised role senior leaders.
• Scheduling agenda preparation collation of as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy papers distribution of on this listing in the advertised role for this vacancy pre reading materials note as covered here taking action tracking This in the advertised role as well covers coordinating and manage People Leadership for this vacancy Team meetings departmental forums town halls workshops remaining key People function meetings.
• Please attach a copy of as covered here in the advertised role your CV and as covered here cover letter with for this vacancy on this listing your application.
• Familiarity with for on this listing this vacancy People HR as covered here practices organisational development employee as covered here contact or culture related activities.
• Role Purpose.
• Managing and monitor the CPO's in for this vacancy the advertised role inbox as covered here responding redirecting escalating prioritising for this vacancy communications as appropriate on for this vacancy this listing while maintaining an effective and in the advertised role as covered here well organised filing system.
• Experience supporting a Chief for on this listing this vacancy People Officer on this listing HR Director or equivilent for this vacancy inside a People or Human Resources function.
• DEI is core to for as covered here this vacancy our vision values and on this listing global strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to for on this listing this vacancy handle highly confidential and in the advertised role for this vacancy sensitive information with in the advertised role discretion professionalism and for in the advertised role this vacancy sound judgement.
• Education and Qualifications.
• We do this by for this vacancy as covered here attracting and on this listing as covered here developing on this listing high performing diverse on for this vacancy this listing teams fostering as covered here an inclusive values driven for this vacancy culture building leadership and organisational effectiveness and securing fair safe supportive working environments across every our offices and country operations.
• We value our people and on this listing for this vacancy offer a meaningful and on this listing in the advertised role as covered here rewarding career along with in the advertised role on this listing a collaborative and in the advertised role as covered here inclusive for this vacancy environment where ambition creativity integrity are highly valued.
• Principal Accountabilities.
• Building strong and collaborative relationships with in the advertised role on this listing Executive Assistants and in the advertised role support staff over the organisation securing effective coordination cover arrangements alignment of as covered here leadership activities.
• A complete copy of as covered here on this listing the as covered here role profile can for on this listing this vacancy be found at SCI Careers.
• The Executive Assistant to for for this vacancy this vacancy the Chief as covered here People Officer on this on this listing listing CPO plays a pivotal role in as covered here on this listing enabling the success of on this listing in the advertised role as covered here the People Department by on this listing providing comprehensive executive administrative organisational coordination support.
• Working closely with the CPO and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing the as covered here wider People leadership in on this listing the advertised role team in the advertised role the postholder will for as covered here this vacancy ensure the efficient and in the advertised role effective management of priorities via proactive diary and for this vacancy inbox management meeting and as covered here governance coordination travel planning the smooth delivery of day to day operational activities.
• Undertake Officer related duties for on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy the SCA SCI People Leads group.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of for this vacancy departmental workflows administrative systems ways of for this vacancy working to enhance efficiency effectiveness service delivery over the People team.
• Experience of working inside a charity.
• Onboarding new direct reports of on this listing as covered here the in the advertised role CPO fostering departmental connectivity and contact This as well covers in for this vacancy addition the role for as covered here this vacancy will support on this listing wider People team initiatives helping to for this vacancy coordinate departmental activities that strengthen organisational effectiveness.
• Some recruitment might include in the advertised role an extra assessment or in the advertised role case study as covered in the advertised role here stage or a third stage interview.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with on this listing for this vacancy the ability to for this vacancy as covered here as covered here manage in the advertised role multiple activities simultaneously in as covered here the advertised role while on this listing maintaining high levels of as covered here accuracy and attention to detail.
• Financial management procurement travel booking and as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy workflow as covered here management platforms This as as covered here well covers comfortable learning and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role using organisational systems and technologies.
• Supporting departmental recognition and in the advertised role appreciation activities helping to in the advertised role advance a culture of on this listing inclusion wellbeing collaboration celebration over the People function.
• Our Recruitment Process.
• Via exceptional organisation collaboration attention to on this listing detail this role contributes to for this vacancy as covered here as covered here the successful delivery of for this vacancy as covered here the People strategy and for this vacancy in the advertised role on this listing ultimately Save the Children's mission and objectives.
• Process invoices and on this listing procurement related transactions inside for this vacancy delegated budgets securing adherence to in the advertised role financial controls procurement requirements organisational policies.
• Language Requirements: English (extra languages desirable).
• Team Purpose.
• Flights accommodation visas itineraries on this listing logistics related documentation securing efficient and as covered here cost effective travel planning This as well covers coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Extensive experience planning and as covered here as covered here coordinating complex domestic and as covered here international travel arrangements covering on this listing visas accommodation itineraries and logistics.
• Remote with flexible working options accessible.
• Application Information.
• Save the Children is committed to on this listing in the advertised role for this vacancy creating a truly diverse equitable and in the advertised role for this vacancy inclusive as covered here organisation every child attains the right to in the advertised role on this listing survival on this listing protection development This as well covers one which will support us in on this listing our vision participation.
• Candidates who are successfully shortlisted ought to in the advertised role expect to on this listing hear from us inside 2 weeks of as covered here the advert deadline.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities.
• Experience and Skills.
• Experience working inside a for this vacancy complex global matrixed or international organisation.
• The work here is on this listing challenging but is as well immensely rewarding.
• Proven ability to in in the advertised role the advertised role work as covered here independently anticipate needs on as covered here this listing identify potential issues and as covered here implement practical options in a proactive manner.
• Agenda preparation coordination of in in the advertised role the advertised role papers minute taking and for this vacancy action tracking This as for this vacancy well covers experience in for this vacancy supporting meetings instigated by on this listing on this listing the CPO.
• Save the on this in the advertised role listing Children International has on this listing the talent culture organisational capabilities needed to for this vacancy on this listing deliver as covered here positive lasting change for children This as well covers the People Team exists for this vacancy.
• Contract Length: Permanent.
• An interest in leveraging AI and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here digital tools to in the advertised role for this vacancy improve productivity efficiency and for this vacancy ways of as covered here working This as well on this listing covers strong digital confidence and as covered here a willingness to embrace new technologies.
• Maintaining accurate departmental distribution as covered here lists contact databases records in the advertised role information management systems to in the advertised role on this listing support effective communication and for this vacancy knowledge sharing over the People function.

Key skills

• Human Resources Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Logistics & Fleet Operations
• Microsoft Excel & Office

How to apply

Apply via the Save the Children careers portal for on this listing this Executive Assistant to CPO.

Apply on the Save the Children site

Common questions

What role is open?

Save the Children is recruiting a Executive Assistant to CPO.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

When does it close?

The closing date is Nov 15, 2026.

How do I apply?

Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Save the Children site