Social Transformation Senior Advisor

About the role

Save the Children International is seeking a Social Transformation Senior Advisor to lead the development and embedding of locally‑led programming principles across its global sponsorship programmes. The role will champion community ownership, ensure alignment with the organisation’s values, and drive inclusive, evidence‑based strategies that create lasting change for children.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to sponsorship programmes to design, deliver and measure high‑quality social transformation interventions.
• Advance global thought leadership on locally‑led approaches, drawing on programme evidence and external learning.
• Generate evidence and develop resources that support impactful social transformation strategies.
• Integrate diversity, equity and inclusion principles into all stages of programme design and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact using data‑driven and participatory methods, refining strategies continuously.
• Lead strategic positioning, advocacy and scale‑up of proven social transformation models.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in leading socially‑focused programmes within an international or NGO context.
• Strong understanding of locally‑led, community‑driven development and sponsorship models.
• Proven ability to generate evidence, produce guidance materials and influence global practice.
• Excellent collaboration skills with children, communities, partners and cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 % of the time.

Required skills