Senior Advocacy and Partnership Manager @Save the Children

Overview

This position offers a unique opportunity for experienced advocacy and partnership professionals passionate about international development, humanitarian action, policy influence, and child rights to contribute to Save the Children's mission of ensuring children worldwide can survive, learn, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and strengthening relationships with the Irish Government and institutional stakeholders.
• Managing engagement with civil society organizations and academic partners.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance partnerships, collaboration, and funding.
• Coordinating strategic initiatives across Save the Children offices and external partners.
• Supporting the development and implementation of advocacy and influencing strategies.
• Monitoring policy, political, and funding developments in Ireland.
• Providing strategic analysis and intelligence to colleagues across the Save the Children movement.
• Building strong relationships with policymakers, government officials, NGOs, and coalition partners.
• Advancing child rights and humanitarian objectives through evidence-based advocacy.

Requirements

• Significant experience working with government institutions, donor organizations, or major stakeholders.
• Experience within advocacy, policy, public affairs, international development, or partnership-focused roles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Proven experience coordinating complex partnerships and multi-organizational projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Knowledge of humanitarian action, international development, and child rights issues.
• Understanding of conflict-affected and humanitarian contexts.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary package of £50,100 or €57,800 per year, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and professional development.

• 27 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Public holidays and Save the Children Day.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
• Up to 10 days of paid special leave annually.
• Three days of paid volunteer leave.
• Pension contributions of up to 7%.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Employee discounts across retail, travel, fitness, and technology sectors.
• Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP service.
• Employee Assistance Programme and counselling services.
• Eye care support and seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Location

This position can be performed remotely from anywhere on the island of Ireland, with occasional attendance required at the Belfast office.

How to Apply

You can apply for this role by visiting the official website: Apply here.

Deadline

Applications are being accepted until 12 July 2026.