Save the Children is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children everywhere. With a presence in over 100 countries, the charity works tirelessly to ensure that every child survives, learns, and is protected — especially in the world’s most challenging settings.
What Save the Children Does
Save the Children works on:
- Child protection, health, nutrition, and education programs
- Humanitarian response in emergencies and conflict zones
- Policy advocacy to secure children’s rights
- Long-term development programs that help communities thrive
Their work prioritizes the most deprived and marginalised children around the world.
Current Hiring – Countries with Open Positions
Save the Children is actively hiring in many locations worldwide. Open roles vary from field operations and program coordination to support functions like finance, HR, and administration.
Find Open Jobs at https://www.savethechildren.org/us/about-us/careers (Several Positions available)
While specific lists of active jobs constantly evolve, here are the countries where hiring is currently happening or positions are reported:
Worldwide & Regional Offices
- Worldwide – Multiple posts & global roles (remote / international)
- Ukraine (12)
- Indonesia (11)
- Mozambique (7)
- Sudan (7)
- South Sudan (6)
- Palestine, State of (5)
- Colombia (4)
- Egypt (4)
- United Kingdom (4)
- Yemen (4)
- Malawi (3)
- Netherlands (3)
- Philippines (3)
- Afghanistan (2)
- Congo, The Democratic Republic of the (2)
- Jordan (2)
- Kenya (2)
- Lebanon (2)
- Sri Lanka (2)
- Peru (2)
- Rwanda (2)
- Single openings in:
Belgium, Burundi, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Nigeria, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Syrian Arab Republic, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe
(Note: Numbers reflect approximate active postings or hiring needs reported and can change when new roles are posted.)
These listings may include both international and national staff roles — check the specific job details for eligibility and work location.
Types of Roles You Might Find
Save the Children offers a wide variety of career opportunities, such as:
- Program and Project Roles (Child protection, education, health, emergency response)
- Support Functions (HR, finance, logistics, MEAL – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)
- Specialist Positions (Policy, communications, advocacy)
- Internships & Entry-Level Opportunities
Some country offices also post national staff roles specific to their programs.
How to Apply
Here’s a step-by-step guide to apply for a job at Save the Children:
- Visit the Official Careers Portal
Go to the Save the Children global careers page to search available positions and filter by country, department or job type. - Create a Profile / Search Roles
Set up an account on their recruitment platform, fill out your profile and upload your CV. You can also sign up for email alerts for new vacancies. - Review Job Details Carefully
Each job advert includes the role description, requirements, location, and application deadline. Ensure you meet the essential criteria before applying. - Submit Your Application Online
Complete your application before the deadline and upload all required documents. There’s typically no fee involved — be cautious of any request for payment during recruitment. - Selection Process
If shortlisted, you may go through interviews and/or assessments. Final offers depend on references and pre-employment checks.