Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist
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Save the Children
Remote (global)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
- Deadline: 03/01/2025
- Location: Remote (global)
Role purpose
To embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into all aspects of Save the Children International, the DEI Specialist will leverage their expertise to create an inclusive workplace culture. This role partners with the DEI and Wellbeing teams and internal stakeholders to inform and shape the DEI agenda globally, ensuring a supportive environment where every team member can bring their true selves to work. The DEI Specialist’s efforts are integral to fostering an inclusive environment that aligns with our organisation's values, supporting the overall mission to optimise our impact on the communities we serve.
To embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into all aspects of Save the Children International, the DEI Specialist will leverage their expertise to create an inclusive workplace culture. This role partners with the DEI and Wellbeing teams and internal stakeholders to inform and shape the DEI agenda globally, ensuring a supportive environment where every team member can bring their true selves to work. The DEI Specialist’s efforts are integral to fostering an inclusive environment that aligns with our organisation's values, supporting the overall mission to optimise our impact on the communities we serve.
Principle Accountabilities
- Shape the organisation's DEI strategy by working collaboratively with the DEI and Wellbeing teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring our values are reflected across all initiatives.
- Design and implement training programmes to enhance awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity.
- Monitor and analyse diversity metrics and DEI progress, providing regular reports to senior leadership to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with People Leads (HR) to challenge and continuously improve recruitment and people management processes by ensuring fair and unbiased practices, contributing to the organisation's goal of diversifying staff and promoting equal opportunities.
- Advocate for DEI initiatives within the organisation and across the sector, challenging policies and systems that create inequity and championing inclusive practices.
- Provide expert guidance and support to management and staff on DEI matters, fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect throughout the organisation.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience in developing DEI strategies and implementing DEI initiatives.
- Proficient in delivering DEI training programmes and facilitating workshops to enhance awareness and understanding of DEI principles .
- Considerable experience in collecting, monitoring and analysing diversity metrics and interpreting data related to DEI metrics, translating insights into actionable initiatives and providing reports and recommendations to the senior team.
- Proficient in supporting the recruitment and people management processes to ensure fairness, unbiased practices, and promoting DEI.
- Considerable experience in providing guidance and support to management and staff on DEI matters.
- Foundational Experience in advocacy, challenging policies and systems to promote fair opportunities and inclusive practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Project Management Skills: Proven ability to plan, execute, and manage projects effectively, with attention to detail and outcomes.
- Training and Facilitation Skills: Proficient in designing and delivering training programmes to diverse audiences, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, respect, and work effectively across cultural boundaries and capable of promoting DEI initiatives and leading change within the organisation and the wider sector.
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