Save the Children believes every child has the right to a future. In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – to support children to fulfill their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. With over 100 years of experience, Save the Children is the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization – transforming lives and the future we share.
Save the Children Canada is a hybrid workplace based in Toronto Ontario Canada. This recruitment is open to all applicants residing in Ontario.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director, Partnerships and Impact is responsible for the strategic and operational development and oversight of SCC’s domestic and international programming portfolio and related strategic initiatives. The Director, Partnerships and Impact will collaborate with senior management colleagues across the organization to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in processes. This role will proactively cultivate strategic partnerships within the SCI/A movement and externally across Canada’s international development sector.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Program Leadership and Strategy
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Develop, implement, and continuously refine the Partnerships and Impact’s Department strategy and plans in alignment with SCC’s strategic goals and objectives.
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Lead the articulation of the Departmental strategy and plans, inclusive of international and domestic programming, in alignment with SCC objectives, and its impact within SCC’s organizational identity and narrative.
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Monitor the implementation of the Departmental strategy and plans in alignment with SCC strategy using results-based performance metrics, ensuring timely adjustments are made as needed.
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Manage and allocate resources across the Department to effectively and efficiently deliver on organizational and departmental strategies and plans, including the Revenue Strategy.
Strategic Partnerships and Relationship Management
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Develop and maintain partnerships that enhance SCC’s value as a Member organization within the federated model and pursuit of localization.
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Cultivate and manage relationships with key Save the Children Members and Save the Children International (SCI) Centre, and Regional and Country Directors to proactively develop and execute on opportunities for shared impact.
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Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of institutional account strategies, plans and targets, including as relevant donor engagement strategies (e.g. Global Affairs Canada).
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Collaborate with the External Engagement team to pursue strategic partnerships with the private sector.
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Strengthen existing program partnerships within the sector in Canada and cultivate new, non-traditional program partnerships to respond to emerging trends, inclusive of public/private partnerships.
Program Portfolio Management
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Oversee and drive revenue growth within the portfolio with institutional donors to and closely collaborate with the External Engagement Department to build strategic partnerships with non-institutional donors.
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Lead the analysis of systems and procedures across the Domestic and International Program portfolio management and implement improvements for increased efficiency.
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Oversee the execution of the portfolio targets, including revenue, impact, reach and budget on active and pipeline awards.
People Management
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Lead assigned team/department providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management while ensuring alignment with organizational values and policies.
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Set clear team and individual performance expectations for productivity, quality, and success; providing direction and support as needed.
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Collaborate with leaders across the organization through active participation in SCC’s Leadership Team.
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Oversee budget management, recruitment, change management and career development while ensuring compliance, fostering a respectful, values-driven culture, and maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace
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Ensure regular and transparent communication on strategy and policies, uphold SCC’s Code of Conduct, Policies, Leadership Charter, Reconciliation, Equity, Anti-Racism, Diversity, Inclusion (READI), Health and Safety standards, integrates Child Safeguarding practices, models competencies, and professional and ethical behaviour.
Qualifications include (but are not limited to):
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Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience
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Minimum 7-10 years of management experience in International Development, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO/INGO), or other not-for-profit sectors is required, preferably with experience working in countries of operation. People management experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
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Experience working with institutional donors in Canada including Global Affairs Canada. Experience with Public/Private Partnerships will be considered a strong asset.
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Experience with child rights strategy development and programming in areas of Health, Education, Child Protection, Gender Equality, and/or Livelihoods
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Advanced communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills for diverse audiences to build strong working relationships across cultural and organizational settings, both internally and externally. French/Spanish/Arabic language skills is an asset.
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Demonstrated project management experience for task execution of assigned objectives supported by proficiency with MS Office tools and relevant technologies. Ability to work under pressure within tight timelines to achieve SCC objectives.
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Displays analytical and problem-solving skills to support initiatives with demonstrated adaptability to support change management for successful task implementation.
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Applies judgment and make sound decisions that are accountable, justifiable, and in adherence to policies and procedures.
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Considers organizational strategy and thinks creatively to support innovative initiatives and collaborations that deliver benefits for the children and families we serve.
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Ability to occasionally travel locally, nationally and internationally (less than 10%) as required.
WHAT WE OFFER
The salary range for this position is Non-Union pay band 9 between $118,530.13 - $142,235.71 CAD depending on skills and experience. In addition to this, our employees will have the following package of additional benefits:
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Comprehensive benefits package for you and your dependents available three months after employment start date. Coordinated benefits for your partner paid by Save the Children Canada.
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Hybrid workplace including opportunities to work remotely and flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and work life balance.
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4 weeks of annual paid vacation.
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In addition to annual leave, we offer an end of year office closure December 25 - January 1 (SAVE Days) so we can all recharge simultaneously.
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5 paid personal days.
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3 paid float days.
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10 paid sick leave days.
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Parental leave top-up.
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Employer contributions to group pension plan. Access to help save for a first home through the pension provider.
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Learning and development opportunities and specialized training including professional development time.
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Confidential Employee Assistance Program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment.
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Organization-wide membership access to Headspace.
HOW TO APPLY?
If you are interested in this position, please visit the career page at https://www.savethechildren.ca/ and submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm EST August 4, 2026. Internal candidates, please apply via ADP by 5:00 pm EST July 9, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that AI is used in some components of the recruitment process.
It is our individual and collective responsibility to ensure all children are protected from deliberate or unintentional acts that lead to the risk of, or actual, harm caused by our employees. Each employee shall be aware that there may be additional vulnerabilities facing children associated with their age, socio-economic background, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, identity, sexual orientation or identity, and is committed to ensuring this does not form barriers to effective safeguarding.
Each employee is committed to fostering and sustaining a safe environment through proactive, accessible, and effective approaches that seek to prevent and respond to any harm to the children including but not limited to sexual exploitation and abuse. SCC and all its employees will take all reasonable steps to make itself safe, both as an organisation and in the conduct of all aspects of its day-to-day operations of emergency, humanitarian, developmental, policy, campaigning and administrative work.
SCC supports and acts in compliance with the Human Rights Code. SCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Providing an accessible and barrier-free environment is a shared effort, and as an organization, SCC is committed to working with the necessary parties to make accessibility for all a reality. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or employment process, please notify People & Culture at [email protected]
Please Note: This job opportunity is to fill an existing vacancy.
This recruitment process may involve the use of AI-enabled or automated tools within ADP Workforce Now to help manage job postings and application workflows. These tools may assist with tasks such as organizing applicant information, identifying potential matches based on job-related qualifications, or supporting communication and scheduling.
All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and hiring managers. No automated tool makes final decisions about your candidacy. If at any point you have questions about how your information is used, please contact our team at [email protected]
