Director, Impact Intelligence

About the role

The Director, Impact Intelligence leads Save the Children International’s global Impact Intelligence team, ensuring that data, evidence and learning are embedded in all programme decisions to maximise impact for children worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across four units: Insights and Learning, Research and Evaluation, Ethics and Evidence Generation, and Economic Evaluation.
• Develop and govern a movement‑wide evidence and learning strategy aligned with the organisation’s Theory of Change and global priorities.
• Establish clear governance, roles and expectations for evidence use, learning and accountability across the organisation.
• Champion a culture where impact intelligence is expected, resourced and rewarded, influencing leadership pathways and incentive structures.
• Oversee design and implementation of integrated impact intelligence systems that reduce duplication and improve data quality.
• Manage a global team of 24 direct and indirect reports, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Represent Save the Children in inter‑agency forums and external partnerships related to data, evaluation and learning.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in data‑driven decision‑making, research, evaluation or impact assessment, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Strong understanding of ethical evidence generation, economic evaluation and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed learning cultures within large, complex organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multiple geographic locations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (3 years) with competitive remuneration.
• Hybrid/remote working model with flexible options.
• Opportunity to shape global impact strategies for children in over 100 countries.
• Professional development and leadership growth within a leading international NGO.