Senior Director, Economic Empowerment (M2)
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a hybrid Senior Director, Economic Empowerment (M2) in Fairfield, CT; Washington DC; or Lexington, KY, offering a salary of $96,050 - $133,475 to lead multi-country economic empowerment programs.
- Role
- Senior Director, Economic Empowerment (M2)
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Hybrid-Fairfield, CT; Washington DC; Lexington, KY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $96,050 - $133,475 (based on location)
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Save the Children is seeking a Senior Director of Economic Empowerment to lead strategic, operational, and financial planning for economic empowerment projects. The role involves managing multi-country programs, developing signature program packages, and providing technical leadership in workforce development. The successful candidate will oversee team management, resource mobilization, and partnership building to support vulnerable youth.
What you'll do
- Formulate strategic and operational plans for project components
- Provide technical leadership to country teams on workforce development
- Develop signature program packages and innovative solutions
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation data collection
- Lead resource mobilization and new business development
- Train, develop, coach, and supervise staff
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of relevant experience in workforce development
- Experience in private sector engagement
- Proven track record in proposal development
- Ability to travel internationally up to 30%
- Fluency in English (French/Spanish preferred)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible schedules, generous PTO, health/dental/vision coverage, retirement plan with employer contributions, wellness days, and learning & growth opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located and what is the work setup?
The role is a hybrid position based in Fairfield, CT; Washington DC; or Lexington, KY.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary ranges from $96,050 to $133,475 depending on the geographic location of the candidate.
What are the key qualifications required for the role?
Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in workforce development and entrepreneurship programming, a bachelor's degree, and proven proposal development skills.
When is the application deadline?
The job was posted on July 6, 2026, but no specific closing date is listed; however, candidates are encouraged to apply now.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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