Program / Executive Officer – Latin America & Caribbean

About the role

The Program / Executive Officer supports the Regional Director in advocating for children’s rights across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role drives strategic internal communications, external engagement and coordination of regional oversight forums, ensuring alignment with Save the Children’s mandate and theory of change.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prepare for and participate in regional and global advocacy platforms, drafting briefs, talking points and summaries.
• Monitor regional strategic priorities, produce regular reports and synthesize global and regional documents to support planning.
• Contribute to fundraising diversification by preparing briefing materials and collaborating with the Resource Mobilization team.
• Develop and implement communication strategies with the Regional Communication Lead, creating tailored messages, presentations and briefing documents.
• Convene and facilitate Regional Oversight Forums and Internal Coordination Spaces, managing agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in designing and executing communication strategies for international NGOs, with strong internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field; professional certifications in communications or DEI training are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work across global teams, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.