About the role
Job Category: Programme Operations Job Description: Position Title: Senior Program Lead TEAM/PROGRAMME: Humanitarian Response LOCATION: Addis Ababa GRADE: TBD CONTRACT LENGTH: 24 months CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: The post hold...
Interview prep
Walk in with sharper answers.
Use this as a quick practice sheet before you speak with the employer.
Operations & Logistics
Operations
Senior
Program
Logistics
Mid level
full-time
Likely questions
- Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Program Lead role.
- How would you approach your first 30 days at Save the Children?
- Which of Operations, Senior and Program have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
- Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
- How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?
Prepare before the call
- A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Senior and Program.
- One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
- Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
- A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
- Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.
Ask them
- What would success look like in the first 90 days?
- What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
- How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
- What does a normal working week look like for this role?
I am interested in the Senior Program Lead role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Senior and Program, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Save the Children needs from this hire.