Archie Law held senior leadership roles at Save the Children Australia, initially leading the humanitarian team and later as Director of International Programmes, overseeing a $41 million portfolio. His role spanned humanitarian response, programme quality, strategy and business development and he ensured the organisation could effectively respond to complex and large-scale challenges.

Objectives.

Lead and align the humanitarian team to deliver coordinated, high-quality responses to emergencies
Develop and implement a clear and forward-looking humanitarian strategy
Strengthen organisational capability in key areas, including cash transfers and climate adaptation
Ensure effective leadership and delivery of a large and complex international programmes portfolio
Lead organisational change to improve alignment, performance, and culture

What was delivered.

Development of a forward-looking humanitarian strategy
Led the development of the 2019 humanitarian strategy, with a focus on enhancing support for local actors, strengthening capability in cash transfers, and building organisational thought leadership.

Leadership of large-scale COVID-19 response
Led the organisation’s humanitarian response during COVID-19, including mobilising $25 million for a cash transfer programme in Fiji.

Delivery of high-impact cash transfer programming
Oversaw implementation of a programme reaching over 20% of Fiji’s population and providing vulnerable communities with critical financial support during the pandemic.

Establishment of the International Programmes Division
Led the creation of a new division to improve alignment across international programming, strengthen coordination, and support future growth.

Organisational change and culture development
Led a change management process to build a culture based on trust, accountability, and performance, supporting teams to operate more effectively in complex environments.

Outcomes.

A clear and actionable humanitarian strategy aligned to emerging global challenges in complex environments
Strengthened organisational capability in cash transfers and partnering with local actors
Delivery of a large-scale humanitarian response reaching 23% of the total population of Fiji
Improved alignment and effectiveness across a $41 million international programmes portfolio
Enhanced leadership culture, with greater trust, clarity and team effectiveness

Leading Humanitarian Strategy and Response at Save the Children Australia

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Leading Humanitarian Strategy and Response at Save the Children Australia