Internals Only: Gulf Region Donor Engagement Specialist

YOUR MISSION The MEAL Lead provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for War Child’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems, including the Quality of Care (QoC) Framework and MEAL for humanitarian and emergency responses, across the War Child Alliance and with strategic partners. The role is responsible for the effective operationalisation of MEAL strategies, frameworks, and tools, ensuring that evidence, learning, and accountability are consistently embedded in programmes and organisational initiatives. Through line management of MEAL Coordinators and engagement in strategic planning and reporting processes, the role drives programme quality, organisational learning, and evidence‑based decision‑making at scale.      POSITION IN WAR CHILD ALLIANCE     Reports to (Solid/Management):   Head of MEAL  Reports to (Dotted/Functional):   n/a  Department:  Quality & Impact  Unit:  MEAL  Supervises (list direct reports / roles):  MEAL Coordinator(s)  (Operational) Scope:   Alliance Shared Services   What you will do: * Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational MEAL strategies, frameworks, standards, and tools, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, accountability commitments, and evidence needs.  * Support results‑based planning and strategic program design processes, including the development, validation, and use of theories of change to guide planning, implementation, monitoring, and learning  * Lead the integration and operationalization of Quality‑of‑Care indicators within the War Child Alliance, implementing partners and strategic partners, ensuring consistent application and use for performance monitoring and improvement.  * Lead the onboarding of partners and implementing teams on Quality of Care and MEAL systems for EBMs and EIMs, providing ongoing technical support to ensure effective application and use.  * Oversee technical quality assurance of MEAL systems, processes, and data, including standardization of indicators, interpretation of results, and evidence generation to ensure credibility, comparability, and use.  * Strengthen organizational learning and adaptive management through consolidation and use of evidence and insights.  * Build and strengthen MEAL capacity across teams and partners through guidance, tools, training, mentoring, and on‑the‑job technical support.   * Lead the operationalization of the MEAL localization agenda, including application of the localization matrix and support to partner‑led MEAL systems, capacities, and leadership, in line with organizational commitments.  * Contribute to the development of the organizational MEAL strategy and MEAL positioning within the Alliance.   * Line manages MEAL Coordinators and oversees the performance, coherence, and effectiveness of the MEAL function across contexts, where applicable    ROLE-SPECIFIC OR CONTEXT RESPONSIBILITIES  * Provide leadership on Humanitarian MEAL, ensuring context‑appropriate, timely, and adaptive MEAL approaches that support rapid decision‑making, accountability to affected populations, and learning (through coordinating After Action Reviews) in emergency and fragile contexts.  * Lead development and governance of Quality of Care and Reach indicator guidance, systems, and tools.  * Support the design, oversight, and strengthening of accountability and feedback mechanisms to ensure meaningful participation of affected populations and response to community feedback.  * Establish and maintain EBM and reach dashboards consolidating program delivery and learning insights.  * Ensure ethical, safe, and responsible data collection, management, and use, in line with data protection, safeguarding, and organizational policies.  * Promote systematic use of MEAL evidence and learning to inform program adaptation, strategic decision‑making, and organizational priorities.  * Provide technical MEAL inputs to donor engagement, proposal development, and compliance with evidence and reporting requirements.  * Promote alignment and coherence of MEAL, Quality of Care, and evidence systems across the War Child Alliance.  * Support multi‑sectoral, technical, and rapid needs and strengths assessments.  * Ensure internal and external communication of MEAL and learning results, including contributions to communications products.  * Represent War Child in relevant global and inter‑agency MEAL, quality, and evidence networks.  * Undertake regular travel to support implementation, oversight, and learning. YOUR PROFILE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE     Education  * Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.  * Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an asset.  Experience  * Progressively responsible experience in MEAL or Monitoring and Evaluation roles.  * At least 3 years’ experience working in humanitarian, development, or conflict‑affected contexts.  * Demonstrated experience designing, leading, and institutionalising MEAL systems and frameworks.  * Proven experience providing strategic and technical advisory support to country teams and partners.  * Experience contributing to organisational strategy, programme design, proposals, implementation, and reporting.  * Proven experience developing tools, methodologies, guidance, and delivering training and learning activities.  * Strong experience coordinating and leading cross‑functional teams, working groups, or communities of practice.  Languages  * Fluency in English is required for this role.   * Additional languages may be useful depending on stakeholder groups and organisational context, for example Arabic, Dari, French, Spanish, or Ukrainian  (Technical) Knowledge  * Advanced knowledge of MEAL methodologies, tools, and systems.  * Strong expertise in Quality of Care frameworks, indicators, and best practices.  * Solid understanding of accountability to affected populations approaches.  * Experience with assessment methodologies, results frameworks, learning and adaptation processes.  * Ability to design and assess indicators and measurement systems for programme and organisational initiatives.  * Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).  * Sound understanding of ethical evidence use, safeguarding, and child‑centred programming principles.  WHAT WE OFFER * Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation. * Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply. * Internals only may apply. Why You Should Apply * Meaningful Impact : Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term, sustainable change. * Professional Growth: Join a dynamic organisation that values learning, innovation, and professional development, with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Child’s global network. * Global Reach : Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide. * Collaborative & Inclusive Culture : Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues in a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety, fairness and equal opportunity for all. HOW TO APPLY Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) by July 10, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended. ________________________________________________________________________________ By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established. Disclaimer * Only applications received via our website are processed. * If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed. * It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.

YOUR MISSION The External Engagement Coordinator ensures War Child is strategically present, well‑prepared, and effective across a wide range of external engagements, including events, partnerships, panels, meetings, and speaking opportunities. Combining strong coordination and logistical skills with a strategic, forward‑looking mindset, the role supports which opportunities to pursue and ensures War Child shows up with clarity, purpose, and impact. Proactive and creative in approach, the role brings together people, planning, content, policy, and follow‑up so that every engagement is well‑executed and generates learning.  Sitting within the War Child Alliance External Engagement Pillar, the role plays a central part in positioning the organisation as a credible partner and a leader in scalable, evidence‑based interventions for children affected by conflict. It coordinates end‑to‑end engagement with key audiences—including governments, donors, foundations, corporates, multilaterals, and global influencers—maximising the value of War Child’s external presence, strengthening relationships, enhancing visibility, and supporting the scaling of solutions that deliver lasting impact for children.  What you will do: * Create targeted campaigns for institutions, philanthropists, foundations and corporates and produce high-quality narratives, presentations, pitches, and brand assets.  * Monitoring and Evaluating impact of strategies.  * Lead logistics and content coordination for War Child’s presence at a range of events including Davos, UNGA and other global events in collaboration with IMT, Advocacy, Communications and Institutional Fundraising, and others as required.   * Lead on and coordinate development of presentations, speaking points, briefing packs and executive materials.  * With support from the wider Communications Team create compelling content for events that highlight War Child as a global leader in children’s mental health, education and protection.  * With support of the wider External Engagement Department, develop targeted thought leadership and engagement initiatives that highlight War Child’s expertise and approaches.   * Support senior leadership and Institutional Funding teams with donor-ready materials and value propositions.  * Support the War Child Alliance Foundation Engagement Department on shared assets, collaborate on team projects. ROLE-SPECIFIC OR CONTEXT RESPONSIBILITIES   * Provide Marketing and Communications support to the Advocacy and Institutional Fundraising Team to raise the profile of War Child's value proposition to key stakeholders and markets.  * Coordinate War Childs presence at global events including UNGA, DAVOS, including coordinating and producing relevant marketing material, attending events as needed.  * The role contributes to War Child Alliance’s external positioning and engagement, ensuring the organisation is strategically present, well-prepared, and impactful across events, partnerships, and stakeholder interactions. It influences organisational reputation, visibility, and partnership development, supporting fundraising and the scaling of evidence-based solutions for children affected by conflict. The impact is global and cross-functional, delivered through coordination of external engagement activities.  * Work is delivered with a degree of autonomy within defined strategies and frameworks, in close collaboration with and under the direction of key multidisciplinary teams, notably Advocacy, Communications and Institutional Fundraising, and other colleagues and Fundraising Members as required.  * The role communicates with a wide range of stakeholders including internal teams (Communications, Advocacy, Institutional Fundraising), senior leadership and by supporting teams to engage with external audiences and stakeholders. Communication focuses on developing and delivering high-quality narratives, presentations, and engagement materials, and supporting senior-level interactions. It requires the ability to influence internally, coordinate messaging, and engage effectively across diverse and international contexts.  * The role applies creativity and judgement to event planning and external engagement communications plans that effectively position War Child externally. It involves using market insight, programme evidence, and partner-led approaches to shape messaging and engagement. The role contributes to improving external engagement approaches and thought leadership, ensuring activities are purposeful, effective, and continuously learned from.  * The role requires experience in communications, and stakeholder engagement, along with strong skills in logistics, content development, and project management. It requires understanding of donor ecosystems, evidence-based programming, and partnership approaches, with the ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives. Experience in the humanitarian, development, or social impact sector is desirable.  *  The role operates in a context where errors may impact organisational reputation, quality of external engagement, and effectiveness of stakeholder interactions. It involves supporting high-profile events and senior-level engagement, where quality, accuracy, and coordination are critical. Risks are primarily reputational, related to the delivery and positioning of external engagement activities.  YOUR PROFILE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE    Experience  * Experience in delivering B2B marketing.  *  Experience supporting senior leaders at high‑level events, e.g. UNGA  * Excellent writing and content production skills.  * Ability to translate research, programme evidence, and partner-led insights into compelling narratives.  * Exceptional project management skills.  * Experience in humanitarian, development or social impact sectors - desirable.  * Experience with design or digital agencies.  *   Languages  * Excellent English;   * WCA regional languages desirable.    Knowledge  * Understanding of donor ecosystems and evidence-based programming.  * InDesign, Canva  WHAT WE OFFER * Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation. * Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply. * Internals only may apply. Why You Should Apply * Meaningful Impact : Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term, sustainable change. * Professional Growth: Join a dynamic organisation that values learning, innovation, and professional development, with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Child’s global network. * Global Reach : Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide. * Collaborative & Inclusive Culture : Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues in a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety, fairness and equal opportunity for all. HOW TO APPLY Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) by June 26, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended. ________________________________________________________________________________ By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established. Disclaimer * Only applications received via our website are processed. * If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed. * It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.