INTERNAL ONLY: Cluster Education Senior Specialist (Stronger Together + Be at War Child Alliance

Town of Chautauqua, New York, Afghanistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Design, Quality Assurance, Needs Assessment, Training Facilitation, Grant Management, MEAL Integration, Partner Coordination, Adaptive Learning, Cross-sectoral Integration, Digital Collaboration Tools

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Your mission MAIN PURPOSE The Education Senior Specialist ensures the effective coordination, coherence and consistent implementation of a specific portfolio of War Child’s Evidence-Based Methods (EBMs)in a thematic area across an assigned cluster of partners and countries. The role is responsible for translating strategies, standards and methodologies into contextually relevant thematic/EBM support to partners, ensuring that EBM implementation within a cluster is feasible and achieves high quality and impact. The Education Senior Specialist oversees EBM quality assurance, partner onboarding, thematic guidance, and adaptive learning within a cluster, connecting thematic and EBM strategy to practice by guiding, aligning and line managing The Education Senior Specialist supporting countries and partners in that cluster. Where relevant, the Education Senior Specialist might also be assigned to directly support a country and/or partner. Clusters: Lebanon, Yemen, Afghanistan, Ukraine Syria, Jordan, oPt, Colombia, Global CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain cluster-level oversight ofthematicquality assurance for EBM integration,implementationand scaling by partners, ensuring high-quality delivery of EBMs. Coordinatethematicsupportprovided by Specialistswithin a cluster,ensuringprioritization,andadvising onresource allocation. Ensure operationalization of thematic and EBM guidance and standards,toguaranteecontextual relevance totailored supportto countries and partners. Lead and/orfacilitateadaptive learning cycles for EBMsat cluster level, ensuring learning agendas aredeveloped andexecuted, lessons learned are documentedand findings inform practice and strategic direction. Strengthenorganisationaland partner capacity inEducationEBMs, through training,mentoringand scalable learning approaches. Represent and build up the profile and reputation of War Child's EBM Care System Portfolio and thematicexpertiseexternally intheappropriatefora, strengthening sector engagement, interagency collaboration andorganisationalcredibility, and contributing to shaping policy and sector discourse. Contribute to the learning agenda for EBMs within your portfolio includinggatherand sharing learnings on partner experiences and feedback. Each staff member is responsible for contributing to creating a culture committed to our mission, vision, internal safeguarding standards, JEDI ((Social) Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion) principles and the CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard) framework and are expected to actively promote this in their work. These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role. ROLE-SPECIFIC OR CONTEXT RESPONSIBILITIES Acts asprimaryinternal and externalthematicfocalpoint for an assigned cluster. Overseethematiccomponents ofpartnershipengagementwithin a cluster, liaising with partnership colleaguesand with other cluster Coordinatorswhere relevant Collaborate effectivelywiththe Partnership Department, ensuringappropriate matrixmanagement of Specialists and complementary ofresponsibilities. Contribute todevelopmentof EBMs Partnership Packages and other relevant resources. Contribute to the strengthening and evolution of theEducationEBM Care System portfolio,including throughcompiling knowledgeand lessons learned fromcountries andpartnersin the cluster. Coordinate and contribute to learning activities,task teams,workinggroupsand Communities of Practice related totheirthematicareaand EBMs. Support scalable learning approaches (e.g.blended learning, training pools,ToT/ToF models), includingby compiling cluster-levelinputstotraining content, and learning materials. Coordinatesupport toMEAL processes withina cluster, includingcompliance withQuality of Careindicators. Providethematic/EBMsurge supportin emergencies or priority contexts where needed. Contribute with thematic inputs into organizational processes such as development and delivery of strategies, annual plans,etcat team, departmental andorganisationallevels, leading on cluster-level inputs where relevant. Lead cluster-level reportingorganisationa-wide reporting processes related to the EBMs in their portfolio and contributes to grant/project reporting processes, where relevant. Collaborate closely withteams in their department(MEAL and Humanitarian) and with other relevant departments such as R&D, Partnerships, Engagement and Operations. Act as aback-stopfor Specialists where necessary. Your profile KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE Education Relevant academic background inEducationor a closely related field. Experience Relevant experience in the thematic area, including in humanitarian or post‑conflict contexts. Experience working with partners on co‑creation and delivery of programmes. Demonstrated experience in programme design, needs assessment, learning cycles and quality assurance. Experience developing methods, tools, guidelines,trainingand learning materials. Experiencefacilitatingtrainings,workshopsand virtual learning. Programme or grant management experience is an asset Languages Fluency in English isrequiredfor this role. Additionallanguages may be useful depending on stakeholder groups and organisational context, for example Arabic, Dari, French, Spanish, or Ukrainian (Technical) Knowledge Strong understanding of quality standards, evidence‑basedprogrammingand MEAL integration. Knowledge of cross‑sectoral integration (Education, Child Protection, MHPSS). Understanding of localisation,accountabilityand participation principles. Familiarity with digital collaboration and learning tools (e.g. Mural, Miro, SharePoint, MS Teams). What we offer Eligibility: This vacancy is open to internal candidates only. Location: We operate in a global context, with team members based across multiple countries. War Child currently works in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (registration in progress), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to candidates who reside in one of these locations and hold valid work authorisation. War Child does not provide relocation support. Type of contract: This is a locally contracted position. Salary and secondary employment conditions are aligned with the applicable in-country salary scale, and local terms and conditions will apply. How to Apply Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) by 10-July-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. About us The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. 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. Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/ Safeguarding and Integrity Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. If you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: JEDI.team@warchild.net

Responsibilities

The Education Senior Specialist coordinates the implementation of Evidence-Based Methods (EBMs) across a cluster of partners and countries to ensure high-quality delivery. The role involves overseeing quality assurance, partner onboarding, and facilitating adaptive learning cycles to align strategy with practice.