Internals Only: External Engagement Coordinator at War Child Alliance

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

B2B Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Production, Project Management, Event Coordination, Narrative Writing, Logistics Management, Donor Relations, Strategic Planning, InDesign, Canva, English Proficiency

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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. 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

Coordinate War Child's strategic presence at global events and partnerships to enhance visibility and impact. Develop high-quality narratives, presentations, and marketing assets to position the organization as a leader in children's mental health and protection.