EQUIP Lead Secondment Short Term Internals Only
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your mission
As the EQUIP Lead you will play a central role in strengthening the quality of War Childs programming by leading the rollout implementation and sustained use of competency-based assessment systems across the organisation. You will provide technical leadership on the full EQUIP toolset ensuring consistent high-quality application of competency assessments for teams working with children adults groups and families.
You will coordinate EQUIP-related task teams and working groups deliver in-person EQUIP trainings support country and partner teams in effective implementation and maintain accurate records of EQUIP users and trainers. Working closely with colleagues across R&D MEAL and technical advisory teams you will help embed competency-based assessment into War Childs learning quality assurance and evidence-based practice.
- Review EQUIP training materials and provide structured feedback on usability relevance and suitability
- Lead testing of the EQUIP training manual with a selected group of trainers
- Consolidate feedback notes lessons learned and challenges from trainers
- Share findings and recommendations with relevant colleagues
- Support integration of EQUIP tools (WeACT FamilyACT ENACT) within War Childs Quality-of-Care (QoC) Framework
- Align selected EQUIP tool components and observation moments with relevant EBMs (e.g. ENACT with BeThere WeACT with TeamUp)
- Follow up on testing of WeACT with TeamUp competencies and support necessary adjustments to TeamUp Training of Facilitators (ToF) guidelines in collaboration with the TeamUp Technical Adviser and R&D EQUIP Lead
- Continue coordination with the TeamUptechnical team on:
- Use of WeACT for mentoring
- Alignment with TeamUp mentoring guidelines
- Potential links between WeACT and the TeamUp certification process
- Initiate collaboration with the BeThere technical team on the use of ENACT for QoC and additional applications
- Provide guidance and technical support to future EBMs as needed or requested
- Support and update the agreed Minimum Viable Product (MVP) learning path for EQUIP users (mentors/trainers of EBMs)
- Update the EQUIP helicopter overview storyboard including learning objectives and assessment activities where relevant
- Maintain an up-to-date database of EQUIP users trainers and those progressing along the EQUIP learning path
- Lead the development of a learning path for EQUIP trainers
- Provide coaching and mentoring to EQUIP users and trainers
- Deliver EQUIP trainings both standalone and as part of the QoC Framework
- Establish and facilitate regular meetings of EQUIP task teams and working groups
- Coordinate and respond to organisational requests related to EQUIP
- Share regular updates and information with relevant stakeholders
- Lead the development of the EQUIP partnership package ensuring materials are appropriate for local and global partners
- Conduct final red-flag review and provide technical sign-off on all partnership materials
- Ensure content language and tone align with War Child guidance using the partnership package checklist and technical review standards
Your profile
Experience & Technical Expertise
Proven experience in competency assessment systems including hands-on use of the EQUIP toolset
Practical experience applying WeACT ENACT GroupACT and/or FamilyACT
Strong technical expertise in competency-based approaches within MHPSS child protection education or related fields
Demonstrated experience leading rollouts of technical tools coordinating working groups and providing technical guidance across multiple teams and/or countries
Experience developing technical guidance tools and resources for staff and partner use
Experience designing and delivering training and capacity-strengthening initiatives including in-person trainings
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including 3 years in (post-)conflict settings within international development and humanitarian contexts
Education
Relevant academic background in areas related to child rights participation MHPSS social sciences education or a related field
Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of childrens rights and rights-based programming
Good working knowledge of War Childaligned care systems particularly competency-based assessment approaches
Strong advisory influencing and strategic thinking skills
Excellent coordination and facilitation skills including remote and in-person coordination of working groups networks or communities of practice
Solid project management experience and attention to quality consistency and documentation
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear practical guidance
Collaborative and inclusive working style with proven ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams and with multiple partners
Languages
Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
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&Cs will apply.
- Contract Length : Short term March to September 2026.
How to 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 Childs 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
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 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 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 Allianceis 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 stakeholdersincluding governments educators caregivers and communitiesto foster childrens wellbeing education and 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.
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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 tolerancefor 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
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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. You can read our Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)policy on our website and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)do get in touch:
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