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INTERNAL ONLY Enabling Methods LEAD (Equip, ReachNow)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Your mission
MAIN PURPOSE
The Enabling Methods Lead provides strategic and thematic leadership for War Childs Enabling Methods work and its relate to a specific portfolio of EvidenceBased Methods (EBMs). The role is accountable for the vision quality coherence innovation external positioning and continuous improvement in their thematic area and on their assigned EBM portfolio. It ensures alignment with organisational strategy the Partnership Journey Framework internal quality standards sectoral standards frameworks and humanitarian best practice.
The role has oversight of an assigned EBM portfolio and its related partner onboarding journeys thematic quality assurance and adaptive learning processes while line managing thematic coordinators and guiding thematic coordinators. and specialists.
POSITION IN WAR CHILD ALLIANCE
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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
The Enabling Methods Lead provides strategic and thematic leadership for War Childs Enabling Methods work and its relate to a specific portfolio of EvidenceBased Methods (EBMs). The role is accountable for the vision quality coherence innovation external positioning and continuous improvement in their thematic area and on their assigned EBM portfolio. It ensures alignment with organisational strategy the Partnership Journey Framework internal quality standards sectoral standards frameworks and humanitarian best practice.
The role has oversight of an assigned EBM portfolio and its related partner onboarding journeys thematic quality assurance and adaptive learning processes while line managing thematic coordinators and guiding thematic coordinators. and specialists.
POSITION IN WAR CHILD ALLIANCE
| Reports to (Solid/Management): | Director Quality & Impact |
| Reports to (Dotted/Functional): | n/a |
| Department: | Quality & Impact |
| Unit: | Technical / Enabling Methods Cluster |
| Supervises (list direct reports / roles): | Estimated 2-4 Senior Cluster Specialist(s) |
| (Operational) Scope: | Country Programme / Alliance Shared Services |
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic leadershipand vision in their thematic area of work liaising with other thematic Leadswhere relevant.This includes driving development anduse of thematic strategies translatingsectoral trends evidence and standards into organizational direction andidentifyingemerging risksand opportunities in their thematic domainacross relevantcontexts and conflict phases.
- Shepherd the EBMs in theirportfolio across the Partnership Journeyensuring coherence quality learning and alignment with War Childs Care System andorganisationalpriorities andeffectively engagingwithotherdepartments such asPartnerships &ProgrammeManagement Research & DevelopmentEngagement Operationsetc as well as teams in their own department (HumanitarianandMEAL)to ensurehigh qualitydeliverables
- Providethematicauthority and quality assuranceto War Childswork particularlyaround theconsistent application ofprogrammequality standardsduring theEBM Cycle (the formativedevelopmentfeasibility and effectiveness phases of the Partnership Journey)aligningwith internal frameworks sector standards and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
- Maintain strategic oversight ofassignedthematic and EBM portfolios influencing allocation of resourcesand ensuringprioritization andcoherenceon implementation scalinglearningand adaptationacrossrelevantcontexts/clusters and with other thematic areas leadsand their portfolios.
- Maintain strategic oversight of organizational capacityin the assignedEBM portfolio including strategic thinkingon capacity development and maintenanceand advising onprioritization andresource allocation.
- Drive continuous learningadaptationand improvementof EBMs using evidence qualitydataand learning agendas to inform decisions.This includes leading and/orfacilitatingdevelopment and execution of learning agendasas well asdocumenting and/or compiling lessons learned across clusters/projects/partners.
- Lead or contribute torelevantthematicand/or EBMlearning activitiestaskteams working groups and/orCommunities of Practice ensuring effective collaborationdeliveryand shared learning.
- Lead and managethematicCoordinatorswithintheassignedEBM portfolio providing direction mentorship performanceoversightand professional development as well as ensuringappropriate waysof working and matrix managementwith other relevant rolesteamsor departments.
- Provide authoritativethematicleadership to partners country teams and global colleagues strengtheningprogrammedesign implementation andevidenceusein all relevant context including emergency responses.
- Representand build up the profile and reputation of War Childs EBM Care System Portfolioand thematicexpertise externallyin global fora strengthening sector engagement interagency collaboration andorganisationalcredibility and contributing to shapingpolicy and sectordiscourse.Thisincludes establishing avision and strategy for external representation influencing together with the appropriateteams and colleagues.
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 externalthematicfocal point for an assigned EBM portfolio.
- Lead the development refinement andsocialisationofstrategiespolicies SOPstoolsand guidance related to the thematic area.
- Lead on thematiccomponents ofEBMs Partnership Packages and standard resources providing content inputs and advicein an effective manner and liaising with relevant teams and roles in this process.
- EnsureEBMalignmentwithinternal programming quality standards and sectoral thematicstandards.
- Contribute to mainstreamingsafeguarding accountability and participation standards within EBM guidance and tools working closely with safeguarding and accountability and participation experts.
- Contribute with strategic thinkingand collaborate with War Child staff and partners in support of an integrated approach to education child protection and MHPSSwithin our Care System as well as programming that accounts for sound MEAL practices and for cross-cutting issues such aslocalisationclimate change etc.
- Advise onthe technical/thematiccomponents of partnership agreements related totheEBMsin their assigned portfolio.
- Support scalable learning approaches (e.g.blended learning training poolsToT/ToFmodels) driving development of EBM learningtrajectoriesand ensuringappropriate thematic/EBMcontent is provided to L&D experts.
- Contribute toonboardingprocess includingthematic and/or EBM training and mentoring to staff and/orpartners whereappropriate.
- Supports operationalization andimplementationMEAL processes within their thematic area includingintegration ofQuality of Careindicators across EBMs.
- Contribute to knowledge and information management processesand deliverables includingcontent provision to communication materials websites newsletters etc.
- Lead thematic inputs intoorganizational processessuch asdevelopment and delivery of strategies annual plansetcat team departmental andorganisationallevels.
- Collaborate closely withteams in their department (MEALand Humanitarian)and with other relevant departments such asR&D PartnershipsEngagement and Operations.
Your profile
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What we offer
Eligibility:
This vacancy is open to internal candidates only.
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.
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) by10-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 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.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes 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 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
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:
Learn more about War Child and our programmes 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 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
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:
About Company
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 ... View more
