Internals Only : Programme Accountability and Participation Advisor (Maternity Cover) at War Child Alliance in Netherlands (Remote)

Your mission

As a Programme Accountability and Participation Advisor, you bring proven expertise in programme accountability and participation, including in emergency settings. You lead the design, operationalisation and monitoring of accountability and participation tools, resources and processes, strengthen accountability to and participation of programme participants, and collaborate with organisational stakeholders to promote learning. You promote accountability and participation across the organisation, coordinate focal points across country and regional offices, provide technical support, and serve as the focal point for the War Child Alliance’s Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), leading verification processes, follow-up actions, organisational learning, and promoting awareness and adherence across War Child and its partners.

What you will do:

Lead standard setting in Accountability and Participation and promote adherence to the CHS across the organisation.
Act as organisational focal point for AAP/CHS internally and externally, leading the CHS auditing and verification process, coordinating stakeholders, compiling evidence and overseeing improvement actions.
Develop and socialise organisational policies, SOPs, tools and standards for Accountability and Participation, strengthening programme quality and capacity.
Represent and strengthen the profile of War Child’s accountability and participation work in internal and external networks.

Design, Operationalization and Monitoring of Programme Quality Standards

Design, coordinate and monitor accountability and participation tools, resources and processes, leading improvement actions.
Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues to apply programme strategies and quality standards, including the CHS.
Coordinate the CHS Steering Committee and oversee progress against the CHS improvement plan.

Quality Assurance

Lead War Child’s external verification against the CHS, including engagement with external actors.
Provide technical expertise to War Child and partners on accountability and participation tools, processes and standards.
Contribute to programme strategies, plans, proposals, reports and evaluations related to Participation and Accountability.

Programme Quality Collaboration

Engage with departments to embed accountability and participation in policy and practice and provide technical support to stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Learning Organisation Team Manager and MEAL colleagues to identify, deliver and monitor Accountability and Participation learning.
Promote War Child as a learning organisation and respond to priority learning needs.

Representation of War Child and Internal Collaboration

Represent War Child in relevant global, inter-agency and internal forums to embed accountability and the CHS.
Lead focal points through the CHS Verification process and improvement plan.
Coordinate internal accountability and participation working groups, communities of practice and networks in line with the CHS.

It is expected this position will grow with the transition towards the new Organisational Design structure. There will be a shift in department/ team during this process which may bring additional tasks and some minor reprioritisation of deliverable.

To learn more about the role, please review the Job Description.

Your profile

Education

Relevant Background : Academic background related to participation and child rights.

Experience

Humanitarian Experience : At least 5 years’ experience, including 3 years in (post)-conflict settings within international development and humanitarian sectors.
Accountability & Participation : Experience adapting accountability and participation tools and implementing remote processes.
Programme Cycle : Experience with context analysis, needs assessments, proposal design and programme/grant management.
Methods & Training: Experience developing methods, tools, programmes/interventions and delivering training.

Languages
Fluency in English with strong written skills and ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Knowledge & Skills

Advisory & Strategy : Strong advisory, influencing and strategic thinking skills.
Thematic Integration : Knowledge of integrating participation and accountability within MHPSS, education, child protection, economic resilience, and adolescents & youth empowerment (asset).
Coordination & Facilitation : Strong coordination, project management and facilitation skills (remote and in-person).
Communication & Interpersonal : Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work in culturally diverse teams.
M&E & Child Rights : Knowledge and experience in Monitoring & Evaluation and sound understanding of children’s rights.

To learn more about the role, please review the Job Description.

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.
This role offers flexibility with hours with a minimum 24 hours and maximum 34 hours per week. Secondments are highly encouraged.
Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.
Contract Length : 12 months - Maternity Cover.
Preferable start date : May 2026
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 February 2, 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. 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: [email protected]

Internals Only : Programme Accountability and Participation Advisor (Maternity Cover)

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