Deputy Director of the Child Protection Alliance, Global

The Deputy Director of the Child Protection Alliance is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting the strategic direction and operational management of the Child Protection Alliance at a global level. This role brings substantial experience in leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, requiring advanced expertise in humanitarian action, coordination, and child protection. The Deputy Director provides strategic leadership, manages workstreams, and fosters synergies between Alliance priorities and the contributions of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of the Alliance Strategy and workplans, ensuring they are results-oriented and cost-effective.
• Lead designated Alliance workstreams aligned with strategic priorities.
• Strengthen alignment and synergies between Alliance priorities and IRC contributions.
• Support governance processes, including the preparation and implementation of decisions from the Executive Committee and Steering Committee.

Management, Coordination, and Convening

• Ensure coherence and complementarity across Working Groups, Task Forces, and Initiatives, with clear mechanisms for progress tracking and learning.
• Facilitate effective information flow and collaboration across Alliance members and technical groups.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.
• Support internal governance meetings, planning sessions, and fundraising meetings.
• Contribute to the day-to-day oversight of the Alliance Secretariat.

Technical Leadership and Quality Assurance

• Provide technical oversight to selected Working Groups and initiatives.
• Support the identification of sector-wide technical gaps and areas for improvement.
• Oversee review and sign-off processes for Alliance technical and advocacy products.
• Ensure meaningful inclusion of national and local member perspectives across Alliance work.

Partnerships, Advocacy, and External Engagement

• Support the Alliance Director in building and sustaining strategic partnerships with UN agencies, donors, NGOs, and academic institutions.
• Contribute to global and regional advocacy to advance child protection within humanitarian responses.
• Support the development of Alliance communications and engagement strategies.
• Leverage strategic networks (including disability, GBV, and ECD) to advance collective child protection priorities.

Research, Learning, and Multisectoral Engagement

• Contribute to IRC and Alliance research and learning agendas.
• Promote the dissemination and application of Alliance guidance and evidence across partners.
• Share cross-context learning from the Alliance within IRC technical forums.

Resource Mobilization and Financial Coordination

• Identify and support joint fundraising opportunities aligned with Alliance priorities.
• Engage with Alliance co-hosts on financial and operational coordination as delegated.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in social sciences, Child Rights, Development Studies, Social Work, or a relevant field required.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management or deputy leadership role.
• Preferably experience within an international organization, alliance, coalition, or network.
• Demonstrated experience deputizing for an Executive Director or equivalent, including assuming leadership authority.
• Proven ability to lead and foster cohesion within diverse, multicultural teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong track record in building and managing complex partnerships.
• Experience engaging with and supporting governance bodies like steering committees or boards.
• Ability to represent the Alliance at high-level global and regional fora, influencing policy and practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading the development of strategic plans and results frameworks.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate volunteers and adapt through change with a solution-oriented approach.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the International Rescue Committee career portal on Workday by visiting https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IRC_External/job/Deputy-Director-of-the-Child-Protection-Alliance--Global_req52187. You can also access the application through the link provided on MyJobMag: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1217167.