International Rescue Committee Deputy Director of the Child Protection Alliance Jobs in Kenya
International Rescue Committee Deputy Director of the Child Protection Alliance Jobs in Kenya;As INGO co-lead, IRC appoints the part time Deputy Director of the Child Protection Alliance to provide strategic and operational leadership in support of the Alliance Director. The role ensures the Alliance delivers high-quality, evidence-driven, and inclusive results for children affected by humanitarian crises. The Deputy Director strengthens governance, coherence, technical quality, and partnership across the Alliance, while advancing multisectoral collaboration and alignment with IRC’s global child protection objectives.
Length of Assignment: End date is March 31, 2027; 32 hours/week; May become full-time and extended longer term pending additional funding approval.
Location: UK or Kenya. This is a remote position open to candidates who are a national or permanent resident in either location.
Key responsibilities
Strategic leadership and governance
Support development, implementation, and periodic review of the Alliance Strategy and workplans, ensuring relevance, results-orientation, cost-effectiveness, and clear performance measurement
Lead designated Alliance workstreams aligned with strategic priorities
Strengthen alignment and synergies between Alliance priorities and IRC contributions
Support governance processes, including preparation, follow-up, 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, learning, and reporting
Facilitate effective information flow and collaboration across Alliance members and technical groups
Lead planning and delivery of the Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, ensuring relevance, accessibility, and engagement
Support annual internal governance, planning, review, and fundraising meetings
Contribute to day-to-day oversight of the Alliance Secretariat
Technical leadership and quality assurance
Provide technical oversight to selected Working Groups, Task Forces, and Initiatives
Support identification of sector-wide technical gaps, priorities, 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 and governance
Partnerships, advocacy, and external engagement
Support the Alliance Director in building and sustaining strategic partnerships with UN agencies, donors, NGOs, academic institutions, peer alliances, and the private sector
Contribute to global and regional advocacy to advance child protection and the centrality of protection in humanitarian response
Support development and implementation of Alliance communications and engagement strategies
Leverage strategic networks (including disability, GBV, and ECD) to advance collective child protection priorities and IRC contributions
Research, learning, and multisectoral engagement
Contribute to IRC and Alliance research and learning agendas
Promote dissemination, uptake, and application of Alliance guidance and evidence across partners and within IRC
Share cross-context learning from the Alliance within IRC technical and global practice forums
Resource mobilization and financial coordination
Identify and support joint fundraising opportunities aligned with Alliance priorities
Engage with Alliance co-hosts and partners on financial and operational coordination, as delegated by the Alliance Director
Professional profile
The Alliance Deputy Director brings substantial experience leading complex, multi stakeholder initiatives at the global level. The role requires advanced expertise in strategic leadership, humanitarian action, coordination, and child protection, with proven ability to operate effectively in politically sensitive and partnership driven environments.
Leadership and management experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management or deputy leadership role, preferably within an international organization, alliance, coalition, or network
Demonstrated experience deputizing for an Executive Director or equivalent, including assuming leadership authority as required
Proven ability to lead, encourage collaboration and foster cohesion within diverse, multicultural teams, including staff and partners across multiple time zones
Strong track record in building, managing, and sustaining complex partnerships, balancing diverse institutional interests while maintaining a shared strategic direction
Solid experience engaging with and supporting governance bodies, including steering committees, boards, advisory groups, or member assemblies
Ability to represent the Alliance credibly at high level global and regional fora, influencing policy, practice, and sector priorities
Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading development and implementation of strategic plans, results frameworks, and theories of change
Proven judgment, discretion, and cultural sensitivity when navigating politically complex or high risk environments
Clear commitment to the Alliance’s mission, values, and principles, including equity, inclusion, and partnership
Skills and competencies
Strong ability to work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders across sectors and geographies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and deliver independently
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize complex information accurately for diverse audiences
Demonstrated effectiveness in navigating matrixed, cross functional global structures within large international networks
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong ability to motivate volunteers to contribute to a collective goal
Ability to lead and adapt through change with a proactive, solution oriented approach
Education
Master’s degree in social sciences, Child Rights, Development Studies, Social Work or a relevant field required
Language skills
Excellent spoken and written English
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Deputy Director of the Child Protection Alliance Jobs in Kenya
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