Mission
The Humanitarian Action team provides essential support and assistance to local national offices (Nos) or partners, when necessary or upon request, to help them fulfill their mandate in alignment with the SOS Children’s Villages International Humanitarian Policy.
The Humanitarian Action Service is delivered by a nimble team of deployable senior humanitarian professionals who operate in an executive capacity within Member Associations, with the primary objective of strengthening their capabilities and facilitating the swift initiation or expansion of humanitarian operations.
This role encompasses the internal management of multiple funding streams and humanitarian appeals, particularly during extensive emergency responses, while also offering assistance in disaster preparedness, recovery efforts, and the implementation of emerging innovative approaches and partnership opportunities, both locally and internationally.
The department will implement a structured Humanitarian Development and Peace nexus approach by strategically aligning short-term, life-saving interventions with long-term recovery initiatives during both acute crises and prolonged emergencies. To ensure uninterrupted service delivery for affected communities in the event of significant crises, the Humanitarian Affairs (HA) team will collaborate closely with the existing long-term development program team, fostering seamless integration and coordinated action.
The Humanitarian Action Advisor (China) spearheads the systematic integration of child protection within SOS Children’s Villages’ humanitarian initiatives. This position delivers technical leadership and ensures quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle, facilitates proposal development, and enhances the capabilities of Member Associations to implement inclusive, child-centered, and gender-responsive interventions. By fostering innovation, testing novel methodologies, and representing SOS CV in critical coordination platforms, the Advisor advances program excellence, accountability, and sector-wide visibility in child protection.
Develop and execute strategies to achieve organizational objectives while overseeing daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align projects with company goals, monitor progress, and address any challenges that arise. Analyze performance metrics and prepare comprehensive reports to evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal policies, ensuring all processes adhere to established standards. Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, mentoring staff, and resolving conflicts promptly. Oversee budget planning, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to optimize operational costs and maximize profitability.
Technical leadership and expertise in establishing and maintaining standards are essential for guiding teams and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes. This role demands the ability to set and enforce technical best practices, frameworks, and protocols while fostering collaboration across departments. Responsibilities include defining scalable architectures, mentoring engineers, and aligning projects with industry regulations and organizational goals. Proficiency in identifying emerging technologies, optimizing performance, and driving innovation is required, along with strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Drive the seamless incorporation of Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (China) standards, child protection principles, gender equality, and inclusive methodologies across all phases of program development, execution, oversight, and documentation.
Evaluate humanitarian project proposals and accompanying documentation for adherence to the Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS), offering expert technical guidance as needed.
Craft, refine, and uphold operational guidance, tools, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the uniform implementation of China across humanitarian initiatives.
Our team is seeking a Program Quality, Innovation, and Technical Support professional to oversee and enhance program quality, drive innovation, and provide expert technical assistance. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to industry standards, implement innovative solutions, and troubleshoot technical challenges to optimize program performance. Responsibilities include maintaining quality assurance frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, securing stakeholder buy-in for new initiatives, and delivering timely, effective technical support. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in relevant technical tools, and a proven track record in program management or technical support roles.
Deliver field missions, conduct technical reviews, and implement follow-up actions to assess and elevate the quality of child protection interventions.
Offer expert technical assistance to Member Associations throughout the project planning and execution phases, guaranteeing the integration of strong safeguarding protocols, gender mainstreaming strategies, and conflict-sensitive methodologies.
Collaborate with the MEAL Advisor to establish program indicators and MEAL frameworks, ensuring robust measurement of protection-related outcomes.
Drive innovation within child protection initiatives by piloting novel strategies, capturing critical insights, and facilitating their adoption and expansion across broader contexts.
We are seeking to enhance organizational capabilities and promote the exchange of valuable insights and expertise. This role focuses on strengthening institutional capacities and fostering collaborative learning environments to drive sustainable development. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing capacity-building initiatives, facilitating knowledge transfer workshops, and developing training materials tailored to organizational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in program design, stakeholder engagement, and proven ability to measure and report on impact. Strong communication skills and a passion for knowledge dissemination are essential for success in this position.
Design and implement customized training, coaching, and technical assistance for MA and regional teams, tailored to address identified capacity gaps and insights from program monitoring.
Promote knowledge sharing and collaborative learning by organizing webinars, developing case studies, fostering communities of practice, and distributing key takeaways and innovative solutions.
Enhance team capabilities in child safeguarding, gender analysis, and the mitigation of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
Accountable for active engagement and ensuring the protection of all stakeholders, the incumbent plays a pivotal role in upholding organizational integrity and fostering a secure environment. Participation in all relevant initiatives is mandatory, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and adherence to established safeguarding protocols. The position requires unwavering commitment to ethical standards, proactive risk mitigation, and strict compliance with safeguarding policies to safeguard individuals from harm.
Engage children and young people actively in program evaluations, development, design, implementation, and ongoing oversight to ensure their perspectives are integrated at every stage.
Collaborate with the MEAL Advisor to develop and enhance child-friendly feedback and complaint mechanisms, ensuring that feedback is systematically utilized to inform and drive program adaptations and improvements.
Integrate gender-responsive, inclusive, and safeguarding-centered approaches throughout every stage of the project cycle, with a strong emphasis on the consistent implementation and rigorous monitoring of SEA standards.
We are seeking a dynamic professional to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring robust representation across critical sectors. In this role, you will engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and community partners to foster collaboration, advocate for organizational interests, and drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of sector dynamics, and the ability to influence decision-making processes. Responsibilities include building strategic alliances, participating in high-level discussions, and aligning stakeholder needs with organizational goals.
Representing SOS Children’s Villages within key humanitarian coordination platforms—such as the Protection Cluster and the AOR for Child Protection—SOS ensures the advocacy of children’s rights and prioritization of child protection initiatives.
Partner with external stakeholders and collaborators to help develop sectoral standards, shape policy dialogues, and enhance the recognition of SOS Children’s Villages’ expertise in child protection in humanitarian action.
Safeguarding Responsibilities encompass the critical duty of ensuring the protection and welfare of individuals, particularly those who may be vulnerable or at risk. This role involves implementing and adhering to robust safeguarding policies and procedures to prevent harm, abuse, or neglect. Professionals in this position must maintain a heightened awareness of potential risks, respond promptly to concerns, and report any incidents in accordance with legal and organizational guidelines. They are also responsible for fostering a culture of safety and vigilance within their organization, training staff where necessary, and collaborating with relevant authorities or external agencies to address safeguarding issues effectively.
As a representative of SOS Children’s Villages, you will foster a secure, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere for children, young people, adult program participants, and staff. This encompasses:
Demonstrating unwavering dedication to the Code of Conduct and maintaining a consistent focus on the safeguarding implications inherent in your professional responsibilities.
Engaging collaboratively in team meetings to detect potential safeguarding concerns and develop proactive strategies for prevention and risk mitigation.
Incorporating safeguarding principles into everyday decision-making processes and program implementation.
Promptly escalating any safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channels as outlined in established protocols.
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to fostering a values-driven culture grounded in accountability, while steadfastly upholding a zero-tolerance stance against abuse, exploitation, and harm.
Uphold safeguarding protocols and foster a secure environment for all stakeholders.
You are accountable for fostering and upholding a secure and nurturing environment for both staff members and the beneficiaries—children, young individuals, and adult participants—of SOS Children’s Villages, whether in a direct or representative capacity. Among your duties are the following:
Maintain adherence to the Code of Conduct while continuously evaluating the safeguarding implications of your responsibilities.
Participate proactively in team discussions to identify potential risks, as well as to present and implement preventive measures and mitigation strategies.
Incorporate safeguarding principles into your everyday decisions and responsibilities.
Immediately escalate any safeguarding concerns, adhering strictly to established protocols.
Foster a culture that upholds core values, emphasizes accountability, and enforces a strict zero-tolerance stance toward harm.
Seeking a highly motivated professional to fulfill the role of [Job Title], requiring a minimum of [X] years of relevant experience in [field/industry]. Proficiency in [specific skills/tools] is essential, along with a strong understanding of [key concepts or methodologies]. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, demonstrated through prior experience in [relevant tasks or environments]. A degree in [specific field] or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Familiarity with [specific regulations, standards, or systems] is preferred. The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team is crucial. Additional requirements may include [any certifications, language proficiency, or other qualifications].
A master’s degree in social sciences, Child Protection, Psychology, International Development, Humanitarian Action, or a closely related discipline is required.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in child protection and humanitarian programming is required, with at least two years specifically in international emergency settings.
Possesses proven expertise in collaborating within international, multi-country initiatives and humanitarian coordination frameworks, such as Protection Clusters and Child Protection Sub-Clusters.
Experienced in designing programs, crafting and evaluating proposals, engaging with donors, and providing technical advisory services.
Demonstrated flexibility to undertake domestic or international travel up to 30% of the time as required by business needs.
Fluent proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential.
Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is considered advantageous.
We are seeking a candidate with strong technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, as well as experience with software development methodologies, database management, and cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure. Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines is also required. The ideal applicant should have a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles. Additionally, experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) is highly desirable.
An advanced proficiency in humanitarian affairs is required, encompassing comprehensive understanding of China standards and the CPMS, coupled with a demonstrated capacity to implement these frameworks across the full spectrum of program development and execution.
Advanced Proposal Development: Extensive background in refining project proposals, log frames, and technical program documentation, ensuring clarity, coherence, and strategic alignment.
Advanced Training and Capacity Building: Proven expertise in developing and implementing high-impact training programs, as well as providing coaching and mentoring to staff and partners.
Program Monitoring (Intermediate): Proven expertise in evaluating program quality through adherence to CPMS, KNEE, and IAS GBV standards.
Intermediate-level expertise in safeguarding practices, encompassing comprehensive knowledge of child protection principles, rigorous risk assessment methodologies, and effective mitigation strategies.
Intermediate-level coordination and representation expertise, including active engagement with humanitarian coordination platforms and external stakeholders, is required.
Advanced Technical Writing and Analysis: Demonstrates exceptional analytical capabilities, along with proficiency in crafting comprehensive reports and developing detailed guidance documentation.
Networking (Intermediate to Desirable): Demonstrates a solid grasp of essential humanitarian, child protection, and education stakeholders and collaborative frameworks.
We seek candidates with intermediate-level proficiency in technical approaches, including familiarity with gender equality, inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and resilience-based programming.
Intermediate-level familiarity with primary prevention strategies is essential, and hands-on experience in piloting innovative child protection initiatives or Education in Emergencies (EIE) interventions is highly valued.
Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effectively collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Strong analytical abilities enable the evaluation of complex data to inform strategic decisions. Familiarity with industry-specific software and tools is often required to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Exceptional organizational skills ensure efficient management of tasks and deadlines, while adaptability allows for seamless navigation through evolving priorities. Leadership qualities may be necessary to guide teams toward achieving organizational goals, and a commitment to continuous learning is critical for staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices.
Demonstrates a steadfast dedication to the protection and advancement of children’s rights and welfare.
Proficient in intercultural communication and collaborative work environments.
Demonstrates exceptional analytical, advisory, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to apply them effectively in diverse situations.
Demonstrates exceptional capacity to thrive in dynamic and challenging humanitarian environments while maintaining composure and effectiveness under pressure.
Demonstrates a track record of effectively engaging stakeholders, cultivating robust professional networks, and fostering meaningful, long-term relationships.
With a background in delivering remote technical assistance and utilizing digital collaboration tools, you bring valuable expertise to the role.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
5 years
