Senior Technical Advisor, ECD
2025-07-09T07:14:29+00:00
ChildFund
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FULL_TIME
Remote
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office
2025-07-16T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Required Experience and Education
Experience
- 8 to 10 years of progressive program management or technical advisor experience in early childhood development across multiple countries or regional contexts, with a minimum of 3 years of international field experience and a proven track record of leading complex program design for grant acquisition.
- Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants, such as those from USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals.
- Extensive experience in developing and submitting successful grant proposals, securing funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
- Experience in strategic Early Childhood Development program design with a focus on children’s rights and children’s and caretakers’ well-being and incorporating innovative approaches.
- Strong technical writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to produce well-structured models that showcase the organization's capacity to deliver impactful programs.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally fostering a focus on a strong donor engagement and creating effective funder-focused communications.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Master of Public Health in Nutrition Degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants (e.g., USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals).
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Support and Leadership: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor provides technical support and leadership to strengthen ChildFund International’s global Early Childhood Development program portfolio including the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children. This involves enhancing program quality and ensuring that Early Childhood Development programs are designed with the latest best practices and ChildFund’s impact evidence including climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the integration of risk analysis, adaptation and mitigation into other sector (Health, Education, Livelihoods, Protection, Humanitarian) programs.
Grant Proposal Development: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor works closely with the Director of Program and Product Design to ensure that grant proposals are well-crafted and aligned with ChildFund’s Results Framework, key sectoral and global practices, and evidence of global impact. This responsibility is integral to the role and contributes to the overall effectiveness and impact of ChildFund International’s global Early Childhood Development programs.
Resource Expansion and Diversification: The role requires working closely with the Business Development and Grant Acquisitions teams to expand and diversify resources for ChildFund Early Childhood Development programs. This is essential for securing funding and creating new opportunities for the organization's education initiatives and global aspiration of positively impacting 100 million children and their families around the world.
Education Grant Acquisition Portfolio Management: Jointly with the Grant Acquisitions Advisor, the Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor leads the Early Childhood Development grant acquisition portfolio. This includes focusing on proposal development, proposal management, technical design, and documentation of best practices, capacity statements, and technical approaches to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
Partnership Cultivation: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor actively cultivates partnerships with external organizations, stakeholders, and donors to enhance collaboration opportunities, secure funding, and promote ChildFund International's Early Childhood Development initiatives.
Collaboration with MERL Unit: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor partners with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) unit to guide ChildFund’s education program evidence and impact assessment needs, priorities, and thought leadership product development.
Other
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Required Competencies
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
Other Required Competencies
Technical Expertise and Leadership: The ability to provide technical support and leadership for the Expansion and Diversification of revenue streams.
Expertise in Child Development: Possess a comprehensive understanding of child development principles and practices, with the ability to effectively promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
Grant Proposal Development: Strong skills in technical writing; ability to collaborate with the Senior Director of Program and Product Design to craft well-aligned grant proposals that adhere to ChildFund’s Results Framework, key sectoral and global practices, and evidence of impact.
Donor Relations and Funding Models: Proficiency in identifying global donors, cultivating relationships with key donors, advising on donor trends, knowledge and understanding of existing and emerging funding models.
Early Childhood Development Grant Acquisition: Expertise in leading the Early Childhood Development grant acquisition portfolio, focusing on proposal development.
Impact Assessment and Collaboration: Competence in guiding ChildFund Early Childhood Development program evidence and impact assessment needs, priorities, and thought leadership product development.
Capacity Building and Training: Demonstrated ability to conduct effective capacity building and training in virtual settings.
Work effectively in a matrix environment: involves the ability to navigate and collaborate within a matrix organizational structure, where multiple reporting lines and cross-functional teams are common.
Effective representation and networking: Represent the organization effectively in various forums and build strong networks with technical partners, multilateral agencies, foundations, and other stakeholders.
Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications: This competency requires proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Technical Support and Leadership: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor provides technical support and leadership to strengthen ChildFund International’s global Early Childhood Development program portfolio including the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children. This involves enhancing program quality and ensuring that Early Childhood Development programs are designed with the latest best practices and ChildFund’s impact evidence including climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the integration of risk analysis, adaptation and mitigation into other sector (Health, Education, Livelihoods, Protection, Humanitarian) programs. Grant Proposal Development: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor works closely with the Director of Program and Product Design to ensure that grant proposals are well-crafted and aligned with ChildFund’s Results Framework, key sectoral and global practices, and evidence of global impact. This responsibility is integral to the role and contributes to the overall effectiveness and impact of ChildFund International’s global Early Childhood Development programs. Resource Expansion and Diversification: The role requires working closely with the Business Development and Grant Acquisitions teams to expand and diversify resources for ChildFund Early Childhood Development programs. This is essential for securing funding and creating new opportunities for the organization's education initiatives and global aspiration of positively impacting 100 million children and their families around the world. Education Grant Acquisition Portfolio Management: Jointly with the Grant Acquisitions Advisor, the Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor leads the Early Childhood Development grant acquisition portfolio. This includes focusing on proposal development, proposal management, technical design, and documentation of best practices, capacity statements, and technical approaches to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children. Partnership Cultivation: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor actively cultivates partnerships with external organizations, stakeholders, and donors to enhance collaboration opportunities, secure funding, and promote ChildFund International's Early Childhood Development initiatives. Collaboration with MERL Unit: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor partners with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) unit to guide ChildFund’s education program evidence and impact assessment needs, priorities, and thought leadership product development. Other Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy. Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
8 to 10 years of progressive program management or technical advisor experience in early childhood development across multiple countries or regional contexts, with a minimum of 3 years of international field experience and a proven track record of leading complex program design for grant acquisition. Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants, such as those from USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals. Extensive experience in developing and submitting successful grant proposals, securing funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Experience in strategic Early Childhood Development program design with a focus on children’s rights and children’s and caretakers’ well-being and incorporating innovative approaches. Strong technical writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to produce well-structured models that showcase the organization's capacity to deliver impactful programs. Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally fostering a focus on a strong donor engagement and creating effective funder-focused communications. Education Bachelor of Arts (BA) or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master of Public Health in Nutrition Degree is preferred. Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants (e.g., USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals).
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Vacancy title:
Senior Technical Advisor, ECD
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
ChildFund
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 16 2025
Duty Station:
Remote | Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Required Experience and Education
Experience
- 8 to 10 years of progressive program management or technical advisor experience in early childhood development across multiple countries or regional contexts, with a minimum of 3 years of international field experience and a proven track record of leading complex program design for grant acquisition.
- Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants, such as those from USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals.
- Extensive experience in developing and submitting successful grant proposals, securing funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
- Experience in strategic Early Childhood Development program design with a focus on children’s rights and children’s and caretakers’ well-being and incorporating innovative approaches.
- Strong technical writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to produce well-structured models that showcase the organization's capacity to deliver impactful programs.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally fostering a focus on a strong donor engagement and creating effective funder-focused communications.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Master of Public Health in Nutrition Degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants (e.g., USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals).
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Support and Leadership: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor provides technical support and leadership to strengthen ChildFund International’s global Early Childhood Development program portfolio including the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children. This involves enhancing program quality and ensuring that Early Childhood Development programs are designed with the latest best practices and ChildFund’s impact evidence including climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the integration of risk analysis, adaptation and mitigation into other sector (Health, Education, Livelihoods, Protection, Humanitarian) programs.
Grant Proposal Development: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor works closely with the Director of Program and Product Design to ensure that grant proposals are well-crafted and aligned with ChildFund’s Results Framework, key sectoral and global practices, and evidence of global impact. This responsibility is integral to the role and contributes to the overall effectiveness and impact of ChildFund International’s global Early Childhood Development programs.
Resource Expansion and Diversification: The role requires working closely with the Business Development and Grant Acquisitions teams to expand and diversify resources for ChildFund Early Childhood Development programs. This is essential for securing funding and creating new opportunities for the organization's education initiatives and global aspiration of positively impacting 100 million children and their families around the world.
Education Grant Acquisition Portfolio Management: Jointly with the Grant Acquisitions Advisor, the Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor leads the Early Childhood Development grant acquisition portfolio. This includes focusing on proposal development, proposal management, technical design, and documentation of best practices, capacity statements, and technical approaches to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
Partnership Cultivation: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor actively cultivates partnerships with external organizations, stakeholders, and donors to enhance collaboration opportunities, secure funding, and promote ChildFund International's Early Childhood Development initiatives.
Collaboration with MERL Unit: The Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor partners with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) unit to guide ChildFund’s education program evidence and impact assessment needs, priorities, and thought leadership product development.
Other
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Required Competencies
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
Other Required Competencies
Technical Expertise and Leadership: The ability to provide technical support and leadership for the Expansion and Diversification of revenue streams.
Expertise in Child Development: Possess a comprehensive understanding of child development principles and practices, with the ability to effectively promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
Grant Proposal Development: Strong skills in technical writing; ability to collaborate with the Senior Director of Program and Product Design to craft well-aligned grant proposals that adhere to ChildFund’s Results Framework, key sectoral and global practices, and evidence of impact.
Donor Relations and Funding Models: Proficiency in identifying global donors, cultivating relationships with key donors, advising on donor trends, knowledge and understanding of existing and emerging funding models.
Early Childhood Development Grant Acquisition: Expertise in leading the Early Childhood Development grant acquisition portfolio, focusing on proposal development.
Impact Assessment and Collaboration: Competence in guiding ChildFund Early Childhood Development program evidence and impact assessment needs, priorities, and thought leadership product development.
Capacity Building and Training: Demonstrated ability to conduct effective capacity building and training in virtual settings.
Work effectively in a matrix environment: involves the ability to navigate and collaborate within a matrix organizational structure, where multiple reporting lines and cross-functional teams are common.
Effective representation and networking: Represent the organization effectively in various forums and build strong networks with technical partners, multilateral agencies, foundations, and other stakeholders.
Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications: This competency requires proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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