Advisor Sr., Early Childhood Development at Child Fund International
About This Role
- The
role of the Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor at
ChildFund International encompasses several key elements that are crucial
for the success of the organization’s global Early Childhood Development
program portfolio.
- The
Global Early Childhood Development Senior Technical Advisor provides
technical support and leadership to strengthen ChildFund International’s
global Early Childhood Development program portfolio, enhancing program
quality and ensuring that Early Childhood Development programs, or
components integrated into other sectors, are designed with the latest
best practice and ChildFund’s impact evidence.
- 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. These
elements are integral to the role and contribute to the overall
effectiveness and impact of ChildFund International’s global Early
Childhood Development programs.
- Early
Childhood Development programs or components ensure that Early Childhood
Development initiatives address climate change adaptation and mitigation
and the integration of risk analysis, adaptation, and mitigation into
other sector (Health, Education, Livelihoods, Protection, Humanitarian)
programs.
- The
role requires working closely with the Business Development and the Grant
Acquisitions teams to expand and diversify resources for ChildFund Early
Childhood Development programs, which is essential for securing funding
and creating new opportunities for the organization’s education
initiatives and global aspiration of positively impacting 100 M children
and their families around the world.
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).