Child Protection Technical Advisor
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Cairo-based Child Protection Technical Advisor to lead protection strategy, programming, and advocacy efforts for children on the move and at-risk populations in Egypt.
- Role
- Child Protection Technical Advisor
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Greater Cairo, Egypt (with frequent travel to project sites)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Child Protection Technical Advisor leads the development and implementation of child protection strategies for Save the Children in Egypt. The role involves providing technical oversight for programs, building staff capacity, and managing relationships with government and international stakeholders. The position requires a focus on protection for children on the move, case management, and system strengthening in both development and humanitarian contexts. The advisor will work closely with project teams and the PDQI department to ensure high-quality, evidence-based programming.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of the national child protection strategy.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to program managers and case management teams.
- Cultivate relationships with government authorities, UN agencies, and international donors.
- Develop high-quality technical proposals and budgets for resource mobilization.
- Strengthen staff and partner capacity through coaching, mentoring, and training.
What it takes
- Graduate degree in Social Work, Human Rights Law, International Relations, or Development Studies.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in child protection within humanitarian and development contexts.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a senior management or advisory role.
- Deep familiarity with the refugee and migrant context in Egypt.
- Proven history of successful project implementation, budgeting, and donor proposal writing.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote or office-based?
This position is based in Greater Cairo and requires frequent travel to Save the Children program sites across Egypt.
What level of experience is required for this position?
Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in child protection programming, with at least 3-5 years in a senior advisory or management capacity.
Are language skills a requirement?
Yes, candidates must be fluent in both written and verbal English and Arabic to effectively engage with local partners and international stakeholders.
What is the compensation for this role?
The job description does not explicitly specify the compensation package.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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