National Child Participation Coordinator
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Somalia-based National Child Participation Coordinator to lead technical efforts in integrating child voices into program design and national advocacy initiatives.
- Role
- National Child Participation Coordinator
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Somalia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-13
The role
The National Child Participation Coordinator will provide technical leadership to integrate meaningful and ethical child participation across Save the Children Somalia’s programs, advocacy, and governance. The role focuses on ensuring children's voices influence decision-making processes while building the capacity of staff and partners. This position involves frequent field travel and coordination with national-level policy platforms and global technical advisors. It is a vital role for driving child-centered design and policy influencing within the organization.
What you'll do
- Provide technical support for ethical and safe child participation across programs and advocacy.
- Strengthen internal staff and partner capacity regarding child participation frameworks.
- Ensure children's voices influence program design and organizational decision-making.
- Represent the organization in national-level policy and coordination platforms.
- Contribute to strategy development, donor reporting, and fundraising efforts.
What it takes
- Degree in Social Sciences, Child Development, International Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in child participation or child rights programming.
- Demonstrated expertise in training, facilitation, and capacity building.
- Experience in child-centered program design and advocacy initiatives.
- Proven ability to coordinate effectively with NGOs, civil society, and government stakeholders.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This role is based in the Save the Children Somalia Country Office and requires frequent field travel.
What is the compensation for this position?
The job description does not explicitly specify the compensation for this role.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have a degree in Social Sciences or a related field and at least 4 years of professional experience in child rights programming and participation approaches.
How and when should I apply?
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV as a single document via the Save the Children career portal by July 13th, 2026.
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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