Child Protection Programs Specialist - Grants & Advocacy

confidential; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian foundation based in Sharjah is seeking a Programs Specialist to contribute to the design, delivery, and monitoring of child protection programs. This critical role supports advocacy and research initiatives focused on protecting children. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with fluency in Arabic and English. The position involves significant collaboration and communication responsibilities, requiring strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in program management or advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience in grant management and reporting.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (writing, reading, speaking) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of child protection programs.
• Conduct research on humanitarian issues for program advocacy.
• Assist in developing MEL frameworks for programs.

Skills

Project management

Research skills

Communication skills

Advocacy strategy development

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Development, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Research and advocacy tools

Job description

A humanitarian foundation based in Sharjah is seeking a Programs Specialist to contribute to the design, delivery, and monitoring of child protection programs. This critical role supports advocacy and research initiatives focused on protecting children. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with fluency in Arabic and English. The position involves significant collaboration and communication responsibilities, requiring strong project management skills.