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).