Who are we?
Are children stronger than war? Absolutely. But they can’t do it alone. War Child offers mental and psychosocial support to children growing up with war or violence. Our approach is based on science, but seamlessly integrates with children’s lives. This way, we strengthen their natural resilience – so they dare to believe in their future again.
Who are we looking for?
War Child Netherlands (WCNL) is one of the fundraising members of the War Child Alliance. In addition to fundraising activities, War Child Netherlands also offers MHPSS interventions (mental and psychosocial support) for children and caregivers with refugee backgrounds.
We are seeking a MHPSS Quality and MEAL Coordinator to play a vital role in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based programming. In this role, you will support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning within War Child’s interventions in the Netherlands. The coordinator will ensure that programs are data-driven, meet applicable quality standards, and optimally meet the needs of children and their communities.
Your responsibilities
Design and development
- Designing and developing projects and training courses in collaboration with (implementing) partner organizations, based on existing evidence-based methods.
- Developing support activities and guidelines to strengthen the implementation of War Child training and interventions, based on evaluations.
Training en coaching
- Training, coaching, and supporting War Child trainers so they can train and mentor War Child facilitators and partner staff in War Child interventions.
- Training, coaching and mentoring War Child facilitators and staff of partners in War Child interventions.
- Adapting and improving training materials based on the results of monitoring and evaluation of War Child Netherlands training courses and projects.
Monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning (MEAL)
- Developing monitoring and evaluation tools and guidelines to effectively monitor and evaluate the implementation of War Child training and interventions in the Netherlands.
- Establish MHPSS monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems based on the evidence-based framework to monitor progress and outcomes of MHPSS programs.
- Adapting intervention materials based on M&E results, in line with the evidence base and in collaboration with the War Child Alliance.
- Collecting, analyzing and reporting qualitative and quantitative data from (pilot) projects to support context-specific programs in the Netherlands, including:
- Sharing results and lessons learned within the organization and with the War Child Alliance.
- Establish and maintain accountability processes (such as feedback and complaint handling systems) that are child-friendly and inclusive.
- Ensure compliance with the CHS standards (Core Humanitarian Standards) within all programs in the Netherlands.
- Ensure the integration of child safety and protection (Child Safeguarding) into the policies, procedures, and practices of partner organizations where War Child programs are implemented.
Your profile
Course
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, psychology, public health, international development, or a related field.
Experience
- Demonstrable expertise and at least 3 years of experience in the field of MHPSS.
- At least 3 years of experience in MEAL or program functions within NGOs or humanitarian settings.
Languages
- English and/or Dutch is required.
Knowledge and skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of MEAL frameworks and tools and insight into ethical data collection with children.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent reporting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in using data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, Microsoft).
What we offer
- A meaningful position with direct social impact.
- A permanent position for 32–40 hours per week.
- Salary between €4,015 and €4,992 gross per month (based on 40 hours, depending on experience).
- 8% holiday allowance and 29 days of holiday per year (with full-time employment, of which 3 are fixed days).
- A pension scheme fully paid by War Child.
- Net compensation for home-working and travel expenses according to our hybrid work policy.
- Monthly net telephone allowance of €25.
- An informal, committed and innovative organisation with a passion for the well-being of children in and after conflict.
Applications can be submitted until January 5, 2026.
How to apply
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Over ons
Our organization,
War Child, is a dynamic organization with an informal atmosphere and plenty of room for creativity and initiative. The image War Child projects externally reflects the work at our head office: it is dynamic, innovative, ethical, and focused on achieving results at low cost. War Child allocates as much of its budget as possible to helping children in war zones and therefore does everything possible to keep costs as low as possible. Our employment conditions are in line with those of the Dutch NGO sector. The office is located in the Amsterdam district of Watergraafsmeer. We work in a hybrid way, combining working from home, at the office, and, of course, occasionally traveling to visit clients.
Safety:
War Child operates based on humanitarian values ​​and standards. We require the same of potential new colleagues. For War Child, the safety of the children and young people we support is paramount. We combat all forms of abuse. Because we want children and young people to be at no risk whatsoever, this is discussed extensively when recruiting new colleagues. Therefore, as part of applications, we ask for references based on the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).
Equal Opportunities:
War Child dreams of all children living in peace, no matter who they are or where they grow up. That’s why War Child is proud to offer equal opportunities to everyone who wants to work with us. We promote diversity and want everyone to feel at home with us. War Child selects potential new colleagues regardless of their gender, race, nationality, disability, age, and/or sexual orientation.
Applications:
We dedicate as much of our income as possible to supporting children and young people. That’s why we work efficiently. This means we only review applications received through our websites. If we find a suitable candidate before the closing date, we remove the vacancy from our websites. Applications received after that date will no longer be considered.