Cluster Enabling Methods Senior Specialist – DRC, Uganda & Central Africa

About the role

The Enabling Methods Senior Specialist will coordinate and ensure high‑quality implementation of War Child’s Evidence‑Based Methods across a cluster of partners in DRC, Uganda, CAR, South Sudan, Sudan and Chad. The role translates strategic guidance into contextual support, oversees quality assurance and drives adaptive learning within the cluster.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain cluster‑level oversight of thematic quality assurance for Evidence‑Based Methods integration, scaling and impact.
• Coordinate and prioritize support from Enabling Methods Specialists, advising on resource allocation.
• Lead adaptive learning cycles, develop learning agendas and document lessons for strategic use.
• Strengthen partner capacity through training, mentoring and scalable learning approaches.
• Represent War Child’s EBM portfolio externally, building sector credibility and influencing policy.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in a related field.
• Significant experience in humanitarian or post‑conflict contexts, including programme design, needs assessment and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to work with partners on co‑creation and delivery of programmes.
• Fluency in English; additional languages such as French, Arabic or Spanish are advantageous.

Required skills

• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools: Mural, Miro, SharePoint and MS Teams.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, evidence‑based programming and MEAL integration.