Your mission
War Child Holland (WCH) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental organization investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. WCH works in 14 Countries in the World to improve the resilience and well-being of children, delivering vital Child Protection, Education and Psychosocial Support interventions. War Child Holland has been operating in Uganda since 2004 in West Nile and South West Uganda.
Your profile
War Child Holland (WCH) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental organization investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. WCH works in 14 Countries in the World to improve the resilience and well-being of children, delivering vital Child Protection, Education and Psychosocial Support interventions. War Child Holland has been operating in Uganda since 2004 in West Nile and South West Uganda.
What we offer
The coach shall provide support and mentoring to teachers through group-based workshop sessions and some support in school. The coaches will focus on supporting improving teacher wellbeing and building of social, emotional competencies in order to create safe, compassionate and enabling learning environments. The role will be part of an effectiveness study that will be carried out to test CORE to see if it has an impact. The coach will also be responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out as planned and that findings and differences are methodically documented.
Major Roles and Responsibilities;- Take part in up to one month’s trainings over the duration of the contract which may include some residential training.
- Be responsible for building and maintaining a good relationship with the teachers and management in the school.
- Implement CORE intervention as outlined in the training manuals and training of trainers
- Collect data as requested which may include reflection diaries and fidelity checklists during the duration of the period in the schools and during the facilitation of the workshops
- Take part in any data collection activity as requested by coordinator including focus group discussion and training reflection.
- Support the improved skills and knowledge of teachers on wellbeing which will include social emotional core competencies, stress reduction and self-care strategies.
- If needed provide other support to the research during school holidays which may include the development of new activities and adaptation of methodology.
- Liaise with teachers and headteacher to coordinate timetables and individual reflection sessions, and whole school learnings.
- Undertake process observations in order to support reflection sessions with the teachers.
- Ensure that the activities are carried out as planned and that findings and differences are methodically documented.
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes
https://www.warchild.net/ Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) policy on our website, and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: DEIB.team@warchild.net
