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R&D Support and Knowledge Management Coordinator : 28-32 hours/week

Netherlands (Remote)
Part-time
Fixed-term

Your mission

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised R&D Support and Knowledge Management Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in the running of War Child Alliance’s Research & Development department. Your mission will be to support the department to run efficiently and help ensure strong linkages between R&D and the Communication, Technical, HR and Finance teams. Your role will be to provide administrative support to the Director and department, manage internal R&D knowledge and resources, coordinate liaison within and across departments, and support the identification and tracking of funding opportunities relevant to R&D’s work.

What you will do:

Administrative support 
  • Including organising meetings and workshops and note-taking, coordinating review and finalisation of key documents, supporting recruitment and procurement processes, and supporting travel arrangements where applicable
Knowledge management of internal R&D documents and resources
  • Including review and finalisation of a filing system, ensuring resources are available to all researchers and others in the organisation as needed, and keeping systems up to date
Liaison within and across department(s)
  • Including coordination and communication across R&Ds thematic teams and departments, and support for recruitments, financial reporting, and communications.
  • Focal point for R&D communication efforts
Support for identification and tracking of funding opportunities relevant for R&D
  • Including monitoring relevant funding calls and opportunities, maintaining overview of deadlines and where applicable coordinate input for proposal development.

Your profile

Education / degree: 
  • Masters degree 
Experience:  
  • One year experience in administrative role. 
Knowledge: 
  • Demonstrable knowledge of NGO and/or development sector 
  • At least one year’s work experience in business or grant administration, project monitoring, project management, or similar.
  • At least one year’s experience working in the international development sector, with experience in conflict or post-conflict settings a plus.
  • Financial/operational/logistics background and experience is an advantage.
Skills:
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills; has an eye for detail
  • Team-player with experience in providing support to others
  • Ability to work independently, and proactively identify where support in needed
  • Good time management and ability to set priorities
  • Fluent in English language, both spoken and written and preferable French and/or Arabic.
  • Cultural and organisational sensitivity.
  • Flexible, pro-active, custom- and result-oriented.

What we offer

  • Location : 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. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
  • Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.
  • Time commitment: The role will initially be for 28-32 hours/week. 
Why You Should Apply
  • Meaningful Impact : Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term, sustainable change.
  • Professional Growth: Join a dynamic organisation that values learning, innovation, and professional development, with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Child’s global network.
  • Global Reach : Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide.
  • Collaborative & Inclusive Culture : Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues in a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety, fairness and equal opportunity for all.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) by April 10, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.

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Disclaimer
  • Only applications received via our website are processed.
  • If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
  • It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.

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