About The RoleBackground
Job Title: Head of Partnerships and Programmes (HPP)
Base: Beirut and/or Tripoli, Lebanon
Working area: Lebanon
Manager: Country Director
Department: Programs/QM/Fundraising/Partnerships
Learning outcomes / skills
War Child Alliance is an international humanitarian organisation united by the belief that no child should be part of war. Ever. The Alliance works to improve the mental health and holistic wellbeing of children and young people affected by armed conflict, supporting them to recover, continue learning, stay safe and shape their own futures. Its core programme competencies span mental health and psychosocial support, child protection, education and youth empowerment, underpinned by research, advocacy and the development of scalable, evidence-based approaches.
What You Will DoGeneral Objective of the Job:
The Head of Partnerships and Programmes (HPP) holds overall responsibility for programme development and Implementation, fundraising efforts, quality assurance, and primarily in the areas of Education, Child Protection, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The Head of Partnerships and Programmes will work, consult, and collaborate with partners, local and international. The HPP will drive coherence, relevance and effectiveness of War Child’s Lebanon programme, in accordance with humanitarian and sector-specific standards as well as War Child’s mandate and strategy. Developing and maintaining effective and fruitful relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. /global colleagues, donors, UN agencies, clusters and peer organizations) is critical for success in this role.
Position in the Organization:
The HPP reports to the Country Director (CD) for War Child Lebanon and is part of the Country Management Team (CMT). S/he will be working very closely with other heads of departments and the different in-country Programme/Project Coordinators, ensuring smooth and positive cross-departmental collaboration at all levels. S/he will also maintain strong engagement and relationships with clusters and global colleagues with responsibilities in the field of institutional fundraising and programme quality. The Project Managers and Coordinators, the Technical Advisor (leading the Technical Officers), and the Resource Mobilization and Grants Delivery will report directly to the HPP.
Detailed job description/Results Areas:
Programme Design & Resource Mobilization
Programme Quality & Accountability
External relations
Internal Relations; Management
Your profileEducation level: Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree
Education field: master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, humanitarian affairs, social sciences, public health, education, project or programme management, development studies, human rights, or business administration.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
How To ApplyQualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications CV and cover letter by October 13, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, interviews may take place before the application deadline, and the position may be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Therefore, early applications are strongly recommended.
About UsThe War Child AllianceThe War Child Alliance Foundation is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to supporting children affected by armed conflict. We work alongside partners, governments, educators, caregivers and communities to strengthen children’s wellbeing and learning, protect them from harm, and ensure that war does not define their futures.
Central to our approach are evidence-based methodologies, using research and learning from thirty years of experience to build evidence of what works and expand effective approaches across different contexts.
Our global teams work across different countries and regions, bringing together expertise and experience from diverse contexts. War Child currently operates in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine, and Yemen. We also have Member Alliance offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Children in Conflict in the US. https://www.warchild.net/
Safeguarding and IntegrityOur 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 - HomeJustice, 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.
