The Localisation Specialist provides strategic oversight, quality assurance, monitoring, and institutional
coordination of War Child’s localisation commitments and progress indicators across Syria and Jordan.
The role does not directly lead day-to-day field implementation or operational partner management
functions, which remain under programme, area management, technical, and operational teams. The
localisation Specialist The position provides strategic guidance and quality assurance to strengthen
equitable partnerships, mutual accountability, partner participation, and local leadership across
programming, governance, advocacy, and funding processes. The role will coordinate cross-
departmental efforts to ensure localisation commitments are integrated into organisational systems,
donor engagement, partnership approaches, and annual planning processes.
The role focuses on building equitable, transparent, and accountable relationships with local partners,
promoting partner-led design and decision-making, and facilitating joint advocacy, funding, and the
identification of new implementing& scaling partners.
The Specialist will serves as the focal point for localisation measurement, organisational learning, and
institutional partnership strengthening, while supporting country teams and partners to operationalise
localization principles consistently across all hubs and thematic areas.
Position within the Organization
The Localisation Specialist is part of the Programme and Partnership Department and reports to the
Head of Programme & Partnership.
The role will have the following key relations:
• Internal: HP&P, Grant Manager, Area and Programme Managers, MEAL Team, Regional
Advocacy Advisor, Regional Comms Advisor, Technical Coordinators in the three hubs (Jordan
and North Syria)
• External: Implementing Partners, local NGOs & INGO’s, community networks, coordination
mechanisms, Localisation WG, PAWG and relevant stakeholders.
.Localisation and Relationship Quality
• Facilitate the development, renewal, and tracking of MoUs with local/national organisations,
ensuring that each includes mutual accountability and transparency clauses.
• Roll out of the localisation matrix and tracking of the partners performance against indicators.• Oversee and track the implementation of partnership review processes, joint monitoring
mechanisms, and mutual accountability practices across country programmes.
• Coordinate the institutional documentation, analysis, and follow-up of partner consultation,
learning, and feedback processes to inform localisation progress and organisational learning.
• Coordinate localisation indicator tracking across departments and hubs.
• Consolidate localisation data for annual reporting, donor reporting, and strategic reviews.
• Develop dashboards, trackers, and analysis tools for localisation progress.
• Coordinate and participate in the localization working group at Head office level and help in
ensuring the standards/process/indicators to be reflected at Country office level.
• Conduct partners mapping and identify new implementing & scaling partners.
2. Governance and Local Power-Sharing
• Facilitate and document partner participation in institutional mechanisms, such as partners’
forums, advisory groups, steering committees, and annual planning processes.
• Track and report on local partner representation in War Child’s decision-making bodies,
ensuring progress toward the 50% target of local participation.
• Facilitate coordination mechanisms that enhance local actor leadership in working groups,
networks, and sector coordination platforms.
• Track and report on local partner influence in agenda-setting, working group creation, and joint
advocacy outcomes.
• Support the localisation forum events and activities at the central level, as per the project
workplan (subject to funding)
3. Advocacy, Visibility, and Credit Sharing
• Coordinate tracking and institutional support for joint advocacy, visibility, and partner credit-
sharing initiatives.
• Track and report on the percentage of communication products co-authored or co-branded with
local partners.
• Support documentation of joint policy briefs, research papers, or evidence-based advocacy
initiatives where local/national partners are authors or contributors.
• Maintain a joint advocacy log in coordination with the Communications and Advocacy Leads.
• Support the development and execution of advocacy initiatives, ensuring that policy-level
perspectives and contextual insights are regularly communicated to the Regional Advocacy
Advisor.
• Support implementing partners to co-develop press content, and advocacy briefs that reflect
local leadership and War Child’s localisation agenda
Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, or related
field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in partnership coordination, localisation, or advocacy within
INGOs or UN agencies.
• Proven experience in managing local partnerships, capacity strengthening and advocacy.
• Strong understanding of localisation agenda, CHS, and equitable partnership frameworks.
• Strong coordination and organisation skills, in addition to partnership facilitation and
relationship building.
• Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination, workshops, and advocacy initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills in Arabic and English.
Skills and Competencies
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on critical thinking and defining clear pathways for
success.
• Highly developed networking skills and ability to form productive relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with MEAL and localisation monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy and external representation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give and receive
feedback.
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse backgrounds and
cultures.
• Ability to travel and work within challenging environments, this includes all the hub areas we are
serving (Jordan, North Syria, etc.).
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs, including the willingness to adjust
work practices and hours in emergencies, with the possibility of short notice travels
WHAT WE OFFER
• Location: The position will be based in Syria, Damascus, with field visits.
• Contract type: This position is offered under a Syrian national contract.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role
and through War Child’s broader network.
• Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and
families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
• Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion,
respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical
ability.• Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful
workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of
discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization.
Why You Should Apply
• Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children
who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
• Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and
offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
• Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in
a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by May 31, 2026, on this link:
Localization Specialist | Jobs at War Child Alliance
We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
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