Secretary General
ChildFund Alliance is a global network of 10 child-focused development and humanitarian organizations, supporting 36 million children and their families across 66 countries, with a global remit of over $630 million.
Members work together to end violence and exploitation against children; deliver child-sensitive humanitarian action in fragile and crisis-affected contexts; address the impacts of climate change; and uphold and amplify the voices of children and youth.
Children are growing up in unprecedented uncertainty. The new 2030 ChildFund Alliance Strategy acknowledges the scale and speed of global disruption and positions the Alliance to respond with agility and long‑term vision, preparing the organization for its next decade.
ChildFund Alliance is seeking a Secretary General to serve as executive leader of the ChildFund Alliance Secretariat and the Alliance’s foremost global advocate for child rights and well‑being.
Reporting to the Chair of the Board, the Secretary General provides strategic vision, operational leadership, and high-level representation across advocacy, policy influence, resource mobilization, partnership development, and global positioning. The role serves as the primary convener of the 10-member CEOs through the Members Council and ensures effective execution of the Alliance’s Strategic Plan, Championing Child Rights in a Changing World.
This position requires a leader with exceptional diplomacy, child rights expertise, and the ability to navigate complex global networks while strengthening cohesion across ten independent child-focused NGOs during rapidly evolving humanitarian and development contexts. The ideal candidate excels at navigating diverse perspectives, building consensus, and aligning people around shared goals.
For further information about the role, person specification, and the timeline for the appointment, please download the Appointment Details Pack below:
ChildFund Alliance – Secretary General_Candidate Pack.pdf
APPOINTMENT TERMS
Location: Flexible
Salary and benefits: National package, commensurate with the seniority of the role and based on location
HOW TO APPLY
Closing date: 14th June 2026
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