Programme Manager – Child Labour
Terre des hommes foundation
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the design and development of global child labour programmes aligned with TdH NL’s strategy and donor priorities.
- Translate technical guidance into operational plans and partner-led interventions.
- Ensure inclusive, participatory programme design that centres child rights and safeguarding.
- Oversee annual and multi-year planning of the child labour portfolio.
- Manage implementation of child labour projects across countries and partners.
- Supervise programme and project staff, providing leadership and performance oversight.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with partners and ensure quality delivery.
- Monitor progress, budgets, and risks in collaboration with Finance and Quality teams.
- Promote adaptive management using MEAL data and partner feedback.
- Work closely with the Technical Expert - CL to integrate learning into programme development and advocacy.
- Coordinate with Research & Influencing and Communications teams to amplify programme results.
- Facilitate ethical child and youth participation in learning and advocacy.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities for the child labour portfolio.
- Lead or contribute to proposal development and donor engagement.
- Represent TdH NL in external networks, alliances, and policy spaces.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-country programmes in child rights or protection.
- Strong knowledge of child labour prevention and global policy frameworks.
- Demonstrated success in partnership management and donor relations.
- Experience with evidence-based programming and adaptive learning.
- Commitment to safeguarding, child participation, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Excellent communication and external representation skills.
- Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in French or Dutch is an asset.
- Experience working in Africa and/or Asia, preferably in partnership-based settings.
Benefits
- A meaningful leadership role in a respected international child rights organisation
- A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and global impact
- Competitive salary and benefits in line with sector standards
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
programme designproject managementproposal developmentevidence-based programmingadaptive learningbudget monitoringrisk managementchild rightschild labour preventionsafeguarding
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingparticipatory designteam supervisionexternal representationtrust-buildingcollaborationadvocacyethical participation