Senior Adviser, Child Protection and Education

World Vision

World Vision regional adviser leading child protection and education programming across Asia-Pacific. Building Field Office capability, influencing policy networks, and supporting evidence-based initiatives.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical expertise in Education and Child Protection, with a focus on Age 6–11 Literacy and Numeracy, and Adolescent Life Skills. Proven ability to lead strategic partnerships, manage projects, and engage with stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Master’s Degree In EducationChild Protection ExpertiseProject Management ExperienceExternal Engagement SkillsData Analysis Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Education ProgrammingChild Protection ProgrammingData AnalysisProject ManagementCurriculum DesignResearch DevelopmentSafeguarding IntegrationMonitoring And EvaluationDigital LiteracyStatistical Packages

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsMotivational LeadershipFlexibility And VersatilityNegotiation SkillsNetworking Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteExcelDatabasesDigital AppsSMS PlatformsSocial Media Campaigns

Industry Keywords

Child DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentAsia-Pacific RegionGlobal StrategiesLegal International ConventionsCommunity Of PracticeDonor EngagementThought LeadershipChild ParticipationAdolescent Life Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and advise the Asia Pacific regional office on Child Protection and Education issues, including technical programming, safeguarding, and external positioning
Strengthen Field Office capabilities in education and child protection programming, advocacy, external engagement, digital literacy, data analysis, partnerships, and contextualisation
Develop and apply innovative and adaptive approaches to address evolving child education and protection challenges
Represent the South Asia and Pacific Regional Office in strategic child protection and education networks and forums
Lead regional Child Protection and Education Communities of Practice and participate in relevant global Communities of Practice
Provide technical guidance on programme design, implementation, evaluation, safeguarding integration, and alignment with global strategy
Use education and child protection data to identify trends and inform regional and Field Office decisions
Translate evidence and insights into recommendations for programme adaptation, advocacy, donor engagement, and external influence
Support expansion of the regional Child Participation platform and country-level platforms
Coach Field Office Education Leads and support annual education impact monitoring, data quality assurance, and regional education impact analysis
Participate in designing and implementing education curricula for primary literacy and adolescent life skills
Implement pilot projects using digital apps, SMS platforms, and social media campaigns
Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with regional coalitions, networks, civil society organisations, and priority stakeholders
Support concept notes, proposals, donor engagement products, funding, research, advocacy, and programming initiatives
Improve the regional evidence base through research, data utilisation, knowledge management, and thought leadership
Provide overall technical leadership and guidance to regional and Field Office colleagues
Travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or equivalent in Education, Social Work, International Development, Child Development, or a related field
Demonstrated experience working and living in the Asia-Pacific region
Strong technical expertise in education and child protection, including Age 6–11 literacy and numeracy and adolescent life skills
Five years of project management experience in an international NGO
Highly developed external engagement and networking skills
Strong project management skills, including research and development of programming models
Excellent writing skills demonstrated through technical documents, thought pieces, and proposals
Flexibility and versatility in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
Ability to motivate and develop staff
Experience leading a task force or Community of Practice
Understanding of safeguarding risks and challenges, including child protection and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse
Strong understanding of global strategies and frameworks to end violence against children and support primary and secondary education and life skills
Knowledge of legal international conventions related to child protection
Strong negotiation, networking, liaison, and donor engagement skills
Proficiency using Excel, Microsoft Suite products, databases, and statistical packages
High-level influence, strategic engagement, and tactical delivery skills
Ability to think broadly and assess macro strategic issues to inform strategy choices and management
Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time
Local applicants only; candidates must be based in the Asia-Pacific region or eligible neighbouring countries where World Vision International is legally registered to operate
All CVs must be submitted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which employees work
Regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings
Home working arrangement
Professional and technical development through coaching, Communities of Practice, shared learning, and guidance
Opportunities to participate in regional and global forums, research, advocacy, and collaboration