MHPSS Quality and MEAL coordinator
War Child NederlandWho are we?
Around the world, hundreds of millions of children are living with the effects of war and conflict. Separated from their homes, schools and loved ones, many are overwhelmed by manifestations of distress. Our mission is to shape the systems that protect and support the wellbeing of children affected by conflict.
We provide mental health and psychosocial support that builds children's resilience and helps restore their sense of safety and trust in themselves, in others, and in their communities. Our evidence-based methods are grounded in scientific research and carefully designed to meet children where they are, reflecting their unique experiences and perspectives.
The result is a range of proven programs that help children recover from the effects of war and look to the future with confidence, hope, and belief in their own potential.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking MHPSS Quality and MEAL coordinator who will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based programming by supporting the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning of War Child's interventions in the Netherlands. The coordinator ensures that programs are data-driven, meet standards of quality, and are responsive to the needs of children and their communities.
Your mission
- Design and development
- Design and develop projects and training in collaboration with (implementing) partner organizations, based on existing evidence-based methodologies.
- Develop supporting activities and guidelines to strengthen the implementation of War Child's training and interventions, based on learnings.
- Training and coaching
- Train, coach, and support War Child trainers enabling them to train and supervise War Child facilitators and partner staff in War Child's interventions.
- Train, coach and supervise War Child facilitators and partner staff in War Child's interventions.
- Adapt and improve training materials based on monitoring and evaluation outcomes of WCNL's training and projects.
- Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning
- Develop M&E tools and guidelines to effectively monitor and evaluate War Child's implementation of training and interventions in the Netherlands. Establish M&E systems informed by the evidence framework, to track the progress and impact of mental health programs for children.
- Adapt intervention materials based on our M&E outcomes, in line with the evidence base and in collaboration with War Child Alliance.
- Collect, analyze, and report on qualitative and quantitative data of (pilot) projects to inform context specific program adaptation in the Netherlands to any additional languages and cultural contexts.
- Share outcomes and learnings internally and with War Child Alliance
- Establish and maintain accountability mechanisms (eg, feedback and complaint response mechanisms) that are child-sensitive and inclusive.
- Ensure regular collection and analysis of feedback from children, caregivers, and stakeholders to inform decision-making.
- Ensure the implementation of the CHS standards (Core Humanitarian Standards) throughout the Netherlands programmes.
- Ensure the integration of Child Safeguarding into the policies, procedures, and practices of the partner organisations where War Child's programmes are implemented.
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, International Development, or a related field
- Expertise and experience in the field of MHPSS (3 years)
- Experience in MEAL or program roles in NGOs or humanitarian settings (3years)
- English and/or Dutch is required
- Demonstrated knowledge of MEAL frameworks and tools, and understanding of ethical data collection with children.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in data analysis tools (eg, Excel, Microsoft).
What we offer
- Salary ranges from €4,015 to €4,992 gross per month, based on a 40-hour workweek (the exact amount depends on your years of relevant work experience);
- 8% holiday allowance based on the annual salary;
- An employment contract for 32–40 hours per week;
- 29 vacation days per year on a full-time basis (including 3 predetermined days off);
- A fully War Child Netherlands–funded pension scheme;
- Net reimbursement for working from home and travel costs according to our hybrid work policy;
- Monthly mobile phone allowance of €25 net;
- Various additional benefits focused on personal development and well-being;
- A positive work atmosphere, great colleagues, and, of course, the meaningful impact of our work!
We invite you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than January 5, 2026
Upload your CV (max. 2 pages) and motivation letter. You can submit your motivation in Word, PDF, or photo format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we'll start interviews once we find suitable candidates.
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Disclaimer
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.
- We have the right to close the advertisement before the deadline if we received many applications
About us
About War Child
War Child is a dynamic, mission-driven organization where creativity, ownership, and impact come first. We work with one clear goal: to support children affected by war as effectively as possible. That’s why we keep our organization innovative, ethical, results-driven, and cost-conscious—so that as much funding as possible goes directly to helping children. We offer employment conditions in line with the Dutch NGO sector and work in a hybrid model from our office in Amsterdam (Watergraafsmeer), from home, and on the road when needed.
Child Safety First
Child safety is non-negotiable at War Child. We have zero tolerance for abuse and work strictly according to international humanitarian standards. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process. All candidates are required to provide references in line with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
Equal Opportunities
We believe every child deserves peace—no matter who they are or where they grow up. That belief also shapes our workplace. War Child is proud to be a diverse, inclusive employer. We recruit based on talent, values, and potential, without distinction based on gender, background, age, ability, or sexual orientation.
Applications
We work efficiently so that more resources go to children. That’s why only applications submitted through our website will be considered. If we find the right candidate before the closing date, we may close the vacancy early.