International Rescue Committee Job Vacancies: Deputy Director of the Child Protection Alliance, UK & Kenya

Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026

Job Opportunity: Deputy Director – Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action

Are you a strategic leader passionate about advancing child protection in humanitarian contexts?

The International Rescue Committee, as INGO co-lead of the Alliance, is recruiting a Deputy Director to help drive the Alliance’s global vision, strengthen partnerships, and ensure high-quality, evidence-driven results for children affected by crises.

This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Shape global child protection strategy and governance
  • Strengthen collaboration across 370+ member organisations
  • Lead coordination, learning, and advocacy efforts at scale

Location: Remote (UK or Kenya)

Contract: Part-time (32 hrs/week) through March 2027, with potential extension

Apply by 29 May 2026 to join a global network working to protect children in humanitarian contexts

Learn more and apply: HERE

If you’re a collaborative, solutions-driven leader with deep experience in humanitarian action and child protection, we’d love to hear from you.

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