Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people

Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued. We partner with innovative, locally-led organisations and individuals, helping them deepen their impact and mobilize their capacity for social change. By pairing flexible funding with targeted capacity development support, we help our partners grow stronger and more responsive to challenges on the ground.

Since 1997, we have invested more than $44 million in over 700 organisations. Our work advances the rights of children and youth across these focus areas: education, gender justice, youth power, safety and wellbeing and climate resilience.

We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning drive us to do better, and we strive to be youth-centered.

Background to the role

We are looking for a Programme Consultant located in France to support our growing Europe and Central Asia team and support the implementation of a survivor-led, advocacy-focused fund aimed at preventing child sexual abuse in Europe. We are looking for a dedicated team member with experience building trust-based relationships with partners, working with trauma-informed approaches and participatory facilitation.

The Survivor-led Activism Fund – Ending Child Sexual Abuse (name TBC) is a newly launched initiative in partnership with the Oak Foundation. It is designed to shift power to those most affected by child sexual abuse, ensuring they have access to flexible funding, resources, and opportunities to shape policy and advocacy in their countries. The fund operates through participatory grantmaking, centering survivor leadership and grassroots movements. Initially, the fund will be piloted in 3 countries in Europe.

The role will focus on:

As Programme Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the fund’s work at the country level, coordinating participatory grantmaking processes, building relationships with partners, and ensuring they have access to the resources and support they need.

At a country level, you will be responsible for engaging new partners, managing key grantmaking tasks, identifying safeguarding risks, and supporting capacity-building efforts for those working to end child sexual abuse. At a regional level, you will developing the fund’s strategy for partners’ capacity building, networking and peer learning.

Your work will help create meaningful change by ensuring that survivor-led initiatives receive the support they need to thrive. While some details of the Fund are still to be designed, key responsibilities of the role will include:

Participatory grantmaking

• Support the participatory design of the fund with the team.
• Coordinate the participatory grantmaking at a country level, ensuring survivor participation and leadership.
• Perform key grantmaking tasks including application review, due diligence, applicant communication, grant processing, and reporting.
• Reach out to potential partners and activists to promote the fund and encourage applications.

Partner accompaniment

• Support partners throughout their engagement with GFC, including onboarding, fund disbursement, and ongoing assistance.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with partners, serving as their primary point of contact for guidance and support.
• Develop and coordinate country-level tailored support for partners, including wellbeing initiatives.
• Support the development of a capacity building agenda and networking opportunities for partners across Europe.
• Identify opportunities for partners to connect grantees with national advocacy platforms.
• Serve as the key point of contact for country-level developments, including news on child sexual abuse, advocacy efforts, policy changes, and emerging opportunities.
• Identify and manage safeguarding and security risks at the country level, working closely with the wider team.
• Organize workshops, convenings and in-person meetings for partners, including logistics of event coordination.
• Develop materials in the country’s local language.

Are you the right person?

Our ideal Programme Consultant is a values-driven professional who thrives on building strong relationships with partners, activists, and team members. You excel in collaborative environments, enjoy building networks, and are skilled at facilitating meaningful participation while managing group dynamics effectively.

You are excited by the opportunity to provide thoughtful support to those working to end child sexual abuse and ensure that partners receive the guidance and resources they need. You are proactive, organized, and able to balance multiple responsibilities. You understand the importance of safety, safeguarding, and trauma-sensitive practices, even if you do not use those exact terms.

Strong communication skills are essential, as is proficiency in English and the local language in the country you are based in. You bring a deep understanding of the local context in which you will be working.

Essential

• Skilled in participatory facilitation, capacity building and/or managing group dynamics.
• Experience facilitating spaces with people who have experienced harm or adversity, with a trauma-informed approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with diverse groups and build trust.
• Collaborative problem-solver who prioritizes meaningful, hands-on support for partners.
• Ability to identify and manage risks, with a thoughtful approach to safety and safeguarding.
• Ability to learn and manage administrative tasks and grantmaking, recognizing their importance and ensuring they are prioritized effectively.
• Professional proficiency in English and French.
• Commitment to implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility practices.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the country and/or region, including regular overnight stays;
• Strong commitment to GFC’s mission, values and vision;

Desirable

• Experience having worked with survivors of child sexual violence.
• Experience working on the topic of child sexual violence or children’s rights.
• Background in activism, advocacy or community led initiatives.

What we offer you

Our team dreams big.

We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.

Global Fund for Children (GFC) fosters a caring and flexible work environment that promotes collaboration, team wellbeing, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.

We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.

Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.

Contract type – This is a project-based consultancy opportunity that will run until October 2027.

Rate – Fee for this consultancy role is €3750.00 per month . It is estimated to work at a full time equivalent (FTE) rate, typically averaging 140 hours per month. It is the professional’s responsibility to ensure they pay taxes associated. Travel expenses, if any, will be reimbursed separately.

Flexible Working Location – GFC is open to applications from candidates across France that are willing to travel regularly across the region, including visiting the London office, supporting in person decision making and grantee partner visits.

Candidates with a strong connection to/strong work experience within France but currently living outside France may also be considered in certain circumstances.

Other members of the team will be based in Spain and Romania, where there will be regular meetings and events.

The wider Europe & Central Asia team currently has team members based in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Germany, Spain and Poland and utilises a flexible, remote model with regular travel to our office for those living outside London.

Learning – GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.

Wellbeing – We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing. The consultant would have access to authorized wellbeing days, holidays and other paid time off features to support care, life balance and continued wellbeing.

How to Apply:

How do I apply?

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in France. The deadline for applications is midnight on 4 May 2025.
Instead of a traditional cover letter, please apply at the following link: https://global-fund-for-children.breezy.hr/p/d6af7572585a by sharing your CV and answers to the following questions:

1) What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills or experience?

2) What experience do you have facilitating groups and/or working with people who have experienced harm and adversity?

3) Which one of our values resonates with you the most and why?

Global Fund for Children is committed to safeguarding everyone we work with.

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people. Everyone that works with us is required to share and uphold this commitment through signing and complying with our Global Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment checks to ensure high standards are maintained, including a criminal history check or equivalent, where appropriate, and references.

GFC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from communities that have historically been excluded from philanthropy and from under-represented groups including candidates who are LGBT+, from Black and racially-minoritised communities, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

If you are an applicant with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please send an email to careers@globalfundforchildren.org with your request.

Learn more about us at www.globalfundforchildren.org.