Application Guide

How to Apply for Evaluation of Accountability to Children​​ Processes

at Save the Children

🏢 About Save the Children

Save the Children Norway is a leading child rights organisation with a strong focus on accountability to children, rooted in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Working here means contributing to a global movement that prioritizes children's voices in humanitarian action, with a commitment to ethical, participatory approaches.

About This Role

This role involves designing and leading a mixed-methods evaluation to assess how children's participation and feedback influence humanitarian decision-making across 2-3 crisis contexts. The findings will directly inform Save the Children's accountability frameworks, making it a high-impact opportunity to shape child-centered humanitarian practice.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing feedback data from children in a refugee camp, coordinating with local partners via video call, and drafting an analysis section for the evaluation report. You'll also spend time adapting data collection tools for safety and child-friendliness, and consulting with Save the Children's child protection advisors on ethical protocols.

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🎯 Who Save the Children Is Looking For

  • Experienced in humanitarian evaluations with a focus on Accountability to Affected People (AAP) and child-centered methods, including participatory research with children.
  • Proven field-based mixed-methods evaluation skills, including qualitative interviews, focus groups, and surveys with children in diverse humanitarian settings.
  • Deep knowledge of global accountability standards such as the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), IASC AAP commitments, and Grand Bargain principles.
  • Fluency in English with strong analytical report writing; Arabic and/or Spanish highly desirable for field data collection.

📝 Tips for Applying to Save the Children

1

Tailor your CV to highlight specific experience with child-friendly data collection methods (e.g., participatory tools, ethical safeguards) and list the humanitarian contexts you've worked in.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly reference CHS, IASC, and Grand Bargain standards, and explain how your past evaluations align with these frameworks.

3

Provide examples of how you've ensured safe and ethical participation of children in evaluations, including measures to prevent harm and ensure informed consent.

4

If you have Arabic or Spanish language skills, emphasize them prominently in your application and mention any relevant cultural competencies.

5

Include a sample of a previous evaluation report that involved children, showing your ability to produce actionable recommendations.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Demonstrate your commitment to child rights and accountability, linking your values to Save the Children's mission.", "Highlight your experience with mixed-methods evaluations in humanitarian contexts, especially any work involving children's feedback mechanisms.", "Showcase your knowledge of global accountability standards and how you've applied them in practice.", 'Emphasize your ability to work remotely and coordinate with teams across different time zones and cultures.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Save the Children's global accountability framework and their 'Accountability to Children' policy documents.
  • → Familiarize yourself with recent evaluations or reports on child participation in humanitarian action published by Save the Children.
  • → Look into the specific humanitarian contexts where the evaluation might take place (e.g., current crises, child protection issues) to show contextual awareness.
  • → Understand the Grand Bargain and IASC commitments on AAP, and how Save the Children contributes to them.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a child-friendly data collection tool for a conflict-affected setting? Provide an example.
2 Describe a time you had to adapt your evaluation methods due to ethical or security concerns. What did you do?
3 How do you ensure that children's participation is meaningful and not tokenistic in evaluations?
4 Explain the CHS and its relevance to this evaluation. How would you assess compliance?
5 What strategies would you use to engage with local stakeholders and ensure buy-in for the evaluation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Do not submit a generic CV without tailoring it to child-focused evaluation and AAP experience.
  • Avoid overlooking the ethical considerations of working with children; failing to mention safeguarding or informed consent can be a dealbreaker.
  • Don't ignore the remote work aspect; show that you are self-motivated and experienced in managing remote teams or projects.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: August 14, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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