Global Coordinator

1. POSITION VACANT: Global Coordinator (Remote)

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Terre des Hommes International Federation (TDHIF) is a network of independent Terre des Hommes organisations committed to promoting and defending the rights of children worldwide. The Federation is registered as a Swiss association and provides a shared platform for governance, coordination, standards, and representation in global fora.

TDHIF is currently moving through a strategic phase of renewal and strengthening its organisational model.

The Global Coordinator will play a key role in supporting effective governance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring smooth functioning during this period of organisational development. The role calls for a mature and grounded professional who can support the TDHIF Board by coordinating agreed actions, facilitating discussions, and enabling constructive engagement among senior Federation members. 

S/he must demonstrate discretion, relational intelligence, and the ability to foster and maintain inclusive partnerships across the Federation.

For more information, please visit: https://terredeshommes.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Global Coordinator role requires a mature and self-directed social impact professional, capable of facilitating and enabling dialogue among senior leaders across a diverse international federation. The post-holder must be able to engage effectively with Executive Directors, Board members, and senior representatives from multiple countries and organisational cultures.

Given TDHIF’s lean structure and current organisational development phase, the role calls for someone who can operate comfortably at both operational and strategic levels, facilitating high-level conversations while ensuring disciplined follow-through on governance, compliance, and coordination processes.

The position is well suited for a seasoned professional from the international development, human rights, or child rights ecosystem who thrives in environments that require sound judgement, consensus-building, and strong relationship management.

Reporting to the Chair of the International Board, the Global Coordinator will provide core professional support to the Federation, ensuring effective governance, compliance, member coordination, and strategic representation. The role will serve as a key interface between the International Board and member organisations, supporting decision-making, maintaining essential systems and processes, strengthening collaboration, and representing TDHIF in selected global fora.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

(A) Governance, Compliance & Secretariat Functions

(1) Oversee the day-to-day functioning of TDHIF, ensuring statutory, legal, and regulatory compliance.

(2) Coordinate governance processes, including General Assemblies and International Board meetings; prepare agendas, documentation, minutes, and decision registers.

(3) Maintain organisational records, registers, archives, and governance documentation.

(4) Coordinate regulatory filings, compliance reporting, and interactions with external service providers.

(5) Manage administrative and procedural responsibilities linked to bequests and other incoming funds.

(6) Develop and institutionalise efficient governance and administrative workflows.

(B) Strategic & Operational Support to the Chair and International Board

(1) Support the Chair in preparing strategic briefs, analytical notes, and options papers for Board deliberations.

(2) Help translate strategic decisions into operational plans; ensure timely follow-up and implementation of actions.

(3) Identify risks, opportunities, and sector developments relevant to TDHIF; provide timely updates and recommendations.

(4) Contribute to medium-term organisational design and functional distribution.

(C) Member Engagement, Network Coordination & Trust-Building

(1) Facilitate liaison between the International Board and TDH member organisations.

(2) Build and sustain high-trust relationships with members; ensure transparent and regular communication.

(3) Facilitate joint work around shared standards such as brand protection, fundraising principles, and safeguarding.

(4) Coordinate knowledge exchanges and collaborative processes as required.

(D) External Representation & Alliance Engagement

(1) Represent TDHIF in designated global fora including UN-linked platforms and the Joining Forces alliance.

(2) Ensure TDHIF’s positions are coherent, principled, and aligned with member perspectives.

(3) Maintain strategic relationships with global actors in the child rights ecosystem.

(4) Support the development of a focused advocacy agenda in a second phase.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, Management, or related disciplines.

Experience:

(1) Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in INGOs, alliances, federations, or membership-based organisations.

(2) Demonstrated experience in governance support, compliance processes, network coordination, or multi-country partnership management.

(3) Prior exposure to child rights, protection, or international development (highly desirable).

(4) Experience managing transition contexts, restructuring, or lean organisational models.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Maturity, integrity and judgement to engage credibly with senior international stakeholders; handle sensitive matters with discretion and balanced judgement.

(2) Demonstrated ability to facilitate and convene structured, multi-country discussions, managing differing views, and driving clear decisions and next steps.

(3) Strong governance and compliance literacy.

(4) Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and diplomatic communication skills with the ability to manage complexity and navigate differing perspectives.

(5) Outstanding writing, synthesis, and documentation abilities.

(6) Strong operational discipline combined with strategic thinking.

(7) Ability to work independently in fully remote environments and exercise initiative in a minimal-support setting.

(8) Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other international languages (especially French) may be an asset.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The compensation for this position is in the range of EUR 50,000–60,000 per annum and will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with TDHIF’s budget parameters

6. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

(1) Reporting: Reports to the International Board of TDHIF.

(2) Location: Remote; welcoming applicants from the Global South. Must have substantial overlap with CET.

(3) Travel: Occasional international travel (mostly to Europe) based on organisational requirements.

(4) Contract: Full-time; initial fixed-term appointment with potential extension.

(5) Values & Compliance: Commitment to TDHIF’s values, safeguarding principles, and ethical standards.

7. REFERENCE: GC-TDHIF

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House

Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony
New Delhi 110025
Tel: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates are requested to apply at the provided application link https://sams.co.in/jobs/job-description/global-coordinator/395

Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

TDHIF is an equal opportunity organisation and maintains a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. TDHIF does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.