Vacancy Announcement – Project Assistant (Maternity Cover)

2026-01-07

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s leading independent organization dedicated to supporting children in need. Working in over 120 countries, we defend children’s rights and support them to survive, learn, and reach their full potential. Save the Children has been operating in Mongolia since 1994, implementing impactful programs in child protection, child poverty, education, and health across Ulaanbaatar and rural provinces.

Save the Children Mongolia is currently implementing the “Safe to Learn: Building Inclusive and Resilient Schools in Mongolia” project (2026–2028) in Ulaanbaatar and three target provinces.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Assistant (Maternity Cover) to support the project team in the day-to-day implementation of project activities. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to improving the safety, inclusion, and well-being of children, while supporting meaningful, community-based change across Mongolia. The position offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Duty Station
The position is based in Ulaanbaatar, with regular travel to target provinces as required by the project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities, with a focus on child protection and safe learning environments,
  • Support the organization of workshops, training sessions, and awareness-raising events,
  • Assist in developing work plans, reports, project proposals, and other relevant documentation,
  • Support project budget tracking and ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational procedures,
  • Contribute to advocacy and communication activities related to child protection and education initiatives,
  • Provide administrative and secretarial support to the project team as required,
  • Translate documents and facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders
  • Collect, compile, and analyze data to support project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting and
  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the project management.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (law, education, psychology, social work, or a related field)
  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience in social work, child protection, education, social services, community development, or related fields
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in both Mongolian and English
  • Good computer skills, including MS Office 365, Windows OS and other relevant applications
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
  • Willingness and ability to travel to target provinces
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in PDF format, clearly outlining how they meet the requirements of the position, to mongolia.jobs@savethechildren.org by 5:00 PM on January 16, 2026. Please indicate “Application for Project Assistant” in the subject line of your email.