Program Director

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

. Lead in-country implementation of the Child Protection Compact Partnership in Argentina .

Posted 11/6/2026contractBuenos Aires • ArgentinaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in child protection and child sexual exploitation, with a strong focus on program management, strategic planning, and partnership development. Proficient in trauma-informed practices and capable of delivering training and technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.

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Child ProtectionChild Sexual ExploitationProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningFluency in Spanish and English

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget DevelopmentPerformance MonitoringTraining DevelopmentTechnical AssistanceVictim IdentificationGrant ManagementPublic SpeakingAnalytical SkillsCompliance with U.S. Government Regulations

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationCultural CompetenceIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeData Management ToolsCollaboration ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Human TraffickingVictim ServicesInternational DevelopmentCivil-Society PartnershipsTrauma-Informed ResponseChild Protection SystemsArgentine Government AgenciesLaw Enforcement CoordinationPublic Awareness ActivitiesNCMEC Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead in-country implementation of the Child Protection Compact Partnership in Argentina
Coordinate prevention, protection, prosecution, and national coordination activities
Prepare and maintain annual and multi-year work plans, timelines, deliverables, performance indicators, and outcomes
Monitor progress, identify risks and emerging needs, and recommend operational or strategic adjustments
Plan and carry out activities in compliance with the accepted proposal, approved budget, U.S. Department of State requirements, NCMEC policies, and applicable laws
Prepare programmatic reports, implementation updates, performance data, and briefings for NCMEC and the U.S. Department of State
Develop budget proposals and spending plans; track spending and flag variances and funding risks
Prepare scopes of work and monitor implementing partners, consultants, and service providers
Provide programmatic direction and day-to-day coordination for the in-country project team and consultants
Lead strategies to prevent child sexual exploitation, including online exploitation, grooming, and child sex trafficking
Build partnerships with civil-society, educational, child-protection, and community organizations
Coordinate review, translation, localization, and distribution of NCMEC prevention resources
Coordinate outreach, public-awareness activities, education, and training
Increase awareness and use of reporting mechanisms, including coordination between NCMEC's CyberTipline and Argentine authorities
Coordinate introduction, localization, promotion, and responsible use of Take It Down, Safeguard, and other NCMEC resources
Lead mapping of victim services, shelters, referral pathways, government resources, and civil-society programs
Coordinate trauma-informed, victim-centered training and technical assistance
Promote multidisciplinary and cross-jurisdictional coordination among relevant authorities and service providers
Coordinate access to NCMEC analytical and technical resources for Argentine investigations
Strengthen law-enforcement and prosecutorial capacity through training, mentoring, case consultations, and technical assistance
Coordinate development or improvement of victim-identification capabilities within the Policía Federal Argentina and other designated authorities
Draft procedures for authorized Argentine agencies to submit child sexual abuse material to CVIP for review and possible identification
Facilitate coordination among Argentine authorities, CVIP, INTERPOL, and the ICSE database
Serve as NCMEC's principal in-country liaison with the Government of Argentina, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy, justice-sector stakeholders, civil society, technology companies, and international organizations
Convene meetings, working groups, and technical discussions
Coordinate learning sessions, exchanges, study visits, and technical engagements
Engage electronic service providers and technology-sector partners
Develop and carry out sustainability and knowledge-transfer strategies
Represent NCMEC at meetings, conferences, trainings, and public events in Argentina and abroad
Deliver presentations and briefings on NCMEC and child-protection initiatives
Coordinate with NCMEC's relevant internal divisions
Direct media inquiries and public communications to NCMEC's Communications and Brand team
The Director has no authority to sign contracts, obligate funds, or bind NCMEC; agreements, budget changes, and expenditures require written approval

Requirements

What you’ll need

Argentine citizen / legally authorized to work in Argentina
Must successfully complete NCMEC's background screening
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law, public administration, social work, international development, child protection, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in child protection, child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, criminal justice, victim services, international development, or a related field
At least five years of management experience, including responsibility for teams, budgets, partnerships, and complex programs
Demonstrated experience working with Argentine government agencies, law enforcement, prosecutors, the judiciary, civil-society organizations, or child-protection systems
Experience managing multi-year, grant-funded programs
Demonstrated knowledge of child sexual exploitation, online exploitation, child sex trafficking, victim identification, trauma-informed response, and the needs of child victims and survivors
Experience developing and delivering professional training, technical assistance, public presentations, or capacity-building programs
Full professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English
Able and willing to travel frequently throughout Argentina and periodically abroad
Registered with Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) and able to issue electronic invoices for professional services
Comprehensive knowledge of Argentina's governmental, legal, law-enforcement, judicial, child-protection, and victim service structures
Strong leadership, strategic-planning, project-management, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to establish credibility with senior government officials, law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, civil-society leaders, survivors, industry representatives, and international partners
Strong understanding of victim-centered, survivor-informed, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices
Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, training, negotiation, and public-speaking skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to assess performance information and develop practical recommendations
Integrity, discretion, cultural competence, and sound judgment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management, collaboration, reporting, and data-management tools
Preferred: advanced degree in a related field
Preferred: experience managing partnerships, consultants, subrecipients, vendors, or other implementing entities
Preferred: experience with U.S. government-funded awards and federal grant compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Independent contractor engagement; not entitled to employee wages, benefits, or protections
Director sets their own working hours
Approved travel costs reimbursed at actual, reasonable cost under NCMEC's travel policy and applicable U.S. federal cost principles
NCMEC will provide secure systems or devices for specific program functions
Opportunity to lead a U.S. Department of State-funded child-protection partnership
Professional and international travel opportunities
Reasonable accommodation in the selection process on request