UN
Child Protection Specialist (NO-3) – TA – Kigali, Rwanda
CDI11 days ago
Job Description
Kigali
CDI
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UNICEF operates in more than 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children’s lives, defending their rights, and empowering them to reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are driven by an unwavering commitment to our mission, fueled by passion and pride in our work as long as children’s needs remain unmet. Advancing every child’s rights is not merely a profession—it is a vocation. UNICEF provides a dynamic environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, offering diverse opportunities for growth that align with a sense of purpose while serving children and communities worldwide. We invite individuals who seek belonging and growth within a vibrant, inclusive culture, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Explore our work and opportunities further on our website. For every child, the right to protection. As a Child Protection Specialist, you will report to the Child Protection Specialist for guidance and general oversight, assisting in the development and preparation of Child Protection programs. You will oversee the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of child protection initiatives within the country program, providing technical guidance and operational support throughout execution. Your role will involve advancing administrative and strategic efforts to create a protective environment for children, shielding them from harm and upholding their rights to survival, development, and well-being as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties, and frameworks established by UN intergovernmental bodies. You will contribute to achieving program objectives in alignment with approved plans, resource allocations, results-based management approaches, UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, and the organization’s performance and accountability framework. Key Responsibilities Include: – Supporting program and project development and strategic planning. – Managing programs, monitoring progress, and delivering measurable results. – Providing technical and operational guidance for effective implementation. – Building networks and fostering partnerships to strengthen impact. – Driving innovation, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building initiatives. – Ensuring compliance with Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and safeguarding policies. For further details on this role, please review the full Job Description here:
- Child Protection Specialist, (NO-3) JD.pdf
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum requirements: Education: A Master’s degree or equivalent in International Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Human Rights, International Law, or a related social science field is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in
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