UN
Child Protection Specialist (NO-3) – TA – Kigali, Rwanda
CDI12 days ago
Job Description
Kigali
CDI
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UNICEF operates in over 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. Driven by a deep commitment and passion, UNICEF staff take pride in their work for as long as their contributions are needed. Advancing the rights of every child transcends mere employment—it is a calling. UNICEF fosters career growth by providing diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, equipping staff with a sense of purpose while serving vulnerable children and communities worldwide. The organization values individuals who seek to thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment alongside a competitive compensation and benefits package. Additional details about UNICEF’s mission and impact can be found on our website. As a Child Protection Specialist, you will report to the Child Protection Specialist for supervision, assisting in the design and preparation of child protection programs while overseeing their management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation within the country program. You will deliver technical guidance and managerial support throughout program execution, facilitating the delivery of meaningful and sustainable contributions to national and international initiatives aimed at fostering a protective environment for children. Your efforts will help shield children from all forms of harm, ensuring their rights to survival, development, and well-being under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties, frameworks, and UN intergovernmental bodies. This role requires advancing program objectives in alignment with approved plans, resource allocations, results-based management methodologies, UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, and the organization’s performance and accountability framework. Key Responsibilities: – Supporting the development and planning of programs and projects. – Managing programs and delivering measurable results. – Providing technical and operational support for implementation. – Building networks and partnerships. – Driving innovation, knowledge management, and capacity strengthening. – Ensuring protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and safeguarding. For further details on this position, please review the full Job Description here:
- Child Protection Specialist, (NO-3) JD.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child, candidates must meet the following requirements: Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Human Rights, International Law, or a related social science field. A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in place of an advanced degree. Work Experience
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