UN
Child Protection Officer (NO-3), Temporary Appointment, Kigali, Rwanda
CDI13 days ago
Job Description
Kigali
CDI
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We invite qualified candidates to apply for the Temporary Appointment (Job No: 594973) at the NO-3 level in Kigali, Rwanda. UNICEF, operating in over 190 countries and territories, is dedicated to advancing the rights of every child by saving lives, defending their rights, and fostering their potential from early childhood through adolescence. As a leading advocate for child welfare, we are driven by a deep commitment to our mission and take pride in the impact of our work. Joining UNICEF offers professionals the chance to contribute meaningfully while building a rewarding career through diverse opportunities for growth in a dynamic, values-driven environment. We foster an inclusive culture where individuals can thrive, supported by competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This position requires a Child Protection Specialist who will report to the Child Protection Specialist for guidance and supervision. The role entails supporting the design and preparation of child protection programs while overseeing their management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation within the country program. The specialist will provide technical guidance and managerial support throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring the creation of a protective environment for children that safeguards their rights to survival, development, and well-being in alignment with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties, and frameworks set by UN intergovernmental bodies. By advancing program results through approved plans, resource allocations, results-based management approaches, UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, and the organization’s accountability framework, the specialist will contribute to impactful outcomes. Key responsibilities include supporting program and project development and planning, managing programs to deliver results, providing technical and operational support for implementation, fostering partnerships and networking, driving innovation and knowledge management, building capacity, and ensuring protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and safeguarding. Interested applicants should review the full job description for further details. To qualify for this role, 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. Alternatively, a relevant Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of pertinent professional experience may be considered. – Work Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant experience in International Development, Human Rights, Child Protection, Program Management, Program Development, Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, Advocacy, Capacity Building, Partnership Building, Safeguarding, or Gender-Based Violence.
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