UN
Child Protection Specialist (NO-3) – TA – Kigali, Rwanda
CDIil y a 12 jours
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. The organization fosters a strong sense of purpose, offering professionals diverse opportunities for career growth while contributing to meaningful change in communities worldwide. UNICEF values an inclusive, passionate culture and provides competitive compensation and benefits to attract and retain talent. Learn more about our mission and impact on our official website. As a Child Protection Specialist, you will report to the Senior Child Protection Specialist for guidance and oversight. Your role involves developing and preparing child protection programs while managing, implementing, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating initiatives within the country program. You will provide technical leadership and operational support throughout program execution, ensuring sustainable contributions to national and global efforts aimed at creating a protective environment for children. This includes safeguarding them from harm and upholding their rights to survival, development, and well-being, as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international frameworks. Your contributions will align with approved plans, resource allocations, results-based management strategies, UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, and the organization’s performance accountability framework. Key responsibilities include: – Supporting program/project development and strategic planning – Managing and delivering program results – Providing technical and operational guidance for implementation – Building networks and partnerships – Driving innovation, knowledge management, and capacity development – Ensuring compliance with Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and safeguarding policies To qualify for this role, you must meet the following criteria: Education: A Master’s degree or equivalent in International Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Human Rights, International Law, or another relevant social science field is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two additional years of relevant work experience may be considered. Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressive experience in International Development, Human Rights, Child Protection, Program Management, Program Development, Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, Advocacy, Capacity Building, Partnership Development, Safeguarding, or Gender-Based Violence is essential. Skills & Competencies: Strong expertise in Child Protection, SEA, and Safeguarding is mandatory, along with proven capabilities in Social Development, Program Management, Capacity Building, and Government Relations. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in another official UN language (Arabic
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