Local Consultant - Expert in Adolescents and Children Rights

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Brazil seeks a Local Consultant to support the formulation of a National Policy for the Prevention of and Response to Intentional Lethal Violence against Children and Adolescents. This role is crucial for establishing and operationalizing the Intersectoral Committee responsible for policy implementation.

Job Purpose

The consultant will play a key role in developing and implementing a National Policy aimed at preventing and responding to lethal violence against children and adolescents in Brazil. This involves assisting in the formulation of the policy, establishing and operationalizing the Intersectoral Committee, and drafting essential normative and technical instruments. The position requires fostering collaboration among ministries and stakeholders, organizing coordination meetings, and ensuring meticulous documentation of the committee's processes and decisions. The ultimate goal is to contribute to a robust framework for protecting children and adolescents, including the development of a comprehensive monitoring system with clear indicators and strategic recommendations for policy effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Assist in the formulation of the National Policy for the Prevention of and Response to Intentional Lethal Violence against Children and Adolescents. Lead the establishment and operationalization of the Intersectoral Committee responsible for policy implementation. Draft key normative and technical instruments, including a proposed ministerial ordinance for the Committee's establishment and internal regulations. Foster articulation and collaboration among ministries and key stakeholders. Support the organization of coordination meetings. Ensure the preparation of technical documents and the systematic documentation of the Committee’s processes and decisions. Develop a monitoring framework for the National Policy, including indicators, data sources, information flows, and strategic recommendations.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public policies for children and adolescents, interinstitutional coordination, stakeholder engagement, or support to governmental committees is required. Demonstrated experience in drafting technical documents, preparing reports, and systematizing information related to policy implementation or monitoring is also required. Experience in supporting interministerial or intersectoral articulation processes is desirable.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace. Strong oral and written proficiency in Portuguese. Fluency in English is required. Experience in drafting technical documents, report preparation, and information systematization. Skills in interinstitutional and intersectoral coordination and stakeholder engagement.

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