Research Officer (NO-2), FT, #137780, East Jerusalem - State of Palestine
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse professional and personal development opportunities in a passionate and inclusive culture.
Job Purpose
The Child Protection Research Officer (NO-2) in the State of Palestine Country Office will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to child protection programs. This role is crucial for implementing the UN Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda and the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) on grave child rights violations. The officer will contribute to UNICEF's efforts to prevent and mitigate the impact of grave violations on children, ensuring documentation and response to affected children. The position supports UNICEF's Core Commitment to Children in Humanitarian Action for Child Protection, aiming to create a protective environment for children and uphold their rights as per international treaties.
Responsibilities
The Research Officer will support programme development and planning, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's strategic objectives and the CAAC agenda. Key responsibilities include managing, monitoring, and delivering results for child protection programmes, with a specific focus on the MRM. The role entails providing technical and operational support for the implementation of child protection initiatives, including data collection, verification, and analysis. Networking and partnership building with relevant stakeholders, including government bodies and NGOs, will be essential to strengthen child protection mechanisms. The officer will also contribute to innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building within the Child Protection Section, documenting lessons learned and best practices. This includes preparing high-quality reports and analysis, and coordinating internally and externally to ensure effective responses to children affected by grave violations.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in child protection, human rights, information and data management, or implementing humanitarian or development programmes is required. Prior experience with human rights monitoring, managing sensitive data, and working with children affected by violence or rights violations is preferred.
Skills
Violence-Affected Support, Child Protection, Data Analysis, Information Management, Monitoring Verification, Humanitarian Programming, Programme Development, Programme Management, Reporting, Coordination, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building