Emergency Officer (AAP & Safeguarding) (NO-2)
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. We offer diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The Emergency Officer (AAP & Safeguarding) will contribute to the implementation of the UNICEF Venezuela Country Programme Document (2023-2026). The role focuses on ensuring that children and adolescents, especially the most vulnerable, can fully exercise their rights and develop their potential in a safe and inclusive society. This involves improving access to better quality services and strengthening spaces for participation, empowerment, and accountability. A key aspect is operationalizing the principle of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), ensuring that affected individuals, particularly children and disadvantaged families, are involved in decisions affecting their lives. This includes providing information in clear language, facilitating active participation, and establishing secure feedback mechanisms.
Responsibilities
The Emergency Officer will be responsible for implementing and strengthening Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and Safeguarding strategies within UNICEF's operations in Venezuela. This includes developing and managing feedback and consultation mechanisms to ensure the voices of children, adolescents, and their families are heard and integrated into program design and implementation. The officer will conduct regular assessments to identify protection risks and vulnerabilities, particularly for marginalized groups, and develop targeted safeguarding measures. They will also be responsible for organizing and delivering training sessions on AAP and safeguarding principles for UNICEF staff, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders. This role involves monitoring the effectiveness of implemented mechanisms, analyzing feedback data, and preparing reports with actionable recommendations for program improvement. The officer will collaborate closely with program teams, government counterparts, and civil society organizations to ensure a coordinated and rights-based approach to child protection and emergency response, aligning with the Country Programme Document and UNICEF's global policies.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme management, child protection, humanitarian affairs, or a related area is required. Experience in implementing Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) or safeguarding initiatives is highly desirable.
Skills
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Child Safeguarding, Programme Management, Emergency Response, Monitoring and Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Capacity Building, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving