Child Protection Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
The Child Protection Officer reports to the Chief, Child Protection or Child Protection Specialist for supervision. The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results and contributes to monitoring and reporting on grave violations against children. The incumbent prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting. The role is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of child protection programmes, providing technical leadership on MHPSS, coordinating with a wide range of partners, monitoring programme performance and resources, and strengthening knowledge sharing and capacity development to improve outcomes for children.
Responsibilities
1. Programme Development and Planning: Support the development and planning of child protection programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's strategic goals and national priorities. 2. Programme Management, Monitoring and Reporting: Manage, monitor, and report on the implementation of child protection programmes, tracking progress, identifying challenges, and recommending adjustments. Ensure timely and accurate reporting on programme activities and results, including grave violations against children. 3. Technical and Operational Programme Support: Provide technical expertise and operational support in areas such as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), contributing to programme design and implementation. 4. Partnership Building and Coordination: Coordinate with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and synergy in child protection efforts. 5. Knowledge Management, Innovation and Capacity Building: Contribute to knowledge sharing, promote innovative approaches, and support capacity-building initiatives for staff and partners to enhance child protection outcomes.
Work Experience
Two years of professional experience in child protection, social work, programme management, or a related field. Experience in emergency settings is an asset.
Skills
Child Protection Programming, Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnership Coordination, Report Writing, Capacity Building, MHPSS, Emergency Response, UNICEF Procedures, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving