Child Protection Field Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

This UNV assignment is to provide programmatic support at the field level to the UNICEF Turkey’s Child Protection Programme, focusing on assessing the protection needs of Syrian refugees and host community as well as facilitating the implementation of quality and timely child protection activities at the respective assigned provinces.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Child Protection Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), Field Child Protection Assistant will undertake the following tasks:

• Support to programme development, planning and execution.

• Compile data and information on the UNICEF supported Child Protection Programme activities in the respective assigned province(s) to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
• Support the implementation of communication plans for Child Protection related activities as needed. Assist the development of appropriate communication and information products related to CP programmes. • Contribute to the preparation of reports, programme documents and submissions by providing information, preparing tables and other documents. • When required, participate in relevant inter­agency meetings and support the Southeast Turkey Child Protection sub-working Group coordination.

• Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results.

• Contribute to the design and preparation of monitoring activities of assigned programme(s) in the Child Protection sector in Southeast Turkey. • Undertake regular program field visits and exchange information with partners/stakeholders to gather the necessary information to assess progress. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks, challenges and delays, in order for UNICEF and partners to take timely action to achieve results. • Produce regular and timely reports on monitoring results. Organize data and information, prepare and maintain records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of protection programme implementation • Prepare and maintain records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.

• Support in knowledge management and capacity building. • Gather and share information to document good practices and new programme approaches. • Support the organization of technical trainings for UNICEF partners.

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

the national and/or international level in planning and management of child protection, social development, or other relevant programmes, experience with emergency and humanitarian response is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization, • Demonstrated familiarity with and knowledge of the basics of Child Rights, • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with vulnerable groups and gender issues: women, children, and marginalized groups is an asset, • Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, and field experience, are assets • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing, • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

The UN Volunteer will be based in Gaziantep, Turkey. Gaziantep is located in South Eastern region of Turkey and is the sixth most populated city in Turkey. Gaziantep is an economic centre for South Eastern and Eastern Turkey. Due to the growing need for humanitarian assistance in the South Eastern region and near the Turkey­Syria border area, increasing number of UN organizations and NGOs are present in Gaziantep. Security: Gaziantep is classified as a security level 2. Gaziantep is generally a safe city, although precautions are necessary. The public transport is safe to use. There are no direct threats towards United Nations and its staff in Turkey. · Medical Services: No special vaccinations are required for a travel to Gaziantep. Medical services available are of good quality, including “Medical Park” hospital (www.medicalparkinternational.com/about­gaziantep). · Housing: Apartments / flats are available and generally of good condition, with well­functioning services (gas, electricity, water). The cost of housing varies, depending on the location, size and facilities. Housing in general is the largest monthly expense. The UNV within the UNV standard relocation assistance, are to make their own residential arrangements. · Cost of living and services: Although housing cost may not be economical, daily essentials such as basic food and products are affordable. The provision of goods and services is generally accessible. Local shopping centres include Prime Mall (www.primemallgaziantep.com.tr/) and Forum (www.forumgaziantep.com/). · Weather: Gaziantep has a Mediterranean climate with influences of a continental climate during winter. It has dry hot summers and cold occasionally­snowy winters. (Climate information: http://en.climate­data.org/location/286/). · Education: Please note that there is no International / English­speaking school (K­12) in Gaziantep. · Language: Turkish is the only official language in Turkey. Arabic is increasingly spoken in Gaziantep due to the recent regional trends in cross­border population movements. English is widely spoken in touristic areas in Turkey, but it is less common in Gaziantep. In supermarkets and shops, a few Turkish words are useful. Good and safe English language Internet banking services are available, which makes up for the lack of English speaking staff in many of the bank branches. Turkish language schools and tutors are available in Gaziantep. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.