Child Protection Officer

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.

One of the UNICEF’s strengths is to link the “micro” (i.e. ground level reality) to the “macro” (programmes, policies and legislation) and scale-up/leveraging associated with it. The Volunteer will work to connect the reality facing children on the ground in Rohingya camps and host communities across Cox’s Bazar District to programmes and policies put in place by UNICEF, the Child Protection Sub-Sector and the Government of Bangladesh.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist/Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Child Protection Officer will:

• Conduct weekly field monitoring of UNICEF Child Protection service delivery sites in camps and host communities in collaboration with UNICEF Site Coordinators and local Department of Social Services counterparts • Monitor project activities and intended results and ensure compliance in project implementation and reporting based on agreed programme documents • Provide feedback to partners on the ground • Monitor the situation for children on the ground, with a special focus on the protective environment, including the spread of violence, exploitation and abuse of children and women • Identify needs and gaps and deliver solutions in programme implementation in close communication with the Child Protection Team in Cox’s Bazar Field Office • Maintain close liaison with relevant camp coordination structures and other agencies working in the same locations • Provide regular weekly field monitoring reports including challenges and recommendations • Support communication and visibility activities, including the facilitation of high-level visits • Support the supervision and/or enumeration of key surveys, assessments and studies on the situation of children in the camps, and contribute to the development of analysis and results • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

professional work at the national and/or international level in protection, child protection or gender-based violence, or other relevant programmes; humanitarian experience is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Experience in human rights
• Expertise in public information and reporting
• 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;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in children’s rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Cox's Bazar is a district of Bangladesh and it is famous for fishing port and tourism. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh. The beach in Cox's Bazar is an unbroken 120 km (75 miles) sandy sea beach with a gentle slope, making it the second longest sea beach in the world. The climate of Cox's bazar is similar to the rest of the country. The climate of Bangladesh is generally determined by its location in the tropical monsoon region: high temperature, heavy rainfall, generally excessive humidity, and distinct seasonal variations. It is further characterized by the location in the coastal area. Historically Cox’s Bazar, like other parts of Bangladesh, is a safe place to live. Since August 2017, with the large scale Rohingya influx from Myanmar, Cox’s Bazar is seen as a district with a humanitarian crisis. Culturally Cox’s Bazar is very diverse and well-known for its traditional heritage. The communications systems in Cox’s Bazar is well developed and the district is well-connected with other cities. All the national mobile networks are operational in Cox’s Bazar. Walking within Cox’s Bazar city is only allowed during day time. Travel by rickshaw is also permitted within Cox’s Bazar only during day time. Cox’s Bazar has a domestic airport and is currently classified as a family duty station (Security Level 3-moderate; Hardship category-D).

The Child Protection Officer will split their time between where they are based in the central town of Cox’s Bazar (generally Wednesday to Saturday) and staying closer to the Rohingya camps (Sunday to Tuesday) in accommodations provided for humanitarian workers (DSA to be provided for the latter). Accommodations are safe, clean and comfortable, but basic.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.