Child Protection Specialist, NOC, Fixed-Term Nairobi Kenya, For Kenyan Nationals Only

Support and implement child protection programs effectively

This opening expired 5 years ago. Do not try to apply for this job.

UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

Open positions at UNICEF
Logo of UNICEF

Application deadline 5 years ago: Wednesday 21 Jul 2021 at 20:55 UTC

Open application form

Overview

Support and implement child protection programs effectively

You have:

  • Experience in Child Protection programming or related field.
  • Degree in social sciences, international relations, or related fields.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in a local language.
  • Commitment to child safeguarding principles.

Contract

This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, an advocate

For the full job description, please click on the attachment below;

Child Protection Specialist NOC Level 3.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Potential interview questions

Can you give an example of how you advocated for children's rights in the past? This question assesses your advocacy skills and experience in defending children's rights. Share a relevant experience where you successfully advocated for children's rights and the impact it had.
Describe a challenging situation you faced while working with a team. How did you handle it? This question evaluates your teamwork and problem-solving skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to ensure effective communication with diverse stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Share a time when you had to make a tough decision regarding a child's wellbeing. What factors did you consider? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org