Child Protection Specialist Volunteer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNICEF in Ecuador carries out its actions within the framework of the Cooperation Program agreed with the Ecuadorian Government (CPD) for 2019 - 2022. This planning framework is aligned with the Cooperation Framework of the United Nations for Sustainable Development (UNSDCF) and the National Development Plan 2017-2021.

The new Cooperation Program that should begin in 2023 will guide the actions carried out by UNICEF in agreement with the Ecuadorian Government for the following 4 years. The development of this plan requires several previous steps including carrying out an implementation of community processes and peacebuilding with a gender approach.

Under the direct supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Support programme development and planning a. Research and analyze regional and national political, protection, social and economic development trends. Collect, analyze, verify, and synthesize information to facilitate programme development, design and preparation. b. Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevancy of information. c. Facilitate the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of child protection programmes and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting. d. Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials and documentation, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluation of results. e. Prepare required documentation and materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process.

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results. a. Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to collect, analyze and share information on implementation issues, suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and to submit reports to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned. b. Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with the government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders. c. Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets), verifying compliance with approved allocation, goals, organizational rules, regulations, procedures, donor commitments, and standards of accountability and integrity. d. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution. e. Prepare inputs for programme and donor reporting.

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation a. Undertake field visits and surveys, and collect and share reports with partners and stakeholders. b. Assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. c. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks, and potential problems for timely action to achieve results. d. Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices in child protection, to support programme implementation.

4. Networking and partnership building a. Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on child protection. b. Participate in inter-agency meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of child protection programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies with UNDAF development and planning processes. c. Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fundraising and partnership development purposes. d. Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fundraising for child protection programmes.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building a. Identity, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders. b. Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results. c. Research, benchmark and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems. d. Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Ethics and Values Integrity Planning and Organizing Respect for Diversity Self-Management Working in Teams

social development planning and management in child protection with a gender approach or in related areas are required. Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience in another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Quito is classified as an "A" level duty station according to the United Nations International Civil Service Commission (A is the least and E is the most difficult), considering the degree of economic difficulty, the local conditions of safety and security, medical care, isolation, climate and level of amenities/comforts of life. However, personal safety must always be considered. Prior to assignment, it is mandatory to take security courses assigned by UNDSS