Field Child Protection 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.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is a UN agency mandated to promote the protection of children’s rights and has been working in Turkey for more than 60 years. The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

In the Child Protection Sector, UNICEF Turkey has been supporting its partners providing multidisciplinary services at the primary and secondary levels for vulnerable refugee children and their families. UNICEF’s community-based child protection programme encompasses a wide range of models that are delivered through child and adolescent-friendly spaces; adolescent-friendly and girl adolescent centres, child and family support centres, outreach teams and specialized psychosocial support (PSS) teams. 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 inter-agency 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.

Results/expected outputs: As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: - Meeting/field visit reports, highlighting activities undertaken to assess, monitor, evaluate and/or support child protection field activities - Inputs for drafting or amending/renewing partnership with the Municipalities and NGOs/CSOs - Monitoring forms and tables (filled as required) - Meeting minutes, records, documents, studies - Technical inputs for reports, project documents and submissions - Inputs to knowledge management products and strategies Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance.

  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; • Citizenship: Turkish • Age:There is a default age limit for this positon, however, exceptions apply for this specific assignment. Please do not hesitate to apply if you are younger than 27 years old and ignore the message regarding your "ineligibility".

IMPORTANT: Please note that this is an emergency recruitment and the application period might end before the announced date. If you consider applying, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that, Gaziantep's hardship classification is temporarily updated as “E” due to the earthquake in Türkiye. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. Host Entity's support might be limited.

UNV Entitlements in a Nutshell for National UN Volunteer (Specialist): • Current Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is USD 1173 USD as of April 2023. For Gaziantep, an additional well being differential (30%) will be paid until August 2023 (with a possibility of extension). • 100% health, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA. As per UN’s diplomatic mission status, volunteers are not included in National Security Institution’s (SGK) system but can be initiated on private basis. • Entitlement to annual Leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of volunteer assignment • Entry allowance and travel lumpsum payment for covering relocation expenses • Exit allowance upon completion of service • Several learning opportunities National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

Please see Unified Conditions of Service (available on UNV's website) and UNV onboarding portal for further details. https://www.unv.org/become-volunteer/onboarding