Programme Child Protection Associate Emergency, GS6, for 12 months, Bogotá, Colombia
Contract
This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be more than 2,311 USD.
Salary for a G-6 contract in Bogotá
The salary of a G-6 depends on the duty station. The minimum salary there is 9,347,250 COP (~2,311 USD) Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about G-6 contracts.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,
At UNICEF COLOMBIA we work to generate positive changes in the lives of children and adolescents. Our current work plan runs from 2021 to the end of 2024 and aims to ensure that children and adolescents enjoy their rights through equitable access to social services, improve their learning and live protected from all types of violence.
We work throughout Colombia, with special focus on the departments where children have fewer opportunities: Chocó, Cauca, Nariño, Antioquia, La Guajira, Atlántico, Arauca, Vichada and Norte de Santander.
For more information visit the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc3OopCmEpM
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor and the technical lead of Child protection Unit, the Programme Child Protection Associate Emergency supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Child Protection Associate Emergency works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The Programme Child Protection Associate Emergency supports a series of tasks related to the consolidation of inputs for the creation, monitoring and reporting of emergency plans - HAC, deployment of actions in territories where UNICEF does not have a Sub-office, training and coaching on child protection issues in emergencies and representation in coordination spaces of traditional structures (ELC) and those derived from Migration (GIFMM).
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to child
rights or child protection and gender issues.
- A minimum of six years of programme support functions experience is required. At least 3 of them in specific child protection in emergencies projects.
- Experience on child rights, violence against children and gender approach is considered as an asset.
- Prior experience in administrative or clerical work is an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.
Fluency in Spanish is required. Intermediate level in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) is an asset.
FIND THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE:
Programme Child Protection Associate Emergency G6.pdf
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability & Sustainability
The Core competencies required for the post are:·
▪ Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
▪ Works Collaboratively with others (1)
▪ Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
▪ Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
▪ Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
▪ Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
▪ Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
View our competency framework at:
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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.