Re-advert: National Child Protection Officer, Child Justice, at professional level NOB on Temporary Appointment (TA) (for Tajik nationals only)

Contract

This is a NO-2 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-2 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,

The Child Protection Officer, Child Justice reports to the Chief, Child Protection and accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme, Justice for Children project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

How can you make a difference?

1. Accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, programme and project design, implementation, management and evaluation.

2. Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on, with implementing partners, namely, Commission on Child Rights, Council of Justice, Ministries of Justice, Interior, Education and Science, General Prosecutors Office and the Ombudsman.

3. Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance provided: in sharing the relevant information with concerned partners, in the identification of required supplies and equipment, and in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation.

4. Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments ensured.

5. Knowledge sharing with donors, media and with all strategic partners effectively promoted. Gender and sex aggregated data and inputs relevant to Child Protection programme, especially Justice for Children project provided.

6. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration; and coordination among child protection system actors strengthened.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES & TASKS: 1. Programme/Project Management

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Child Protection programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Child Protection programme budgets for review by the supervisor; and provide support for the sharing of information with relevant partners.

2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on activities with various partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Child Protection project status.

3. Work Plan and Project Documentation

Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Child Protection project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities.

4. Project Implementation Information and Data Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Child Protection project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., SAP). Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex disaggregated data.

5. Knowledge Sharing

Compile Child Protection project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors, media and all other stakeholders.

6. Communication and Networking

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

• Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management; and provide support for orientation and training of Government and all UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF financial and supply policies and procedures.

• Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Child Protection project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.

• Coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Child Protection sector; and provide support for strengthening the coordination among child protection system actors including when appropriate the IASC protection sub cluster during preparedness and response to emergencies.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: University degree in Law or Human Rights. Work Experience: Two years of relevant professional work experience in the relevant fields. Field work experience. Working in the area of Justice for children, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and Violence against children (VAC) is an asset Language Proficiency: Fluency in English as well as Russian and Tajik.

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.

Functional Competencies (Required):

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ] • Analyzing [ II] • Applying Technical Expertise [ II ] • Learning and Researching [ II] • Planning and Organizing [ II ]

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) • Works Collaboratively with others (2) • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) • Innovates and Embraces Change (2) • Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) • Drives to achieve impactful results (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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

Technical Knowledge[1]

a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ ]

Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the following areas:

• Strengthening child protection systems

• Strengthening in improving justice for children and in strengthening social welfare systems.

• Use of data and indicators in child protection.

b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

• Methodology of programme/project management

• Sectoral Programmatic goals, policies and strategies

• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women.

• UNICEF policies and strategy in child protection, including programmes in conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.

• Core commitments for children in emergencies (for all Emergency positions)

• UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations.

• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.

• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.

• Mid-Term Strategic Plan

• UN guideline on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners.

• Gender equality and Diversity awareness.

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) [ ]

• Government development plans and policies
• Country laws (especially those related to children)
• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.

• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions

• UN security operations and guidelines.

• UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.

• UNICEF policies and strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversit

[1] Reference to UNICEF and/or UN in terms of technical knowledge requirements (a and b above) are applicable only to those who are or have been the staff members of UNICEF or the UN common system.

APPLICATION:

The candidates, who are interested to apply for the position, should follow the electronic application's instructions. It requires the applicant to upload the detailed CV and academic degrees/diplomas; and to upload at least two latest performance evaluation reports.

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:

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