Child Protection Specialist (NO3) , Kingston , Jamaica #537465 Nationals of Jamaica Only
Job no: 537465
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: Jamaica Division/Equivalent: Latin America and Caribbean Regional Off
School/Unit: Jamaica
Department/Office: Kingston, Jamaica
Categories: Child Protection
Location of Assignment: Kingston, Jamaica
Type : Fixed Term
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2021
Child Protection Series - Child Protection Specialist Level 3 Revised Jan 2021 (003) (002)-signed.pdf
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 right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential and to the benefit of a better world.
How can you make a difference?
Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection (or a sector of) programs/projects and for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of child protection programs/projects within the country program. He/She will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable UNICEF contribution to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies.
This will involve the following key functions: 1. Support to programs/projects development and planning
2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to program implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you must have:-
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required.
Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered as an added advantage
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's core values of Care, Accountability, Respect, Trust and Integrity and core competencies in
Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
UNICEF shall hold all property rights, such as copyright, patents and registered trademarks, on matter directly related to, or derived from, the work carried out through this contract with UNICEF.
TRAININGS:
All staff must complete the following online courses. All certificates should be presented as part of the employment contract.
The following course must be completed before the commencement of any travel on behalf of UNICEF.
Any staff issued a UNICEF email address must complete the following courses no later than 30 days after signature of contract.
HOW TO APPLY:
Prospective applicants should apply through UNICEF jobs website. The application package should include the following:
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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Jan 18 2021 SA Pacific Standard Time Application close: Jan 26 2021 SA Pacific Standard Time
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