Publication Interne/Externe: Programme Assistant - Protection de l’Enfance MRM/CAAC, GS5, TA (364 jours) Bamako, Mali

Sous la supervision du/de la Spécialiste de la Protection de l’Enfant (MRM) de niveau P4 ou de son/sa représentant(e) dûment mandaté(e), l’Assistant(e) en Protection de l’Enfance (MRM) fournit un appui technique et opérationnel à la mise en œuvre du mécanisme MRM. Il/elle travaille en étroite collaboration avec les spécialistes de la Protection de l’Enfance, les partenaires locaux, les équipes de terrain et les acteurs du système de protection de l’enfant. Il/Elle contribue au développement, à la mise en œuvre, au suivi et à l’évaluation des programmes, avec un accent particulier sur la protection de l’enfant en situation de conflit armé. À ce titre, il/elle appuie l’équipe MRM dans la collecte, le traitement, la vérification, la gestion et l’analyse des informations relatives aux violations graves commises contre les enfants, conformément aux protocoles MRM, aux normes de protection de l’enfant et aux règles de confidentialité en vigueur

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to fair chance

The Mali Country Office operates in a complex environment characterized by the ongoing humanitarian crises, insecurity, inter-communal conflict, political instability, recurrent climate shocks, and the lingering impacts of COVID-19 – resulting in low coverage of basic social services affecting millions of children. The context is further complicated by disrupted social protection systems and increased risks of exploitation and violence.  Despite these challenges, UNICEF remains committed to promoting child rights and the well-being of the most vulnerable through evidence-based programmes and strong partnerships.

Gender disparities continue to hinder progress, particularly for women and girls. Nevertheless, recent infrastructure reforms and a renewed focus on climate action serve as promising pathways toward sustainable development and poverty reduction. The office delivers impactful results across its programmatic sectors, continuously adapting to the evolving needs of affected communities.

UNICEF Mali operates through 5 zonal offices and a central coordination office, ensuring regular implementation and close monitoring of the country cooperation programme. This decentralized structure strengthens UNICEF’s proximity to populations in need and reinforces accountability to those it serves. Key interventions span child protection, education, health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and social protection, alongside robust emergency response and resilience-building initiatives.

UNICEF seeks professionals able to operate effectively in this demanding context to help achieve lasting positive outcomes for all children and adolescents in Mali.

How can you make a difference? 

1. Collecte et documentation de l’information

2. Gestion des programmes, suivi et atteinte des résultats

3. Autres tâches

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TORs.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: 

Diplôme d’enseignement secondaire complété un diplôme universitaire en droit, relations internationales, sciences sociales ou protection de l’enfant constitue un atout.

• Work Experience: 

• Expérience professionnelle de cinq (05 ) ans dans les domaines de la protection de l’enfant, des droits humains, de la gestion de l’information ou de l’action humanitaire.

**un diplôme de licence d'un établissement académique reconnu dans un domaine pertinent pour le poste peut remplacer trois ans d'expérience professionnelle. Un diplôme de master peut remplacer deux années supplémentaires

• Une première expérience dans la collecte et la gestion de données sensibles constitue un atout.
• Maîtrise des outils de collecte et de gestion de données (Excel, Kobo, DHIS2, Primero, etc.).
• Compétences en analyse de données et en rédaction, ainsi qu’une bonne connaissance des normes de protection de l’enfant, des principes éthiques et du principe « Do No Harm ».

• Une connaissance du mécanisme MRM ou une expérience pertinente dans le développement de programmes liés à la protection de l’enfant au sein d’une agence ou organisation du système des Nations Unies est considérée comme un avantage.

• Language Requirements: 

La maîtrise du français est obligatoire. Une bonne connaissance pratique de l’anglais est un atout. La connaissance d’une langue locale constitue un atout supplémentaire.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable woman are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.