Child Protection National Consultant

The consultant will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of child protection and safeguarding policies, tools, standards, and strategies, including Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) approaches aligned with international and interagency standards. The consultant will contribute to child protection risk analysis, assessments, data collection and analysis, capacity-building initiatives, coordination, and technical guidance to support the integration of child protection considerations across sectors and emergency responses. The role will also support the preparation of technical guidance materials, concept notes, programme documentation, and internal briefing materials related to child protection and safeguarding priorities across UNRWA fields of operation.

UNRWA HQ Amman

The duration of the consultancy is 11 months (01 July 2026- 31 May 2027), renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

1. Conduct initial monitoring and analysis of child protection trends and risks across UNRWA fields of operation and prepare a baseline analytical brief with key recommendations. 2. Support the review and mapping of existing Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) approaches and identify gaps in alignment with interagency guidance and the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS). 3. Prepare concept notes, technical inputs, and briefing materials to support child protection and safeguarding priorities across programmes and emergency response interventions. 4.Support the development and review of child protection frameworks, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in coordination with relevant stakeholders. 5. Contribute to the strengthening and documentation of referral pathways, accountability mechanisms, and child safeguarding tools across programme areas. 6. Develop awareness-raising and training materials on child protection and child safeguarding tailored to programme and operational needs. 7. Support the organization and facilitation of child protection and safeguarding workshops, trainings, and capacity-building initiatives for personnel and relevant stakeholders. 8. Conduct analysis on emerging child protection trends and risks and contribute to updated recommendations for evidence-based programming. 9. Document good practices, lessons learned, and key findings from child protection and safeguarding initiatives to support policy and programme development. 10. Support the integration and operationalization of CPiE approaches and safeguarding measures within ongoing programmes and emergency response activities. 11. Provide consolidated support including preparation of final documentation, progress summaries, and strategic inputs related to child protection and safeguarding activities. 12. Provide flexible support across various team priorities related to child protection, safeguarding, and broader Protection Division plans and strategies.

 A bachelor university degree from an accredited educational institution in social work, psychology, child protection, education or a related field.  At least 6 years of experience in Education, child protection, social services, or related areas.  Strong organizational and communication skills.  Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.  Excellent knowledge in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  Previous experience working with children in vulnerable contexts or in humanitarian settings will be considered a strong asset.

Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:  The consultant will be remunerated based on the satisfactory deliverables of the agreed activities.  The consultant will be paid the lump sum of (JOD13,095.00), split into 11 instalments as described above upon satisfactory submission of the deliverables.  The consultant would be expected to work full time in the UNRWA HQ in Amman, between 0800 and 1600.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.