Child Protection Officer
Thimphu
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: Thimphu
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Legal - Broad
- Legal - International Law
- Human Rights
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Children's rights (health and protection)
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Animal Health and Veterinary
- Closing Date: Closed
Child Protection Officer
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Purpose for the job: The Child Protection Officer reports to the Child Protection Specialist for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
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Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
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1. Support to programme development and planning
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2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results.
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3. Technical and operational support to program implementation
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4. Networking and partnership building
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5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
· Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems. · Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
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Impact of Results |
The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to programme preparation and planning and implementation of programmes/projects, contributes to achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence and ensures their survival, development and well being in society. Success in child protection programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.
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Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.
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Core Values
Core competencies
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Functional Competencies:
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Recruitment Qualifications
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Education: |
A University Degree in international development, law, international law, human rights, psychology, sociology, or other social science field is required. |
Experience: |
· A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is required. · Relevant experience in child protection and related areas such as development/implementation of legal aid related programmes for children/women, development of gender/protection legislation is an asset. · Programme/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset. · Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage. |
Language Requirements: |
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset |
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