Child Protection Officer (Sri Lankan Nationals only)

The Child Protection Officer (Temporary Appointment for 364 days) is accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of the Child Protection programme 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.

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Purpose of the Position

 Accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme/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.

Key Expected Results

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

• Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on, with implementing partners.

• 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.

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

 * Coordinated knowledge sharing with donors, media and with all strategic partners effectively promoted. Gender and sex aggregated data and inputs relevant to Child Protection programme provided.

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

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

 Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

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.

 Ensure full implementation of the child protection related activities under the Support for District Development Project, planned for 2017.

 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.

 Ensure all project evaluations are undertaken, in close coordination with the Child Protection Section and PM&E section in Colombo Office.

 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., FLS, VISION). Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex aggregated 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.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

 Education

University degree in the social work, psychology, social sciences, law or child development.

Work Experience

At least five years of relevant professional work experience.

Field work experience in Sri Lanka.

Background/familiarity with development work

 Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication [ II ]
• Working with People   [ I ]      
• Drive for Results   [ I ]  

Functional Competencies

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

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