Child Protection Officer - NOB level, Fixed-Term Appointment (Only for Afghan Nationals) - Central Region - Kabul/Afghanistan

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.

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.

Half of Afghanistan’s 30 million people are under 18. They are exposed to extreme situations of violence and abuse due to ongoing fighting, displacement, a poor economy, and harmful social norms and practices. The increased number and frequency of conflict-related incidents has caused an alarming rise in child casualties.

Afghan girls face early marriage, honour killings, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. Afghan boys suffer many of the same risks, along with military recruitment into armed conflict, and sexual exploitation. Both girls and boys are exposed to hazardous labour practices, contact with landmines, and violence at home.

Afghanistan is second in migration only to Syria. Over the last decade, 2.7 million Afghans have left their country in the hopes of finding a better life. Within the country more than one million have been displaced. Forced migration disrupts communities and often results in the victimization of children and adolescents through early marriage. 

Existing protection services are inadequate, especially in remote and in warring communities: there is widespread failure to promote and protect the rights of children. 

For every child, a fair chance

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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 END-RESULTS

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

2. Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on, with implementing partners and the Child Protection section in Kabul.

3. Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance provided: in sharing the relevant information with concerned partners and Section staff in Kabul, in the identification of required supplies and equipment, and in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation.

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

5. 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.

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Programme/Project Management

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Child Protection programme in Eastern Region 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.

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.

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  distribution and utilization 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.          

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

Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. 
 

Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. 

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and local languages of the duty station (Dari or Pashto) is required. 

Remarks:

- Only attested/verified education documents (University Degrees) will be accepted.

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