Child Protection Officer (Child Social Welfare Services including in Emergencies), NO-B, Jakarta, Indonesia, Post #109566 (Temporary Appointment)

UNICEF Indonesia is seeking a Child Protection Officer who will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child welfare services including support for emergency response. The position will provide support to partners in government and non-government organizations for scaling up the integrated child welfare services model, support social work strengthening and child protection emergency preparedness and response. This vacancy is open for Indonesian national only.

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.

For every child, Protection

A steadily growing economy isn't benefiting all. Half the population still lives in poverty and children's changes can vary dramatically depending on their families’ wealth or where they live.

For more information, visit the UNICEF Indonesia Country Office website: https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/

How can you make a difference?

Title: Child Protection Officer (Child Social Welfare Services including in Emergencies)
Level: NO-B (National Professional Category)
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration: 364 days

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist (NOC), Jakarta the Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child welfare services including support for emergency response.  The position will provide support to partners in government and non-government organizations for scaling up the integrated child welfare services model, support social work strengthening and child protection emergency preparedness and response.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Technical support to Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA) in response to the emergency.

• Collect and analyze of data for the Situation Analysis, program/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes, as it relates to the child protection issues in emergencies
• Support local counterpart authorities in Central Sulawesi and Lombok for implementation of the PKSAI model.
• Participate in the technical coordination meetings, prepare notes and undertake follow-up action and coordination related to the emergency response program implementation and monitoring.

2. Technical and operational support provided to MOSA and other key government and non-government partners on the modeling of the PKSAI and its scaling up.

• Assist MOSA in the scaling up of the PKSAI model including preparing of relevant documents and assist on the orientation/socialization on the establishment of the PKSAI at sub national level.
• Support implementation of the recommendations from the PKSAI evaluation and development of exit strategy of the PKSAI in 5-pilot sites.
• Support in monitoring including: monitoring programme deliverables are on track; report on the use of programme resources and verify compliance with approved allocation; conduct regular programme visits.
• Provide inputs on the development of reports for management, donors and partners.
• Ensure related UNICEF, government and non-government staff comply with UNICEF’s financial rules.

3. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building supported through appropriate documentation and dissemination of results and lessons learned

• Continuously map and share evidence-based good practice on the PKSAI.
• Assist in drafting of case studies, policy briefs and other documentations and its dissemination.
• Assist in strengthening the vulnerability database and testing of the [PRIMERO] case management database.

4. Effective communication and networking to strengthen the PKSAI modeling and its scaling up through partnership and collaboration with MOSA and related government and CSO partners and other key stakeholders

• Organize and/or participate in regular meetings with partners and key stakeholders relevant to the PKSAI.
• Contribute to briefing notes, concept notes and other background materials for meetings with donors, media and policy makers.

5. Contribute to ongoing strategic and policy advice provided to relevant government ministries, at national, provincial and district level on child protection

• Support advocacy on the development of key legislation and regulations related to child welfare and protection.
• Provide strategic inputs to strengthen child welfare and protection in the government policy and program development at national and sub national. 

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

• Master’s degree*) in social sciences or related field.
• At least 3 (three) years of progressive experience in the field of social development, specifically related to child protection.
• Ground experience in emergencies would be an advantage.
• Experience in writing documentation for policy inputs an asset.
• Experience working in international organizations or non-governmental organizations, and field work experience an asset.
• Familiarity with government planning, budgeting and administrative regulations would be an asset.
• Fluency in English and Indonesian is required.

(*First level relevant university degree in combination with 6 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. This position is open for Indonesian national only.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your profile. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile to ensure accuracy and completeness. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.