SSRRE 2020 - Associate Director, Child Protection, (D-1), Programme Division, New York, USA (External Candidates)

The Associate Director (Child Protection), Programme Division (PD) will provide professional leadership in UNICEF in the area of Child Protection by serving as the Organization's key position for knowledge exchange and programming on this subject, developing and maintaining advocacy links with governments and all major development agencies, academic institutions, NGOs and private sector entities active in this field. The Associate Director is also responsible for providing strategic leadership in advancing the equity focus through Child Protection and related programming strategies as well as a human rights-based approach to programming, and for providing management oversight for implementation of context-relevant strategies through interaction with regional and country offices. UNICEF considers this position to be among the top positions on which the achievement of the long-term results of the organization in the area of Child Protection depends. Specifically, this position will focus on the results in Goal Area 3 of the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan and provide programmatic guidance on UNICEF’s positioning on child protection issues in the context of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Agenda 2030 and beyond.

*Internal UNICEF candidates should apply through the SSRRE Batch link.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, dedication.

The Associate Director (Child Protection), Programme Division (PD) will provide professional leadership in UNICEF in the area of Child Protection by serving as the Organization's key position for knowledge exchange and programming on this subject, developing and maintaining advocacy links with governments and all major development agencies, academic institutions, NGOs and private sector entities active in this field. The Associate Director is also responsible for providing strategic leadership in advancing the equity focus through Child Protection and related programming strategies as well as a human rights-based approach to programming, and for providing management oversight for implementation of context-relevant strategies through interaction with regional and country offices. UNICEF considers this position to be among the top positions on which the achievement of the long-term results of the organization in the area of Child Protection depends. Specifically, this position will focus on the results in Goal Area 3 of the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan and provide programmatic guidance on UNICEF’s positioning on child protection issues in the context of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Agenda 2030 and beyond.

How can you make a difference?

The Associate Director’s key functions and accountabilities include:

• Programme Policy Formulation
• Strategic Planning
• Training/Capacity Building
• Global Partnerships and Advocacy
• Management of Child Protection Section  
• Resource mobilization
• Networking and influencing

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

• An Advanced University Degree from an accredited institution in social sciences, sociology, human rights or a technically relevant area is required.
• A minimum of thirteen (13) years of proven, successful work experience in policy development, analysis, implementation, programme development and implementation.
• Excellent command of written and oral English is required. A good working knowledge of Spanish or French is highly desirable.  Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Person Profile

• Programmatic leadership across Child Protection issue areas, including Child Protection in Emergencies, Harmful Practices and Child Protection System and Justice for Children, Violence Against Children
• Familiarity with cross-cutting issues such as Gender mainstreaming, Social Norms and Research and Programme Monitoring
• Experience in global networking.
• Highly regarded by the Child Protection community.
• Experience in responding to emergencies and bridging the development and humanitarian is desirable.
• Successful record in engaging the donor community and effective fundraising.

For every child, you demonstrate...

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Leadership Competencies

• Delivers Results
• Engages and Nurtures
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Manages Complexity and Change
• Creates and Maintains Impact and Partnership
• Innovates and Takes Risks

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This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

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.

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.