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.
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.
190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day,
to build a better world for everyone.
And
we never give up.
we never give up.
For every child, Protection
Guided
by the 2030 Agenda principle of “leaving no one behind”, the UNICEF Rwanda
Country Programme contributes to priorities under the social transformation
pillar of the Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation 2017–2024.
by the 2030 Agenda principle of “leaving no one behind”, the UNICEF Rwanda
Country Programme contributes to priorities under the social transformation
pillar of the Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation 2017–2024.
UNICEF
Rwanda Child Protection Programme will prioritize the strengthening of child
protection systems to address multiple issues. It will emphasize expansion and
capacity-building of the social workforce at national and subnational levels to
better identify, prevent and respond to child protection concerns; address
norms and practices that drive violence, exploitation, neglect and abandonment;
improve monitoring and reporting of child protection prevention and response
cases; and better coordinate child protection activities, especially at the
decentralized levels.
Rwanda Child Protection Programme will prioritize the strengthening of child
protection systems to address multiple issues. It will emphasize expansion and
capacity-building of the social workforce at national and subnational levels to
better identify, prevent and respond to child protection concerns; address
norms and practices that drive violence, exploitation, neglect and abandonment;
improve monitoring and reporting of child protection prevention and response
cases; and better coordinate child protection activities, especially at the
decentralized levels.
How can you make a difference?
The
Child Protection Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing,
monitoring, evaluating, reporting and coordinating all strategies and
activities under the UNICEF child protection output: All child protection
service providers are able to deliver quality and timely child protection
services, including referrals to other services, at the national and
subnational levels. This includes strengthening the child protection system
through improved integrated case management, social workforce strengthening,
inclusion of children with disabilities, and alternative care. The specialist
is expected to work closely with a wide range of national partners in order to
achieve concrete and sustainable results.
Child Protection Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing,
monitoring, evaluating, reporting and coordinating all strategies and
activities under the UNICEF child protection output: All child protection
service providers are able to deliver quality and timely child protection
services, including referrals to other services, at the national and
subnational levels. This includes strengthening the child protection system
through improved integrated case management, social workforce strengthening,
inclusion of children with disabilities, and alternative care. The specialist
is expected to work closely with a wide range of national partners in order to
achieve concrete and sustainable results.
Main responsibilities include:
Support to program/project development and
planning:
planning:
Participate in strategic program discussions
and support the Chief Child Protection in identifying program priorities,
developing strategies and annual workplans. Support/conduct situation analysis
for the child protection program to ensure that evidence based data on child
protection are available to guide UNICEF’s strategies.
and support the Chief Child Protection in identifying program priorities,
developing strategies and annual workplans. Support/conduct situation analysis
for the child protection program to ensure that evidence based data on child
protection are available to guide UNICEF’s strategies.
Coordinate and lead workplan activities,
monitor progress and ensure results are achieved within expected timeframe.
Ensure integration within Child Protection and with other UNICEF sectors.
monitor progress and ensure results are achieved within expected timeframe.
Ensure integration within Child Protection and with other UNICEF sectors.
Supervise two staff and provide technical
assistance and advice on all aspects of Child Protection programming and
implementation.
assistance and advice on all aspects of Child Protection programming and
implementation.
Work closely with key government officials
and development partners on relevant strategies and approaches to strengthen the
child protection system.
and development partners on relevant strategies and approaches to strengthen the
child protection system.
Formulate, design and prepare programme
proposals and take other actions to leverage funds for the areas of
responsibility around strengthening the child protection system and improving
service delivery for child protection.
proposals and take other actions to leverage funds for the areas of
responsibility around strengthening the child protection system and improving
service delivery for child protection.
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of
results:
results:
Plan and collaborate with internal and
external partners to improve monitoring systems to assess and strengthen
performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable
results in child protection programs.
external partners to improve monitoring systems to assess and strengthen
performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable
results in child protection programs.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation
exercises, program and annual reviews with all partners to assess progress and
to identify action to achieve results. Actively monitor programs/projects
through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners
exercises, program and annual reviews with all partners to assess progress and
to identify action to achieve results. Actively monitor programs/projects
through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners
Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation
reports, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development
planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
reports, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development
planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
Monitor use of program resources confirming
compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor
commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely
reporting and liquidation of resources.
compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor
commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely
reporting and liquidation of resources.
Submit/prepare high-quality programme/project
reports to management, donors and other partners to keep them informed on
programme progress and critical issues.
reports to management, donors and other partners to keep them informed on
programme progress and critical issues.
Technical and operational support to program
implementation:
implementation:
Provide technical guidance and operational
support to all partners on interpretation, application and understanding of
UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on
child protection.
support to all partners on interpretation, application and understanding of
UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on
child protection.
Participate in child protection program
meetings including program development and contingency planning discussions on
emergency preparedness designated to provide technical and operational
information, advice and support.
meetings including program development and contingency planning discussions on
emergency preparedness designated to provide technical and operational
information, advice and support.
Networking and partnership building:
Build and sustain close working partnerships
with government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners in the
areas of child protection system strengthening, child care reform and social
workforce strengthening, through active networking, advocacy and effective
communication.
with government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners in the
areas of child protection system strengthening, child care reform and social
workforce strengthening, through active networking, advocacy and effective
communication.
Prepare communication and information
materials for program advocacy to promote awareness, establish
partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs
and emergency interventions. Use evidence to advocate for the expansion and
sustainability of the social workforce for child protection.
materials for program advocacy to promote awareness, establish
partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs
and emergency interventions. Use evidence to advocate for the expansion and
sustainability of the social workforce for child protection.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity
building:
building:
Introduce/apply innovative approaches to
support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in
the area of child protection systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation,
alternative care, capacity development of the social workforce and inclusion of
children with disabilities.
support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in
the area of child protection systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation,
alternative care, capacity development of the social workforce and inclusion of
children with disabilities.
Document programmes and lessons learnt in
order to record programmatic achievements and share with internal and external
partners.
order to record programmatic achievements and share with internal and external
partners.
Organize and implement capacity building
initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote
sustainable results in child protection and related programs/projects.
initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote
sustainable results in child protection and related programs/projects.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you
will have…
will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or
higher) in public health or social sciences such as international development,
social work, international law, sociology or other social science field is
required. Social work background or training is an asset.
higher) in public health or social sciences such as international development,
social work, international law, sociology or other social science field is
required. Social work background or training is an asset.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant
professional experience at national and international levels related to child
protection, preferably served in a developing country context. Relevant
experience working with national child protection systems, including on social
workforce strengthening is required. Experience on case management, alternative
care and child care reform is an advantage.
professional experience at national and international levels related to child
protection, preferably served in a developing country context. Relevant
experience working with national child protection systems, including on social
workforce strengthening is required. Experience on case management, alternative
care and child care reform is an advantage.
Relevant experience in child protection
programme development and management in a UN system agency or organization is
an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an
advantage
programme development and management in a UN system agency or organization is
an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an
advantage
Strong communication, presentation and
writing skills, including report writing, oral presentations and development of
technical documents is required.
writing skills, including report writing, oral presentations and development of
technical documents is required.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of
French or a local language is an asset.
French or a local language is an asset.
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.
core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in
Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The
technical competencies required for this post are….
technical competencies required for this post are….
Strong research and analytical skills;
Formulating Strategies and Concepts,
Applying Technical Expertise;
Planning and Organizing.
View
our competency framework at
our competency framework at
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.
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.
Remarks:
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the
selection process.
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the
selection process.
Please
note that UNICEF does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment process
(application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other
fees)
note that UNICEF does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment process
(application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other
fees)
“UNICEF
has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind
of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected
candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.”
has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind
of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected
candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.”
How to apply:
UNICEF
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516777
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516777
