Child Rights Monitoring and Advocacy Officer

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF | Volunteer |
Closing: 03 Feb 2026 4 days remaining
Location: Sarajevo

Overview

The Child Rights Monitoring and Advocacy Officer will support efforts to improve child rights monitoring, coordination, and institutional engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Tasks Summary
  • Support efforts to mainstream child rights in national and subnational development strategies, public policies, action plans, and reforms.
  • Support the CRME Specialist in strengthening institutional mechanisms for child rights.
  • Assist in advancing reporting processes to international and regional treaty bodies.
  • Contribute to the support in technical cooperation and coordination among institutions responsible for child rights monitoring and reporting.
  • Assist in capacity-building and awareness-raising activities on children’s rights.
  • Contribute to the collection, analysis, and synthesis of data and findings relevant to child rights.
  • Support the development and maintenance of knowledge management systems.
  • Provide assistance in organizing and coordinating consultations, workshops, and working group meetings.
  • Support the development and dissemination of child rights advocacy materials.
  • Assist in documenting lessons learned, promising practices, and gaps.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Requirements
  • 3 years relevant experience
  • 2 years relevant experience
Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, or a Related Development Field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Bosnian, Level: Fluent, Required Croatian, Level: Fluent, Required Serbian, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration:

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