Child Protection Officer (Child Online Protection and Digital Rights), NOB, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia #135024 (Open for Malaysian only)

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 21 Apr 2026 8 days left

Overview

Support children's digital rights programme development and planning, and provide technical and operational support to programme implementation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct and update situation analysis for programme development.
  • Research and report on development trends and data.
  • Contribute to programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning.
  • Provide technical and operational support throughout programming processes.
  • Prepare programme documentation, materials, and data.
  • Build a shared narrative to enhance engagement with government and private sector.
  • Support stakeholder mapping and risk analysis.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss implementation issues.
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises and programme reviews.
  • Monitor and report on the use of programme resources.
  • Prepare sectoral programme/project reports.
  • Conduct programme exchanges and provide technical support.
  • Provide technical and operational support to counterparts and partners.
  • Develop and implement strategic way forward based on identified interventions.
  • Provide technical assistance for reporting channels for OCSEA and potential harm.
  • Support implementation of COP within the National Child Policy.
  • Produce policy briefs, position papers, and recommendations.
  • Support implementation of advocacy strategies and dissemination of materials.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with government and industry stakeholders.
  • Support engagement with industry forums and corporate sustainability platforms.
  • Mobilize business accountability for mitigating online risks and harms.
  • Draft communication and information materials for programme advocacy.
  • Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned.
  • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices.
  • Research and report on best and cutting-edge practices.
  • Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in the area of child protection is required.
  • Experience working in an upper middle-income country/context, in Malaysia is considered an asset.
  • Background and/or familiarity with the technology sector is considered a strong asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside an organization.
  • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Qualifications

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

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or another local language is considered an asset.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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