Overview
UNICEF is seeking a professional to lead integrated Child Protection and Education initiatives that strengthen national systems, promote safe and inclusive environments, and accelerate sustainable results for children and adolescents at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the strategic development, coordination and implementation of the Safe Environments and Opportunities Programme.
- Advances UNICEF’s contribution to national priorities by strengthening governance, public policies, financing and service delivery systems.
- Fosters cross-sectoral integration and partnerships across government, IFIs, private sector and civil society.
- Acts as a key national-level convener and technical leader, driving evidence-based advocacy, programme coherence and innovation.
- Contributes to achieving measurable and sustainable results through a focus on equity, systems transformation, and national ownership.
- Strengthens protective environments, prevents violence, and promotes adolescent development and participation through integrated education, protection and community-based systems.
- Knowledge Management for Programmes
- Programme Development and Management
- Optimum Use of Programme Funds
- Programme Monitoring and Evaluations
- Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
- National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability
- Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels
- Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
Required Experience
A minimum of Five years of relevant professional work experience is required in one or more of the following areas: Child Protection, Education, social policy, planning and management or finances.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, Child Protection, Education and/or management, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
