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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
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For every child, a hero
Every child has the right to grow up free from violence, exploitation, abuse, and harmful practices. In recent years, Tajikistan has made significant steps towards protecting children from all forms of violence. In 2024, the government adopted a legislation that introduces a prohibition of all corporal punishment of children and the amendments include provisions allowing children to independently submit complaints to state institutions without age limitations. The legal framework now provides enhanced protection for children and sets a precedent for progressive child rights legislation in Tajikistan and can have a catalytic effect on action to end all forms of violence against children. Meanwhile, the government continues to make progress in the process of deinstitutionalization of children – the number of children in residential care decreased by 18 per cent (from 8,099 in 2020 to 6,616 in 2022).
The current environment in Tajikistan is conducive in pushing the child protection agenda and realizing significant reforms for better outcomes for children. Two examples include the government commitment in developing the National Programme for Child Protection System Reform and in developing an effective diversion programme and mechanism – both of which will be milestone accomplishment to be supported by UNICEF. We look forward to welcoming an dynamic and innovative member to the team to head our Child Protection Programme at an exciting and important juncture in Tajikistan!
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, Chief Child Protection is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of child protection programmes/projects from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being, as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies. The Chief is also responsible for establishing the plans of action and overseeing work progress to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
2. Programme development and planning
3. Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results
4. Advisory services and technical support
5. Advocacy, networking, partnership building and resource mobilization
6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:
Chief Child Protection Level 4_final_ED.docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (level 2)
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (level 2)
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (level 2)
(4) Innovates and embraces change (level 2)
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (level 2)
(6) Thinks and acts strategically (level 2)
(7) Works collaboratively with others (level 2)
(8) Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (level 2)
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
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