JOB DETAILS

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead and manage all aspects of program guidance and technical support under the Director of Child Protection and Migration. In this role, you will enhance UNICEF’s policy and programming related to child protection in emergencies, addressing both armed conflict and natural disaster contexts. You will be instrumental in developing tools that strengthen the capacity of UNICEF staff and partners to protect children in humanitarian emergencies while fostering collaboration with other child protection stakeholders.

As the Senior Advisor, you will drive the achievement of concrete and sustainable results in alignment with results-based management approaches, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, and the Child Protection Strategy. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children during emergencies and have the expertise to ensure effective performance and accountability, we encourage you to apply and be part of our impactful mission!!.

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Provide strong managerial leadership to a team of child protection managers and specialists, guiding them in setting individual and team objectives while ensuring timely and effective performance. The senior advisor will oversee the allocation and efficient use of funds for child protection in humanitarian action, establishing an annual work plan with clear priorities and performance indicators. In addition to managing resources, the position entails developing programme proposals to secure funding for child protection initiatives, aligning global programs with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and international standards, and participating in evaluations to assess progress and identify lessons learned.

In this position, you will provide essential technical support to regional and country offices for effective programming in child protection during emergencies, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Core Commitments. The role also includes offering strategic advice to senior management on advocacy and visibility for child protection efforts. You will engage with key partners and stakeholders, including UN agencies and NGOs, to enhance collaboration and develop guidance tools for child protection in emergencies. Additionally, the position emphasizes knowledge management and capacity building, encouraging innovative practices and leading initiatives that strengthen competencies among stakeholders for sustainable child protection outcomes. More details on this role can be found here:  1062_JDSenior Advisor Child Protection CPHA 2024 FINAL_VA.docx

The following minimum requirements:

Advanced university degree in law, child development, international relations, social sciences or related technical field is required.

Work Experience:

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience at both field and national/international levels, focusing on program planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation specifically related to child protection in humanitarian emergencies is required.

Desirables/Assets:

• Strong understanding of child protection policies, frameworks, and best practices in humanitarian action, including familiarity with international legal instruments related to child rights.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating child protection programs, with a focus on results-based management approaches.

• Familiarity with emergency response mechanisms and the ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing situations in humanitarian crises
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence policy and decision-making related to child protection issues at national and international levels.
• Relevant experience working at country level in humanitarian contexts is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset..