Job Post: NUNV Child Protection Officer at UNICEF India, Delhi: Apply by June 22

About NUNV

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

About the Opportunity

UNICEF’s Child Protection Programme in India seeks to promote the protection of children from violence, exploitation & abuse and ensure their participation in key decision-making processes. It supports the implementation of the Government of India’s Integrated Child Protection Scheme/Mission Vatsalya, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (2006), and other child welfare & protection schemes/ programmes to create a protective environment for children and adolescents. The CP Programme seeks to improve and expand services to children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with the law under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act and related legislation with regard to child trafficking, child labour, child marriage and sexual abuse of children. The programme also works towards the empowerment of adolescents, building life and work skills and their healthy transition to higher education and productive work opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support Country Programme implementation
• Knowledge Management
• Report and proposal writing
• Assist child protection thematic leads
• Other duties as assigned

Educational Qualification and Experience

• University degree in relevant social science disciplines, such as child development, social development, international relations, social work, law (international law, humanitarian law), economics and social policy.
• Research background and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, preferably with specialization in areas of child rights, child protection and social development.
• At least two years of relevant professional work experience in programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Developing country work and/or field experience an asset

Skills

• Good knowledge of child protection, human rights and gender.
• Good analytical, negotiation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point, database programs, etc.)
• Good understanding of quantitative methods.
• Familiarity with South Asia or other developing countries an asset

Remuneration

A monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of Rs. 42,473.67 will be provided to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses.

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Click here to apply for the role at UNICEF India.