UN Volunteer - Child Rights Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established by the United Nations General Assembly, is dedicated to advocating for children's rights and ensuring their basic needs are met. The organization operates globally, focusing on the protection and development of children, particularly in developing countries. UNICEF mobilizes resources and political will to support countries in forming policies and delivering services for children and their families. The organization emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the most disadvantaged children, including those affected by war, disasters, poverty, violence, and disabilities.

Job Overview:
The position is based in the UNICEF Kazakhstan country office, which aims to ensure that all children, especially the most vulnerable, grow up healthy, resilient, and protected from violence and poverty. The role involves contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of children's rights in Kazakhstan, assessing the situation of children's rights, and advocating for policy changes. The UN Volunteer will work closely with national counterparts and partners to strengthen child rights monitoring and ensure that children's voices are included in decision-making processes. The overall goal is to create a child-friendly environment that prioritizes the safety and development of all children, regardless of their background.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The UN Volunteer will undertake various tasks, including contributing to data-gap assessments and developing action plans to improve data on children's rights, providing technical and logistical support for programmatic activities, strengthening child well-being measurements, analyzing child rights-related data, supporting evaluation capacity building among local actors, and disseminating research findings. Additionally, the volunteer will participate in partner events, assist in daily communication with the Child Rights Monitoring team, support documentation exercises, and aid in communication and visibility efforts.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a commitment to children's rights and development. They should be adaptable, flexible, and willing to learn continuously. A background in social sciences, public policy, or a related field is preferred, along with experience in data analysis and program evaluation. The ability to work collaboratively in teams and engage with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Educational Background:
A degree in social sciences, public policy, international relations, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or specialized training in child rights, monitoring, and evaluation would be advantageous.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant experience in child rights monitoring, data analysis, or program evaluation. Experience working with international organizations, government agencies, or civil society organizations in a similar capacity is highly desirable. Familiarity with the context of Kazakhstan and its policies regarding children's rights will be beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of Russian or Kazakh is considered an asset. Proficiency in additional languages may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
This position is a volunteer role under the UNV program, which may have specific contract durations and conditions. The role is full-time and based in Astana, Kazakhstan, which is a family duty station. The living conditions in Astana are comfortable, with a reliable transportation system and a vibrant community, making it an enjoyable place for residents.