Child Protection Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations is a global organization founded in 1945, with a mission to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. It operates in 193 member states and has a workforce of over 44,000 employees. The UN focuses on various global issues, including human rights, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development, and aims to foster international collaboration to address these challenges.

Job Overview:
The Child Protection Consultant position is designed to support the Special Representative in addressing violence against children, particularly in the MENA region. The consultant will play a crucial role in preparing contributions for annual reporting processes, drafting statements of achievements, and translating media components into Arabic for advocacy. This role is vital in revamping the Global Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence Against Children, which aims to mobilize action and engage Member States in tackling violence against children. The consultant will collaborate with key UN partners and national organizations to develop initiatives, collect data, and support high-level meetings, ensuring effective communication and advocacy efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key tasks, including:

• Preparing contributions to the annual reporting processes of the Special Representative, focusing on actions taken by national organizations in the MENA region to combat violence against children.
• Drafting statements of achievements related to peace and development initiatives.
• Translating and interpreting statements and media components into Arabic for advocacy purposes.
• Cooperating with UN partners such as UNICEF and WHO to expand collaboration with national organizations in developing initiatives to address violence against children.
• Supporting the development of case studies, advocacy tools, and policy reforms for child protection.
• Collecting data and updating country profiles, talking points, and reports on child protection issues.
• Planning and organizing regional high-level meetings and video conferences.
• Coordinating activities with partners in the MENA region.
• Providing translation and interpreting services for social media content, press releases, and other communication materials.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, urban studies, social sciences, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, or law, with specific experience in child rights and protection being essential. Knowledge of the Arabic region and the UN system is also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as law, political science, international relations, urban studies, or social sciences. Candidates with a first-level university degree may be considered if they have sufficient qualifying experience. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of child protection and international relations.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as human rights, political affairs, international relations, or law. It is essential that candidates have experience specifically related to child rights and child protection, as well as familiarity with the Arabic region and the workings of the UN system. This level of experience ensures that the consultant can effectively contribute to the initiatives aimed at addressing violence against children.

Languages:
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory for this position, along with excellent drafting skills. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, so proficiency in these languages is also required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered an advantage, enhancing the consultant's ability to communicate and collaborate within the UN framework.

Additional Notes:
The expected duration of the consultancy is six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs. The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent hiring process.