International Consultant for Child Safeguarding Policy Development

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF employs a passionate workforce dedicated to serving children and communities globally, and it provides an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Job Overview:
The position involves supporting the Ministry of Preschool and School Education in Uzbekistan as part of the UN Joint Programme aimed at improving equitable access to inclusive and climate-resilient learning environments for children and adolescents. The consultant will work on revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for primary and secondary education settings to align with new legal frameworks regarding the protection of children from violence. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to develop policies and training materials that enhance the capacity of educators to prevent and respond to violence against children, including gender-based violence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive Child Safeguarding Policy for primary and secondary education settings, incorporating international standards and national legislation.
• Review and revise existing SOPs to ensure they align with the latest legal and policy frameworks on child protection.
• Create practical guidelines for teachers and school personnel on implementing the Child Safeguarding Policy and SOPs.
• Adapt the Child Safeguarding Policy into a child-friendly format suitable for different age groups.
• Conduct a one-day training of trainers (ToT) for selected master trainers on the developed training materials.
• Develop a monitoring tool to assess the implementation of the Child Safeguarding Policy and SOPs at various levels of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education.

Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Social Science, including Law, Social Work, or Psychology, is required. Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in child protection, particularly in areas related to violence against children. A strong understanding of international standards and frameworks regarding child rights and protection is essential, along with excellent drafting, writing, and presentation skills in English. Previous experience with UNICEF in child protection is advantageous, and knowledge of Russian is considered an asset.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Social Science, Law, Social Work, or Psychology. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of child protection and the legal frameworks involved.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in child protection, with a focus on violence against children. This extensive experience is necessary to navigate the complexities of developing policies and training materials that effectively address child safeguarding in educational settings.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent drafting and presentation skills. Knowledge of Russian is considered an asset, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and contributing to the effectiveness of the role.

Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements. UNICEF emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, or background. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its objectives, including discrimination and abuse. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, and UNICEF provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.