Child Protection Officer

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Position Title: Child Protection Officer
Location: Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission 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 personal and professional development. UNICEF prides itself on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. The organization serves over 15 million children in Ethiopia, addressing multiple and complex emergencies, including conflicts and droughts.

Job Overview:
The Child Protection Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the development, planning, and management of child protection programs in Ethiopia. This position involves conducting situation analyses, researching development trends, and contributing to the establishment of program goals and strategies. The officer will provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes, ensuring compliance with organizational processes and management systems. The role also includes monitoring and evaluating program results, collaborating with colleagues and partners, and preparing documentation for program reviews and approvals. The officer will be responsible for ensuring effective program implementation, monitoring resource utilization, and reporting on critical issues to management and stakeholders. Additionally, the officer will engage in networking and partnership building with government counterparts and national stakeholders to facilitate program implementation and capacity building.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support program development and planning by conducting situation analyses and updating data for child protection programs.
• Research and report on development trends for program management and evaluation.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout programming processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Prepare necessary documentation for program reviews and approvals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to address implementation issues and provide solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate program progress, reporting on resource utilization and compliance with donor commitments.
• Conduct field visits and surveys to assess program progress and provide technical support.
• Build and sustain partnerships with government and national stakeholders to facilitate program implementation.
• Participate in inter-agency meetings to collaborate on child protection programming. 1
• Prepare resource mobilization materials and communication materials for advocacy.

Required Qualifications:
A university degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">international law, or another relevant social science field is required. At least two years of relevant professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection areas is required. Relevant experience in program development within a UN system agency is considered an asset, and experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is advantageous.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a university degree in fields such as international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or other relevant social sciences. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of child protection and social development.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in social development planning and management, specifically in child protection areas. Experience in program development within a UN agency or organization is considered an asset, and familiarity with both development and humanitarian contexts is preferred.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of Amharic is considered an added advantage. Proficiency in additional languages may enhance a candidate's suitability for the position.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve working in both development and emergency contexts. UNICEF emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages eligible female candidates and persons with disabilities to apply. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and abuse. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, and appointments are subject to medical clearance and visa requirements. UNICEF does not charge any processing fees during the recruitment process.