Consultant for Violence Prevention and Response

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Position Title: Consultant for Violence Prevention and Response
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Country: Brazil
Deadline Date: April 10th

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. Established in 1946, UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, focusing on the most disadvantaged children and families. The organization aims to promote children's rights, ensure their survival, development, and protection, and advocate for their well-being. UNICEF's mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe, free from violence and exploitation. The organization employs thousands of staff members globally, working collaboratively with governments, civil society, and other partners to achieve its goals. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Job Overview:
The consultant will play a crucial role in supporting UNICEF's programmatic and advocacy work focused on violence prevention and response in Rio de Janeiro. This position is particularly significant given the alarming rates of violence affecting children in the region. The consultant will work closely with various teams within UNICEF Brazil, particularly the Child Protection Chief and Team, to deliver results aligned with the BCO 2025 Annual Work Plan. The consultant's responsibilities will include revising and providing feedback on studies related to armed violence and education, facilitating meetings with civil society partners, and supporting ongoing dialogue regarding child rights protection. The consultant will also contribute to UNICEF's social behavior change initiatives concerning corporal punishment, ensuring that the organization's strategies are effectively implemented and communicated.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key deliverables over the course of the contract. These include:

• Revising and providing comments on the implementing partner study regarding armed violence and its impact on child education, which involves reviewing reports, sharing findings with internal counterparts, and organizing meetings with partners to discuss feedback.
• Supporting UNICEF's dialogue with local civil society partners to define joint advocacy activities for child rights protection, which includes defining meeting scopes, organizing invitations, facilitating discussions, and preparing reports with recommendations for next steps.
• Assisting in UNICEF's social behavior change work around corporal punishment by reviewing reports, providing technical comments, and contributing to strategy development for broader implementation.
• Organizing and facilitating at least four meetings with local committee members focused on the Protected Hearing law, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, and preparing comprehensive meeting reports that outline next steps and assistance for child victims.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in fields such as Law, Social Sciences, Human Rights, or related areas. Verification of the degree will be required through the presentation of a diploma from an accredited institution. Additionally, candidates should have at least five years of professional work or academic experience specifically related to violence prevention and response issues in Rio de Janeiro. A deep understanding of the local social and political context, as well as knowledge of relevant stakeholders involved in violence prevention and response, is essential for this role.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a postgraduate degree in relevant fields such as Law, Social Sciences, Human Rights, or related areas. This educational qualification is crucial as it provides the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to address the complex issues surrounding violence prevention and response, particularly in the context of child protection in Rio de Janeiro.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of professional work or academic experience in violence prevention and response issues, specifically within the context of Rio de Janeiro. This experience should demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges faced by children in violent environments and the strategies needed to address these issues effectively. Familiarity with local organizations, government entities, and community stakeholders involved in child protection is highly advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory, as the consultant will be working primarily in a Portuguese-speaking environment. Additionally, fluency in English is required to facilitate communication with international stakeholders and to engage with UNICEF's global initiatives. Proficiency in other languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory for this position.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this consultancy is four months, during which the consultant will be expected to deliver on various assignments related to violence prevention and response. This position is classified as a consultancy role, meaning that individuals engaged under this contract will not be considered staff members of UNICEF and will not receive benefits typically afforded to employees, such as leave entitlements or medical insurance. Consultants are responsible for their tax liabilities and must ensure that they have valid visas and health insurance for the duration of their contract. Additionally, selected candidates will be required to confirm their fully vaccinated status against COVID-19, although this requirement does not apply to those working remotely. UNICEF is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.