About The Position
This consultancy will contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen child protection systems in humanitarian action by generating evidence, developing a guidance note, and facilitating technical engagement across stakeholders. It will combine qualitative research, technical writing, and strategic convening to produce a technically robust and actionable note, grounded in field realities and informed by diverse expertise. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in relevant field, preferably in Social Sciences, social work, public policy, international affairs/studies, or management.
- Highly proficient in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in Development/Humanitarian sector(s), ideally at country/field locations.
- Experience in child protection systems strengthening, especially in humanitarian contexts.
- At least 5 years of experience in the field of Child Protection.
- A commitment to and aptitude for attention to details.
- Ability to work well and punctually under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a diverse group of people and build consensus.
- Flexible work attitude, with the ability to follow direction and work independently across a virtual work environment.
- Collaborative work style, with strong team-player attitude and ability to identify gaps and to take initiative to fill them.
- Ability and flexibility to operate remotely and across multiple time-zones.
- Strong writing and editing skills in English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in inter-agency coordination.
- Familiarity with existing networks within the humanitarian and/or development sectors.
- Familiarity with the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and other fundamental documents related to the CP sector.
- Working proficiency in Arabic, French or Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Design research methodology (including tools and sampling approach).
- Conduct key informant interviews and/or focus group discussions (as feasible) with governments and civil society actors at different levels.
- Undertake thematic analysis of findings.
- Produce a summary brief outlining key insights, trends, practical implications, and recommendations/opportunities.
- Consult a diverse range of actors, including those in the technical reference group, on system strengthening in humanitarian contexts.
- Develop a technical note highlighting key elements of child protection systems strengthening in humanitarian action, including a measurement framework linked to existing CPS maturity indicators.
- Ensure the note is informed by qualitative data, desk review, and context-specific examples.
- Ensure strong engagement of the technical reference group in shaping structure and content.
- Organise and convene two technical reference group meetings (including scheduling and agenda setting).
- Facilitate discussions to gather strategic and technical inputs into the technical note.
- Ensure meeting minutes are documented and shared for each session.
- Develop a slide deck presenting key elements of the technical note.
- Design and lead a strategic workshop at the Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.
- Facilitate stakeholder reflections and feedback during the workshop.
- Produce a written summary of the workshop, including key insights and action points.
Benefits
- Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Attractive compensation and benefits package.
- Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
