Child Protection Officer

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 2014/45

If you are a committed, creative Syrian and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading child rights organization, UNICEF would like to hear from you.

Post Title : Child Protection Officer

Contract type : Temporary Appointment

Level of Post : NO-A

Duration : 364 days

Duty Station : AL-Qamishli

PURPOSE:

Under the close supervision of the Chief of the Field Office - Qamishli and technical guidance of the Chief of Child Protection Section, the Child Protection Officer will be responsible for contributing to child protection programme planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and the evaluation of programme/project activities in the governorates under the responsibility of Qamishli Field Office, namely Al-Hasakeh, Al-Raqqa, and Deir Az-Zour. The incumbent will also work closely with other project and programme officers in the field office to ensure that the child protection priorities are adequately addressed and coordinated in all affected areas.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Collects data and contributes to the Situation Analysis, programme/project planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation purposes related to child protection in the Governorate. Provides analytical inputs on child protection programme implementation reports and evaluates against established programme recommendations and plans of action. Prepares tables, graphs and other statistical data. Reports outcome of analysis and proposes corrective actions.

§ Undertakes ongoing visits to UNICEF child protection project sites, contributes to the assessment local conditions and resources, and monitors UNICEF inputs. Communicates with local counterpart authorities on project feasibility and effectiveness including monitoring the flow of supply and non-supply assistance.

§ Undertakes follow-up action on child protection programme implementation activities and contributes to teamwork building, and provides inputs to relevant reports. Drafts changes in programme work plans as required.

§ Attends technical cooperation meetings, prepares notes and undertakes follow-up action related to child protection programme implementation and monitoring.

§ Assists in identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment.

§ Supports the selection and compilation of training and orientation materials for those involved in programme implementation, including donor and media visits. Drafts relevant sections of reports (required for donors, management, annual reports, etc.)

§ Analyses financial and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditures are within allotments. Reports to the Chief of Field Office and the Chief of Child Protection section the outcome of reviews.

§ Assists and participates in the planning and response to ensure the protection of children in emergency situations during the assignment period within the framework of UNICEF Commitment for Children in Humanitarian Action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· University degree in Psychology, Sociology, Law, Education or any other relevant discipline.

· One year of relevant professional work experience in a field directly related to Child Protection programmes.

· Experience working in a humanitarian organization an asset.

· Background in emergency programmes an asset.

· Knowledge of English and Arabic both written and spoken is required.

· Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

i) Core Values (Required)

· Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [ II ] • Working with People [ II ]

• Drive for Results [ II ]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ] • Analysing [ I ]

• Applying Technical Expertise [ I ]

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your written application to explain your suitability, enclosing comprehensive curriculum vitae, duly completed United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded fromwww.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to:syrecruitment@unicef.orgor to the address below not later than 02 July, 2014.

Human Resources Specialist

United Nations Children's Fund

East Mazzeh, Al Shafiee St., Bldg. 2, POB 9413, Damascus, Syria.

UN staff that are applying for this post, should include at least two latest Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).

For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org

UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.