Yemen: Child Protection Officer (NOA-Sana'a) - Announcement # 41/2013
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 26 Sep 2013
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 41/2013
If you are a committed, creative Yemeni 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 : NOA
Duration : 364 days
Duty Station : Sana’a
PURPOSE
Under the close supervision of the Head of Field office and with technical guidance from the Child Protection Section, contributes to child protection programme planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and the evaluation of programme/project activities with a focus on the three pillars of Evidence, Empowerment and Equity, including teamwork and capacity building.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collects and analyzes data for the Situation Analysis, programme/project planning, management and monitoring, including preparation of Rolling Work plans, Mid and End Year Reviews, and monitoring and evaluation of related to child protection in the governorates under the Field Office. Analyzes 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 on going visits to UNICEF child protection project sites, assesses local conditions, resources and needs, and monitors project implementation and 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 with a focus on the three pillars of Evidence, Empowerment and Equity, contributes to team-building, and prepares relevant reports. Drafts changes in programme work plans as required.
Leads child protection working group technical cooperation meetings, prepares notes and undertakes follow-up action and coordination related to child protection programme implementation and monitoring.
Assists in identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment.
Assists in the preparation of the country programme recommendation by drafting relevant documentation ensuring accuracy and consistency with established rules and regulations. Maintains the computerized programme system database and submits relevant reports
Selects and compiles 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.).
Assists and participates in the planning and response to protect children affected by an emergency as necessary, within the framework of UNICEF’s Commitment for Children in Humanitarian Action.
Assist and participate in the planning and response to ensure the protection of children in any emergency situation if arisen during the assignment period within the framework of UNICEF Commitment for Children in Emergencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? University degree in Social Sciences, law, child development or related technical field.
? Two years progressively responsible experience in the field of child protection. Background/familiarity with child protection in emergency is an asset.
? Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
COMPETENCIES:
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] • Analyzing [I]
• Applying Technical Expertise [I] • Learning and Researching [II]
• Planning and Organizing [II]
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your application, enclosing comprehensive curriculum vitae, duly completed United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: yemenhr@unicef.org not later than 26 September 2013. 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.
