Child Protection Officer

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

UNICEF Zonal Officer in Mazar supports the Departments of Labour, Social Affairs, DoLSAs, Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) and community based structures in the nine provinces of the North and North East Regions in capacity building, strengthening the social workforce, conducting case management for children who are facing specialized child protection issues and work to strengthen system for child protection in order to prevent and response violence, exploitation, abuse and harmful practices. UNICEF also works with the departments of vital statistics DoVs and Departments of Public Health DoPHs in improving birth registration in the health facilities.

Skills and experience:

• Child Protection, social work, human rights, gender, education, or other relevant programmes; experience with 3 year is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4×4 over rough terrain;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in Human rights or child protection, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Pashto, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
• Required education level
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social sciences, social work, law, Sharia law or similar field

Source: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1776224085238016