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Child Protection Officer (Emergency) P2 TA (6 months), Port Au Prince, Haiti. #127567. (Open for non-Haiti nationals)

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist , the Program Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for program design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of program/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of program goals and objectives.

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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, love

In 2023, Haiti will face a disastrous situation due to the worsening of a multifaceted crisis that has had serious repercussions on the country and its population. Armed violence, political instability, economic recession, and weak institutions have exacerbated the humanitarian situation. Armed gangs, numbering around 200, exert considerable control and influence, especially in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, where they control nearly 80% of the territory. This situation has created an environment of fear, limiting freedom of movement and access to essential services, with alarming levels of sexual violence, kidnappings, and other criminal activities, posing a particular threat to children.
According to a report by the Foundation Je Klere (FJKL), the security situation in Haiti over the past two years has resulted in significant loss of life and population displacement. During this period, 2,845 people were killed, hundreds of others were injured, and approximately 171,000 people were forced to leave the country.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, the Program Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for program design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of program/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of program goals and objectives.
 
Key end-results expected:
 
1) Effective knowledge management and systems, information exchange and the development of training and orientation materials developed and deployed for strengthening of country program management and activities.
2) Situation Analysis prepared/updated, critical program intervention point/measures identified, and program work plans/recommendations prepared and incorporated. Program reports prepared as required.
3) Program funds optimally used.
4) Program monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve program performance, and program status reports timely prepared.
5) Rights-based and results-based programming approach fully incorporated into all phases of program and projects processes.
6) Commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners gained and established.
7) Rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels incorporated in policy analysis for establishing and elevating UNICEF’s credibility in national and international policy debates.
8) Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, program development/management/coordination, information sharing and networking

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

  • Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, Budget Management or another relevant technical field.
  • Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in program design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of program/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting.
  • Skills: Knowledge of tools such as VISION and eZHACT 2.0, as well as experience in budget management, would be an asset.
  • Language Requirements: Fluency in French and good working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of local language is an asset.

Desirables:

  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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