UNICEF Regional Adviser Child Protection Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
UNICEF Kenya looking for “Regional Adviser Child Protection”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 13 October 2023.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
UNICEF Regional Adviser Child Protection Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 29 September 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional Adviser Child Protection to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Regional Adviser Child Protection |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of ten years |
| Application Deadline | 13 October 2023 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2023
How can you make a difference?
The Regional Adviser, Child Protection reports to the Deputy Regional Director for general guidance and direction. The Adviser serves as an authoritative and expert adviser to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Management Team, Country Offices and Government institutions/officials on strategies, policies, approaches, best practices and knowledge on child protection and related issues, including corporate priorities related to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
Key function and accountabilities:
- Guide UNICEF’s regional strategies as they relate to Child Protection, Mental Health and Psycho-social Support and Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Explanation.
- Coordinate and infuse thinking around Child Rights agenda linked to the CRC in collaboration across ESAR(O)
- Advocate for ESAR (RO and COs) prioritization of the Violence against Children and Women’ agenda while coordinating a wider Child Rights work, from CRC perspective
- Initiate innovative approaches for enhanced support to sector-wide analysis, planning, implementation, and accountability, with a clear focus on feasibility promoting social work with greater equity.
- Assist the global and lead regional efforts to elevate the child protection agenda including PSEA and MHPSS in relevant strategic fora, influencing policy discussions and agenda setting within and beyond traditional child protection networks
Qualification & Experience:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
- A minimum of ten of relevant professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas, at the international level, is required.
- Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
- Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Regional Adviser Child Protection Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 13 October 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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