UNICEF Child Protection Officer Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNICEF South Africa looking for “Child Protection Officer“. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 02nd April 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 Child Protection Officer Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 17th March 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Child Protection Officer to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Child Protection Officer |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 02 years |
| Application Deadline | 02nd April 2023 |
Key Functions/ Accountabilities:
Support to programme development and planning
- Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design and management of child protection related programmes/projects. Research and report on development and humanitarian trends () and data for use in programme development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.
- Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through research, analysis and reporting of child protection and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
- Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical, programme, operational, and administrative transactions, preparing related materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating of results.
- Prepare required programme documentations, materials and data to facilitate the programme review and approval process.
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
- Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects, and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
- Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verifying compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations, procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on critical issues and findings to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
- Prepare regular and mandated sectoral programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: law, human rights, international law
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of professional experience on the child justice
- Experience working with Migrants and Refugees is an added advantage
- Relevant experience in programme implementation and advocacy on child justice and children on the move, including refugees
- Experience in working with the government, civil society and academia is an asset
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required
Other Details
- Job No: 560329
- Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
- Level: NO-2
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Child Protection Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/560329
The Closing Date: 02nd April 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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