Child Protection Specialist

Job Title: Child Protection Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child Protection Specialist to join our team in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing child protection programmes and projects, as well as providing technical guidance and support to government counterparts and partners.

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• Development and implementation of child protection programmes and projects
  
  
• Providing technical guidance and support to government counterparts and partners
  
  
• Collaborating with UNICEF staff and partners to develop and implement child protection strategies and policies
  
  
• Monitoring and evaluating programme progress and impact
  
  
• Building and maintaining partnerships with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders
  
  

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• Advanced university degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field
  
  
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas
  
  
• Fluency in English
  
  
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency situations
  
  
• Experience working in a developing country and knowledge about EU policy, standards, and best practices
  
  
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization
  
  

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

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UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates who are nationals of Ukraine and other eligible countries.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.unicef.org/.