Child Protection Specialist/Child Exploitation

Post Title : Child Protection Specialist/Child Exploitation
Grade of Post : NO-C
Contract Type : National, Temporary Appointment
Duration : 364 days
Location : Ha Noi
Submission Closing Date: 18 February 2015 at 18:00 hours

I. Summary of the Post:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection Section, responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of the Special Protection Measure for the Most Vulnerable Children Project to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives, in particular the project component on Child Exploitation.

II. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Special Protection Measures for the Most Vulnerable Children Project

• Providing technical support and coordination for the development of 2015-2016 Multi Year Work Plan (MYWP) of the Special Protection Measure for the Most Vulnerable Children Project as office timeline;
• Ensuring the remaining activities of 2014 Annual Work Plans (AWP) which are still ongoing in early 2015 & relevant 2015-2016 MYWP are implemented as planned and with good quality
• Attending and providing technical inputs to regular meetings with counterparts to review the implementation of the MYWP and at various fora as relevant;
• Ensuring adequate spending of resources toward achievement of the defined results in 2015-2016 MYWP and closely monitor project financial expenditures;
• Timely and effectively monitor and report on project implementation through submission of regular highlights (quarterly, progress reports and plans)
• Collaborating with section’s colleagues to timely process project activity requests from counterparts

2. Provide technical assistance to partners for implementation of components on:

• Anti-human trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
• Child Labour
• Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
• Relevant child protection interventions at sub-national level.

3. Provide contributions to cross-sectoral office initiatives and cross-agency work

• Participate in regular office meetings, annual review meetings of JPG on HIV/AIDS, one UN Working group on Human Trafficking
• Provide inputs for planning and reporting of One UN programmes
• Participate and provide inputs to the work of the partnership group on Adoption

4. Quality and timely contribute to the Child Protection Programme-wide work and Country Office's fundraising efforts

• Provide timely and quality preparation and input for draft donor reports, proposals, CP programme Toolkits
• Support the organisation of donor visits and contribute to briefings on Programme as relevant
• Ensure effective utilization of all PBAs as per budget approved by donors

III. Qualifications:

1. Education

• Advanced University Degree, preferably in social work, law or related social sciences.

2. Work Experience

• Five years of professional work experience at national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation in child protection.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.

3. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English and Vietnamese.

4. Competency Profiles (For details on competencies please refer to the UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [ II ]
• Drive for Result [ II ]
• Working With People [ II ]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Leading and Supervising [ I ]
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
• Analyzing [ III]
• Relating and Networking [ II ]
• Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]
• Applying Technical Expertise [ III ]

iv) Technical Knowledge

• Specific Technical Knowledge Required
  
  • Advanced knowledge on Child Protection and Child Development
  • Advanced technical knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the following: Strengthening child protection systems and partner capacity for protecting children against violence; in emergencies; in respect of harmful traditional practices; in strengthening social welfare systems.
  • Use of data and indicators in child protection.

• Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)
  
  • Methodology of programme/project management
  • Programmatic goals, policies and strategies for sectoral programmes
  • Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women.
  • UNICEF policies and strategy in child protection, including: natural disasters, and recovery.
  • Core commitments for children in emergencies (for all Emergency positions)
  • UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations.
  • Rights-based and Results-based programming in UNICEF.
  • UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
  • Mid-Term Strategic Plan
  • UN guideline on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners.
  • Gender equality and Diversity awareness.

• Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)
  
  • Government development plans and policies
  • Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
  • UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
  • UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
  • UN security operations and guidelines.
  • UN guideline on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners.
  • UNICEF policies and strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please send via email (applications in hard copy are not accepted) detailed P11 form (UN Personal History Form)/resume, letter of interest (in English) and scans of relevant degrees to:

E-mail: [email protected]
Attention: Human Resources Specialist

Please clearly mention the post you apply for in your email.

The deadline to receive applications is 18 February 2015 at 18:00 hours.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for test/interview. Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

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