Armed-Violence Child Protection Lead

UNICEF; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Mexico seeks a Child Protection Specialist (Armed Violence) to provide technical leadership and oversee the development and implementation of child protection programs in the country. The role emphasizes safeguarding children's rights and collaborating with governments, NGOs, and partners to deliver results across the programming cycle.

The position requires an advanced degree and substantial field experience in child protection, with strong analytical, advocacy, and capacity-building

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant work experience accepted as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Support development and planning of child protection programs and projects.
• Manage program implementation, monitor progress, and ensure delivery of results.
• Provide technical and operational support to field teams and partners.
• Build and maintain networks and partnerships with government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Foster innovation, manage knowledge, and build capacity of national partners and UNICEF staff in child protection, particularly armed violence.
• Advise governments and partners on relevant laws, policies, and institutional responses; translate complex issues into practical solutions.
• Engage donors effectively in challenging contexts.

Skills

Child protection expertise

Advising governments on laws and polic

Research and analytical skills

Partnership building and advocacy

Capacity building

Communication skills

Donor engagement

Programme management

Monitoring and evaluation

Results-based management

Education

Master's degree in international development or related field

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant experience

Job description

UNICEF Mexico seeks a Child Protection Specialist (Armed Violence) to provide technical leadership and oversee the development and implementation of child protection programs in the country. The role emphasizes safeguarding children's rights and collaborating with governments, NGOs, and partners to deliver results across the programming cycle.

The position requires an advanced degree and substantial field experience in child protection, with strong analytical, advocacy, and capacity-building