Child Protection Program Lead (Armed Violence)

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,107,000 - 1,661,000; Part time

Job summary

UNICEF Mexico City seeks a Child Protection Specialist (Armed Violence) at the P-3 level for a 6-month temporary appointment. The role leads strategy development and oversees programme design, implementation, monitoring and outcomes within the country programme.

Under the Chief of Child Protection, the specialist provides technical guidance, builds partnerships with governments and partners, and supports efforts to protect children from violence in line with international frameworks.

Qualifications

• Education: advanced degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, or related field; or Bachelor with additional experience.
• Work Experience: minimum five years in child protection; minimum three years in demobilization/reintegration or protection in emergencies.
• Skills: expertise in child protection, policy advisory, research/analysis, partnerships and advocacy, donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support to programme/project development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Technical and operational support to programme implementation
• Networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Skills

Child protection

Armed violence

Advocacy

Government engagement

Donor engagement

Education

Master's degree in international development or related field

Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience

Job description

UNICEF Mexico City seeks a Child Protection Specialist (Armed Violence) at the P-3 level for a 6-month temporary appointment. The role leads strategy development and oversees programme design, implementation, monitoring and outcomes within the country programme.

Under the Chief of Child Protection, the specialist provides technical guidance, builds partnerships with governments and partners, and supports efforts to protect children from violence in line with international frameworks.