Child Protection Officer - UNRWA
- Posting Title: Child Protection Officer (4 Posts), (Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank), P3 (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job Code Title: Child Protection Officer
- Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Duty Station: FO Jordan; FO Lebanon; FO West Bank; FO Gaza;
- Posting Period: 06 October 2021 - 19 October 2021
- Job Opening Number: 21-Inspection and Evaluation-UNRWA-165645-J- (E)
- Staffing Exercise N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Child Protection Officer reports directly to the Protection and Neutrality Team Leader / Senior Area Support Officer. Additionally, technical guidance is provided by the Chief, Protection Division, HQ-based. The Child Protection Officer is assigned to strengthening Humanitarian Principles (HP) initiative.
Responsibilities
- - Plans for and leads the roll out and implementation of the Child Protection policies and standards in the Field Office, including updating and following up on the implementation of a multi-sector child protection work plan across departments and programmes;
- - Provides expert advice and support to the Field Office on child protection issues to increase the capacity of the Agency with respect to child protection, including the provision of technical assistance to Protection and Neutrality teams in UNRWA’s area offices; and provides support on child safeguarding issues and guidelines for safe identification and referral of child protection cases as well as other guidelines as part of the rollout and implementation of the Child Protection policies and standards;
- - Regularly visit installations to undertake checks and ensure the integration of child protection principles;
- - Identifies child protection capacity building needs among UNRWA staff and frontlines in collaboration with UNRWA departments and provides support to develop training plans to address them;
- - Oversees the collection and documentation of accurate and timely data on child rights violations and, where necessary, oversees the development of analysis on trends and patterns for internal and external reports, presentations, or briefing notes;
- - Drafts other key guidance documents on child protection and provides input into other relevant guidelines, SOPs, procedures and processes as needed, and in particular to ensure the development and maintenance of child protection information management collection in close cooperation with the Field Protection Officer / Senior Area Support Officer;
- - Develops close working relationships and strategic partnership with and represents UNRWA at a range of child protection system actors including national authorities, UN agencies and NGOs;
- - Monitors child protection referrals across programmes in coordination with Information Management staff and programme colleagues, ensuring that such systems are child-friendly;
- - Works closely with Education programme staff on initiatives addressing violence against children, and with the Investigations Office on cases involving children;
- - Leads the project management of child protection projects (proposal writing, reporting, budget management, monitoring and evaluation).
Competencies
Professionalism:
Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Commitment to continuous learning:
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally. Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates. Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
Building trust:
Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion. Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to others. Follows through on agreed upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Education
A university degree from an accredited educational institution in international law, social science, social work, political affairs, international relations, or a related field.
Work Experience
- At least six years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of child protection (preferably direct implementation and management of child protection programmes as well as systems building experience), either for UN agencies or NGOs
- A minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number.
Languages
Excellent command of written and spoken English language.
Assessment
• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- Type of Contract and Duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months, with the possibility of further extensions subject to availability of funds, need and performance
- Within the framework of the Inter-Agency Mobility Agreement, UNRWA will seek to engage staff members from other UN entities under this framework, should they be found suitable for this Temporary Appointment.
How to Apply
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