If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
Description
Vacancy Notice No. 2012:30: Child Protection Specialist, NO-C Level, Fixed Term position based in Harare. (for Zimbabwe Nationals only)
Purpose of the post:
A unique opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced individual who will have ample scope to directly impact women's and children's rights in Zimbabwe The successful candidate will be reporting to the Child Protection Specialist and accountable for effective engagement in child sensitive social protection policy and programme dialogue with the Government including the development of a social protection policy framework that is child and HIV/AIDS sensitive. This also includes implementing a national child-sensitive social protection programme of social cash transfers to the poorest and most vulnerable children and households.
Key activities/ result areas for this post include:
Effective implementation of the NAP III Child Protection Fund (CPF) monitoring and evaluation framework in line with agreed targets and time frames.
Ongoing, established positive liaison with the Department of Social Services (DSS) on the implementation of the NAP III CPF, including coordination structures.
Monitoring state budget resources for child and social protection.
Ensuring the NAP III CPF communication strategy is regularly updated and implemented
Routine output monitoring conducted linked to the NAP III CPF activities.
Regularly collate, analyse and present data on the reach and impact of the NAP II/CPF on children and families for UNICEF and other stakeholders
Support Government to implement a national case management system linked to the delivery of social cash transfers to ensure children affected by violence, exploitation and abuse receive timely and quality support and care services.
Other activities related to child and social protection programming and policy advise as needed.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, law, child development or a related field.
At least five years of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organizational private sector, national government.
Demonstrated analytical ability, and the capacity to develop strategies while working under pressure.
Specific programming expertise related to child and/or social protection an asset
Demonstrable project management and coordination skills.
Well- developed communication skills (oral and written).
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for Children, send your application letter together with resume quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.
Email: hararevacancies@unicef.org
Or
Human Resources Manager (Vacancy Notice No. 30: Zim-2012)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P. O. Box 1250
Belgravia,
Harare
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well qualified candidates, particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications should be received by 30th November. 2012.
