Job: Child Protection Officer

Location: Dohuk, Iraq
Deadline: Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Iraqi nationals for the position of Child Protection Officer(National Professional Category).

VN No.: N/A Post Level: NOB

IMIS #: Temporary AppointmentDuty Station: Dohuk

Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment (TA) Duration: 6 months

Job purpose

Accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Child Protection programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Child Protection programme budgets for review by the supervisor; and provide support for the sharing of information with relevant partners.

• Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on activities with various partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Child Protection project status.

• Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Child Protection project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities.

• Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Child Protection project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., VISION). Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex aggregated data.

• Compile Child Protection project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors, media and all other stakeholders.

• Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

University degree in the social sciences, law or child development.

Work Experience

Two years of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant Child Protection programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.

Background and working experience in Emergency programme is an asset.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in Kurdish and English as well as Arabic required.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required)

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

Communication [II]

Working with People [I]

Drive for Results [I]

3. Functional Competencies (Required)

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]

Analyzing [II]

Applying Technical Expertise [II]

Learning and Researching [II]

Planning and Organizing [II]

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from http:// www.unicef.org /about/employ) and photocopies of other supporting documents to: iraqrecruit@unicef.org

Closing Date: 20 November 2013

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!

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