Programme Child Protection Associate, GS6, Temporary Appointment for 12 months, Popayán, Cauca #126211
Job no: 566188
Position type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Colombia Division/Equivalent: Latin America and Caribbean Regional Off
School/Unit: Colombia
Department/Office: Bogota, Colombia
Categories: Child Protection
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child,
At UNICEF COLOMBIA we work to generate positive changes in the lives of children and adolescents. Our current work plan runs from 2021 to the end of 2024 and aims to ensure that children and adolescents enjoy their rights through equitable access to social services, improve their learning and live protected from all types of violence.
We work throughout Colombia, with special focus on the departments where children have fewer opportunities: Chocó, Cauca, Nariño, Antioquia, La Guajira, Atlántico, Arauca, Vichada and Norte de Santander.
For more information visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc3OopCmEpM
How can you make a difference?
The Programme Child Protection Associate advocates for the scale, replication and promotion of sustainable Child Protection actions and results in Cauca. Under the supervision and guidance of the technical lead of the Child Protection Unit, the position supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the programme at field level, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Child Protection Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to child rights or child protection and gender issues.
- A minimum of six years of programme support functions experience is required. At least 3 of them in specific child protection projects.
- Experience on child rights, violence against children and gender approach is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Prior experience in administrative or clerical work is an asset.
- For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.
- Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (English, Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) is an asset.
FIND THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE:
Programme Associate G-6. Protección. Cauca.pdf
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability & Sustainability
The Core competencies required for the post are:
▪ Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
▪ Works Collaboratively with others (1)
▪ Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
▪ Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
▪ Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
▪ Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
▪ Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
View our competency framework at: Get prepared | UNICEF Careers
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Sep 26 2023 SA Pacific Standard Time
Application close: Oct 09 2023 SA Pacific Standard Time
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- Closes Oct 09 2023Programme Child Protection Associate, GS6, Temporary Appointment for 12 months, Popayán, Cauca #126211 in Colombia
¡Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents! UNICEF Colombia is looking for a highly motivated Programme Child Protection Associate to provide technical assistance, advocate and scale-up sustained child protection actions and results in Cauca, a department affected by armed conflict, migration and natural disaster.