Spécialiste de la protection de l’enfance (Mécanisme de suivi et de communication de l’information – MRM), P-3 NEW

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For every child, the right to a Future

How can you make a difference?

In this critical role, and under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Child Protection Section, and within delegated authority, you will coordinate and strengthen Haiti’s Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM), ensuring sustained and effective monitoring of grave violations against children (CAAC) across Field and Regional Offices. You will manage MRM information and reporting, including the receipt, analysis, compilation, and transmission of relevant data to the Chief of Child Protection for review and validation before submission to the MRM Technical Working Group and the CTFMR Co-Lead. You will also promote partnerships and coordination within the Haiti Country Office, the MRM Technical Working Group, and with relevant technical staff at Regional Office and Headquarters levels, serving as the focal point for MRM-related interactions under the guidance of the Chief, Child Protection. In addition, you will support child protection actions in emergencies, including measures to address grave violations against children and programming for children affected by conflict and other crises.

Under the guidance of the Chief, Child Protection, your key services and tasks will be to:   

• Support the CTFMR Secretariat and MRM Technical Working Group.
• Implement the MRM and strengthen monitoring and reporting of grave violations.
• Coordinate with other monitoring mechanisms and key partners.
• Prepare CTFMR reports and briefings and support CAAC advocacy.
• Keep CTFMR co-chairs and donors informed of CAAC developments.
• Support fundraising, fund management and reporting for MRM activities.
• Mainstream child protection and CAAC concerns across UN operations.
• Strengthen partnerships and coordination with relevant actors.
• Support CAAC advocacy and liaison with the Office of the SRSG.
• Strengthen national child protection capacity, particularly with the HNP.
• Support field missions and joint assessments on child protection.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Chief, Child Protection.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD Child Protection Specialist (Monitoring & Reporting Mechanisms-MRM), P-3.pdf

To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

1. Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Political
Science, Law, Social Science, International relations, Human Rights and any other
related fields.
2. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Child Protection,
Law, Human Rights, Political Affairs or International Relations, including in the
promotion and protection of the rights of the child in accordance with international
standards, is required.
3. Skills: Experience in Child Protection, Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC),
Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM), Coordination, International Relations,
Project Management.
4. Language Requirements: Fluency in French and English are required.

Desirables:

1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French,
Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
2. Experience in Field mission, Peacekeeping, Armed conflict, Post-conflict,
Socioeconomic or Political analysis, Security analysis impacting on the protection of
children is desirable.
3. Experience in drafting high level child right reports, such as Global Horizontal
Notes.
4. Experience in the United Nations Common System or a comparable international
organization is desirable.
5. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings
and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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