Child Protection Specialist Sector Coordinator, P-3, TA#00126345 (6-month), Farchana, Chad

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.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. On compte sur vous ? | UNICEF - YouTubeFor every child, Protection Chad continues to face a combination of rapid-onset and protracted humanitarian crises that have been exacerbated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The humanitarian needs overview reveals that 6.1 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2022, a 17% increase compared to 2021. This persistent humanitarian situation is related to the growing insecurity in some parts of the country and in neighboring countries, natural disasters, growing food insecurity, high rates of malnutrition, economic crisis, and political instability in a context of climate challenges. Humanitarian access remains limited in the north provinces and in Lake Chad basin, particularly in the island areas and the border area between Nigeria, Niger, and Chad.UNICEF in partnership with national and international development and humanitarian actors, supports the Chadian Government in developing programmes and policies to promote and respect children’s rights to survival, education and protection.To this end, UNICEF Chad has 4 zonal offices (Abeche, Bol, Mongo and Moundou), 2 outpost (Farchana and Faya) and a central office that ensure regular implementation and monitoring of the cooperation program. Through its offices, UNICEF ensures proximity to populations in need and fosters accountability to these populations.To learn more about UNICEF in Chad, please visit our website UNICEF Chad | UNICEF ChadHow can you make a difference? KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES And DUTIES & TASKSCoordination, representation, and leadershipNeeds assessment and analysis.Strategic response planningResource mobilization and advocacyImplementation and monitoringAccountability to affected populationsStrengthen local capacity.Support to Programme/project development and planning and coordinationProgramme management, monitoring and delivery of resultsInnovation, knowledge management and capacity buildingTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Education programme planning, coordination, and management, and/or research is required. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization, or in cluster coordination/working Group, is considered an asset.A minimum of five years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection humanitarian coordination, or related fields. is required.Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.Strong knowledge of cluster coordination mechanisms, child protection in emergencies, and inter-agency standards.Relevant experience in Programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered an added advantage.Experience of working in a senior management role or in cluster coordination within a complex country Programme in an emergency response or protracted crisis, including experience in first phase emergency response, is desirable.Experience in humanitarian contexts is required with experience in development contexts an added advantage.Fluency in French and English are required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic) is considered an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValuesUNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are… 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.During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.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. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.N’Djamena is a Non-Family Duty Station (classified as D) with Rest & Recuperation every 8 weeks.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID).Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.