Child Protection Strategist at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Details
Mission and objectives:

• The Child Protection Area of Responsibility within the Global Protection Cluster is the global level forum for coordination and collaboration on Child Protection in humanitarian settings.
• The group brings together NGOs, UN agencies, academics, donors and other partners under the shared aim of facilitating a more predictable, accountable and effective Child Protection response in complex emergencies, disasters and other humanitarian crises.

Context

• Children in Nigeria face several obstacles to their health, wellbeing, and overall realization of their rights. Nigeria has taken a step towards promoting and protecting the rights of children.

Task Description

• The Global Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) seeks the support of an online volunteer to collaborate with the design of a Child Protection Strategy for North East Nigeria, and identify areas of improvement within the document.
• The volunteer will be able to strengthen their knowledge on Child Protection during the process of improving and strengthening the Strategy for North East Nigeria.
• The online volunteer will link with other relevant professionals and key informants who will also add value and knowledge to the development of this much-needed strategy.

Requirements
Required experience:

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent in Social Sciences or in related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in communications, design i.e. strategy and report design. Experience with International Organizations is asset.
• Excellent writing, analysis and communication skills. Strong analytical orientation and sound judgement, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Interest and/or knowledge of Child Protection is an asset. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency of English is mandatory.

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required