National Consultant for Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at UNICEF

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-01-2016
Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 11.5 months

Purpose of the Consultancy

• The purpose, of this consultancy is to support Government and NGO partners (including community based groups) to strengthen reporting an response for children and women who have experienced violence, including gender based violence.
• UNICEF is looking for two national consultants to support the implementation of the programme - one to cover Plateau State and one to cover Gombe State

Major tasks to be accomplished:

• Support state and non-state actors to strengthen the child protection system including modelling a pilot in four Local Government Areas
• Support the state to launch the their campaign to end violence against children and their priority responses
• Organize framings as needed for frontline workers on child protection and GBV in Gombe and Plateau States
• Develop a costed advocacy plan for the passing of the Child Rights Act (CRA) in Gombe State in Plateau State support the effective implementation f the Plateau State Child Rights Law (CRL)
• In collaboration with the Child Protection Specialist in Bauchi, assist with overseeing the child protection mapping and assessment in Gombe including technical assistance for the research team help organize and facilitate validation meetings and backstop for the research team
• Strengthen the information management system for child protection and GBV
• Participate in any state level coordination of groups related to child protection and GBV for advocacy for child protection and GBV concerns in Gombe and Plateau States

Minimum Qualification

• University degree in Social Science, Law or related field (Masters or equivalent level)
• Five years experience of relevant professional work experience on child rights child protection social welfare or GBV/gender Issues”‘
• Experience in project management
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Familiarity with the systems strengthening approach to child protection
• Experience in working in Plateau/Gombe