United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
CONSULTANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOCOL FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN VICTIMS OF ABUSE, VIOLENCE, TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION
Are you interested in make a big difference in child protection area?
UNICEF is looking for a proactive and dynamic consultant to support Equatorial Guinea’s country programme, in the area of child protection activities. The consultant will be responsible of the design of a protocol for the protection of children victims of abuse, violence, trafficking and exploitation with a view to the development of appropriate structures and mechanisms to ensure the full recognition and enjoyment of the rights of children and their protection.
REQUIREMENTS
· The consultant must have postgraduate university diploma (master’s degree, ABD or Ph.D.) in social sciences, law, social work, public policy, international policy development or any relevant related area of study
· Professional at least 8 (eight) years of proven experience in the work and writing on complex strategies for the adoption and implementation of legislative measures, or social policy initiatives
· Prior experience in high level of advice on social policies and social policy
· At least 4 (four) years of experience in qualitative analysis, especially related to the analysis and drafting of protocols; completed with research in protection of children victims of abuse, violence, trafficking and exploitation
· Prior research on poverty and development using qualitative methods. Knowledge and use of quantitative methods, a plus
· Prior experience in the design, monitoring and evaluation of protocols for the protection of child victims of abuse, violence, trafficking and exploitation
· Excellent command of written and spoken Spanish language and skills and exceptional experience facilitation and consultation. English, French, or Portuguese, a plus.
· Ability to work independently and reply to comments in a timely and professional manner
· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to contribute to a process of investigation of the team
The duration of the assignment is 6 (six) weeks from December 08, 2014 to January 18, 2015. The Consultant will work 6 (six) weeks on-site (based in Malabo).
The wage level P-3 of the United Nations for international consulting applies to this contract. Movements between the Continental Region (Bata) and the Insular Region (Malabo) will be in charge of the UNICEF Country Office. Indicate capacity and availability to carry out the above-mentioned Terms of Reference.
Qualified Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, CV and P-11 Form (which can be downloaded from our web site at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to UNICEF to with the subject “DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOCOL FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN VICTIMS OF ABUSE, VIOLENCE, TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION” before November 25, 2014.
Deadline for application: November 25, 2014
Only the candidates who meet the requirements requested will be contacted. Women are encouraged to apply.
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