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Child Protection Officer - P2  

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Panama, Panamá, Panama City

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 26/05/2022

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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is also the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries. As a global authority UNICEF is able to influence decision makers at the global level and turn the most innovative ideas into reality.

More than 13,000 staff work with UNICEF, with approximately 85 per located in the field in 190 countries. Seven regional offices and over 124 country offices worldwide, 34 national committees, a research centre in Florence, a supply division in Copenhagen, a shared services centre in Budapest and offices in Berlin, Brussels, Seoul and Tokyo, and UNICEF headquarters in New York and Geneva work on helping children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.

We employ committed professional to work in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We also employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply and logistics as well as external relations and communication. UNICEF's presence in humanitarian crises means that we also seek experts in emergency preparedness and response.

Interested in becoming a champion for every child? Learn more about what we look for and what we offer.

 

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Job description

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights?especially the most disadvantaged.

 

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.

 

For every child, a champion

 

Guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2018?2021, the programme addresses barriers to the full realization of children's rights, with a focus on the most vulnerable, particularly indigenous and Afrodescendent peoples, migrants and rural populations. 

 

The general objective of the UNICEF programme 2021-2025 is to support the Government so that, from early childhood to adolescence, opportunities are created in an equitable manner and without violence, allowing children and adolescents to grow and develop fully, with no left one behind. 

 

The UNICEF programme for Panama will prioritize: (a) Early childhood development; (b) Adolescent development and participation; (c) Protection of children and adolescents. 

 

Purpose for the Job:

Due to an increase in the migration flows in Darien (border with Colombia), UNICEF has identified the need to scale up its response to continue contributing to the government's efforts to guarantee the protection of children on the move. In this regard, it is urgent to recruit a Child Protection Officer TA ? P2 with a duty station in Darién, the incumbent will report to the Emergency Officer and will closely
coordinate actions with the Protection Officer in Panama City. This post will also have the role of coordinating a field team and overseeing UNICEF´s Field Office.

 

How can you make a difference?

 

Among the duties of the Child Protection Officer can be listed but are not limited to:

  1. Support to programme development and planning
  2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
  3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation
  4. Networking and partnership building
  5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
  6. Multi sectorial field team coordination
  7. Represent UNICEF as a organization at the local level where we provide humanitarian response
  8. Responsible of managing the workspace and resources at hand to achieve the team goals.

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

 

Support to programme development and planning ▪ Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design and management of child protection related programmes/projects. Research and report on development trends (e.g. economic, social, health) and data for use in programme development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results. ▪ Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through research, analysis and reporting of child protection and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting. ▪ Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical, programme, operational, and administrative transactions, preparing related materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating of results. ▪ Prepare required programme documentations, materials and data to facilitate the programme review and approval process.

 

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results ? Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned. ? Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects, and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management. ▪ Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verifying compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations, procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on critical issues and findings to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution. ▪ Prepare regular and mandated sectoral programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

 

Technical and operational support to programme implementation ▪ Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys and exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support. Take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results. ▪ Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in child protection, to support programme implementation.

 

Networking and partnership building ? Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on child protection. ▪ Participate in inter-agency meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of child protection programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF's position and strategies with UNDAF development and planning processes. ▪ Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes. ? Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programmes.

 

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building ▪ Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders. ▪ Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results. ? Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems. ? Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders.

 

Impact of Results

 

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Child Protection Officer to programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence, and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society. Success in child protection programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?

 

  • Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. (A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.)

  • A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required.

  • Previous experience in Panama and knowledge of migration flows is considered an asset.
     
  • Experience in field work and multisectoral coordination is considered an asset
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or other language is an asset.

 

Technical Skills:

  • UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international emergency issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
  • Knowledge of global humanitarian issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
  • Knowledge of UN humanitarian reform principles, international humanitarian laws.
  • Knowledge of the principle of gender parity and equality.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

  • Nurtures, Leads and Manages People  ▪ Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness  ▪ Works Collaboratively with others  ▪ Builds and Maintains Partnerships  ▪ Innovates and Embraces Change  ▪ Thinks and Acts Strategically  ▪ Drive to achieve impactful results  ▪ Manages ambiguity and complexity o view our competency framework, please visit here. Click here to learn more about UNICEF's values and competencies.

 

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.

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.

 

 

*Remarks*

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.


 

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Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)

Macro-area: Latin America and the Caribbean

Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years

Area of work Definition: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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The incumbent contributes to resolving politically sensitive and/or highly complex issues with governments and partner institutions.   Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 2: - Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally - Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills - Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change - Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture - Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture - Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization - Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources - Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact - Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles - Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education: Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance or related field is required (*): (*) Note:  For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures. Experience: - At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or other job-related fields. - Four (4) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. - Position-specific experience: Working in international organizations, rural development/financial institutions or government services, preferably in area of implementation and supervision of rural development programmes. Knowledge of the countries assigned in LAC. Experience may include project design, development, implementation and evaluation. At least 2 years (of the total 10) experience in resource (human, financial and material) management in an international organization is an asset.  Languages: - Required: English and French (4 – Excellent)  - Desirable: Spanish (3 – Good)  Skills: - Budgeting, resource management: Know-how in budget administration and accounting, resource allocation and planning at divisional level - Advocacy: Ability to leverage IFAD knowledge and/or communication materials to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD`s vision and strategic priorities to external actors - IFAD partners: Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate , such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors - Performance management: Know-how in managing performance, learning management, establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD - Risk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategies - Stakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.) - Initiative and good judgment: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters) - Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all. - Political acumen: Ability to conduct sound political analysis and understand complex environments, providing options and advice - Strategic mindset: Proactive, ongoing identification of strategic opportunities, potential synergies and partnerships - Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language - Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation) - Loans & grants: Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process - Policy dialogue: Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society - Programme/Project development, management: Know-how in Programme/Project development, implementation, management - Topical expertise - Programme Mgmt for Agricultural Development: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. For ethics office assistant, procedures outlined in the Code of Conduct, Discipline and Anti-harassment provisions of applicable rules and guidelines) - Rural Finance: Expertise in inclusive rural finance: i.e. pro-poor rural and agricultural financial services (including savings, credit, insurance, payments, remittances, etc.), customer demand and capacities, financial service providers, financial systems and markets, and policy and regulations (micro, meso and macro level adapted support).   Other Information IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.  Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org. In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit [IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits). Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. [See here](https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp). 
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21/03/2024 - 14/04/2024
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