TERMS OF REFERENCE
Kosovo has established a strong legal and policy framework for child protection, aligned with international standards, particularly through the Law on Child Protection and the Law on Social and Family Services. These frameworks define institutional responsibilities for preventing and responding to violence against children (VAC) through coordinated, multidisciplinary approaches. Despite this progress, violence against children remains a serious concern, often underreported and socially normalized, particularly within families and communities. Children from marginalized groups, including Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, children with disabilities, and those facing socio-economic hardship, are disproportionately exposed to violence and face barriers in accessing timely and quality services. While child protection mechanisms exist, challenges persist in inter-sectoral coordination, uneven municipal capacities, limited specialized services, and fragmented data systems.
QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Minimum Qualifications required: Master’s degree in social work, Law, Social Sciences, Psychology or other relevant disciplines.
Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required*:
▪ Five years of working experience with the Governments, EU, UN and international agencies, CSO’s, Human and Children’s Rights, Child Protection on thematic related to abused, neglected, and exploited children.
▪ Advanced academic degree in child protection and social policy related issues, Law, social science, psychology or another relevant subject.
▪ Extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of Child Protection, with specific focus on violence against children.
▪ Excellent inter-personal relations and consulting skills.
▪ Strong facilitation, communication, and report writing skills.
▪ Fluency in Albanian and good working knowledge in English.
▪ Knowledge of UN programming and previous working experience with UN and/or in international agencies will be an advantage. Ability to work with multidisciplinary professionals and teams and establish harmonious and effective working relationships.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Remarks
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.