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Child Protection System Strengthening Consultant, India, Hyderabad 18 months (nationals only - remote)

Hyderabad, IndiaConsultantUNICEF
20 days leftPosted Jun 19, 2026

TERMS OF REFERENCE

In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam and Orissa, UNICEF is supporting the operationalization of CPSS as a model approach. This will include CRSA (Child Rights Situation Analysis) at multiple levels, direct consultations with children, DCPUs, and interdepartmental actors. The findings to reveal critical systemic gaps, the need for institutional convergence, and the importance of placing children's voices at the center of planning and response.

The current proposal of intervention is designed to consolidate learnings of the interventions in AP, Telangana and Karnataka into actionable strategies. Initiate and strengthen the CPSS in Odisha and Assam. Through CRSA validation, district- and state-level consultations, convergence planning, and development of Operational Strategic Documents (OSDs), the consultant will translate system assessments into systemic change. Ultimately, this work aims to strengthen the implementation of Mission Vatsalya by embedding CPSS principles across departments, statutory bodies, and service mechanisms—ensuring every child in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam and Odisha has access to timely, effective, and coordinated protection.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: CP CIC HFO Consultant.pdf

Minimum requirements

Education: Post graduate Degree in Public Health or Social work or Education or Social Sciences / Psychology, preferably with a Doctoral Degree
Work Experience:
Language Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory. In addition, the consultant should preferably be able to read, write and speak in two of the languages Telugu, Kanada, Hindi, Odiya, Assamese
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
Desirables:

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
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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.

  • An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal for CP CIC HFO Consultant.docx

Remarks

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