How can you make a difference?
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masters) in social sciences, Statistics, Data science Public Policy, International Development, Social Policy, or another relevant field.
Work Experience
- At least 5 years of proven professional experience and skills in child rights, public policy and social policy.
- Demonstrated experience in designing/strengthening national child rights frameworks and in providing high level policy advise on child rights, in line with international standards and good practices.
- Experience working with government institutions and multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the provision of technical support for the strengthening of child rights governance frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical tools and guidance.
Language Requirements
- Excellent command of both Greek and English languages is required.
Desirables
- Experience working with UNICEF, UN agencies, EU institutions or government counterparts, preferably in the area of child rights and social policy.
- Experience in providing technical support for the development national child rights monitoring frameworks, and child-focused policies/action plans.
- Familiarity with Greece's child rights policy and institutional context, including relevant national and European child rights monitoring frameworks.
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.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.