Minimum requirements
- Education: Masters · An advanced University degree in law, social work or international human rights.
- Work Experience: 5 years · At least five years in applied research and policy analysis, including publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of child protection, child rights and child justice.
- Skills: Demonstrated technical expertise in child protection. Excellent English writing and good communication and presentation skills/ability to express concisely and clearly ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines yet operate in national environments of uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Language Requirements: Professional level knowledge of Written and Spoken English. Arabic language is an Asset.
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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
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. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.