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The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs (MoSCFA), in partnership with UNICEF and the European Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (SG REFORM), is implementing a Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project aimed at strengthening child protection governance and child rights monitoring in Greece.
To support this work, UNICEF seeks to engage a Senior Legal Child Protection Consultant to provide specialized legal and institutional analysis and contribute to the development of legal and regulatory reform recommendations.
Education
- Advanced university degree in Law, Human Rights Law, Public Law, International Law, or related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum 10 years of responsible professional experience in child protection law, child rights, governance reform, public policy, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience conducting legal, policy, and institutional reviews, as well as stakeholder consultations.
- Experience supporting legislative reform processes, public policy development, and the design or implementation of national action plans and strategies.
- Proven experience working with government institutions, EU bodies, international organizations, and/or UN agencies.
- Experience drafting legal analyses, analytical reports, policy papers, and recommendations.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Strong expertise in legal and institutional analysis, particularly in the field of child rights and child protection.
- In-depth knowledge of international and European child rights standards, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and relevant EU frameworks.
- Strong understanding of the Greek child protection, social welfare, and governance systems.
- Experience supporting legislative and policy reform processes at national level.
- Excellent analytical, research, drafting, and facilitation skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, consultation processes, and qualitative research methodologies.
- Ability to synthesize complex legal and policy information and formulate practical recommendations.
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in Greek (written and spoken).
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
Desirables
- Experience working with the Greek public administration and/or providing technical legal support to key line ministries.
- Previous experience working with UNICEF, other UN agencies, or international organizations.
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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
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.