UNICEF

Unite for Children

The United National Children's Fund (UNICEF), the world's leading organization working for the rights of children, is seeking to recruit dynamic and creative personnel to be part of their programme operations in India. We are seeking passionate and committed including technical expertise, strong drive for results, analytical skills and ability to network and relate/ work closely with other partners. Fluency in English and knowledge of local working language of the duty station required.

Child Protection Officer
Closing Date: 14 May 2013

You will be responsible for project implementation and monitoring; data collection and analysis; advocacy; and progress reporting on child protection activities as articulated project: "Promoting Protection and Education Rights of Children in Cotton Areas in Gujarat", supported by IKEA. The thrust of the work will be to promote effective programming to address child labour at state and district level. In addition, the Child Protection Officer will provide technical advice to the Department of Women & Child Development (DWCD), Social Justice and Labour departments with regard to planning, implementation, and monitoring of the integrated Child Protection scheme (ICPS) and promotion of the protective environment for children.

Qualification: University degree from a recognised university in social Sciences, Law or Child Development with a particular emphasis on child protection issues. Knowledge of, and training in, protection of children against exploitation/ child labour will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant professional work experience in project management in the development sector, including field work with rural communities and interactions with institutions at state, district, and sub-district level, preferably focused on child labour or other child protection issues.

Location: Gandhinagar

To Apply: Send your application consisting of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV by email.

Separate applications are required for the advertised position. Please clearly mention the position name with location in the subject line of your e-mail. For additional information, visit: www.unicef.in and click on "Careers at UNICEF".

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.