UNICEF Moldova will be the implementing partner, together with UNDP, UNODC, UN OHCHR, UNAIDS and IOM, of a Joint Programme to Strengthen Human Rights in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, financed by the Government of Sweden. 

In this context, UNICEF is looking for a Child Protection Officer to support the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and be responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme.

Qualifications and experience:

• University Degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, (international) law or other social science field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas is required. Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and Romanian is required. Knowledge of Russian, another official UN language or another local language is a strong asset.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position and read more detailed information, please visit UNICEF Moldova web-page: https://www.unicef.org/moldova/en/career-opportunities

Applications for this position must be received no later than: 11 February 2020

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply and become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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