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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to Protection 

How can you make a difference? 

Information Management and Data Protection

• Promote adherence to data protection, confidentiality, and information-sharing protocols, in line with UNICEF and inter-agency standards
• Support capacity strengthening of UNICEF staff and partners on the use of MRM IMS+, including guidance on data quality and appropriate use
• Provide technical guidance to strengthen information management practices, including data validation processes, quality assurance, and secure handling of sensitive information
• Facilitate coordination among relevant actors to clarify roles, user access, and data governance arrangements for MRM IMS+, in line with agreed inter-agency protocols and confidentiality requirements

 Integration with Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Programming

• Support the strengthening and scale-up of CPHA delivery in priority areas, including case management, referral pathways, and community-based mechanisms in constrained operational environments
• Contribute to the design and adaptation of CPHA responses to key protection risks, including children affected by armed conflict, family separation, GBV, MHPSS needs, and deprivation of liberty
• Support the development of a reintegration strategy and ensure its effective implementation by linking reintegration support to community mechanisms and essential services.
• Support the use of operational evidence to inform prioritization, targeting, and adjustment of CPHA interventions
• Identify opportunities for integration with other sectors to strengthen protective outcomes

Coordination and Partnerships

• Support coordination with MINUSCA, UN agencies, partners, and national counterparts to advance the implementation of the CAAC agenda, including the implementation of handover protocols and engagement with DDR actors to ensure the timely release and transfer of children to appropriate child protection services
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the Country Task Force on Monitoring and Reporting (CTFMR) and relevant technical platforms, including preparation of meetings and follow-up on agreed actions, with a focus on operational outcomes
• Facilitate engagement with relevant actors, as appropriate, to support the prevention of/response to grave violations and promote adherence to child protection commitments, in a manner that respects mandates and operational sensitivities

Reporting and Analysis

• Contribute to analytical and reporting products, including inputs to the Secretary-General’s Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict and other internal and external reporting requirements
• Support trend analysis on grave violations and protection risks to inform programming, advocacy, and strategic positioning
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based briefs and updates to support decision-making and resource mobilization.

 Expected Results

• Improved documentation, verification and follow up of grave violations, supported by consistent engagement with relevant actors and clearer prevention and response pathways.
• Enhanced quality, governance and timeliness of child protection data, including institutionalized use of MRM IMS+/Primero in full compliance with protection and confidentiality standards.
• Expanded and better adapted CPHA interventions — including case management, referrals and community based mechanisms — tailored to access constraints and evolving humanitarian needs.
• Strengthened reintegration models for children in vulnerable situations, including CAAFAG, anchored in community structures, essential services and aligned with DDR and prevention frameworks.
• Reinforced engagement with national authorities, UN actors and key stakeholders to ensure coherent implementation of CAAC and child protection commitments across humanitarian and stabilization processes.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

Education/Work Experience/Skills/Language Requirements: 

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree level) in international law, human rights, social sciences, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in child protection in emergencies or related fields, including experience in contexts affected by armed conflict and/or natural disasters
• Knowledge of UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs), as well as the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) mandate and related fields.
• Experience with information management systems (MRM IMS+ and/or CPIMS+ is considered an asset)
• Strong analytical, coordination, and drafting skills
• Language requirements: For the purpose of this assignment, French will serve as the primary working language. Knowledge of English is considered a strong asset.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. (This criteria is essential as a desirable and should be included in all job postings.)

Submission of applications:

 Letter of Interest (cover letter)
 CV or Resume
 Performance evaluation reports or references of similar consultancy assignments (if available)
 Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including travel, accommodation cost and insurance with medevac for this assignment as per work assignment

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. 

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.