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Contract Duration – 6 months

Working arrangement: remote with trip

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.

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

Pakistan, as a state party to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), has made significant progress in strengthening its child protection systems. UNICEF Pakistan has supported federal and provincial governments in establishing the child protection case management system from 2018 to 2022, and from 2023 to date has been working on strengthening the child protection case management system through in-depth, focused work including development of SOPs, case file review, training of SSWF and mentoring and coaching.

The purpose of this consultancy is to enhance the effectiveness and quality of the response services being provided through the Child Protection Case Management and Referral System (CP-CMRS) across provinces. This will be done by strengthening case management practices through structured mentoring and supervision; updating tools, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidance in line with emerging needs; building the capacity of the social service workforce alongside robust supervision mechanisms and strengthening case management practices.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR TMC0002790x.pdf

• Minimum requirements:
• Education: Master`s university degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Policy, or related field

Work Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in child protection systems strengthening, social work, workforce strengthening or other relevant areas

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of case management systems, with a strong understanding of international best practices
• In-depth knowledge social service workforce strengthening
• Expertise with capacity building, mentoring and supervision in the area of child protection
• Proven expertise in technical development of SOPS / manuals in the areas of child protection.

Desirables:

• Prior experience with UNICEF and with relevant government partners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to develop strategic roadmaps and provide innovative solutions.
• Familiarity with CPIMS / Primero is preferred

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

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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities 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 promoting 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 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  Financial proposal TMC0002790.docx

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.

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