Child Protection Officer, (NO-2), FT, #063749, State of Palestine, Gaza- MENA
UNICEF MK, Slater, IA, United States
Overview
Skills: Programme Management, Approval Process, Review Process.
Job no:
592654
Contract type:
Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station:
Gaza
Location:
State of Palestine (SoP)
Categories:
Child Protection
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.
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.
For every child, the right to a Champion. You report to the Child Protection Manager for supervision. The Child Protection Manager will serve as the Gaza Technical lead on Child Protection Systems Strengthening, overseeing the implementation of emergency and recovery programming, providing professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. You will prepare, execute, manage, and implement a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting, in particular in the area of care reform and case management.
Key Functions / Accountabilities
Support to programme development and planning
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
Technical and operational support to programme implementation
Networking and partnership building
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Child Protection Officer _Level 2.pdf
Minimum Requirements
Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
Work Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required, in particular on child protection system strengthening, case management and family based alternative care.
Skills: Programme Management, Approval Process, Review Process.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic are required.
Desirables
Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Relevant experience related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts
UNICEF Values and Competencies
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. Familiarize yourself with UNICEF Values.
Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
Nurtures, leads and manages people
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities.
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 credentials and employment history. Salary and conditions of service will be in accordance with UNICEF policies.
Remarks
UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. All staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to resilience and capacity-building of national authorities. Visa and medical clearance requirements may apply to appointments.
Advertised
Advertised: 24 Apr 2026 Egypt Standard Time
Deadline: 01 May 2026 Egypt Daylight Time
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Skills: Programme Management, Approval Process, Review Process.
Job no:
592654
Contract type:
Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station:
Gaza
Location:
State of Palestine (SoP)
Categories:
Child Protection
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.
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.
For every child, the right to a Champion. You report to the Child Protection Manager for supervision. The Child Protection Manager will serve as the Gaza Technical lead on Child Protection Systems Strengthening, overseeing the implementation of emergency and recovery programming, providing professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. You will prepare, execute, manage, and implement a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting, in particular in the area of care reform and case management.
Key Functions / Accountabilities
Support to programme development and planning
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
Technical and operational support to programme implementation
Networking and partnership building
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Child Protection Officer _Level 2.pdf
Minimum Requirements
Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
Work Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required, in particular on child protection system strengthening, case management and family based alternative care.
Skills: Programme Management, Approval Process, Review Process.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic are required.
Desirables
Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Relevant experience related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts
UNICEF Values and Competencies
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. Familiarize yourself with UNICEF Values.
Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
Nurtures, leads and manages people
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities.
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 credentials and employment history. Salary and conditions of service will be in accordance with UNICEF policies.
Remarks
UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. All staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to resilience and capacity-building of national authorities. Visa and medical clearance requirements may apply to appointments.
Advertised
Advertised: 24 Apr 2026 Egypt Standard Time
Deadline: 01 May 2026 Egypt Daylight Time
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#J-18808-Ljbffr