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Child Protection Officer - Jaipur

Job Code-CPJ06
Location: Jaipur 
Closing Date: 14th July 2009 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:-

1. Provide support to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Child Protection programme, with a special focus on IKEA funded project aimed at reducing child labour in Dungarpur and Udaipur districts and Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS). Develop joint operational plans and ensure project implementation, monitoring and evaluation in accordance with the project proposal, project logframe, and project Gantt chart, and district action plans.

2. Assist in convening strategic partnerships among government, non government and community based organizations to impact on child protection policies, to support child protection programmes and leverage resources in the district and the State, in particular those related to child labour and ICPS. Participates in meetings with Departments responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Assists in the development and/or introduction of child protection approaches, methods and practices, in particular those related to child labour and ICPS.

3. Provide capacity building inputs and technical support at district and state level with regard to ICPS and child labour, with the latter including convergent child protection structures that effectively address child labour, quality education for all children, community mobilization, and enhanced social protection schemes. Provides technical expertise as required, facilitates learning exchanges as well as policy influencing.

4. Undertake regular field visits to project sites to guide UNICEF consultants, district administration, government functionaries, and other partners and project stakeholders and to ensure that activities are implemented in line with the project Gantt chart, district action plans, and the project logframe. Analyzes and evaluates data and/or takes corrective action when necessary, to meet programme/project objectives. Undertake follow-up action as required. Coordinate joint review meetings with UNICEF ICO and IKEA.

5. Drafts project status reports, donor reports, and process documentation; develop and establish a monitoring system that facilitates the monitoring of achievement of outcomes and outputs set out in the project logframe; ensure data collection and maintenance on key indicators against which outcomes and outputs will be measured.

6. Proactively collaborates with programme colleagues to provide and receive knowledge and assistance. Assists in the development of an appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate for child protection policy and programme development, in particular on child labour. Assists in the planning and formulation of Behaviour Change Communication initiatives with respect to child protection, in particular on child labour. Assists in the planning and formulation of Education initiatives relating to child labour.

7. Follow up and check financial and supply and non-supply reports for project activities, ensuring proper and timely expenditure within allotments; Government financial accountability and certify disbursement and liquidation of Cash Assistance to Government and NGOs, as per UNICEF rules and procedures and related Administrative Instructions. Assist in managing funds and liquidating cash advances; maintain ProMS data.

Qualifications, Experience and competencies required: -

• University degree in Development Studies/Social Sciences 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.
• At least two 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.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of the local languages at the duty station is an asset.
• Good understanding of child protection issues.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of community based needs, particularly in relation to the most disadvantaged communities.
• Good report writing skills and documentation skills highly desired.
• Project management, planning, monitoring and coordination skills; ability to organize work & take on a leadership role in roll out of project activities.
• Ability to develop partnerships, to negotiate and build consensus with Governments and civil society.
• Excellent analytical, communication (both verbal and written) and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to tackle sensitive issues and ability to use tact and discretion in doing so.
• Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
• Supervisory and managerial skills to deal with the district and project personnel.
• Experienced in the design, organisation and delivery of capacity building programmes.
• Thorough understanding and internalisation of social inclusion.
• Good understanding of community dynamics and understanding of the institutional set up related to children’s issues.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Must demonstrate sufficient experience working successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a complex political, social and economic environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Drive for results.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Only candidates meeting the above requirements may send their application consisting of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV by e-mail to ngojobs@abcconsultants.net before the closing date.

In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly indicate the Job Code of the post and location in the subject line of your e-mail/application. Only applications of short listed candidates will be acknowledged. This vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only.

UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment.Applications from qualified women are encouraged.