UNICEF IRAQ 2015 VACANCY BULLETIN Re-Advertisement Post Title: Duty Station: Section: Duration: Date of Issue: Child Protection Officer Dohuk - Iraq Programme 364 days 12 May 2015 Purpose: Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, contributes to project design planning, monitoring, and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting for Child Protection and Participation programme including team work and capacity building. Major Duties And Responsibilities: Minimum Requirements      VN. No.: Budget Level: Type of Appointment: Applications to be sent to: Closing Date for Applications: HR/VN/15/28 NO-B Temporary Appointment iraqrecruite@unicef.org 21 May 2015  Supports the child protection programme and to ensure harmonised and coherent implementation of the National Child Protection Strategy.  Studies the inter-agency assessment on vulnerable children in post-war Iraq, especially the situation of children. To assess the needs, map out the risks, to review the work previously done in the province, and identify the strengths of already-existing mechanisms of intervention.  Develops a plan of action with priorities, with short and medium term objectives. Set time frames and indicators to periodically monitor and evaluate the progress. To allocate appropriate budget and supply estimates.  Works closely and empower local authorities to produce strategies to enable comprehensive child protection systems.  Coordinates work with other Chiefs of Sections to build the capacity of local authorities, social workers, teachers, youth and other relevant actors on the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and other related instruments, its implementation and the importance of child protection.  Coordinates work with NGOs by sharing information and experiences. In addition, to create partnerships to implement different community projects, in line with the strategies set by the section.  Creates methods of permanent participation and consultation for the different sectors of the society such as children, parents, teachers, religious leaders, lawyers, doctors, etc. Works towards building regional capacity in child protection.  Proposes initiatives and projects on different CP issues.  Prepares and submit timely progress/status reports for management, board, situation-reports, donors, budget reviews, programme monitoring, evaluation, and annual reports.  Drafts relevant sections of reports (required for donors, management, annual reports, etc.) Education: University degree in Social Sciences and related technical field. Experience: Two years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field. Language(s): Fluency in English and Arabic required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset. Core Competencies: Communication; Working with People; and Drive for Results Functional Competencies: Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise; Learning and Researching; and Planning and Organising. Page 1 UNICEF IRAQ 2015 VACANCY BULLETIN Remarks: APPLICATION: Interested and qualified candidates should submit applications together with updated CV and P11 form, as well as the two most recent Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs) to iraqrecruite@unicef.org by 21 May 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications without vacancy title and vacancy announcement number will not be considered. UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER EQUALITY IN ITS MANDATE AND ITS STAFF WELL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PARTICULARY FEMALES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT Page 2