Background

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere and in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. Equity accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, the National UN Volunteer will undertake the following functions:

• Provide support in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF programmes and projects related to child protection, with a focus on Violence Against Children and Juvenile Justice.
• Provide technical assistance to the Protection System and the Juvenile Justice System in incorporating a child rights-based approach into its procedures and actions.
• Analyse and evaluate data related to programme/project implementation to ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary.
• Draft proposals and reports, including but not limited to donor proposals, donor reports, annual reports, and communication materials.
• Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration in the development of joint workplans, programmes and projects
• Provide technical assistance and training to partners in child protection.
• Support in admin and operation tasks as requested.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. 

Working with UNICEF, the UNV will contribute to obtain the following results:

• Assigned child protection project and programme activities are effectively managed, monitored and evaluated, and results achieved;
• Capacities of the Protection System and the Juvenile Justice System are strengthened in integrating and implementing a child rights-based approach.
• Technical programme administration support provided to counterparts, ensuring good planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the assigned programme activities;
• Information and data systematically collected and reports produced to support progress monitoring;
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Competencies

• Diversity and inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect; shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, cultural and religious differences; challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace; encourages diversity wherever possible.
• Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards; takes clear ethical stands; keeps promises; immediately addresses untrustworthy or dishonest behaviour; resists pressure in decision-making from internal and external sources; does not abuse power or authority.
• Commitment: Demonstrates commitment to UNICEF’s mission and to the wider UN system; demonstrates the values of UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours; seeks out new challenges, assignments and responsibilities; promotes UNICEF’s cause.
• Communication: Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; presents information with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience; presents information in a well-structured and logical way.
• Working with people: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Drive for results: Sets high standards for quality of work; monitors and maintains quality of work; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal and external partners; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.

Required Skills and Experience