Chief Child Protection
Category | Grade:Professional | P-5Deadline:21 Jul 2026Job ID:594139Synced on:30 Jun 2026
Overview
UNICEF Ukraine seeks a Chief of Child Protection to lead and manage the child protection section in Kyiv, establishing action plans to achieve sustainable programme results in line with UNICEF strategic plans and results-based management approaches.
Department: Child Protection
Languages
Required: English
Job Functions
- Protection, Safeguarding and Social Services
- Programme and Project Management
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Provide managerial leadership for the child protection section
- Lead programme development and planning
- Oversee programme management, monitoring and quality control of results
- Provide advisory services and technical support
- Lead advocacy, networking and partnership building
Requirements
- Master degree in Psychology, Sociology, International Law, Social Science, International Development, Human Rights or related field
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in child protection, programme management, strategic planning or humanitarian coordination
Skills
Child protection programmingMonitoring and evaluationInternational lawPolicy advocacy
Additional info
- Fixed Term Appointment
- Based in Kyiv, on-site, with possible relocation within Ukraine depending on security conditions