
Child Protection Officer (Violence Against Children/Justice)
Category | Grade:Professional | NO-2Deadline:12 Aug 2026Job ID:594933Posted on:5 Aug 2026
Overview
Supports the design, implementation and monitoring of child protection programmes addressing violence against children and justice. The role combines technical programme assistance, partnership building, results reporting and capacity development to strengthen protection outcomes in Niger.
Languages
Required: French
Desired: English or Local language, Another UN language or Local language
Minimum Experience
2 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Support child protection programme development and planning
- Manage programme activities and monitor delivery of results
- Provide technical and operational support to programme implementation
- Build networks and partnerships for child protection outcomes
- Prepare programme monitoring, evaluation and progress reports
- Support knowledge management, innovation and capacity development
Requirements
- First-level university degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law or another relevant social science
- At least two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child-protection-related areas
- Strong situation analysis, results management, stakeholder management and partnership-building capabilities
- Fluency in French
Skills
Child ProtectionProgramme PlanningResults ManagementProgramme MonitoringStakeholder ManagementPartnership BuildingCapacity DevelopmentTechnical Reporting
Additional info
- National Officer appointment with no UNICEF visa or work-authorisation facilitation
- Appointment is subject to medical clearance and background checks