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Child Protection SpecialistNew

Position:Professional | P-3Deadline:6 Sep 2026 (8 days left)Job ID:595429Posted on:28 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Strengthens UNICEF’s child-protection programme in Haiti by supporting planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions that prevent violence, abuse and exploitation. The temporary role helps government and partners turn priorities into accountable results, build a protective environment for children and reinforce coordination and capacity across emergency response activities.

Key Details

Department

Child Protection

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Employment type

Temporary

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

364 days

Language Requirements

Required

French, English

Preferred

Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support planning and development of child-protection programmes and projects
  • Manage implementation, monitoring and delivery of programme results
  • Provide technical and operational support to child-protection interventions
  • Coordinate with government counterparts, partners and stakeholders
  • Strengthen knowledge management, innovation and capacity building
  • Support prevention and response to violence, abuse and exploitation of children

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law or a relevant social science field
  • At least five years of professional experience in child-protection project planning and management
  • International work in a developing country and emergency context
  • Intermediate French and English

Desired Criteria

  • Another official UN language is an asset
  • UNICEF child-protection emergency experience is a strong advantage
  • Capacity-building experience is an added advantage

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Temporary appointment for 364 days

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.