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Child Protection Specialist

UNICEFKigali,Rwanda
Category | Grade:Professional | NO-3Deadline:14 Aug 2026 (4 days left)Job ID:594973Posted on:7 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description

Manages UNICEF Rwanda child protection programmes, guiding planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation while supporting national systems that safeguard children’s rights. The specialist provides technical leadership, partnership support and capacity building to deliver sustainable protection results.

Key Details

Position details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Category

Professional

Grade

NO-3

Employment type

Temporary

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

National

Contract duration

364 days

Language Requirements

Required

English

Desired

Another official language or Local language, French, Local language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support child protection programme planning and development
  • Manage implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects
  • Provide technical guidance throughout programme implementation
  • Build partnerships and capacity for sustainable protection results
  • Support PSEA and safeguarding across programme activities
  • Contribute to knowledge management and innovation

Role Requirements

  • Master's degree in international development, psychology, social services, human rights, international law or a related field
  • At least five years of relevant child-protection, human-rights or programme-management experience
  • Fluency in English

Desired Criteria

  • Kinyarwanda language knowledge
  • Experience in developing countries or humanitarian contexts
  • Child-protection programming and UN-agency experience

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • Temporary Appointment for 364 days

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 7 Aug 2026.