UNICEF Child Protection Jobs in Kenya

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

How can you make a difference?

Manage the Child Protection Section delivering on the results for the Child Protection Programme, particularly related to the development of a Child Protection System including in emergencies as referenced in the 2014-2018 Country Programme Document and detailed in the existing Rolling Work plans. This includes developing and signing off on behalf of UNICEF the Rolling Work plans in the course of the year with counterparts, holding regular section meetings, personnel management for the Child Protection staff, strengthen staff capacity for risk identification, assessment and mitigation including setting up the adequate risks tools for risk assessment, integrating Child Protection activities with the activities of other programmes through interaction with programme group colleagues. It also includes management of supplies, travel of sections staff, cash assistance to partners, resource mobilization and leveraging, systematic management of programme funds including reporting of gaps funds analysis, as well as donor and annual reporting.

Oversee management of Programme Officers working closely with the Government of Kenya to develop the various components contributing to a Child Protection System in Kenya both at national and county level within the new devolved governance structure. This include legal and policy reforms; strengthening monitoring and evaluation, coordination, planning and budgeting; strengthening access and quality of protective and care services including positive social norms, and supporting the VAC initiative.

Liaise with bilateral agencies, governmental and non governmental organizations and other UN agencies in Kenya in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes aimed at furthering children’s protection from violence, exploitation and abuse. This includes primarily inputs to the UNDAF and DaO reporting mechanisms and results framework with regard to child protection, collaborating closely with those agencies to strengthen exchange programme information, strategies and experience, cooperating on programmes, projects and activities and improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness through coordinated actions. Represent UNICEF at child protection meetings, seminars and advocacy events.

Oversee the implementation of

the Global VAC initiative at country level. This includes the implementation of the VAC response plan for Kenya, mobilizing resources and commitments for on-going programme response and strengthening the reporting system on VAC.

Support the development of a coherent, rights based approach to alternative family-based care within Kenya. This includes supporting the development of a responsive institutional framework, including appropriate support to the judiciary and Children’s’ Department within the system approach.


To qualify as a/an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law or related technical field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of field programmes, particularly child protection programmes in developing countries, some of which should be in the region concerned.

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 30th April, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Child Protection Jobs in Kenya

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