UNICEF - Child Protection Officer, ANKARA

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

The following minimum requirements:

  • Education: A university degree in law is required. Additional educational degrees in human rights, social work, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field are considered a strong asset.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in legal services (preferably as a registered lawyer) and proven work and management of projects (preferably of EU funded) with/for children and is required.
  • Experience in planning and management in child protection-related areas is considered an asset.

     

  • Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

     

  • Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered an asset.

  • Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Turkish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

 

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