UNICEF TANZANIA Child Protection Specialist (Juvenile Justice) NOC

Contract Type:Fixed Term Position

Vacancy No: 2013/07

Job Level:N03

Duty Station:Dares Salaam

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is seeking to recruit a qualified, motivated and experienced Child Protection Specialist (Juvenile Justice) who will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme/project(s) within the child protection sector, with a focus on programming to protect the rights of children in conflict with the law.

Responsibilities:

Provide substantive advice, recommendations and input in the formulation of country programmedocuments and f I plans of actions relating to the child justice component of the Child Protection program.

Promote the quality of rights-based Child Protection programmes through participation in the formulation of country programme goals, strategies and approaches.

Take primary responsibility for the development and implementation of the sectoral work plan in relation to juvenile justice, in compliance with the defined programme strategies and approaches.           

Conduct periodic monitoring of programmes, including through field visits and programme reviews with Government counterparts and other partners. Ensure exchange of information and experience, identification of new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achievement of Child Protection programme requirements and objectives.

Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of juvenile justice programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations.

Education

Advanced university degree, preferably in law or other relevant field.

Experience in the areas of social work, child protection or justice will be an added advantage.

Language

Fluency in English and Kiswahili

Work Experience:

Five (5) years of relevant professional work experience at national or international levels in child protection or child justice, including field work experience.

Experience of working in the UN or other international development organizations is an advantage.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should apply online explaining clearly how they qualify for this position with a copy of their CV. Applications should be addressed to The Human Resources Manager,

UNICEF Tanzania Country Office,

Dar Es Salaam,

indicating clearly Vacancy No. 2013/07. Applications not quoting the title and number will automatically be disqualified. Please DO NOT attach copies of your certificates/diplomas.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be entertained.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

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