Child Protection Associate

hace 5 días


Lima Metropolitana, Perú UN News A tiempo completo

Child Protection Associate

Apply locations: Lima, Peru

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR2450618

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based): A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based): Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type: UNOPS LICA6

Target Start Date: 2025-01-15

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2024

Terms of Reference

- The desired candidate for the Child Protection Associate position should have sound knowledge of the Peruvian legal framework on protection of children and adolescents at risk, including unaccompanied and separated minors.

- Previous work experience with vulnerable profiles, particularly children and adolescents.

- Degree in Law or social sciences. Specialisation on human mobility or forced migrations is an added value.

- Excellent drafting skills.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork and assertive communication.

Persons interested in applying for this position must be nationals from Peru or should be legally present in the country at the time of application, recruitment and appointment.

Please note that this position is offered as a Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA / UNOPS). This position will cover the duration of a specific project. Extension is subject to operational needs, budget and performance.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and might be requested to sit a test. No late applications will be accepted.

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted during the application. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

Standard Job Description

The Child Protection Associate is a member of the protection team in an Office. S/he may report to a (Child) Protection Officer, or the Head of Field-Office/Unit and/or Head of Sub-Office. The incumbent monitors child protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff.

Duties

- Contribute to assessing child protection issues through multi-sectoral and protection specific assessments.

- Facilitate consultation with children, youth and communities to inform child protection strategy and programme activities.

- Engage children, youth and communities in the implementation of child protection activities.

- Conduct Best Interest Procedures for individual children at heightened risks and prepare Best Interests Determination report, when required.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.

- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

- 3 years of previous work experience relevant to the function of child protection in a local context.

- Degree in Law or Social Sciences.

- Knowledge of UNHCR child protection policies and tools.

Required Languages

English

Desired Languages

Spanish

Additional Qualifications

Skills: IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Child Protection Case Management and Best Interests Procedures.

Education: Degree in Law or Social Sciences.

Certifications: Community Development/Social Work - Other, Human Rights - Other, Law - Other, Social Sciences - Other.

Home-Based: No

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Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered.

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