Consultant to develop programme guidance to address sexual exploitation and abuse of children

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultant to develop a global guidance document for UNICEF country, regional and headquarters offices and partners on effective strategies for the protection of children from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse/sexual violence, in development and emergency contexts.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

• Advanced university degree in social sciences or related fields.
• A senior consultant with a minimum of ten to fifteen years relevant professional work experience at national and international levels in development field, with a focus on women and children’s rights and violence prevention and response, in particular sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.
• Proven research skills and demonstrated expertise in analysis and development of technical papers and reports as well as programmatic guidance related to violence against women and children, in particular sexual violence, gender and child protection. Published work an asset.
• Operational experience at country/regional level in the implementation of programming related to violence against women and children, sexual violence, gender, and child protection.
• Good understanding of child protection systems and changing social norms, attitudes and practices harmful to children and women.
• Knowledge and experience in working in emergencies, especially on the issue of GBV, especially sexual violence.
• Knowledge and experience of UNICEF policies and programmes of cooperation, including on child protection, a plus. Prior experience working with the UN/UNICEF an asset.
• Capacity to work independently yet with ability to share information, receive feedback and engage in dialogue with partners.
• Excellent analytical, communication, writing and editorial skills in English language. Working knowledge in another UN language an asset.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please submit a cover letter, CV, signed P11 form and two examples of most recent written work HERE by 5 September 2012. Please indicate your ability and availability to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.