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Focal Point of the Capacity Building Task Force of the Global Child Protection Working Group

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.
Purpose:
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultant for Focal Point of the Capacity Building Task Force of the Global Child Protection Working Group.

For more information, see the attached TERMS OF REFERENCE.
Qualifications:
- In-depth experience of training development and delivery, including on child protection, including in emergencies, as well as on humanitarian issues.
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience on CP at the international level, including strong background on child protection in emergencies (conflict and/or disaster) and working in challenging contexts.
- Experience working with governments and other key CP stakeholders/actors at national level.
- Knowledge of the IASC humanitarian cluster approach.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent skills in written English language, interpersonal communication at a distance and collaborative project management.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel to countries in crisis situations to support capacity-building initiatives.
- Computer skills, including MS Office and Lotus Notes applications.

Duty Station: Home based, with regular remote and in country support to CP sub-clusters and Regional offices.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letterCV, and signed P11 form topdconsultants@unicef.org  with subject line “Focal Point for Child Protection in Emergencies Capacity Building for the Global Child Protection Working Group Consultancy” by 30 January 2014. Please indicate your abilityavailability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.
Joint applications will not be accepted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.