UNICEF is delighted to announce exciting job openings for Child Protection Officers in 2025. As a leading organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of children around the globe, UNICEF is committed to ensuring that every child grows up free from violence, exploitation, and abuse.
ALSO READ: Exciting Opportunity At UNDP For Programme Specialist, Transformational Governance-2025 Apply Now
In this vital role, you will work on the frontlines of child protection, collaborating with communities, governments, and other stakeholders to develop and implement programs that safeguard children’s rights and promote their welfare. Your expertise will contribute to creating safe environments where children can thrive and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, possess strong skills in program management and advocacy, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to protect and empower every child, everywhere.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of one year of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and or a local language is required.
Desirables:
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
APPLY HERE
FOR MORE JOB UPDATES AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS INTERACTIONS
