National Consultant for Child Protection and GBV at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF's mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the below position:

Job Title: National Consultant for Child Protection and GBV in Adamawa

Contract type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Location: Adamawa with travel to Gombe
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-04-2O1S
Duration: 11 months

Job Summary

• In September 2014 UNICEF began implementing a joint programme with UN Women on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) funded by the European Union (EU).
• The programme will support the Nigerian Government (Federal level), three Northern Nigerian States namely Adamawa, Gombe and Plateau and selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) to strengthen women's leadership, advanced gender equality and improve protection for women and children in conflict settings. UNICEF is responsible for implementation of Component 2 of the programme, namely to increase access to reporting mechanisms and protective services for girls and women affected by human rights abuses, including gender based violence, in 3 states of Northern Nigeria".
• This will entail enhancing avenues for reporting of of child rights violations in theses three states, as well as Borno and Yobe, and strengthening access to and quality of services for children and women who have experience violence (including gender based violence (GBV), abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Purpose of the Consultancy

• The purpose of this consultancy is to support Government and NGO partners to strengthen reporting mechanisms and response for children and women who have experienced violence, including gender based violence.

Major Task to be Accomplished

• Organise training as needed for key stakeholders such as for National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Social workers, Child protections Network members and other stakeholders on child protection and GBV.
• Develop a costed advocacy plan for the passing of the Child Rights Act (CRA) in Adamawa and Gombe.
• In Collaboration with Child Protection Specialist in Bauchi and stakeholders implement the advocacy plan for the passing of the CRA.
• In collaboration with the Child Protections Specialist in Bauchi assist in overseeing the child protection mapping and assessment in Gombe, including technical assistance to the research team, help organise and facilitate validation meeting and backstop for the research team.
• Collect information on the impact of conflict on children and women for reporting, advocacy and response purpose in Adamawa and Gombe.
• Participate in any state level coordinate groups related to child protection and GBV to advocate for child protection and GBV concerns in the state.
• Implement the action plan on unaccompanied and separated children in Adamawa and GOmbe.

Minimum Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Science, Law or related. Master's Degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant professional work experience
• with project related to Child protection and/or GBV.
• Abreast with latest development in the field of child protection and GBV.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Strong communication skills - both oral and written.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of local language of duty station an asset.
• Familiarity with child protection in emergencies would be beneficial including programming for unaccompanied and separated children and children affected by armed conflict.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application, accompanied by an updated CV in English and a completed United National Personal History Form, which can be download below and sent to: [email protected]

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