Consultants - Against Children Launch at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria is supporting the Government of Nigeria to strengthen prevention of and response all forms of violence against children. In particular, assistance will be provided to strengthen the child protection system, including through modelling the system in four States, in order to demonstrate the impact of a well-functioning child protection system, to develop a common model for operationalizing the Child Rights Act at State level and to develop standardized tools, including regulations, working protocols and training manuals to govern the system.

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Consultant - Against Children Launch

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-72-2015
Location: Lagos
Level: NOB
Type of Agreement: Special Service Agreement (SSA) for 4 months

Purpose of the Consultancy
The Consultant, with guidance from the Child Protection Specialist, Communication for Development Specialist and the Media/ External Communication Officer, will ensure the successful launch of the campaign to end violence against children and priority actions in Lagos State, as well as successful events leading up to and following.

Major Tasks to be accomplished:

• Successful launch of end violence against children campaign in Lagos State
• Successful visit of the Special Representative on Violence Against Children to Lagos State to advocate for an end to violence
• Workshop of National and State religious leaders with the Special Representative on Violence Against Children

Minimum Qualifications

• First degree
• Two years experience of organizing events
• Excellent and demonstrable organizational skills required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Computer skills, including various office applications and internet navigation skills
• Fluency in English language
• Demonstrable experience in supporting government, NGOs or development partners or private sector organisations in organizing launch events/campaign events
• Knowledge of issues related to violence against children and child protection would be an asset

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application, accompanied by updated CV's in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form.

Applications should be sent to: [email protected] While sending their applications, candidates are advised to put the position title on the subject line of their emails.

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