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U N I T E D N A T I O N S C H I L D R E N ' S F U N D
GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION
PROFESSIONAL POST
IMIS POST NUMBER:CASE NUMBER:
POST TITLE: Child Protection Specialist (Justice for Children, Birth Registration)
/ Generic JD Code: 1PRJ3
IMIS JD Number:
ICSC CCOG Code:
UNICEF Code:
CLASSIFIED LEVEL: L3
DATE CLASSIFIED:
POST LEVEL: Level 3
SECTION/DIVISION: DUTY STATION:
Child Protection Section Freetown, Sierra Leone
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SIGNATURES
This is to certify that the contents are correct and complete and that the duties and responsibilities described are required in the organizational unit for the proper accomplishment of the functions.
Matthew Dalling, Chief Child Protection
Supervisor, Name and Title (Signature)
Gopal Sharma, Deputy Representative
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Head of Section, Name and Title (Signature)
Roeland Monasch, Representative
Head of Office, Name and Title (Signature)
DATE PREPARED: 17 March, 2014.
1. ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING
a) REPORTS TO
Chief of Child Protection, L4
b) RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS
(Indicate the title, level and number for whose work the post is responsible.)
Title Level Number
CP Specialist, P-3,
b) ORGANIZATION CHART (Show the IMMEDIATE SECTION where the post is located, as well as the supervisor, subordinates and all other related posts. Only the officially approved organization chart should be used.)
2. PURPOSE OF THE POST (Statement of overall post accountability.)
Under the supervision of the Child Protection Chief, and in close coordination with the C4D and SPPM&E unit the CP Specialist will work to strengthen programmes for children in contact and conflict with the law, including the implementation of the National Child Justice Strategy (2013-2017) at national and decentralised levels. The CP Specialist will also focus on strengthening birth and civil registration systems at national and sub-national level.
3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Describe in order of importance what incumbent does and how. Do not exceed more than 10-12 major duties. Indicate the percentage of time devoted to each duty or responsibility. Do not include duties of less than 5%.)
Percentage
20% / 1. Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate birth registration and child justice programme components. The birth registration priorities are based on recommendations from the birth registration assessment that took place in February 2014, and the Child Justice priorities are based on the National Child Justice Strategy (2013 – 2017) both within the broader scope of social welfare, social protection, and rule of law and security initiatives in Sierra Leone.25% / 2. Provide technical support and guidance to support the strengthening of birth and death registration systems, and its integration into civil registration and vital statistics. This includes development of results based monitoring systems at national, district and Peripheral Health Unit level.
20% / 3. Provide technical support and guidance in the design, planning, monitoring and implementation of diversion models, alternatives to detention, rehabilitation and reintegration at the district and community levels (with particular focus on informal justice) in the context of the wider child protection system building. Specific task will include technical support to the government to implement the National Child Justice Strategy and to develop and operationalize a national diversion policy; and to support relevant institutions/programmes to promote child friendliness in justice procedures and guidelines.
10% / 4. Analyze existing information and collect data on birth registration and child justice issues to build the knowledge base on the situation of children for advocacy and policy dialogue with Government as well as to inform the design of national programmes.
10% / 5. Provide technical expertise to relevant government institutions including Ministry of Health and Social Services, Interior, Social Welfare and Children’s Affairs, Judiciary, Justice Sector Coordination Office and the Sierra Leonean Police to review and develop policies, laws and regulatory frameworks and guidelines.
5% / 6. Represent UNICEF in meetings with Government as well as multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies, Birth Registration Task Force and Civil Registration Task Force and donor coordination meetings, to advocate and promote child-friendly justice policies and strategies and improve birth/death registration. Contribute towards strengthening partnerships with Government partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the area of Justice for Children.
5% / 7. Undertake field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials, NGOs and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme (s).
5% / 8. Prepare programme/project status reports, donor reports, programme analysis, annual reports, etc and develop project proposals as required.
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4. WORKING CONDITIONS (Do the duties of this post involve frequent travelling or unusual conditions or is it an office-based post?)
Post is office-based, with frequent travel within the country.
5. IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR
(a) Describe the type of decisions regularly made and the impact of those decisions.
Makes decisions on project management within the framework of objectives, supply and case needs, to ensure project delivery meets targeted goals and objectives.
(b) Describe the type of recommendations regularly made and why they are important.
Makes recommendations of a technical nature on adjustments and changes on project implementation, to improve efficiency and effectiveness and ensure accelerated and expanded coverage.
(c) Describe the most damaging error(s) that could be made in the performance of the job, and their consequences.
Lack of understanding of the local conditions, project feasibility and incorrect programme approach would lead to ineffectiveness of activities, and misuse of financial resources.
Ineffective relations with government counterparts and other partners would lead to ineffective implementation and loss of credibility.
6. INDEPENDENCE (Describe the degree of direction or management guidance the incumbent receives from the immediate supervisor, (e.g., incumbent exercises judgment, takes initiative, etc., under minimal supervision.)
Guidance is provided on processes and procedures applicable in the formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation of phases. Incumbent is expected to work independently on the administration of programmes/projects and to provide feedback to the supervisor.
7. GUIDELINES
(a) Indicate which guidelines are required for performing the duties of the post (rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, precedents, manuals, instructions, etc.)
UNICEF programme manuals and policy guidelines
UNICEF Board Policy Paper, PRO's and Executive Directive
UNICEF Country Programme Plans
UNICEF personnel, financial, supply and administrative
Rules, regulations and manuals
Government development plans and policies
Office Work plan
Technical literature or related programmes
Cooperating Agencies guidelines and manuals.
(b) Describe the degrees to which interpretation of, and deviation from, existing guidelines are permitted, and the authority to propose or establish new guidelines.
The incumbent interprets and applies the guidelines. The incumbent is expected to make recommendations when deviation from the guidelines is necessary, to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness.
8. WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Indicate both the purpose and level of contacts within and outside UNICEF, in order to perform the work effectively.
CONTACT PURPOSE & FREQUENCY
a) Internal
Representative/Sr. Programme (F) Receives policy directions/
Officer guidelines and provides
Technical advice.
Section/Programme Chiefs (F) Exchange of ideas and
Intersectoral cooperation.
Programme Staff (F) Programme issues/advisory/
Technical.
Information/PSC Officer (F) Strategies for information and
Social mobilization.
Operations/Supply staff (F) Financial and supply management
and monitoring.
Other Country Office Staff (F) Coordination and information
exchange.
HQ Officers (O) Overall coordination and
exchange of information.
b) External
Government officials of relevant (F) Intersectoral cooperation
Ministries, and regional/sectoral advocacy, technical support
and provincial government and programme/project
Counterparts/community.
UN Agencies & NGO's (F) Coordination/exchange of
technology.
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9. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES required to perform the duties of the post:
a) EDUCATION (Indicate the level of formal education and/or training and field of specialization required.)
Advanced university degree, preferably in the social sciences, law or other relevant field.
b) WORK EXPERIENCE (Indicate the length and type of practical experience required at the national and international levels.)
· Advanced university degree in Social Science, preferably in (International) Law, social/child welfare, social work, or related technical field.
· Five years of professional work experience at national and international levels in child protection, including international work experience for IP or field work experience for NO. Background/familiarity with Emergency.
· Advanced technical knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the following: child protection systems approach, birth registration, improving justice for children, and in use of data and indicators in child protection.
· Fluency in English and another UN language.
· At least 2 years of experience working in Africa. Living in West Africa in the region is an asset.
· Knowledge of environment in which UNICEF operates, and understanding of the constraints of working in a developing-world environment
c) LANGUAGES (Indicate the language requirements.)
Fluency in English and a second UN language (IP)
Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station (NO).
d) COMPETENCIES (Indicate what key competencies are required, such as computer knowledge, management, communication, negotiating or training skills, etc.)
i) Core Values (Required)
• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication [II]
• Working with People [II]
• Drive for Results [II]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
• Leading and Supervising [I]
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
• Analyzing [III]
• Relating and Networking [II]
• Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
• Applying Technical Expertise [III]
iv) Technical Knowledge[1] [ ]
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ ]
(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.)
• Advanced knowledge of one or more of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes.
• Advanced technical knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the following: Strengthening child protection systems and partner capacity for protecting children against violence; in emergencies; in respect of harmful traditional practices; in improving justice for children and in strengthening social welfare systems.
• Use of data and indicators in child protection.
• Knowledge of the global commitment on aid effectiveness, including the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, the Accra Agenda for Action as well as knowledge of the Global Programme Partnerships (GPPs).
b) Common Technical Knowledge required (for the job group) [ ]
• Methodology of programme/project management
• Programmatic goals, policies and strategies for sectoral programmes
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women.
• UNICEF policies and strategy in child protection, including: natural disasters, and recovery.
• Core commitments for children in emergencies (for all Emergency positions)
• UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations.
• Rights-based and Results-based programming in UNICEF.
• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
• Mid-Term Strategic Plan
• UN guideline on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners.
• Gender equality and Diversity awareness.
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) [ ]
• Government development plans and policies
• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
• UN security operations and guidelines.
• UN guideline on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners.
• UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.
• UNICEF policies and strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity.
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