Make a Difference in a Child’s Life in Mozambique
UNICEF is seeking a dedicated and passionate Child Protection Officer to join their team in Mozambique. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to safeguarding the well-being of children in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
About UNICEF 
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, working tirelessly to protect children’s rights, save lives, and help them reach their full potential. Joining UNICEF isn’t just a job, it’s a calling to advocate for every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth while making a real impact.
The Role
As a Child Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of child protection programs throughout Mozambique. Working under the guidance of the Child Protection Manager, you’ll contribute to creating effective strategies, providing technical support, and building partnerships to ensure children’s rights are upheld, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and planning of child protection programs.
- Manage, monitor, and deliver results for assigned projects.
- Provide technical and operational support to program implementation.
- Build networks and partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
- Foster innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building.
- Support safeguarding of children throughout the program.
- Support training to military
Qualifications:
- A university degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or a related social science field.
- A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management within child protection.
- Fluency in English (Additional UN language proficiency is a plus).
Desirable:
- Experience working in a developing country, particularly in emergency contexts.
- Familiarity with UNICEF’s or other UN system agencies’ program development processes.
- Experience in both development and humanitarian settings.
- Knowledge of local Mozambican languages.
UNICEF Values:
UNICEF is committed to core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
Competencies:
- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
- Drive to achieve results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively with others
UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, or disability.
Important Notes:
- UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- This position is open to Mozambican nationals or internal candidates with a valid work permit for Mozambique.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are a passionate advocate for children’s rights with the required skills and experience, UNICEF encourages you to apply.
Application Link: https://dl.mmo.co.mz/KEy22Kcs
Note: The deadline for applications is February 28, 2025.
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