Child Protection Consultant – 12‑Month UNICEF Contract in Addis Ababa

About the role

The Child Protection Consultant will work from the UNICEF Office to the African Union and ECA in Addis Ababa for a 12‑month period. Reporting to the Program Specialist, the consultant will support the design, implementation and monitoring of child protection programmes, with a focus on the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Program 2.0.

Key responsibilities

• Support programme development, planning and strategic partnership building.
• Manage programme implementation, monitoring and delivery of results.
• Provide technical and operational support to field activities.
• Facilitate networking and partnership building with regional stakeholders.
• Promote innovation, knowledge management and capacity‑building initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in development, peace and conflict, economics, psychology, sociology or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of professional experience in child protection, child rights, human rights, gender studies, development or related social sciences.
• Experience in programme planning, management or research.
• Prior experience with a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.