Humanitarian Policy Specialist (Children and Armed Conflict), P-3, Fixed Term Position, #00103042, Office of Emergency Programme, New York, the USA
Overview
The Humanitarian Policy Specialist (Children and Armed Conflict) will contribute to UNICEF’s work to protect children affected by armed conflict by advancing the Children and Armed Conflict agenda from a UNICEF policy perspective.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of inter-agency and UNICEF policies and guidance related to Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC).
- Provide timely UNICEF feedback on inter-agency documents and initiatives related to the protection of children.
- Support the development of high-quality working papers, guidance and policies.
- Provide accurate and timely ad hoc guidance to UNICEF colleagues on issues related to CAAC, international humanitarian law, human rights law and related areas.
- Coordinate engagement with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC).
- Coordinate with the OSRSG-CAAC on Security Council reporting requirements.
- Co-chair meetings of the MRM Technical Reference Group (TRG) and support the development of related policies and practical guidance.
- Coordinate support to MRM Country Task Forces (CTFMRs).
- Serve as UNICEF focal point to the Security Council Working Group on CAAC (SCWG).
- Coordinate UNICEF’s review of the Secretary-General’s annual report on CAAC.
- Coordinate EMOPS support to country offices, regional offices and headquarters on CAAC-related issues.
- Coordinate UNICEF’s principal-level involvement in the Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict and in bi-annual meetings of the HQ Task Force on CAAC.
- Support offices in developing options papers, Q&As and risk-management analyses.
- Engage with Member States, Groups of Friends of CAAC, civil society and other UN entities to support UNICEF’s advocacy on protecting children in armed conflict.
- Engage with Member States, including SCWG members, and key partners to influence Security Council resolutions, presidential statements and conclusions on protection of civilians and IHL issues.
- Develop statements, briefing notes and other preparatory materials to support UNICEF’s high-level engagement on key protection and IHL issues.
- Participate on behalf of UNICEF in relevant meetings, workshops and events and support the reflection of UNICEF’s positions.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Child Protection, Advocacy, Humanitarian action and any other related fields. Experience in Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) Humanitarian Policy, Inter-agency Coordination, Strategic Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Qualifications
Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Law, Social Science, Political Science, International Development, Human right, Anthropology and any other related fields.