Child Protection Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division (GPD) – Child Protection, CoE Amman, Jordan, 8.5 months (remote) #595823
Overview
This assignment aims to assess the extent to which Common Rules are reflected in national legislation, policies, institutions and programmes across selected Inter-American countries, document promising practices and implementation gaps in restorative justice, and develop practical recommendations to accelerate implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Assess the extent to which Common Rules are reflected in national legislation, policies, institutions and programmes across selected Inter-American countries; document promising practices and implementation gaps in restorative justice; and develop practical recommendations to accelerate implementation. Contribute to operationalizing UNICEF’s Reimagine Justice for Children agenda, particularly its principles on diversion and prevention of detention.
Required Experience
At least eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in justice for children, child protection, human rights, legal or policy reform, or a related field. Demonstrated experience conducting high-quality comparative legal, policy and programme research. Proven experience reviewing laws, policies, strategies or programmes concerning children in conflict with the law, diversion, alternatives to detention or restorative justice. Experience working with governments, justice institutions, UN agencies or development partners and engaging multidisciplinary stakeholders. Experience producing concise, decision-oriented reports, technical guidance and knowledge products.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law, human rights, criminology, social sciences, public policy, international development or another relevant field. A first university degree combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree, subject to applicable UNICEF requirements.