Junior Professional Officer - Financement of a JPO-post Child Protection Officer within UNICEF in Kinshasa

The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes. Belgium joined the Programme in 1963, and over the years has developed it into a Programme, extending its sponsorship to the Multilateral partnerl organizations with which the Belgian Government stipulated in specific agreements. The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience required for this position: -Master’s degree in one of the following fields is required: human rights, law, international law, international development, or another relevant social science field. -A minimum of two years of professional experience in the following areas: legal or social research and analysis, coordination or management of child protection or development programmes, child protection in emergencies, working in legal representation or social assistance roles with children, refugees, migrants or other vulnerable groups. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in UNICEF or other UN agencies is considered as an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage. -Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.