Junior Professional Officers programma - Financing JPO for the Office oof the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children

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 partner 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: -Education: advanced Unitversity degree in political science, international humanitarian/human rights law, or other related social science dedree. -Work Experience: at least 2 years of relevant experience in development issues, humanitarian activities, and/or child protection with governments, international organizations, NGO's, or research institutions. Experience in the field with the UN or other relevant intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations; stints in conflict/post conflict situations is an advantage.