Avis de recrutement d’un spécialiste de la protection de l'enfance H/F, Bamako, Mali

Avis de recrutement d’un spécialiste de la protection de l’enfance H/F, Bamako, Mali

Description

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For every child,

The Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) was established in Mali in 2013, following the listing of three armed groups in the UN Secretary-General’s 12th Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict, for the recruitment and use of children and for rape or other forms of grave sexual violence against children.

As required by Security Council Resolution 1612, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and UNICEF jointly established the Country Task Force on Monitoring and Reporting (CTFMR) of grave child rights violations committed by parties to the conflict in Mali to implement and coordinate all aspects of the MRM, including the monitoring and documentation of six grave violations committed against children by parties to the conflict, drafting and submission of reports such as the Global Horizontal Note (GHN), the Secretary General Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict and other specific country reports. In addition, the CTFMR conducts a high-level advocacy on matters related to children affected by armed conflict.

With the adoption of Security Council Resolutions 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011), 2225 (2005) and 2427 (2018), the Country Task Force increased its focus on documenting, preventing and responding to sexual violence, killing and maiming, abduction and attacks against schools hospitals, and reinforcing its cooperation with other CTFMR members and the protection and education clusters as well as the child protection sub-cluster.

Since 2013, the CTFRM has been significantly strengthened with the adhesion of new members (UN agencies and international NGOs) and the regular jointly (UNICEF/MINUSMA) capacity building of its members on Child Protection, including the monitoring and reporting mechanism. Thus, child rights grave violations verification and documentation in Mali has been increasing over the years, allowing the CTFRM to implement advocacy actions, preventive and response strategies for the protection of children and engaged in dialogue with parties to the conflict based on accurate and reliable information on the 6 grave violations against children.

How can you make a difference?

Objective

In order to support the continued implementation of the MRM in Mali and the activities around children associated with armed forces and armed groups (CAAFAGs), UNICEF wishes to recruit a Child Protection Specialist (MRM) to work closely with the MINUSMA Child Protection, under the direct supervision of the UNICEF Chief of Protection.

Scope of Work/ Specific Tasks

Ensure the monitoring and reporting of grave violations against children in Mali and work closely with the UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) and the UNICEF country offices in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger, to monitor the violations occurred in a cross-border dimension;
In close collaboration with the MINUSMA Child Protection Section:
Prepare – for Management approval – quality and timely quarterly reports (GHN), country reports and contributions to the Secretary-General (SG) annual report to the Office of the SRSG on Children and Armed Conflict;
Co-chair monthly meetings of the MRM Technical Working Group, and follow-up on recommended actions;
Manage the MRM IMS+ database.
Ensure the capacity-building of the relevant actors in conflict-affected regions to increase coverage, participants and reported cases of grave child rights violations in order to improve the reporting and analysis of trends and response to children victims, including cross-border capacity-building.
Coordinate and participate in formal DDR process to ensure the screening of troops in order to secure the release of children and provide them protection and care through UNICEF partners;
Engage in dialogue and provide trainings/sensitization sessions to national and international forces on the protection of children;
Provide technical expertise for the implementation of Actions Plans signed between parties to the conflict, the United Nations and the Malian Government to prevent and end violations against children;
Provide technical assistance and monitor projects implemented by partners in line with the monitoring of grave child rights violations;
Conduct detention and prisons visits to monitor the presence of children detained for their association with armed groups and advocate for their release;
Support and advise the Committee on the Safe School Declaration.
Liaise with the members of the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) Group of Friends to support the implementation of its mandate and activities.
Provide to the UNICEF Chief of Protection with technical, advice on the MRM in order to support UNICEF’s co-lead role of the MRM Country Task Force;
Strengthen the link between the monitoring & reporting and programmatic response to children victims of violations through the reinforcement of coordination and referral mechanisms and the mainstreaming of the MRM into the broader work of humanitarian clusters (in particular the protection, education, health, and Gender-Based Violence clusters);
Ensure coordination between the MRM and all other programs within the UNICEF Protection Section, particularly child protection in emergencies.
In close collaboration with the CPiE Specialists and the CP sub-cluster provide technical assistance and manage interventions around CAAFAGs including release and reintegration, in line with the Handover Protocol;
Contribute to UNICEF’s advocacy strategy on child protection and children’s rights;
Contribute to other child protection in emergency issues as requested by the Chief of Section.

Management and Supervision

The Child Protection Specialist-MRM reports to the Chief of UNICEF Child Protection.

The Child Protection Specialist-MRM handles sensitive and confidential information and is bound by UNICEF standards of confidentiality in accessing and handling the information.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Masters level) in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field;
* A first university degree may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced university degree, with 2 additional years relevant professional experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and gender based related areas is required;
Strong analytical and writing skills in analyzing complex data and trends ;
Strong capacity to produce high quality written work;
Knowledge of existing global innovations in the area of child protection;
Good familiarity with ITC tools and the application in child protection;
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset;
Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset;
Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is highly desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Competencies

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1);
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2);
Works Collaboratively with others (2);
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2);
Innovates and Embraces Change (2);
Thinks and Acts Strategically (2);
Drives to achieve impactful results (2);
Manages ambiguity and complexity (2).

Functional Competencies

Analyzing (3);
Deciding and Initiating action (2);
Applying technical expertise (3).

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.