Child Protection Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division; GPD Child Protection, CoE Amman, Jordan

Job no: 595823. Contract type:
Consultant. Duty Station:
Amman. Level: Consultancy.

Location:

Jordan. Categories:
Child Protection.

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This assignment aims to assess the extent to which the 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. The assignment will also contribute to operationalizing UNICEF’s Reimagine Justice for Children agenda, particularly its principles on diversion and prevention of detention.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC
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• Education:
  • 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.
• Work 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.
• Language requirement:
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Working proficiency in Spanish is required for review of primary sources and stakeholder engagement. Portuguese is highly desirable.
  • Skills:
    • Strong knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and international standards on child justice.
    • Strong analytical skills, including transparent assessment of evidence quality, effectiveness, efficiency and data limitations.
    • Excellent writing, editing, presentation and facilitation skills.
    • Ability to work independently, manage multiple deliverables and collaborate effectively across regions and time zones.

• Experience in Ibero-America or Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Familiarity with UNICEF's Reimagine Justice for Children agenda.
• Experience contributing to regional or global normative products and communities of practice.

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