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For every child, protection
Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) is a manifestation of gender inequalities persisting in the Ethiopian society and of the lower status of women and girls compared to men and boys. FGM/C widespread in Ethiopia, with a national prevalence of 65 percent (EDHS 2016), and 62 percent in SNNP region (2016 EDHS). Also, EDHs data show that 30.8 percent of women aged 20-24 in SNNP were married before the age of 18. Physical and sexual violence against girls and women takes place across the country, with strong regional variations, and it is another manifestation of the gender disparities as well.
In line with the global and national results frameworks (including theory of change, situation assessment, results frameworks and indicator definitions), UNICEF, in collaboration with the Regional Bureau of Women and Children Affairs (BoWCA), Bureau of Justice (BoJ) and Bureau of Education (BoE) and the federal Ministry of Women, Children Affairs (MoWCA) is working to address Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) such as FGM/C and child marriage. This is achieved through a mix of strategies aligned to the theory of change such as capacity building, service delivery, social mobilisation, social norms and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC). This is also done through strengthened partnerships with Civil Society Organisations and Faith Based Organisations. Emphasis will also be on strengthening routine administrative data collection systems of government that include reporting on FGM/C, Child Marriage, justice and violence at large, building on the work that UNICEF has been doing on strengthening data collection systems.
Over the past three years, substantial results were achieved in SNNP region through the generous support of several donors on accelerating action to end FGM/C; child justice project that included support for ending harmful traditional practices (notably child marriage and FGM/C) and violence against children. To realize the commitment that the government of Ethiopia made at the Girl’s summit in 2014 to eliminate e FGM/C and child marriage by 2025 (the government target) and the SDG target of 2030, it is recognized that accelerated efforts are necessary and additional technical support is required to further strengthen the quality and reporting of results and accelerate efforts. Accelerated effort is also necessary given the increased expectations of resource partners of UNICEF Ethiopia to deliver results against the two UN Joint Programmes on FGM/C and child marriage. Given the large number of girls and women at risk in Ethiopia (noting the large size of the population and increasing population), it is evident that dedicated support is required. Therefore, this proposal is to recruit child protection officer (TA) at NOB level for a period of 11 months.
How can you make a difference?
The Child Protection Officer will provide technical, operational, administrative, monitoring and reporting and quality assurance support throughout the programming process for the ending child marriage and FGM/C programmes in accord with global and national guidance and results frameworks. This will –indirectly –also support related interventions for justice for children and violence against children (VAC).
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A university degree, preferably in law, Development studies, Social studies or other relevant field in the areas relevant to changing social norms on HTPs, development of comprehensive services to survivors of violence and justice for children. Post-graduate education of relevant field is an asset.
- Three years of professional work experience child protection and or/ community mobilization, including experience in supporting regional sectors of social development and/or justice organs.
- Good technical knowledge of theories, principles and methods of child protection systems, social norms change and harmful traditional practices, provision of comprehensive service to the survivors of violence including GBV survivors and justice for children;
- Solid program/project management skills;
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills;
- Experience and knowledge of UN system or NGO’s
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Proven ability to work in team and team leadership skills
- Fluency in English and Amharic
- Knowledge of computer skills
- Good ability to work in multicultural environmen
For every Child, you demonstrate…
- UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
To be successful, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date Fri Apr 27 2018 21:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)