How can you make a difference?

• The Child Protection Officer will play a critical role in implementing knowledge management strategies for the Joint Programme on FGM, ensuring that all program staff properly understand and apply the established mechanisms. They will drive efforts to identify knowledge gaps in FGM programming and prioritize actions to address these gaps, ensuring that the program remains relevant and impactful.
• The Officer will lead the development of knowledge products, collaborating with various teams to create summaries, fact sheets, and reports based on completed program evaluations and research. They will collate quantitative and qualitative data on FGM, regularly updating stakeholders on the status of children affected by these harmful practices. Additionally, the Officer will contribute to documenting lessons learned and best practices and assist in drafting annual and donor reports.
• To organize and share knowledge effectively, the Officer will establish a consolidated system for managing data on FGM, ensuring easy access to country-specific and thematic profiles. Working with teams from the Global Programme to End Child Marriage, the Officer will create platforms for sharing knowledge products and amplify success stories from Country Offices. They will also organize learning series and Communities of Practice on FGM and collaborate with knowledge institutions to disseminate the latest research and strengthen knowledge generation capacities within the Joint Programme.
• The Child Protection Officer will support communications and advocacy efforts for the Joint Programme on FGM by managing social media handles and posting regular content across various channels. They will work closely with UNICEF’s Global Communications and Advocacy team to amplify the program’s impact, and coordinate with country and regional offices for international advocacy days, creating key messages and advocacy materials. The Officer will also assist in organizing high-level side events during key global events such as the UN General Assembly, 16 Days of Activism, and International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, as well as supporting field visits, donor meetings, and conferences.

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

Minimum requirements:

Education

• A Master’s degree or higher in international development, public health, social work, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, communications, social sciences, or a related field is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in knowledge management within child protection or related thematic areas is required.