The Ugandan Jobline

• Design,
  Implement, monitor and report on interventions aiming to strengthen policy
  and administrative frameworks as well as the results based monitoring and
  accountability mechanisms that keep children safe in public and private
  spaces that are in line with UNICEF Child Protection global and regional
  strategies.
• Ensure
  that data and information on child protection indicators collected through
  routine reports from police, health facilities, schools, other
  institutions, U reports, Child Helpline, research etc. are analyzed and
  used for programmatic interventions.
• Timely
  sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation
  Analysis and its periodic update made for effective programme planning,
  development and management.
• Quality
  of rights-based Child Protection programme component effectively promoted.
  
• Coherence,
  synergy and value added to programme management process through
  results-based management.
• Sectoral
  work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring
  alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches.
• Proper
  and timely UNICEF and Government accountability ensured regarding supply
  and non-supply assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the
  Programme component on VAC.
• Provide
  support for the strengthening the Child Protection Systems in Uganda ,
  through the mapping of Child Protection  systems  as well as
  through the drafting of a Comprehensive Child Protection Strategy by the
  Government of Uganda.
• Monitor
  and guide UNICEF`s support for prevention and response to Gender Based
  Violence, and Psychosocial Support within GBV work, ensuring effective
  partnerships with UNFPA and UNICEF`s accountability within GBV sub
  cluster.
• Provide
  technical leadership and ensure effective coordination with strategic
  partners on Child Protection, including UN agencies with whom UN Joint
  Programmes are implemented, donors, parliamentarians in Uganda. Engage
  with UNICEF regional and HQs offices as appropriate and necessary.
• Professional
  preparation of regular reports, and development of donor proposals for funding
  of programme interventions for keeping children safe in Uganda as
  necessary.

• The
  applicant should hold an advanced University Degree in Social Sciences
  preferably in Anthropology, Social Development, Social Work or other
  related field.
• Five
  years of related work experience in child protection, including
  international work experience for IP or field work experience for NO
  Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Fluency
  in English and a second UN language.
• The
  job holder should possess a first level university degree with a relevant
  combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in
  lieu of the advanced university degree.
• The
  incumbent must have a good understanding of the political situation, the
  situation of children affected by violence and conflict and the nature and
  complexity of the post- conflict in Uganda. In particular, s/he must have
  a good understanding of child protection issues and the protection of
  children in situations of post conflict (including release and
  reintegration of CAAFGS, hazardous child labor and all aspects of child
  abuse violence against children). The incumbent must exercise excellent
  political judgment and diplomatic skills as s/he will be dealing with a
  number of highly sensitive issues. 

• Communicates
  effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Able
  to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Sets
  high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project
  goals.
• The
  Specialist should possess good leadership and supervisory skills;
  co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are
  clear.
• Translates
  strategic direction into plans and objectives.
• Analyzes
  and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from
  a wide range of sources.
• Quickly
  builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network
  of individuals across organizational departments.
• Identifies
  urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly;
  initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
• Demonstrates,
  applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization. 

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