National Consultant: Technical Adviser to support the implementation of Child Protection Case Management System

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

For every child, protection

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

The Technical Advisor for child protection case management system, will report to the Child Protection Specialist/NO-3 for supervision. H/she will provide professional technical assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. H/she provides technical support to  establish case management system at the sub-national level through operationalizing Primero case management system for child protection cases at sub-national level in the communities as well as in residential care, support the rolling out of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for child protection services and referrals and case collaboration with NGOs.  H/she will support the operationalization of case management and referral systems including provision of guidance to key actors for more effective implementation of case management processes and delivery of services, supporting monitoring and reporting.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
• A university degree in social work and qualifications in child protection case management related courses will be desirable.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required. Professional experience in the area of child protection case management, Primero digital case management system and alternative care is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Proven experience in project management is an advantage.
• Previous work experience with international development organizations and/or government agencies is an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of child protection, especially of violence prevention and family preservation, case management, and of social and cultural norms, beliefs and practices that lead to violence against children and unnecessary family separation
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Cambodian context
• Knowledge of UNICEF programming is an advantage
• Excellent management, interpersonal, planning and coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written Khmer and English

Please find the details term of reference for this assignment  Term of References – Technical Advisor(2).pdf

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…

• Communication
• Working with people
• Drive for results
• Relating and networking
• Applying technical expertise
• Formulating strategy and concepts

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

Only Cambodian national will be considered for this position. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual