Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
UNICEF is seeking to recruit a senior, well experienced and motivated consultatnt to play a lead technical and strategic role in the development of a case management and child protection system. This is in line with UNICEF’s support to the National Commission for Children (NCC) to accelerate actions towards the development of a child protection case management system as part of a national child protection system. The consultancy is for 11,5 months. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic advice and facilitation of different stages of the ongoing development of a child protection case management system
• Lead government efforts, and coordinate with child protection stakeholders in review of existing approaches and design of new approaches within a case management system
• Provide technical expertise in capacity enhancement of the system, including different levels and categories of the social workforce

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Sociology.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional work experience in child protection, preferably at senior or managerial level; experience in social protection, child care and child policy is an asset. Experience in project/programme management and strategy development in the areas of social affairs and development in general. Applicants with a relevant first degree in the above fields supported by over 10 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity/senior supervisory role within a government setting, as well as practical experience of coordinating work with several organizations;
• Background/experience in child care and government Institutions pertaining to child protection in Rwanda is a must;
• Sound understanding and past working experience of community principles and practices;
• Experience in working with Local Government, (I)NGOs or Development Partners is required.
• In-depth knowledge of child care, protection and welfare systems in Rwanda and ability for strategic thinking
• Excellent writing skills, presentation skills, strong strategic and analytical skills, computer skills, negotiations skills, interactive and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to work with Government Officials at national and district levels as well as with international and national development partners.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Knowledge of French is an added advantage

Job Education Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job Experience Requirements: 8 years

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Job application procedure
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualified and experienced candidates who are interested in this consultancy should visit the following website and submit their applications online. Please note that no hard copies of applications will be accepted at the office. https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=527754 
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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