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Management Authority (‘PDMA’) in order to integrate Child Protection in Emergency within disasterrelated policies, planning, coordination and information management. In addition, a new provincial directorate of the National Commission of the Rights of the Child will be established in Punjab in 2013, and UNICEF will provide technical support to an associated mechanism for monitoring, identifying and responding to violations of children’s rights. 9. Host Agency/Host Institute: UNICEF Pakistan, see http://www.unicef.org/pakistan/ 10. Organizational Context: UNICEF Pakistan is working in the field of child protection in Pakistan. 11. Type of Assignment Place: Non-family duty station 12. Description of Duties: Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist Lahore, reporting as well as to the Chief of the Field Office, Punjab, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Contribute to advocacy aiming at establishing a strong Child Protection system, including Child Protection in Emergency, in Punjab, as well as policy development/change and legislation to protect children from abuse, neglect and violence. Undertake field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Propose and/or undertake action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation; Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate children and adolescent-specific projects as assigned by the supervisor. Analyse and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary to meet project objectives. Contribute to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation; Contribute towards preparation of the situation analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information and writing chapters of the analysis related to Child Protection Programme; Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration with other programmes in the development of the sectoral workplans, joint or convergent projects, ensuring the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provide guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives; Meet with national and international agencies covering the management of projects. Participate in meetings with ministries responsible for project review, and follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements; Assist the government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to: Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; network and build relationships with loc al organizations, groups or individuals and support and/or participate in local volunteering initiatives; reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; initiate and/or participate in local volunteer groups, including assisting them in submitting stories and experiences to the World Volunteer Web site; Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible;
Encourage, mobilize and support co-workers, fellow UN Volunteers and members of the local community to play an active part in peace and development activities on a voluntary basis; Discuss with supervisors how volunteerism for peace and development can be mainstreamed I the assignment and integrate activities promoting volunteerism for peace and development into work plans; Assist with the UNV “buddy programme” for newly-arrived UN Volunteers. 13. Results/Expected Output: Efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to the Child Protection team (2 national staff in Punjab); Protection and empowerment of adolescents model is assessed and documented for potential replication and scale-up; Monitoring and reporting on patterns of child rights violations in Punjab province is enhanced; Child Protection in Emergency is effectively integrated in the Punjab PDMA’s preparedness planning and capacity building modules for 2013; A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed. 14. Qualifications/Requirements: a) Qualifications, skills, experience: The incumbent must be a dynamic, multi-functional person, who supports UNICEF’s Child Protection Unit with professionalism, dedication and client orientation. The following qualifications are required: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the social sciences, education, development studies, public policy, international human rights, op similar field; Demonstrated experience working with/for children; Knowledge of latest developments and approaches in the field of Human Rights and Child Rights, Monitoring and Evaluation, and programme management; Good negotiation, presentation, and advocacy skills; Demonstrate and share technical knowledge and expertise; Demonstrated research experience; Experience in developing programmes and project proposals according to standard Logical Frameworks; Excellent English and high level ability to draft clearly and concisely on technical issues; Computer skills: Microsoft Office, with demonstrated skills in database management with Excel; Sound security awareness; Have affinity with or interest in development, humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. b) Competencies and values: Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations; Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment; Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
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