Consultoría Asistencia Técnica a la Subsecretaria para la elaboración de protocolos para la protección

 Consultancy Opportunity: Child Protection Specialist

Location: Santiago, Chile
Division/Equivalent: Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office
School/Unit: Chile
Department/Office: Santiago, Chile
Categories: Child Protection

Introduction:
As part of the challenges for 2024, UNICEF is facilitating the establishment of the Interinstitutional Table for Migrant Children in Chile. This initiative aims to coordinate roles, functions, and products agreed upon by various stakeholders to promote the protection of migrant children's rights throughout the migration process, based on the best interests of the child and principles enshrined in international treaties and national legislation.

Objective:
UNICEF is seeking a professional to support the implementation and management of inputs for the Executive Secretariat of the Interinstitutional Table of Migrant Children. The consultant will systematize agreements and products of the table's work, particularly focusing on the development of a protocol that regulates the application of the best interests of the child in all migration procedures and the legal assistance for children and adolescents in such situations.

Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following key products:

1. Identification of Needs of Children and Adolescents in Human Mobility for the Exercise of Their Rights.
2. Proposal of the Executive Secretariat's Work Methodology, with Identification of Deadlines and Expected Products.
3. Proposal of Protocol Structure with a Focus on Safeguarding the Best Interests of the Child.
4. Document Developing Chapter 1 of the Protocol Proposal.
5. Document Developing Chapter 2 of the Protocol Proposal.
6. Document Developing Chapter 3 of the Protocol Proposal.
7. Document Developing Chapter 4 of the Protocol Proposal.
8. Proposal of Content on Dissemination, Training, and Institutional Training Plan.
9. Training of Key Actors.
10. Report on Participation and Support to the Child Protection Area for the Execution of UNICEF's Work Plan Tasks Related to Childhood and Adolescence in Human Mobility.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences (e.g., social work, psychology, anthropology, sociology) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in the design, application, and analysis of qualitative information techniques.
• Experience in working with children, adolescents, and families in situations of human mobility.
• Experience in policy design, analysis, and review aimed at children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated experience in training and operationalization of child rights and human rights approaches.
• Desired: Training in migration-related issues.
• Fluency in Spanish; basic proficiency in English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including the required documents, by May 12, 2024, Pacific SA Standard Time.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
• UNICEF promotes reasonable accommodations for individual consultants with disabilities.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy towards conduct incompatible with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
• The selected candidate must have adequate medical insurance coverage during the contract period and must confirm full vaccination against COVID-19 before assuming the assignment.

Join UNICEF in making a difference for migrant children in Chile, ensuring their rights and well-being are protected throughout the migration process. Apply now to be part of this impactful initiative.