Child protection Officer

** Deadline to apply is 11 September 2026 **

Description of assignment title

Child protection Officer

Host entity

UNICEF

Modality

Onsite

Type

National

Volunteer category

Expert UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule

Full-time

Number of Assignments

1

Assignment country

Bangladesh

Duty stations

Cox's Bazaar

Work location

On UN premises

Expected start date

01/10/2026

Duration

12 months m(with possibility of extension)

Context

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of the child, everywhere, in everything the organization does —in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. Equity accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Within the Rohingya refugee response, UNICEF leads the Education, Nutrition, WASH Sectors, and the Child Protection Sub-Sector under the overall umbrella of Rohingya Coordination mechanism. The approach aims to strengthen system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond to humanitarian emergencies and provide clear leadership and accountability within the respective areas. Specifically, this includes Sustainable Development

Goals:

3. Good Health and Well-being

5. Gender Equality

16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Task description

Within the delegated authority of the Child Protection (CP) Sub-Sector Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representatives, the UN Volunteer Child Protection Officer will:

• Support the coordination and implementation of Child Protection Sub-Sector (CPSS) activities by maintaining effective coordination mechanisms with sector partners, camp Child Protection Focal Points, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate with CPSS partners on service mapping, referral pathways, and regular updates to ensure accurate and timely information on child protection services and coverage.

• Support the collection, compilation, validation, analysis, and dissemination of child protection data, including partner reporting (5Ws, ActivityInfo, Child Protection Situation Monitoring, Child Rights Monitoring Mechanism (CRMM), and other information management systems), to identify trends, service gaps, duplications, and priority needs.

• Maintain and update CPSS information management platforms, databases, and shared repositories (e.g., SharePoint, KoBo, internal trackers), ensuring that guidance documents, meeting records, datasets, and knowledge products are organized, accessible, and managed confidentially.

• Support preparation of situation reports, dashboards, maps, presentations, and other information products to support evidence-based decision-making, advocacy, resource mobilization, and emergency response.

• Provide information management support during emergencies, including fire incidents, floods, cyclones, landslides, relocations, and other protection incidents, by coordinating rapid data collection, preparing ad hoc reports, and supporting operational decision-making.

• Organize and facilitate CPSS meetings, working groups, technical forums, and consultations, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, following up on action points, and maintaining an updated meeting calendar.

• Support the planning and delivery of training, orientations, and capacity-building initiatives for CPSS partners, Child Protection Focal Points, and other stakeholders on child protection coordination, information management, and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate regular communication with Child Protection Camp Focal Points to monitor service delivery, identify emerging child protection risks, and facilitate timely information sharing and coordinated responses.

• Conduct regular field visits to refugee camps to strengthen coordination, verify information, monitor programme implementation, and support partners in addressing operational challenges.

• Monitor emerging child concerns and trends affecting children and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely follow-up and appropriate action.

• Support the development of communication and advocacy materials by producing user-friendly data visualizations, analytical products, and key messages for internal and external audiences.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Child Protection Sub-Sector Coordinator.

Relevant experience

7 years

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Bengali, Level: Native language, Required

Required education level

Master's degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, development studies, Law, Child Rights, Child development or other relevant subjects.

Skills and experience

• At least 7 years’ professional work experience at the national and/or international level; humanitarian experience is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international organizations.

• At least 3 years' experience in Child Protection, GBV, or other Protection-related fields and humanitarian coordination.

• Capable of creating a collaborative environment to enhance coordination and possess strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

• Experience in knowledge management, information management, monitoring, and evaluation is essential.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong drafting and reporting skills.

• Experience in data collection, validation, analysis, reporting and dissemination, and data visualization for communications, advocacy, and resource mobilization.

• Experience in managing information safely, effectively, and confidentially.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with communication for development tools and approaches.

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams comprising international and national personnel.

• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), email and internet applications, and familiarity with database management and office technology.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines; demonstrates sound security awareness.

• Demonstrated commitment to children's rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for sustainable development, and the values and principles of the United Nations system.