Child Protection Specialist (GBV)

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United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 21/07/2026
  • Location: Afghanistan
Child protection/ Children’s rights GBV / VAWG PSEA/ Safeguarding
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

For every child, the right to a Future

Afghanistan remains one of the most complex humanitarian contexts globally, with women and girls facing heightened risks of gender-based violence (GBV) due to prolonged conflict, displacement, poverty, and deep-rooted gender inequalities. The operational environment is further characterized by restrictions affecting women and adolescent girls’ fundamental rights and access to services, mobility, and participation in public life, significantly limiting their ability to seek protection and support.

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

Minimum requirements:
  • Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s) in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in managing large and complex CP/GBV and gender-related programme is required.
  • Skills:
    • Expertise in large and complex portfolio grant management, particularly with International Financial Institutions (IFIs).
    • Demonstrated experience in resources mobilization including proposal writing and reporting
    • Strong written and spoken communication skills and ability to work across sections.
    • Expertise in skills development particularly for adolescents and youth.
  • Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.

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