National Child Protection Systems Strengthening Consultant - Athens, Greece

Further Details

This consultancy focuses on strengthening integrated child protection systems within Greece, aiming to improve outcomes for children. The consultant will analyze existing structures and propose actionable recommendations for reform, ensuring alignment with international standards. Key responsibilities include assessing child protection mechanisms, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and drafting policy proposals. A strong grasp of the Greek public administration and social welfare frameworks is imperative, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience with international organizations like UNICEF or UN agencies is considered an advantage. UNICEF is dedicated to the rights of every child and fosters an inclusive culture. The organization is committed to diversity and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

National Child Protection Systems Strengthening Consultant - UNICEF Greece

UNICEF is actively seeking a highly skilled National Child Protection Systems Strengthening Consultant to contribute to vital child welfare initiatives in Greece. This prestigious consultancy offers an exceptional opportunity to leverage extensive expertise in child protection and public policy within a leading international organization dedicated to the rights of every child.

The consultant will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing Greece's integrated child protection framework, ensuring it aligns with global best practices and recommended standards. This position demands a profound understanding of the national child protection landscape and the ability to drive meaningful reform through expert analysis and collaborative engagement.

• Position: National Child Protection Systems Strengthening Consultant
• Location: Athens, Greece
• Contract Duration: 1 Year
• Sector: Child Protection, Public Policy
• Key Focus: Strengthening integrated child protection systems
• Required Languages: Greek and English

This role is ideal for professionals with a proven track record in child protection systems analysis, policy development, and extensive experience working with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. Join UNICEF and make a tangible difference in the lives of children in Greece.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Greek child protection systems
• Proficiency in analyzing child protection systems
• Experience in governance reform or public policy
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts
• Excellent command of Greek and English languages

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of recommendations for Greece to introduce a comprehensive integrated child protection system
• Analyze child protection systems, institutional mandates, and service delivery
• Formulate practical policy or governance reform recommendations
• Design and conduct stakeholder consultations, key-informant interviews, or focus groups
• Synthesize qualitative evidence into analytical reports
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of expert outputs
• Coordinate multidisciplinary assignments with government and other stakeholders

How to apply

• Review the complete Terms of Reference for detailed information about this consultancy opportunity.
• Ensure you meet the minimum requirements, including an advanced university degree (Master’s) in a relevant field and at least 10 years of progressive professional experience in child protection or related areas.
• Demonstrate experience in analyzing child protection systems and formulating policy recommendations.
• Highlight your proven experience in designing and conducting stakeholder consultations and synthesizing evidence into analytical reports.
• Provide evidence of your experience in technical oversight and coordinating multidisciplinary assignments.
• Confirm excellent command of both Greek and English languages.
• If you have experience working with UNICEF, UN agencies, EU institutions, or government counterparts, please emphasize this in your application.
• Visit the UNICEF Careers website to access the application portal.
• Click on the 'Apply now' button for the National Child Protection Systems Strengthening Consultant position.
• Complete the online application form accurately and thoroughly.
• Submit your application along with any required supporting documents as per the application portal instructions.
• For any accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage.
• Should you be shortlisted, you will be contacted directly by the recruiter to discuss further arrangements.

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