The national consultant will provide technical support for the implementation of projects’ activities within contracts concluded with the Belarusian State Pedagogical University (BSPU) and facilitate discussions on cybersafety. Support Child Protection team in implementing the projects aimed to strengthen VAC prevention mechanisms and promote psychological wellbeing in school settings and in a cyber space.
For people with disabilities, a major challenge in Africa is the general lack of an enabling environment. Although several
countries, including Sao Tome and Principe, have adopted relevant legislation, its implementation remains limited due
to deficits on both the supply and demand sides. Strong Disabled People's Organizations (DPOs) are essential to raise
awareness and ensure the provision of specific services for people with disabilities. In addition, the absence of a highlevel government entity with a mandate to mainstream the inclusion of people with disabilities across sectors results
in fragmented initiatives between ministries. A key constraint is the limited capacity of DPOs in many countries,
followed by a lack of coordination and insufficient inclusion of DPOs in key decision-making processes, contrary to the
global effort “nothing about us, without us”.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Child Protection Specialist (NOC) for a fixed-term appointment to be based in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia field office. Under the general supervision of the Chief Field Office and with technical guidance from Chief Child Protection based in Suva, Fiji, the Specialist will support the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme.
The national consultant will provide technical support for the implementation of projects’ activities within contracts concluded with the Belarusian State Pedagogical University (BSPU) and facilitate discussions on cybersafety. Support Child Protection team in implementing the projects aimed to strengthen VAC prevention mechanisms and promote psychological wellbeing in school settings and in a cyber space.
For people with disabilities, a major challenge in Africa is the general lack of an enabling environment. Although several
countries, including Sao Tome and Principe, have adopted relevant legislation, its implementation remains limited due
to deficits on both the supply and demand sides. Strong Disabled People's Organizations (DPOs) are essential to raise
awareness and ensure the provision of specific services for people with disabilities. In addition, the absence of a highlevel government entity with a mandate to mainstream the inclusion of people with disabilities across sectors results
in fragmented initiatives between ministries. A key constraint is the limited capacity of DPOs in many countries,
followed by a lack of coordination and insufficient inclusion of DPOs in key decision-making processes, contrary to the
global effort “nothing about us, without us”.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Child Protection Specialist (NOC) for a fixed-term appointment to be based in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia field office. Under the general supervision of the Chief Field Office and with technical guidance from Chief Child Protection based in Suva, Fiji, the Specialist will support the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme.