Contract Duration- 5 months

Working arrangement: Home Based

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of this assignment is to support the Ministry of High-Tech Industries in developing draft legislative acts and policies in the field of child online safety, with a focus on internet safety standards applicable to industry actors, including internet service providers, technology companies, social media platforms and gaming platforms.

The consultant will work jointly with Consultant on Child Online Safety in the Education System in conducting a comprehensive gap analysis of the existing Armenian legislative and policy framework on child online protection vis-à-vis international standards and best practices with recommendations and proposed legislation/policy/implementation measures. Following the joint gap analysis phase, the consultant will focus specifically on drafting legislation and regulatory policies governing the responsibilities of industry actors in ensuring child safety online.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the UNICEF Access to Justice Officer, closely collaborating with the UNICEF and Ministry of High-Tech Industries teams, Working Group on Child Online Safety and other stakeholders involved in the process.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  External ToR TMC0001448.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Law/Child rights, Information and Communications Technology Policy/Governance or Cybersecurity.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the legal field
• Demonstrated experience in legal research, legal analysis, and preparation of legal briefs
• Proven experience in drafting and/or reviewing legislative acts and regulatory policies
• Strong knowledge of Armenian legislation, particularly in the fields of telecommunications, data protection, and child protection
• Knowledge of international and national frameworks governing internet safety and digital regulation (e.g., EU Digital Services Act, UK Online Safety Act, GDPR)
• Knowledge of the CRC, CRPD, CEDAW, and other relevant international legal instruments
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape for internet service providers and technology platforms
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Armenian is mandatory
• Good command of English is mandatory

Desirables:

• Previous experience working with UN agencies, including UNICEF, is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  Financial proposal TMC0001448.docx

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.