Overview

UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Officer (P-2) for the Norwegian Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme in Accra, Ghana. This role focuses on strengthening child protection systems, humanitarian preparedness, and climate-resilient social services.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the Child Protection and Climate Change Study and contribute to national frameworks.
Integrate climate-related indicators into the Social Welfare Information Management System (SWIMS).
Operationalize the Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) Contingency Work Plan and mainstream child protection across sectors.
Facilitate training on humanitarian principles, Core Commitments for Children, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, gender-based violence in emergencies, and Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.
Contribute to humanitarian appeals, Situation Reports, and the development of a national trafficking data system.
Support sectoral programme planning, results-based management, monitoring, and evidence-based advocacy.

Requirements

University degree in International development, Human rights, Psychology, Sociology, International law, Social work, or a related social science field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in social development planning or child protection project management.
Experience in a UN agency, or in developing or humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.
Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

This is a fixed-term international professional opportunity under the Norwegian JPO Programme, offering international experience within the UN system and a platform to contribute to child protection and humanitarian work.

Location

Accra, Ghana

How to Apply

Apply via the provided link.

Deadline

20 March 2026 (GMT)

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