Stretch Assignment: Child Protection in Emergencies, P3/NO-C, Port-au-Prince, Haiti [Onsite or Remote, with the possibility of a mission to Haiti, subject to applicable re-quirements and approvals)]

Stretch Assignment: Onsite/Remote or hybrid; Full-time/Part-time

Title: Child Protection in Emergencies
Level: P3 – we encourage staff at P2/P3 and NO-B/NO-C levels with the relevant experience to apply 
Reports to: Chief Child Protection, Programmes
Duration: 6-8 weeks
Modality: In-person, remote or hybrid; full-time or part-time (minimum 50% commitment)
Section: Child Protection
Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Tentative (flexible) start date: 2 November 2026.
Eligibility: All Fixed-Term, Permanent or continuing appointment UNICEF staff members currently working in UNICEF worldwide.

Background

UNICEF Haiti is seeking a colleague to provide temporary support to its Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) programme. The assignment will contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of priority interventions for children affected by humanitarian emergencies, working closely with the Child Protection team and relevant field colleagues.

The assignment offers an opportunity to gain practical experience supporting a complex humanitarian response, while contributing existing skills and expertise to the Haiti Country Office. Depending on programme priorities and the selected colleague’s profile, the work may include support to community-based child protection, mental health and psychosocial support, case management and referral pathways, family tracing and reunification, or prevention and response to violence against children.

A focused workplan will be agreed at the beginning of the assignment, taking into account the colleague’s experience, level, availability and working arrangements. It will identify a limited number of achievable priorities and deliverables for the six- to eight-week period.

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Purpose of the Position

Under the guidance of the Chief Child Protection, and in collaboration with designated technical focal points, the selected colleague will contribute to the following areas. The emphasis will be adapted to the agreed workplan.

1. Support CPiE planning and prioritisation

• Review available programme information, partner updates and relevant assessments to help identify priority needs, response gaps and implementation constraints.
• Contribute to updating selected response plans, workplans or programme documents, with clear activities, indicators and follow-up actions.
• Support linkages with other programme sections, as relevant to the agreed priorities.
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1. Support programme implementation and partner follow-up

• Provide technical and operational support to selected CPiE activities, in collaboration with the team and field colleagues.
• Review selected partner workplans, progress updates or technical materials and prepare practical feedback for discussion with the responsible programme staff.
• Help track agreed actions, identify bottlenecks and flag issues requiring decisions or additional support.

1. Strengthen monitoring, analysis and reporting

• Consolidate and review available programme data and partner inputs to support monitoring of activities and results.
• Update an existing monitoring tool or prepare a simple tracker for selected priorities, identifying information gaps and actions needed.
• Draft inputs for situation reports, donor updates, briefing notes or other programme reporting, as agreed with the supervisor.

1. Contribute to coordination, knowledge sharing and handover

• Support preparation for relevant internal or partner meetings and follow-up of agreed actions.
• Adapt or develop practical guidance, tools or learning materials in an agreed technical area, drawing on existing UNICEF resources.
• Contribute to a knowledge-sharing session for colleagues or partners, were useful.
• Prepare a concise handover note summarising completed work, outstanding actions and recommendations.

Other related tasks may be agreed with the supervisor within the scope and duration of the assignment.

Supervision and feedback:

The incumbent will report to Chief, Child Protection, UNICEF Haiti, who will agree on priorities, provide regular guidance and review progress. Technical support will be provided by CPiE Specialist and CP Officer.

At the start of the assignment, the incumbent and the receiving supervisor will agree on a workplan, learning objectives and a schedule for regular check-ins, in consultation with the releasing supervisor.

At the end of the assignment, the receiving supervisor will provide brief written feedback on the work completed, skills developed and areas for further development and share it with the assignee and releasing supervisor.

Duration
This stretch assignment will be for a period of 6 to 8 weeks 

Key expected results

Expected outputs, Learning Objectives and Development Opportunities

The final deliverables will be agreed during the first week and may include:

• A focused assignment workplan with agreed priorities, outputs and timelines.
• An updated CPiE workplan or action tracker for selected interventions.
• A small package of technical or reporting inputs responding to priority team needs.
• A final handover note, accompanied by a debrief with the supervisor and relevant colleagues.

This assignment will provide the selected colleague with an opportunity to strengthen their technical and operational skills in Child Protection in Emergencies while supporting UNICEF Haiti’s humanitarian response.

Depending on their experience and agreed responsibilities, the colleague will develop:

• Practical skills in translating child protection needs and programme information into prioritised activities, workplans and monitoring tools.
• Experience in supporting CPiE implementation, reviewing partner inputs and identifying practical solutions to programme bottlenecks.
• Skills in analysing results and preparing concise technical, briefing and reporting materials.
• Experience in remote collaboration and coordination with country office teams, field colleagues and partners in a complex humanitarian setting.

Learning will take place through agreed programme tasks, participation in relevant meetings, joint review of technical products and exchanges with colleagues. The Chief Child Protection, or a designated technical focal point will provide regular coaching, technical guidance and feedback, with opportunities to draw on the expertise of other team members.

At the start of the assignment, the supervisor and selected colleague will agree on a small number of achievable learning objectives, tailored to the colleague’s current level, interests and development needs. These will be reflected in the colleague’s development plan, in consultation with their regular supervisor. A final debrief will review learning achievements and opportunities to apply the experience in their regular role.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience of Successful Candidate:

• A university degree in social sciences, social work, psychology, human rights, international development, law or another relevant field. An advanced university degree is an asset.
• Relevant professional experience in child protection programme planning, implementation, monitoring or technical support, commensurate with the candidate’s current level.
• Practical experience in child protection in emergencies or humanitarian programming is strongly desirable.
• Experience in one or more relevant technical areas, such as community-based child protection, psychosocial support, case management, family tracing and reunification, or prevention and response to violence against children, would be an asset.
• Ability to analyse programme information and produce clear, practical workplans, monitoring tools and written inputs.
• Ability to work collaboratively across locations, manage competing priorities and deliver agreed outputs within a short timeframe.
• Working proficiency in French or in English is required. Knowledge of Haitian Creole would be an asset.
• Familiarity with UNICEF programme processes, results-based management and relevant reporting tools would be an advantage.

The scope and complexity of the assignment will be tailored to the selected colleague’s level and experience.

Competencies of Successful Candidate: 

The selected colleague is expected to demonstrate UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability, and the following competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
• Drives to achieve results for impact.
• Innovates and embraces change.
• Thinks and acts strategically.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity.
• Works collaboratively with others.

Particular emphasis will be placed on collaboration, adaptability, sound judgement and the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical programme support.

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Release and Funding Arrangements:

How to Apply

Timeframe

The assignment will last six to eight weeks. The exact duration and start date will be agreed between the selected colleague, the Hiring Manager and the releasing office.

During the first week, the supervisor and selected colleague will confirm programme priorities, learning objectives, deliverables and working arrangements. The final week will include completion of agreed outputs, handover and a debrief.