UNICEF
Programme Specialist, NOC (Wash & CEED), Fixed Term #136636
- Duty station
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador
- Country / area
- Ecuador
- Region
- Americas
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Closes
- today Source: 23:55, Jun 03, 2026 America/Guayaquil
About this role
The Programme Specialist, NOC (Wash & CEED) will lead integrated Child Protection and Education initiatives in Ecuador, focusing on strengthening national systems, promoting safe and inclusive environments, and achieving sustainable outcomes for children and adolescents. The role involves strategic planning, program implementation, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with UNICEF's child protection and education mandates. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and innovative professional with demonstrated experience in child protection and education programming, particularly in humanitarian or emergency contexts. They should possess strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
Key requirements
- 5+ years professional experience in child protection and education
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Fluency in English
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in relevant field
- Experience in Ecuador or Latin America
- Knowledge of child protection systems
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in child protection and education programming, with demonstrated experience in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
- Required degree
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Social Sciences, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Languages
- English
UNICEF is seeking a strategic and innovative professional to lead integrated Child Protection and Education initiatives that strengthen national systems, promote safe and inclusive environments, and accelerate sustainable results for children and adolescents at scale. Location: Ecuador Deadline: 3 Jun 2026 11:55 PM
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