Chief Child Protection, P-5, Fixed Term Position, Suva, Fiji (Pacific Islands) - MCP, 24 months, #00043777

About this role

The Chief Child Protection officer leads high-level policy dialogue and technical engagement with national and international partners to strengthen child protection systems. The role involves promoting evidence-based approaches that advance equity and improve outcomes for children and adolescents. The incumbent provides expert technical guidance to influence national agendas, ensuring strong preparedness and response mechanisms to protect children in both development and emergency contexts. The position aims to create lasting social change and safeguard children within the Pacific Island Countries context. This is a fixed-term position based in Suva, Fiji, requiring significant expertise in child protection policy and system strengthening.

Requirements at a glance

Min. experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in child protection or related field.

Required degree

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, law, public administration, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years of additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Languages

English

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