UNICEF
Programme Specialist, (Safe Environment and Opportunities) NOC, Fixed Term #136635
- Duty station
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador
- Country / area
- Ecuador
- Region
- Americas
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Closes
- closed Source: 23:55, Jun 03, 2026 America/Guayaquil
About this role
The Programme Specialist 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 design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of child protection and education programs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in child protection, education systems, and inclusive programming, with experience in working with national stakeholders and implementing large-scale initiatives. The position requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Key requirements
- 5+ years professional experience in child protection and education programming
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Fluency in English
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in relevant field
- Experience in Ecuador context
- 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.
- Required degree
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Child Development, 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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