The Consultant will be responsible for carrying out the following activities:
• Mapping conditions, steps, actors involved in the conduct of child assessment processes in the context of association with terrorist and violent extremist groups in Nigeria.
• Conceptualizing and delivering capacity-building activities related to psychosocial child assessment processes and psychosocial support in Tajikistan.
Home-Based with travel
1/7/2023-31/08/2023
The Consultant will provide his/her knowledge and expertise to the conceptualisation and delivery of capacity-building activities and preparation of guidance related to psychosocial child assessment processes and psychosocial support implemented within the UNODC Global Programme to End Violence against Children.
The Consultant will perform the assigned functions under the overall guidance of the Psychosocial Support Specialist within the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section and the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer who acts as the Coordinator of the UNODC Global Programme to End Violence against Children.
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social work, psychology, or related mental health field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least 5 years of MHPSS related work experience - including at least 2 years with children associated with organized criminal and armed groups, including terrorist groups is required.
Knowledge on the situation of Nigeria related to child association with organized criminal and armed groups, including terrorist groups is required.
Experience in developing reports and materials regarding MHPSS is required.
Work experience in the Northeast of Nigeria is desirable.
Experience in psychosocial assessment of children in conflict affected areas is desirable.
Experience with 4Ws mapping in conflict affected areas is desirable.
Experience with MHPSS in Juvenile Justice including in juvenile facilities is desirable.
Knowledge of legal and judicial aspects relating to violence against children and justice for children is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage. Knowledge of of the local language in Nigeria (Hausa) is desirable.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.