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Child Protection Officer (NO-2), FT, #00129136, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, LACR

UNICEF

Published

19 Aug 2026

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

UNICEF Brazil is looking for a high-level professional to act as Child Protection Officer in Rio de Janeiro with targeted support to São Paulo city. He/she will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of UNICEF’s child protection programme in these big urban centers. The role contributes to evidence-based planning by conducting situation analyses, identifying priorities, and supporting results-based programme design focused on violence prevention, child protection systems strengthening, safe schools, child-sensitive justice, and integrated service delivery. The incumbent monitors programme performance, resources, and results; prepares reports; identifies implementation bottlenecks; and supports timely corrective actions to ensure effective programme delivery and accountability.