UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Job Opportunity in Syria 2026

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced the opening of applications for the position of Child Protection Specialist in Qamishli, Syria, under a Fixed-Term Appointment at the NO-3 grade level.

The position aims to strengthen child protection systems and develop programs and services targeting children who are most vulnerable to risks, particularly those affected by conflict and humanitarian crises.

The Child Protection Specialist will be responsible for planning and implementing child protection programs, monitoring their results, and providing technical support to partners, government institutions, and civil society organizations. These efforts aim to reduce violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and family separation.

Benefits and Advantages

• Opportunity to secure a fixed-term employment contract with UNICEF.

• Salary based on the NO-3 grade level and UNICEF's employment policies.

• Access to the organization's approved employee benefits package for eligible staff.

• Paid leave in accordance with the terms of employment.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and gaining experience in child protection program management.

• Opportunity to work with government institutions and international and local organizations.

• Contribute to strengthening child protection systems in Syria.

• Benefit from an international, multidisciplinary work environment.

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of child protection programs in line with UNICEF's priorities and local needs.

• Develop plans and activities aimed at protecting the most vulnerable children.

• Monitor program implementation, evaluate results, and measure impact.

• Identify challenges affecting program implementation and propose solutions and corrective actions.

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to implementing partners.

• Strengthen cooperation with government institutions and international and local organizations.

• Build the capacities of institutions and partners working in child protection.

• Support initiatives aimed at protecting children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect.

• Contribute to report preparation, results documentation, and knowledge sharing.

• Develop innovative approaches to improving the quality of child protection services.

• Support coordination among organizations working in the development and humanitarian sectors.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a master's degree or equivalent qualification in International Development, Human Rights, Psychology, Sociology, International Law, or a related Social Sciences field.

• Have at least 5 years of professional experience in planning and managing social development programs related to child protection.

• Demonstrate strong skills in program planning and project management.

• Be able to monitor and evaluate programs and measure results.

• Have experience in program implementation, partnership building, and capacity development.

• Be able to work effectively with government institutions, international organizations, and civil society organizations.

• Have fluency in both Arabic and English.