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We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Child Protection Specialist (GBV), P-3 Job Number: 520124 Location: Borno Work Type: Temporary Appointment For every child, Change The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection Specialist to provide technical and financial support in gender-based violence (GBV) and child protection programming, with a focus on case management, psycho-social support services, capacity building and social and economic reintegration of girls and women who have been affected by GBV and conflict related sexual violence in northeast Nigeria. The ongoing conflict in northeast Nigeria is characterized by general widespread attacks: sexual violence; abduction, especially of girls and women; disappearances; child recruitment and forced recruitment; forced displacement; the use of explosive hazards, and targeted attacks against civilians. The recent humanitarian needs overview analysis estimates that about 3 million people across the Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (B.A.Y) states need GBV protection, as the underlying drivers of the conflict and conditions of displacement continue to exacerbate the occurrence of GBV incidents. Half of this population in need consists of children (below 18 years) and adolescent girls requiring critical lifesaving services to survivors or those at risk in affected areas. The populations in the northeast continue to experience multiple population displacements across Borno and in parts of Adamawa and Yobe States, often fleeing conflict and insecurity. At acute risk are the 823,000 civilians in areas hard-to-reach by international humanitarian actors. Serious protection threats, including GBV threats both during displacement and in many return areas. Female and child-headed households, unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and adolescent boys and girls are particularly at risk of GBV, child recruitment, and human trafficking, while adolescent and adult males face threats of harassment, arbitrary arrests and detention, and serious maltreatment during detention. New arrivals in transit facilities have overwhelming needs – often arriving in poor health, including with gunshot wounds and other related injuries and illnesses. Immediate critical material support needs include dignity kits, clothing, and individualized case management for survivors and those at risk of GBV. While all forms of GBV are chronically under-reported, women and girls continue to be most vulnerable to GBV: 99 % of reported GBV incidents between January-June 2018 were by women and girls, though boys and men also have been subjected to GBV (GBVIMS, 2018). Children, particularly adolescent girls, are at risk of GBV, which occurs mainly in the context of child sexual abuse, early marriage and family separation: 16 % of reported GBV incidents against children from January to June 2018 were carried out against UASC. Inadequate access to food, basic services and livelihood opportunities is directly linked with the increasing number of reported cases of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), particularly of female-headed households and adolescent girls. Forced and early marriage is reportedly used as a tool to alleviate households’ economic burden and is viewed as a protective measure to deter armed opposition groups from abducting unmarried girls. Other negative coping mechanisms also include: increased reports of ‘survival sex’ and engagement in prostitution. Dependency on aid items contributes to their regular occurrence of these negative coping mechanisms. Women and girls are also exposed to a greater risk of sexual assault and exploitation while performing basic tasks for sustenance, such as collecting firewood. UNICEF, in collaboration with government and other UN agencies and partners are coordinating comprehensive prevention and response services, including the establishment of a gender-based violence information system, with monthly reporting from data gathering organizations. UNICEF is supporting state and non-state partners to build capacity on GBV and child protection, as well as develop and implement a reintegration programme, to ensure safe supported return for these highly vulnerable girls and women, as well as promote a protective environment in their communities to mitigate against further sexual violence. Efforts include advocacy for the immediate handover of all children from places of military detention to civilian authorities and communities and for the endorsement of the Paris Commitments and Paris Principles on the protection of children unlawfully recruited into armed forces or groups. How can you make a difference?
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