International Child Protection & GBV Consultant (5 months)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant to provide technical and operational support for Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) and Gender‑Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) across Mali. The 5‑month assignment is office‑based in Bamako and will support preparedness, response, coordination and recovery in conflict‑ and climate‑affected areas.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to UNICEF staff and implementing partners on CPiE and GBViE interventions.
• Strengthen programme quality, ensure adherence to standards and support inter‑sectoral integration of child protection and GBV risk mitigation.
• Contribute to assessments, situation monitoring, data analysis and the development of work plans, donor inputs, budgets and periodic reports.
• Facilitate capacity‑building initiatives for government counterparts and partners.
• Support coordination with relevant sectors, including Education, and contribute to related priorities such as mine action, Safe to Learn, community economic empowerment and community‑based child protection systems.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law or a related social science field (or first degree plus two additional years of experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in child protection, gender‑based violence or humanitarian programming.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global organization dedicated to children’s rights.
• Engagement in high‑impact humanitarian programmes across Mali.
• Professional development within a diverse, international team.