Roster of National Individual Consultants in Child Protection

About the role

UNICEF Moldova is seeking qualified professionals to join a national roster of individual consultants in child protection. Selected consultants will be called upon to provide technical assistance for UNICEF programmes and national partners, supporting the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child protection interventions across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and technical support on prevention and response to violence against children, including gender‑based violence.
• Strengthen child protection services for vulnerable groups such as children with disabilities, those without parental care, and children affected by poverty or migration.
• Contribute to the development of child‑friendly justice mechanisms, including alternatives to detention.
• Support evidence generation, policy and legal development, and capacity‑building activities.
• Assist in safeguarding, accountability and reporting mechanisms related to sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Address online safety risks, including cyber‑bullying and digital harms.
• Help align national reforms with EU accession requirements and the European Child Guarantee.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in social work, law, public policy, or a related field.
• Proven experience in child protection, humanitarian or development contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government agencies, NGOs and international partners.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact child protection programmes.
• Flexible engagement through a consultant roster.
• Access to UNICEF’s professional development resources.