UNICEF is recruiting a Child Protection Officer in Niamey, Niger, to support programmes addressing child marriage and violence against children. The role focuses on programme implementation, adolescent girls’ empowerment, partnerships, monitoring, and community engagement across Niamey, Tillabéri, and Dosso.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | UNICEF |
| Position | Child Protection Officer |
| Location | Niamey, Niger |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience | At least 2 years |
| Languages | French and English |
| Deadline | 29 September 2026 |
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, improve their wellbeing, and help children reach their potential. Its programmes cover areas including health, education, child protection, nutrition, and humanitarian support.
The organization also works with governments, communities, and other partners to strengthen systems that protect children and support vulnerable populations.
Available Position
The Child Protection Officer will work under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist. The officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support for programmes aimed at preventing child marriage and promoting the empowerment of adolescent girls.
The role will also support efforts to increase the visibility of interventions through strategic partnerships in Niamey, Tillabéri, and Dosso.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting programme activity planning.
- Providing technical and operational support during programme implementation.
- Developing partnerships and professional networks.
- Supporting innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building.
- Contributing to monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Supporting community engagement related to child protection programmes.
The position requires practical engagement with programme teams and partners to help translate child protection priorities into effective activities.
Requirements
Applicants should have a first-level university degree, at least at Bachelor’s or BAC+3 level, in social or economic sciences, international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant technical field.
Candidates must have at least two years of relevant professional experience in planning and managing social development projects or related areas of the social and economic sciences.
Relevant expertise should include:
- Child protection.
- Child marriage prevention.
- Programme management.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Community engagement.
- Partnership development.
Proficiency in French and good knowledge of English are required. Knowledge of a local language or another official UN language is an advantage.
Experience in child protection and programme or project design within a UN system organization is desirable. Previous experience preventing child marriage and supporting adolescent girls’ empowerment is also an advantage.
Experience in both development and humanitarian settings can strengthen an application. Country-level experience, particularly in development, fragile, or humanitarian contexts, is also desirable.
UNICEF also expects candidates to demonstrate partnership building, ethical awareness, results orientation, innovation, strategic thinking, collaboration, and the ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official UNICEF Careers portal and follow the application instructions provided for the Child Protection Officer vacancy in Niamey, Niger.
UNICEF does not charge any processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, or hiring process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of recruitment.
Application Deadline
The closing date for the UNICEF Child Protection Officer position is Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
Conclusion
The UNICEF Child Protection Officer role offers an opportunity to support child protection programmes focused on preventing child marriage and empowering adolescent girls in Niger. The position requires relevant academic training, at least two years of professional experience, and practical knowledge of child protection, programme management, monitoring, community engagement, and partnerships.
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