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For every child, the right to Protection In the face of widespread violence, the Child Protection System as well as violence response and prevention services, including alternative care,



still face significant challenges in reaching the maturity needed to effectively protect all children affected by or at risk of violence.
More than 2 million children require case management and legal representation from the Child Protection Authorities, which are currently facing a 143% budget gap.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Chief Child Protection (P-4), the Child Protection Specialist (Armed Violence) will provide technical lead ensuring the development and implementation of UNICEF Mexico armed violence strategy.
The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/ projects within the country programme.
The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes.
H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national

📌 Child Protection Specialist (México)
🏢 Unicef
📍 México