Child Protection Officer

Job Description Mission and objectives MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts. Context Advertisement The UN Volunteer will serve within the MONUSCO Child Protection Section, which is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and reporting child protection concerns, including grave violations against children. The section works closely with partner organizations, state services, and UN agencies—particularly UNICEF and other members of the Country Task Force on the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM)—to ensure accurate, timely, and ethical reporting that informs child protection interventions and advocacy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This assignment supports the implementation of the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) mandate, which aims to strengthen child protection systems, enhance collaboration with the DRC Government on the implementation of the Action Plan to Prevent and End the Recruitment of Children and other grave violations, and ensure the effective functioning of the Joint UN–DRC Government Technical Working Group (JTWG) on children and armed conflict at the national level. The UNV role contributes to MONUSCO’s broader child protection objectives and aligns with its global objective to promote the safety, rights, and well‑being of children affected by conflict. Task Description...