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UNICEF, originally the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, officially United Nations Children’s Fund since 1953, is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.

Job Information:

  • Job Title: Education and Child Protection Assistant
  • Duty Station: Kakuma, Kenya
  • Type: Onsite
  • Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
  • Number of assignments: 01 (One)
  • Closing date: 03 December 2025

Task Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Education and Protection Officer based in Kakuma, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Assist in strengthening Early Childhood Education and Development (ECDE) systems at county level by supporting government and partner coordination to include refugee children in county development plans
  • Support inclusive community engagement in ECDE by assisting partners in organizing parent dialogues, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) awareness sessions, enrolment drives, co-developing culturally appropriate learning/play materials and outreach to adolescent mothers through existing community networks and skills development initiatives.
  • Support flexible learning pathways for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth by assisting partners in community outreach, joint engagement forums, and monitoring of Accelerated Education (AE) programme implementation including Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN), life skills and psychosocial support activities in AE and reception centres.
  • Assist in promoting inclusive and participatory Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning by supporting partners in organizing inter/intra school competitions, science fairs, bootcamps, environmental awareness and mentorship activities; and by participating in school environmental clubs, technical teacher trainings, and psychosocial support initiatives.
  • Support partners in delivering inclusive, market-driven skills development programmes by participating in youth-led innovation challenges, digital/media and social innovation trainings, documenting success stories.
  • Assist in conducting regular filed monitoring visits to provide technical support, assess implementation progress, follow-up by documenting best practices and recommend improvements across all partnerships, while also identifying local youth needs and gaps to inform programme relevance and impact.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of age-appropriate educational and child -play activities at the reception and Furaha centres.
  • Support partners and the State Department for Children Services (SDCS) in arrangement of alternative family care for refugee children.
  • Support the engagement of parents, caregivers, and communities on positive parenting, early child-hood education initiatives to strengthen their participation and support to enhance access to education and prevent violence against children and harmful practices.
  • Support partners and SDCS to deliver efficient and effective case management for children including unaccompanied and separated children.
  • Participate in Child Protection and Education working groups, document good practices and linkages between child protection and education.
  • Assist in conducting regular filed monitoring visits to provide technical support, assess implementation progress, follow-up by documenting best practices and recommend improvements across all partnerships, while also identifying local youth needs and gaps to inform programme relevance and impact.

Eligibility Criteria:

Required education level

  • Secondary education

Skills and experience

  • A minimum of one month of experience in youth educational programmes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations.
  • Self-motivation and ability to adapt professionally in a challenging environment and work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel
  • Proficient digital skills to deliver the assignment, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), e-mail, and internet.
  • Demonstrate UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS)

Languages

  • English, Level: Fluent, Required
  • Kiswahili, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Competencies and values

  • Accountability
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Building Trust
  • Commitment and Motivation
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Communication
  • Ethics and Values
  • Integrity
  • Judgement and Decision-making
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Professionalism
  • Respect for Diversity
  • Self-Management
  • Technological Awareness
  • Working in Teams

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.unicef.org