Child Protection Consultant – Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (8‑month remote)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Consultant to develop a comprehensive Theory of Change (ToC) and results framework for Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE). The consultant will work remotely, supporting the Mine Action sector from the Amman Center of Excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑create a detailed work plan with the Child Protection Specialist and agree on deliverables.
• Finalize the ToC diagram and convert it into an interactive PDF with pop‑up explanations for each component.
• Write a full ToC narrative describing enabling activities, delivery methods, change pathways, assumptions, risks and accountabilities.
• Develop an overarching results framework for EORE, including SMART indicators.
• Update the UNICEF RRBM/SBC glossary for EORE and attach it to the narrative.
• Facilitate at least four virtual sessions with the EORE Advisory Group and SBC sector to finalise the beta version of the ToC and results framework.
• Test the draft ToC and results framework remotely with three countries and adjust based on feedback.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of professional experience in mine action, social development programme planning, social‑behaviour change, communication for development or public advocacy.
• Experience working in developing countries and in both development and humanitarian contexts is an asset.
• Advanced degree in international development, human rights, social sciences or a related field.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in Rights‑Based and Results‑Based Management (RRBM) methodology, including Theory of Change and results frameworks.
• Proficiency in designing SMART indicators and conducting causality analysis.
• Strong community engagement, social mobilisation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, planning, writing and networking abilities.