International Consultant – Child Protection Reintegration (Maiduguri)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant to lead child protection reintegration and transition activities in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The role focuses on strengthening government coordination and supporting the safe return of children and women exiting armed groups.

Key responsibilities

• Support the transition to government‑led Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) coordination.
• Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Social Welfare to lead coordination mechanisms and technical working groups.
• Prevent child recruitment and use by armed groups and address other grave violations against children and women.
• Provide technical leadership for the social and economic reintegration of children and women exiting armed groups.
• Ensure reintegration programming is survivor‑centred, gender‑responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action.
• Reinforce community‑based protection mechanisms to sustain long‑term outcomes.

Required profile

• MA in Child Protection, Social Work, International Development, Human Rights or a related field.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in child protection programming and coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in the reintegration of children affected by armed conflict.
• Experience supporting inter‑agency mechanisms (e.g., CP AoR, technical working groups) and understanding of government‑led coordination processes.
• Proven ability to strengthen government systems and build capacity.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global humanitarian organization.
• Professional development in a high‑impact, conflict‑affected setting.
• Competitive consultancy terms for a 9‑month fixed‑term assignment.