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UNICEF Consultant – Child Protection Policy Strengthening, Nicaragua

The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking a consultant for Fortalecimiento de las políticas de Protección contra la Explotación y el Abuso Sexual. This 11.5-month role is based in Nicaragua. The consultant will support the strengthening of policies for the protection against exploitation and sex

deadline: 13 July 2026 Central America Standard Time
location: Nicaragua
host: UNICEF
apply-url: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/594077/fortalecimiento-de-las-pol%C3%ADticas-de-protecci%C3%B3n-contra-la-explotaci%C3%B3n-y-el-abuso-sexual-y-salvaguarda-de-la-ni%C3%B1ez-nicaraguaremote-115-meses-req-594077

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is offering a consultant position to strengthen policies for the Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and child safeguarding in Nicaragua. This role lasts 11.5 months. The consultant will work on developing and implementing child protection policies.

Overview

The consultant will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the protection of children from exploitation and abuse.

  • Location: Nicaragua
  • Duration: 11.5 months
  • Contract type: Consultant
  • Host: UNICEF
  • Deadline: 13 Jul 2026 Central America Standard Time

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for this consultant position include being a qualified professional with experience in child protection and policy development.

  • Contract type: Consultant

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with UNICEF on a critical child protection project
  • 11.5 months of work experience in Nicaragua

How to Apply

To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the UNICEF jobs portal.

  • Submit application through the UNICEF jobs portal
  • Ensure all required documents are uploaded

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the location of the consultant position?

The location of the consultant position is Nicaragua.

What is the duration of the consultant position?

The duration of the consultant position is 11.5 months.

What type of contract is being offered?

The contract type is a consultant position.

What is the deadline for submitting an application?

The deadline for submitting an application is 13 Jul 2026 Central America Standard Time.

Who is the host organization for this consultant position?

The host organization for this consultant position is UNICEF.

What is the purpose of the consultant position?

The purpose of the consultant position is to support the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the protection of children from exploitation and abuse.