UNICEF Zambia is currently recruiting a National UN Volunteer Child Rights Associate based in Lusaka, Zambia. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Child Rights Unit within the Human Rights Commission of Zambia, enhancing national frameworks for monitoring, protecting, and promoting children’s rights. If you are passionate about child rights associate jobs in Lusaka and have the expertise to contribute to meaningful change, this position invites your application.

About the Child Rights Associate Role

As a Child Rights Associate, you will work closely with the Office of the Child Rights Commissioner, UNICEF, and other national stakeholders. Your efforts will focus on child rights monitoring, reporting, advocacy, capacity building, and facilitating meaningful participation of children and youth. This role supports the implementation of the Children’s Code Act, 2022, and aligns with Zambia’s international child rights commitments.

Key Responsibilities for Child Rights Associate Jobs in Lusaka

• Support the operationalization of the Child Rights Unit through work planning, coordination, and monitoring implementation progress.
• Coordinate meetings, consultations, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements involving government bodies, civil society, and development partners.
• Monitor the enforcement of the Children’s Code Act, 2022, and other national and international child rights obligations.
• Contribute to the preparation of the State of Children’s Rights Report and other thematic reports by conducting research, data collection, and analysis.
• Enhance child-friendly complaint, referral, and case-tracking mechanisms to improve access to justice and accountability for children.
• Conduct research and policy analysis on child protection, violence against children, child justice, birth registration, and emerging child rights issues.
• Support advocacy campaigns, awareness initiatives, and commemorative events such as the Day of the African Child and Universal Children’s Day.
• Facilitate meaningful participation of children and youth through consultations, youth-led organizations, and feedback mechanisms.
• Promote institutional capacity development by delivering training, sharing knowledge, and preparing technical guidance materials.
• Strengthen partnerships and encourage volunteerism, youth engagement, and community participation in child rights programming.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in child protection, child rights, governance, legal reform, or human rights.
• Experience collaborating with government institutions, national human rights institutions, or development partners is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability in policy analysis, research, report writing, and documentation.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow-up actions efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a commitment to UN values and volunteerism.
• Fluency in English is required.

Benefits and Application Process

UN Volunteers receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a monthly Volunteer Living Allowance, health and life insurance, disability coverage, and other entitlements as per UNV Conditions of Service. This full-time position is based in Lusaka, Zambia, within the public sector.

• Support the operationalization of the Child Rights Unit through work planning, coordination, and monitoring implementation progress.
• Coordinate meetings, consultations, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements involving government bodies, civil society, and development partners.
• Monitor the enforcement of the Children’s Code Act, 2022, and other national and international child rights obligations.
• Contribute to the preparation of the State of Children’s Rights Report and other thematic reports by conducting research, data collection, and analysis.
• Enhance child-friendly complaint, referral, and case-tracking mechanisms to improve access to justice and accountability for children.
• Conduct research and policy analysis on child protection, violence against children, child justice, birth registration, and emerging child rights issues.
• Support advocacy campaigns, awareness initiatives, and commemorative events such as the Day of the African Child and Universal Children’s Day.
• Facilitate meaningful participation of children and youth through consultations, youth-led organizations, and feedback mechanisms.
• Promote institutional capacity development by delivering training, sharing knowledge, and preparing technical guidance materials.
• Strengthen partnerships and encourage volunteerism, youth engagement, and community participation in child rights programming.

• Analytical skills
• Policy analysis
• Research
• Data collection and analysis
• Report writing and documentation
• Communication
• Coordination
• Stakeholder engagement
• Organizational skills
• Task management and follow-up
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Fluency in English

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in child protection, child rights, governance, legal reform, or human rights.
• Experience collaborating with government institutions, national human rights institutions, or development partners is preferred.
• A commitment to UN values and volunteerism.