Child rights protection specialist in Ukrayinska Merezha za prava ditini, GS

Ukrainian Network for Children's Rights (hereinafter - UMPD) was created to consolidate efforts and improve coordination between civil society organizations in Ukraine and their influence on state policy in the field of ensuring children's rights.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing expert and methodical support for the protection of children's rights within the framework of the project.
• Monitoring national legislation and policies regarding children and participating in the preparation of analytical recommendations.
• Consulting the project team and partners on the application of international standards for the protection of children's rights.
• Participation in preparation of analytical materials, reports and presentations based on the results of the project.
• Ensuring compliance with the principles of safeguarding, PSEA, gender equality and “do no harm” in all project activities.
• Supporting the participation of children and youth in consultations and activities within the project.

Requirements for the candidate(s):

• higher education by specialty: law, psychology, sociology or pedagogy, social development or another related field;
• work experience in the social sphere for at least 2 years;
• knowledge in the field of child rights protection and social work;
• knowledge legislation in the field of protection of children's rights and social protection;
• experience of working with children, families and socially vulnerable segments of the population;
• understanding of the specifics of the work of services for children, centers of social services and social protection;
• experience of working in the sector of non-governmental organizations - an additional advantage;
• ability to work with databases, prepare reporting documents;
• confident command of a computer (MS Office, Internet resources, Google Workspace);
• knowledge of the English language will be an additional advantage, but not mandatory.

Working conditions:

• contract for the provision of services with an individual entrepreneur of the 3rd group;
• partial remote work: work online, work in the office, business trips within Ukraine;
• opportunities for personal and professional development;
• payment based on the results of the interview.

If you are ready to join our team, send:

• motivation letter
• resume
• completed tender proposal (file is attached) with the subject"Specialist in the protection of children's rights" until April 18, 2026 to the email address [email protected]

UMPD will consider only complete applications and will only contact candidates from the list invited for an interview.

UMPD may consider applications before the announcement deadline, so interested candidates are encouraged to submit a motivation letter and resume in advance.

UMPD adheres to its work policies of absolute intolerance to any manifestations of sexual exploitation, abuse and gender discrimination against any person. The candidate must confirm his understanding and agreement to comply with the policies during the work process.