Earn EUR 3,297/Month + Benefits | UNICEF Italy Hiring Gender & Protection Programme Officer
Earn EUR 3,297/Month + Benefits | UNICEF Italy Hiring Gender & Protection Programme Officer
Earn EUR 3,297/Month + Benefits | UNICEF Italy Hiring Gender & Protection Programme Officer
🚀 Introduction
Are you passionate about gender equality, child protection, and humanitarian response? UNICEF Italy is seeking a Gender and Protection Programme Officer in Rome. This is your chance to contribute to safeguarding the rights of vulnerable children, women, and refugee communities—while earning a monthly allowance of EUR 3,297 plus benefits.
🏢 About UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works globally to ensure every child survives, develops, and thrives without discrimination. Since 2016, UNICEF Italy has been at the forefront of protecting unaccompanied minors and vulnerable migrants, offering essential services, policy reform support, and system strengthening to address child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
🌍 Context of the Role
Italy remains a central entry point for refugees and migrants arriving through the Mediterranean. UNICEF responds through a two-pronged approach:
- Delivering humanitarian services to children and women in need.
- Building long-term systems with governments and partners to strengthen protection, guardianship, alternative care, and GBV prevention.
The Gender and Protection Programme Officer will play a key role in enhancing GBV programming, mainstreaming gender, and supporting survivors while contributing to systemic reforms and capacity building.
📌 Duties & Responsibilities
As a UN Volunteer Specialist, you will:
- Provide technical support on gender mainstreaming, GBV programming, and PSEA focal point responsibilities.
- Assist with training sessions, workshops, advocacy papers, and programme documents.
- Build alliances with key actors to advance gender-sensitive programming.
- Support project management, reporting, and monitoring of progress.
- Coordinate with UN agencies, ministries, and civil society organizations.
- Engage in global and regional networks on gender and GBV.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
- Age: 18 – 80
- Education: Master’s degree in Law, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, or related fields.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in GBV, gender, or protection programmes (UNICEF/UN experience is an asset).
- Languages: Fluent in Italian and English.
- Strong knowledge of Italy’s refugee and protection system is highly desirable.
💰 Benefits & Allowances
Selected candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- Living Allowance: EUR 3,297.96/month
- Entry Lump Sum: USD 400 one-time
- Exit Allowance: EUR 274 per month served (paid at end of contract)
- Family Allowance: $250 (1 dependent) / $450 (2+ dependents)
- Insurance: Comprehensive medical & life coverage (Cigna)
- Leave: Annual leave (2.5 days/month), certified & uncertified sick leave, learning leave, maternity/paternity leave.
📍 Duty Station & Living Conditions
- Location: Rome, Italy 🇮🇹
- Safe, stable environment with excellent accommodation options.
- Access to international institutions and cultural networks (FAO, IFAD, WFP, etc.).
📅 Deadline
Applications close on 05 October 2025. Expected start date is 13 October 2025.
✨ How to Apply
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance gender equality and child protection with UNICEF Italy while enjoying a competitive volunteer allowance.
