National Individual Consultant Expert Legal Consultant – Access to Justice, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Child Protection section, 12 months, Office based

Fluency in English required.

Fluency in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian required

Master’s or higher in law required; degree in social sciences or a related field possible with proven relevant experience.
Work experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in child protection, justice reform, rule of law, and child protection systems required

• Proven experience in justice for children / child protection systems, including work with judicial institutions, social welfare systems, and law enforcement required.

• Demonstrated experience in legislative and policy development, including drafting or reviewing laws, bylaws, strategies, or SOPs required.

• Strong track record in design and delivery of capacity-building programmes for professionals (e.g. judiciary, police, social workers, educators) required.

• Strong analytical and advisory skills, with ability to translate complex policy frameworks into practical implementation guidance.

• Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, including ability to work across multiple institutions and administrative levels.

• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.

• Strong facilitation and communication skills, including experience leading workshops and consultations.

• High level of written communication skills, particularly in drafting reports, policy documents, and technical guidance.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong collaboration with project teams.

• Experience with EU standards related to rule of law and fundamental rights is an asset.

• Previous collaboration with government institutions and multi-sector stakeholders in Bosnia and Herzegovina or similar governance contexts is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of diversion measures, restorative justice, and child victim/witness support models (e.g. Barnahus) is a strong asset.

• Familiarity with data systems and evidence-based programming in justice or social sectors is an advantage.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  TMC0002725 Financial proposal.docx

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 19 Jun 2026 Central European Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2026 Central European Daylight Time

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