UNICEF is seeking an international consultant for a child justice system project

UNICEF Türkiye is seeking an international consultant under the European Union-funded “YÖN for Children” project. The project aims to strengthen protective and restorative approaches for children involved in judicial proceedings. The consultant will provide high-level technical support for the design, piloting and scaling-up of diversion of children from judicial proceedings, probation, and alternative measures to detention. The duty station is Ankara; the work will be carried out remotely, with travel as needed. The consultancy is expected to last approximately 20 months. Required qualifications: - Education in law, human rights, criminology, forensic sciences, public policy or a related field. - At least 10 years of international experience in child protection reform, child-friendly justice and child criminal justice policy. - Experience designing or implementing diversion mechanisms, restorative justice and alternative measures in multiple countries. - Fluency in English is required. A technical proposal of no more than 5 pages must be attached to the application. Application deadline: 2 November 2026, 23:55 (GMT; 00:55 on 3 November Türkiye time). Apply: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/596428