Justice and Diversion Consultant – Fiji (28‑month contract)

About the role

UNICEF Pacific Child Protection is seeking a Justice and Diversion Consultant to support Japan‑funded projects that address adolescent substance misuse in Fiji and Samoa. The role is office‑based in Suva with periodic travel to project sites.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, prepare and implement project plans for prevention and early intervention on adolescent drug misuse.
• Provide technical guidance to government counterparts, civil society and faith‑based organisations.
• Support case‑management and information‑management systems for children in conflict with the law.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes and produce regular reports.
• Facilitate capacity‑building workshops and training sessions for service providers.
• Coordinate primary and secondary prevention activities, including community‑level diversion services.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree or postgraduate diploma in international development, human rights, international law or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the justice or security sector, child protection or related areas, preferably in a developing‑country context.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, NGOs or international organisations in the Pacific region.
• Willingness to travel within Fiji and Samoa as required.

Required skills

What we offer

• 28‑month fixed‑term consultancy with a competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work with UNICEF and contribute to child‑protection outcomes in the Pacific.
• Professional development and exposure to multi‑stakeholder project environments.