UN Careers – Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection) – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Title: Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection)
Organization: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Social Policy Manager
About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Job Summary: Under the general guidance of the Social Policy Manager, the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection) is responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of social policy programing and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation, to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes (a) coordinating the implementation of a regional systems-strengthening intervention to address the health, nutrition needs and vulnerabilities of mothers and children; (b) monitoring the roll-out of systems strengthening and social protection activities, including stakeholder engagement, information collection and coordination, and liaising with programme partners; and (c) coordinating the evaluation of the integrated programmatic efforts to measure the impact and economic efficiency of the joint “Child-Sensitive Social Protection in Refugee-Hosting Districts of West Nile, Uganda” intervention, measure operational efficiencies, and analyse qualitative and quantitative research towards more effective programming and public policies. The incumbent will further support the work of the Social Policy and Advocacy team by engaging with government and civil society partners, carrying out programmatic activities, and driving evidence-generation and data-driven decision-making. The incumbent will support linkages with other UNICEF sections, most prominently Child Survival and Development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Improving data and evidence on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action
- Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children through systems strengthening
- Improving use of public financial resources for children
- Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy
- UNICEF Programme Management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection) job opportunity should hold an advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience is required.
- Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
- Experience working in national health and nutrition structures and systems is desirable.
- Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
- Fluency in English is required
- UNICEF’s core values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability, and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
- Competencies: Leading and supervising, Formulating strategies and concepts, Analyzing, Relating and networking, Persuading & Influencing and Planning & Organizing.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 5th March 2021
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