TA – Social Policy Officer NOB (Only National Candidates)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a future

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. In particular, the focus of the TA will be in supporting actions refer to a) implement the MUNA initiative (b) comprehensive early childhood policies from a gender approach at national and subnational level. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, B4R and communication.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Act as manager of the MUNA initiative in support to the Social Inclusion and Child Rights Monitoring Specialist
2. Support the implementation of comprehensive early childhood policies at national and subnational level
3. Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy
4. UNICEF Programme Management

See Job proflie attachedTA Social Policy NOB.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:
A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field. Master’s degree on these areas is considered a strong asset.

Experience:
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required, including at least one year of relevant professional experience working with subnational governments.

Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.

Experience working on early childhood policies is considered a strong asset.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) (If applicable)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)

•Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
•Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) (If applicable) 

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.