Overview

Provides technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of social policy with a focus on social protection programming and related advocacy. The role aims to achieve concrete and sustainable results in improving public policies, social protection coverage, public investments, and governance for children.

Tasks Summary

• Supports the collection, analysis, and presentation of data on child poverty and vulnerability.
• Promotes strengthening of integrated social protection systems and provides technical support to partners.
• Undertakes budget analysis to inform advocacy and technical assistance for equitable allocations for children.
• Collaborates with authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, and accountability for child-focused social services.
• Supports the use of data and evidence on children's situations and establishes partnerships for child-sensitive social policy.
• Manages and coordinates technical support around social protection, public finance, and governance.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience is required.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
• Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.

Qualification Requirements

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.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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