Overview
The consultant will provide technical assistance, policy advice, and coordination support to UNICEF, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP), and the Inclusion and Solutions Working Group (ISWG) to strengthen evidence-based approaches for refugee inclusion into national social protection programmes.
Tasks Summary
- Conduct a desk review and stakeholder consultation to follow up on required actions.
- Provide technical support to strengthen ISWG strategic coordination and advisory support to MLSP on refugee integration into social protection programmes.
- Support consultations with government institutions and implementing partners on policy and programme adaptation for refugee inclusion.
- Support MLSP in translating the Joint Concept Note into an operational roadmap for refugee integration.
- Facilitate technical discussions with MLSP and partners to define implementation modalities and activities.
- Provide technical inputs to support presentation of the Roadmap to development partners.
- Contribute to ISWG reporting and evidence generation related to refugee inclusion.
- Facilitate coordination between ISWG members and relevant sectoral working groups.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of three years of experience in public policy, technical assistance, or development work is required.
- Strong experience in social protection is considered a strong advantage.
- A good understanding of the humanitarian context of Moldova, public policy and finance, and shock-responsive social protection is considered a strong asset.
- Demonstrated experience in providing coordination support to UN agencies is required.
Qualification Requirements
A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
