Overview
Provides technical support for social policy programming and advocacy, focusing on public finance for children to improve child poverty reduction, social protection, and equitable public investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports data collection, analysis, and presentation on child poverty and vulnerability.
- Promotes strengthening of integrated social protection systems.
- Undertakes budget analysis to inform advocacy and technical assistance for essential services for children.
- Collaborates with authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, and accountability for child-focused social services.
- Supports advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy.
- Manages and coordinates technical support around child poverty, social protection, public finance, and governance.
Required Experience
- At least five years of relevant professional work experience in public finance is required.
- Demonstrated experience in social sector financing and public finance for children is desired.
- Experience working in a developing country is considered a strong asset.
- Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered a strong asset.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree in Economics, Financial Economics, Public Finance, or another relevant technical field is required.
