Chief Social Policy, P-5, FT, #00056400, Syria, Damascus - MENAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 11 Aug 2026 11 days left

Overview

Lead, manage, and supervise all stages of Economic and Social Policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.


Key Responsibilities
  • Improve data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action
  • Strengthen inclusive and shock-responsive social protection systems and programmes
  • Improve use of public financial resources for children
  • Strengthen capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services
  • Livelihoods and Economic Opportunities
  • Strengthen advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy
  • UNICEF Programme Management
Required Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in economic and social policy areas is required, including specific and demonstrable experience leading, managing, and/or providing advisory support on economic and social policy areas in an international context. Proven skills in advocacy, policy development, and partnerships in areas related to economic and social policy and demonstrated excellence in strategic communications. Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience working in or advising public sector institutions or development agencies in developing countries. Proven track record of working in development contexts, particularly in fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, International Development, 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
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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