Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF, Maputo, Mozambique

Deadline: 12 June 2023

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Social Policy Specialist in Maputo, Mozambique.

UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Social Policy Specialist will perform the following functions:

• Constructive dialogue and partnerships are brokered between international and local social protection stakeholders to strengthen the social protection system, including development and use of shock responsive features
• Social protection interventions, including in emergency settings, are made effective and sustainable through adequate local support, ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable are adequately reached, including through the roll-out of the child grant. Coordination between sectors is increased and links between different levels of government structures for policy implementation are strengthened; capacity, learning and leadership of government staff is built, including for contingency planning and emergency preparedness for a strengthened humanitarian response and planning in future interventions
• “Cash Plus” interventions are conceptualized and operationalized to ensure the impact of cash is augmented by creating effective linkages with social sectors that are critical to child wellbeing
• Strategic evidence is generated to inform social protection advocacy, policy and programming.

Eligibility Criteria

• An advanced University Degree (Masters) in one of the following fields is required Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
• Minimum 8 year’s relevant professional work experience in social protection is required.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
• Meet UNICEF’s core values and competency areas.
• Language Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Portuguese or a Latin Language is a strong asset.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNICEF.