Job Title: Social Policy Specialist NO-3
JOB DETAILS::Abuja
JOB DETAILS:
- Under the general guidance of the Chief Social Policy the incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the implementation monitoring and evaluation of all stages of social protection programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
- This includes programmes aimed at improving public policies to reduce child poverty and vulnerability using social protection.
- This includes supporting reforms at federal and state levels strengthening social with focus on: social protection coverage and impact on children; the transparency adequacy equity and efficiency of social protection child-focused public investments; governance and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality equity and coverage of social protection.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
- Improving data on Child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action
- Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children
- Improving use of public financial resources for children
- Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan budget consult on and monitor child-focused social services.
- Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy
- UNICEF Programme Management.
Minimum Requirements
- Education:An advanced university Degree in one of the following fields: Economics Public Policy Social Sciences International Relations Political Science or another relevant technical field.
- Work Experience: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.
- Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
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Required Experience:
Intern