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Social Policy Specialist, NOC, Temporary Appointment (364 days), #125118, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh #563275 (For Bangladeshi Nationals Only)

UNICEF Global

https://www.unicef.org

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, commitment.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Emergency Manager, Cox’s Bazar Field Office, and technical oversight from the Chief of Social Policy, Evaluation, Analytics and Research(SPEAR), Dhaka, the Social Policy Specialist will lead the design, implementation, documentation, and monitoring of social assistance interventions in response to the current crisis and act as technical lead on cash-based assistance(CBA) in inter-agency forums on behalf of UNICEF from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. The position will contribute to a) strengthening social protection coverage and its impact on children, b) the transparency, adequacy, equity, and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management, and c) governance, decentralization, and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity, and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to UNICEF teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, social behavior change, water, and sanitation.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1. Shock-responsive social protection

2. Child-sensitive social policy

3. Public Finance for Children

4. Programme Management

Please see attached TOR for details: Download File JD – Cox’s Social Policy Specialist – Cox’s Bazar.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

– An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.

– A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is required.
 
– Experience working in a developing country is considered a strong asset.
 
– Strong knowledge of social protection policy debates and evidence is a strong asset.
 
– Experience in humanitarian data and information management will be considered an advantage.
 
– Knowledge about and experience coordinating with government-owned social assistance programmes is an asset.
 
– Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of CBA in emergencies will be a strong asset.
 
– Familiarity with UNICEF’s programmes in emergency contexts is an advantage.
 
– Experience in multi-stakeholder co-ordination and facilitation is desirable.
 
– Background and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered a strong asset.
 
– Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner will be considered an advantage.
 
– Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. [the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for supervisory role]

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term “Internal” refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

The complete vacancy announcements can be reviewed via UNICEF Careers website at https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/ 

Advertised: 22 Jun 2023 Bangladesh Standard Time
Deadline: 06 Jul 2023 Bangladesh Standard Time

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