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For every child, protection.
Under overall guidance from the Chief of Social Policy and direct supervision from the Social Policy Specialist, the Social Policy Consultant will assist the section in implementing a set of policy advocacy and knowledge management initiatives. This include supporting the implementation of UNICEF social policy priorities in the areas of public finance for children (PF4C) and social sectors, evidence generation, quantitative data analysis, and financing of social protection.
In addition, the consultant will contribute to the daily implementation of related project activities under the following two programs:
▪ “Towards an Inclusive national social protection system and accelerating decent job
opportunities for Syrians and vulnerable Jordanians”
▪ “Accelerating Jordan’s Progress towards SDGs by Establishing Building Blocks of an
Integrated Financing Framework” with focus on Gender Equity and Climate Action”
How can you make a difference?
SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES:
Support the implementation of activities under UNICEF Social Policy Component on PF4C Contribute to key evidence generation activities and provide technical review of studies and reports planned under the overall program. Contribute to the design and development of socio-economic assessments, vulnerability measurements, and generation of updated data on the situation of children Support technical assistance efforts to Government and partners in the areas of national social statistics and public expenditure analysis.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education: Advanced university degree or higher in a relevant field such as economics, econometrics, statistics, public finance economics, public policy, applied social sciences. A first university degree with two years of additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility and work experience in related fields such as applied economic, public finance, social statistics, social protection.] Strong professional writing skills and demonstrated capacity for writing high-level documents, concept papers, and policy notes. Strong and demonstrated skills in research design (quantitative and qualitative) and data analysis. Demonstrated capacity in providing support to planning and implementation of activities, including coordination and event management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills required for high level engagement with government departments and other stakeholders Strong background in Public Economics and Public Finance. Experience in data collection and analysis software such as (STATA) Experience in economic modeling and familiarity with data software such as CGE and EViews is considered an assetLanguage: Proficiency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
Child Safeguarding remarks
This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.
This vacancy is archived.