Opportunity Information
Reference No.: JPR0004191 | Vacancy No.: 00138378
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United Nations System
Quetta
The Role
The Social Policy Specialist (Development), based in the UNICEF Field Office in Quetta, supports an evidence-based understanding of the provincial development context and provides technical support across the social policy programme, while leading gender and disability mainstreaming. This is a Temporary Appointment for 364 days reporting to the Chief Field Office.
•Analyse the development context and emerging development issues in the province to position UNICEF in the advancement of children's rights •Improve use of public financial resources for children •Strengthen social protection coverage and impact for children •Improve data on child poverty and vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action •Strengthen advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy •Support UNICEF programme management •Lead the gender equality agenda •Support the evaluation and research function at PCO
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
5+ years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in social policy, social protection, child poverty, public finance, governance, policy analysis, programme planning or another related area; solid understanding of the development context in Pakistan, including the country's decentralized governance structure Preferred: Developing country and/ or emergency response experience; experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts
Effective Communication, Humanitarian Engagement, Information Dissemination, Policy Writing, Process Expertise, Stakeholder Coordination
- English (Speaking: Native/ Fluent, Reading: Native/ Fluent, Writing: Native/ Fluent)
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About the Employer
UNICEF Pakistan