Recrutement de 01 Social Policy Officer (Shock Responsive Social Protection) (NO-2)
Recrutement de 01 Social Policy Officer (Shock Responsive Social Protection) (NO-2)
Entreprise: UNICEF
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Mozambique / Maputo
Date limite: 2023-05-12
Recrutement de 01 Internal/External Vacancy Announcement: Social Policy Officer (Shock Responsive Social Protection) (NO-2)
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Maputo
Level: NO-2
Location: Mozambique
Categories: Social Policy
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, Protection!
The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.
For more information about UNICEF Mozambique's work please follow this link.
You can also access and explore all new UNICEF vacancies via the UNICEF Mozambique website link herein.
How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the Social Protection Specialist, the Social Policy Officer (Social Protection) is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) 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 teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
Mozambique is ranked as one of the countries with highest vulnerabilities to climate change. In the past years the country faced multiple shocks such as floods, drought, conflict and COVID-19 pandemic. To mitigate socio-economic impact of shocks to the poor and vulnerable, enhancement of shock-responsiveness of national social protection system has become top priority. The post will focus on supporting strengthening shock-responsive social protection, working closely with the government partners at national and subnational levels.
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 (especially in emergency settings due to natural causes as cyclones, floods or other events affecting security in most remote areas and more vulnerable populations)
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 (especially in emergency settings due to natural causes as cyclones, floods or other events affecting security in most remote areas and more vulnerable populations).
UNICEF Programme Management.
For more information, the detailed job description, please find attached: Download File NOB MOZ22041 Social Policy Officer (Shock Responsive Social Protection).pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
A 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 two years of relevant professional 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.
Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Other local languages is a strong asset.
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
Works Collaboratively with others (1)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
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 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.
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 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:
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
There will be no relocation package offered for this post. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation and settlement in the city where the post is based.
There is a salary calculator tool for local staff through this link:
https://info.undp.org/gssu/onlinetools/SalCalcLocal/SalCalcLocal.aspx. Please run simulations for an estimate of monthly and annual salary based on the post’s level and location. When running the simulation, please select Mozambique (NEW) as the Duty Station.
Advertised: 29 Apr 2023 South Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 12 May 2023 South Africa Standard Time
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