UNICEF Social Policy Officer Jobs in Kampala Uganda
UNICEF Social Policy Officer Jobs in Kampala Uganda
Job Number: 519284Locations: Africa: Uganda
Work Type :
Fixed Term Staff
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, a fair chance
Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path.
Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework.
Visit this link for more information on Uganda Country Office https://www.unicef.org/uganda/
Responsibilities
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer 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 public policies to reduce child poverty; social protection coverage and impact on children;
the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and
child rights 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.
Summary of key functions/account-abilities:
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 rights governance
UNICEF Programme Management
Qualifications
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 one year 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 is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are Formulating strategies and concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning & Researching, Planning & Organizing
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
How 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.
Interested candidates should apply online by 22nd February 2019
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