Social Policy Specialist

4 weeks ago


Abuja, FCT, Nigeria UNICEF Full time

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Chief Social Policy, the incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social protection programing 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 and vulnerability using social protection. This includes supporting reforms at federal and state levels strengthening social with focus on: a social protection coverage and impact on children; b the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of social protection child-focused public investments; c governance, and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social protection.

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
  • 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
  • UNICEF Programme Management

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Minimum requirements:

  • Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional work 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.


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