Social Policy Assistant

Volunteering

Overview

Support UNICEF's mission to improve child welfare through social policy and data analysis.

You have:

• Demonstrated understanding of national data and research and public finance landscape is required, previous engagement with stakeholders, particularly government, is an asset.
• Knowledge of Stata or SPSS and data visualization is an asset.
• Proven track record of working with research and public finance institutions is an asset.
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s mission to end child poverty and ensure all children have inclusive access to social protection.

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Under the overall supervision of the Social Policy Specialist, Data & Evidence the UN Youth Volunteer will:

• Support UNICEF and government across the data and PFM outputs, including technical deliverables; • Contribute to and coordinate the delivery of office-wide research deliverables, including engagement with research consultants; • As part of a team, provide child-responsive technical input on national surveys and knowledge management systems; • Assist in applying relevant PFM tools together with government counterparts and development partners, including budget briefs; • As part of the UNICEF team, collaborate with central and local authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting and accountability processes; • Assist central and local authorities to improve the quality, analysis and use of budget data; • Support central government and local authorities to strengthen PFM systems throughout the budget cycle; • Participate in technical meetings, workshops and conferences; • As part of a team, support results creation, dissemination and engagement on data and PFM outputs; • Contribute to cross-cutting office-wide initiatives within and outside of UNICEF; • Assist to develop expertise on data and PFM national landscape; • Perform other activities as required.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organising • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

data and evidence, research, monitoring and evaluation, public finance, social policy, economics or similar fields; • Demonstrated understanding of national data and research and public finance landscape is required, previous engagement with stakeholders, particularly government, is an asset; • Knowledge of Stata or SPSS and data visualization is an asset; • Proven track record of working with research and public finance institutions is an asset;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.

Zambia is a land-linked country with a population estimated at 18 million. It is a resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods. Lusaka became the capital city of Zambia in May 1935. Lusaka’s central position in Zambia and its pleasant climate were two of the main reasons for its selection as the capital. It is a metropolis, which provides a home to about two and half million (3.3 M) inhabitants of different nationalities. It has grown to become the seat of the Government of the Republic of Zambia and as such all diplomatic missions, international organizations, industrial and commercial entities are based there. Its political, social, economic, and cultural significance has also increased through the years.

Public transport is provided by private operators using minibuses and taxis. The bus routes are not mapped, and roads are often congested. Good modern housing for rent is available on the open market. The official language is English, which is widely spoken. The country is generally food secure, with sufficient local fresh fruits and vegetables available in the markets, as well as various dairy, poultry and meat products. There are several international schools using the Cambridge GCSE or IGCSE syllabi, from key stage one through to A levels. Health conditions are generally good, although malaria is endemic. Zambia is generally a safe place to live in, although not free of crime. Some prudence is required. For more info, visit: http://www.zambiatourism.com; https.

Applicants from Mansa or Luapula Province and Solwezi or North-Western Province are strongly encouraged to apply.

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