Social Policy Inclusive Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

This UNV assignment is part of a social inclusion (disability programming) initiative to reduce social development inequalities in Ethiopia. UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking assistance that will provide critical support for the accelerated implementation of disability mainstreaming and targeting in the Ethiopian social sector programming and disability policy fields as well as in the UNICEF country programme activities. Ethiopia is a flagship programme in regard to upscaling social programmes and programme linkages through FIVE critical flagship programmes – Stop Stunting, End Open Defecation, All Children Learning, End Child Marriage, and Emergency Preparedness & Response. Work will done through twin track approach: mainstreaming and targeting to UNICEF’s programs and operations

Support the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office to develop and consolidate disability inclusion data and information for programme reporting and review purposes. • To lead and provide technical assistance in disability mainstreaming activities within UNICEF programmes (health, nutrition, WASH, Education, Social Protection, and Child Protection) and especially with respect to mainstreaming the needs of children and adolescents with disabilities. • To provide specialist support towards barrier-free access to services and relevant access to rehabilitation and prevention programmes in Ethiopia, across UNICEF-supported programmes and in inter-agency collaboration. • To lead the strengthening and expansion of partnerships between UNICEF and civil society organizations, UN agencies and the private sector to support disability inclusion within programmes.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management

Social Protection Social Work, Social Service Workforce development, social inclusion and child protection programme design, implementation. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.

Addis Ababa is the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The population is estimated at about 4 million. Addis Ababa is in the Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,500-2,700 meters. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold at night, with freezing temperature at times. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and/or log fires when necessary. Addis Ababa is the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa as well as the African Union. Thus, there is a very large community of expatriates from all over the world. There are some 80 embassies/diplomatic missions. Housing is readily available, but rent can be expensive. However, shared housing is common and more affordable. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from the Middle/Far East, South Africa and Europe can be found, although they can be expensive. Meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap and abundantly available. The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications - are below standard, as are medical facilities, which are still largely inadequate, although a few private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and numerous social and sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) exist in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Addis Ababa city limits.