Social Policy Officer ( NO 2), Jamaica (For Jamaica Nationals Only)

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

Location of Assignment: Kingston, Jamaica

Duration: 364 days

Anticipated Start Date: November 2020

Anticipated End Date: October 2021

Terms of Reference Social Policy Officer NO2.pdf

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,

The right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential and to the benefit of a better world.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Social Policy Officer is responsible for providing technical support to the implementation and monitoring of all stages of social policy programme and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) social protection coverage and impact on children; (b) Strengthening child-sensitive shock responsiveness social protection as part of COVID 19 emergency response c) public policies to reduce child poverty; (d) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; The Social Policy Officer will also act as the coordinator of the Joint Programme “Improving efficiency, effectiveness and equity in Public Expenditure in Jamaica for SDG acceleration” led by UNICEF in collaboration with PAHO and UNDP.

This will involve the following specific deliverables :

• Effectively coordinate, implement, monitor and report on the Joint Programme (JP) geared to “Improving efficiency, effectiveness and equity in Public Expenditure in Jamaica for SDG acceleration”
• Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children in Jamaica.
• Strengthen national child-sensitive shock responsive social protection systems and support UNICEF preparedness and coordination to ensure resilience and responsiveness of the systems.

• Advocacy, networking, coordination and partnership building Tasks are not chronological and will require simultaneous management.

  To qualify as an advocate for every child you must have:-

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience.
• Experience with Jamaica Social Protection System and/or PATH programme is an asset
• Knowledge and working experience on Public Finance is an added asset.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency is considered an asset

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

• Fluency in English

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Care, Accountability, Respect, Trust and Integrity and core competencies in

Building and Maintain Partnerships, Demonstrate Self and Ethical Awareness, Innovates and Embrace Change, Drive to Achieve Results for Impact, Manages Ambiguity and Complexity, Thinks and Act Strategically, Works Collaboratively with Others.

UNICEF shall hold all property rights, such as copyright, patents and registered trademarks, on matter directly related to, or derived from, the work carried out through this contract with UNICEF.

TRAININGS:

All staff must complete the following online courses**. All certificates should be presented as part of the employment contract.**

• Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=1289
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=114
• Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=7380

The following course must be completed before the commencement of any travel on behalf of UNICEF.

• BSAFE Security Training https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=17891

Any staff issued a UNICEF email address must complete the following courses no later than 30 days after signature of contract.

• UN Human Rights and Responsibilities https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=2128
• UNICEF Information Security Awareness Course https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=12037
• Fraud Awareness https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=18439

HOW TO APPLY:

Prospective applicants should apply through UNICEF jobs website. The application package should include the following:

1. A cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae including three (3) relevant references

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.

REMARKS:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.