Social Policy Officer (Social Protection)

Volunteering

Overview

Support UNICEF's social protection initiatives in Malawi.

You have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in social protection or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF.
• Experience with management information systems will be considered as an asset.
• Ability to work in challenging conditions, flexibility and stamina.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to new developments.

Contract

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

This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s Social Policy component, specifically shock-responsive social protection. The Social Policy component seeks to safeguard the rights of Malawi's most vulnerable children through inclusive and evidence-based social protection and efficiently financed social services. UNICEF’s strategic action will enhance government capacity to: design and implement integrated social protection policies and strategies; improve social assistance targeting; strengthen national delivery systems to respond to various shocks in a timely way effectively; produce cutting-edge evidence; and improve sector coordination.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Social Policy Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Social Policy Officer will:

• Provide technical assistance to the implementation of the Malawi Social Cash Transfer programme (SCTP) at district and central level

• Support implementation of social protection systems strengthening (targeting, payment modalities, grievance and redress mechanism and capacity development)

• Support functionality of social protection systems like E-MIS, GRM MIS, Target MIS, UBR

• Support implementing partners with programme delivery mechanisms using UNICEF requirements

• Coordinate the consultancy to roll out nutrition sensitive social protection

• Support Emergency related programming for shock sensitive social protection

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients

Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making

Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

working with the Government on delivery of the Social Cash Transfer Programme.

Experience with management information systems, shock sensitive social protection and grievance and redress mechanism will be considered as asset.

Malawi is a unique country, and UNICEF is a unique (humanitarian / development) operation. It providesan interesting and enriching environment but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as wellas more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore,flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditionsinvolving physical hardship and little comfort are essential.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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