Social Policy Officer (Social Protection), NO-2, Pemba, Mozambique, 364 days (Open to Mozambican nationals only)

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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.

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, a fair chance!

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

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How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Child Protection Specialist (Emergencies), P-4 level and working closely with the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection) P-3 level on technical aspects of the role and in close coordination with the government (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action -MGCAS and National Institute of Social Action -INAS), the Social Policy Officer (Social Protection) NO-2 level is responsible for providing social protection technical support to the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Child Grant programme in Cabo Delgado.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  • Support the subnational authorities of the key government counterpart (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action - MGCAS, National Institute of Social Action- INAS) to design, implement and monitor child grant programme in the selected districts in Cabo Delgado according to the expansion plan
  • Build capacity and provide regular coaching to the INAS subnational team for smooth implementation of the programme
  • Support INAS Delegations on defining quantify needs in term of supply, transport means, and personnel and elaborate budget for Child Grant implementation
  • Support initial process for registration and payments of beneficiaries
  • Support preparation of timely request and reporting by MGCAS/INAS
  • Support implementation of complaint mechanism and compilation of cases
  • Develop strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society for promotion of participation in social and behavioral changes supportive of programme response
  • Any other tasks related to social protection and Humanitarian Cash Transfers in Cabo Delgado province, including coordination with other UNICEF Sections, partners (UN agencies, NGOs etc).

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in social protection and/or humanitarian cash transfers 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.
  • Experiences in working with the government agencies in Mozambique as a strong asset.
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

There will be no relocation package offered for this post. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation and settlement in the city where the post is based.

There is a salary calculator tool for local staff through this link. Please run simulations for an estimate of monthly and annual salary based on the post’s level and location. When running the simulation, please select Mozambique (NEW) as the Duty Station.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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