About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The Social Policy Specialist (Protection) will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF’s Office work on Social Protection with the objective of supporting Government efforts in formulating, articulating and implementing comprehensive and inclusive social protection policies and programmes that promote the rights of vulnerable children and their families, and build their resilience. In addition, the incumbent will be tasked with strengthening national capacity to ensure that the government meets its obligations to monitor and implement children’s rights and that civil societies, including children, hold states to account.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of designing, preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating assigned work around Social Protection. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in Social Protection.
The UNICEF Social Policy Specialist (Protection) will regulaely meet with national and international agencies covering the management of social protection programmes. the incumbent will participate in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
Takes part in inter-sectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues around social protection. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.
Supports government authorities in planning and organizing Social Protection programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building.
Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Deputy Representative or Representative, as required.
Actively participates in the development of the sectoral workplan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives.
The incumbent will be tasked with the preparation and submission of programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Work closely with the Communication Section, coordinates the development of a strategic framework for Child Rights Governance work and establishes effective partnerships with the Government, donors, Civil Society, the private sector, media, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the World Fit for Children (WFFC).
Oversees child rights monitoring and reporting for CRC, optional protocols and other international instruments. Builds capacity of government, civil society organizations’ and independent human rights institutions on monitoring and implementation of child rights, and builds a strong civil society including children to hold the government and the international community accountable for children’s’ rights.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the UNICEF Chief of Social Policy and Advocacy Section
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations Children’s Fund Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Social Policy Specialist (Protection) should hold an advanced University degree in Social Sciences, or a related technical field.
A minimum of eight or more years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in social protection or a related field.
Fluency in English is required and strong written and verbal communications skill therein strongly desirable.
Core Values (Required): Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity
Core Competencies (Required): Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies (Required): Leading and Supervising; Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Analyzing; Relating and Networking; Persuading and Influencing; Creating and Innovating [II]
NB: UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan Nationals who wish to join the United Nations UNICEF must send their applications accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, download here, as well as two of the most recent performance evaluation report.
The Email applications should be sent in this format to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
The applications should be addressed to:
Human Resource Manager,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Via Email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org
Deadline: 30th July, 2015