Consultancy: Social Policy Consultant, UNICEF Belize, 11 months (Nationals Only)

Join UNICEF Belize by applying to this consultancy to support the government in fiscal analysis for a shock-responsive social protection system, standard operating procedures for humanitarian cash transfers and enhanced beneficiary registry system to enable timely identification of vulnerable children and families for response and mitigation measures during disasters and
shocks.

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. 

Background:

For every child, hope, 

How can you make a difference? 

Expected Results:

The consultant is expected to deliver the following key results:

1. 1. Support in finalization and approval of the National Social Protection Strategy and establishment and
   operationalisation of the National Social Protection Coordination mechanism.
   2. Support planning and monitoring of ECHO programme implementation in collaboration with UNICEF
   programme officers, and focal points at the government level.
   3. Support ECHO programme reporting, prepare data and evidence for reporting purposes as per ECHO funding
   requirements and provide inputs for communication material as relevant.
   4. Maintain the ECM for the JP and ECHO-related documentation.
   5. Any other support social policy initiatives as relevant

 Consultant ToR Social Policy VA.pdf

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

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in  Social Studies, Economics, Public Finance Management, Public Policy and/or Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in programme implementation
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge and ability to provide services in Spanish will be considered an asset.
• knowledge of social protection
• Previous relevant experience with the United Nations, international cooperation agencies or government institutions is an asset
• Experience in joint programme implementation;
• Ability to write high quality technical documents
• Capacity to work in a team, and ability to work in a fast paced work environment is an asset

How to Apply:

Prospective consultants should apply through UNICEF jobs website using the link provided  No later than 30^th June 2024. The application package should include the following:

1. A cover letter;
2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
3. Qualified candidates are requested to submit their daily and monthly fees, inclusive of insurance and travel (if necessary) in their financial proposal.

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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.