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Engagement of Individual Consultants in Public Finance for Children

United Nations Children's Fund

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UNICEF promotes the rights and welfare of all children and adolescents in everything we do. Together with our allies, we work in 190 countries and territories to transform this commitment into practical actions that benefit all children, especially focusing our efforts on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded, worldwide.
In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), UNICEF is present in 36 countries and territories through 24 national offices spread throughout the region and a regional office based in Panama City. Efforts are aimed at UNICEF putting the rights and well-being of the most disadvantaged children at the heart of the social, political, and economic agenda, in line with our equity focus, working across our organization and with our partners in government, civil society and the private sector to support shifts in public policy, fuel social engagement, and increase investment for children.
Public Finance for Children is a key area for the promotion of children’s rights and for the overcome of children poverty in the region. Through our social policy network, composed by Social Policy Specialists and focal points based in the country offices, UNICEF works in the provision of technical assistance, quality assurance, evidence generation and policy advocacy to eradicate child poverty, expand social protection for families with children and increase the quantity and quality of public investments aimed at children.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 
Qualifications  Specialized Knowledge / Experience/ Language Skills Required:
  • Master’s degree or PhD in economics, public finance, public policies, political sciences, developmental studies, statistics, or related field.
  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience is required, preferably with direct, regional (LAC), government-related experience in public finance.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Latin America and the Caribbean is required.
  • Proven experience in public finance, budget analysis, statistics or macroeconomic analysis in LAC is required
  • Prior experience with socioeconomic analysis and public finance analysis is required.
  • Prior experience in leading advocacy efforts to influence policy dialogue on public finance related issues is an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in the public sector, especially in areas related to finance, planning or budget, is an asset
  • Demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills is required
  • Excellent analytical skills are required. Ability to carry quantitative and/or mixed-methods analysis is required.
  • Proficiency in Spanish and/or English is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is an asset.
  • Proven experience with quantitative analysis, including econometric analysis, use of microdata, surveys, social registries, national census, is considered an asset.
  • Previous experience working in the UN/UNICEF and/or the public sector in areas related to social policy and social protection are considered a strong asset.
  • Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage
  • Technical knowledge of local governance processes and/or poverty analysis are considered strong assets.
  • Demonstrated capacity to communicate clearly on social policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
  • Must be detail-oriented and intellectually curious. 
  • Able to work effectively in a multicultural and multisectoral environment. 
  • Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.
  • Ability to clearly defined objectives and plan activities

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