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UNICEF works in almost all countries, including some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children – to help save the lives of children, ensure development to their full potential and fulfil their rights. 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 on children and their families.
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Eliminating multiple deprivations requires policy and programme approaches towards scale and impact for children on several fronts. UNICEF is seeking a Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy and Social Protection who will provide effective leadership in influencing the policy agenda of key global partners and for relevant UNICEF programme and advocacy agenda, and advise the senior management of the organization on policy pathways to achieving the child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. S/he will contribute to shaping opportunities and solving various challenging economic and social policy issues affecting children by providing analysis and policy recommendations towards at-scale programme design and institutional strengthening. Such analysis and policy recommendations will include pro-child development measures for macroeconomic stability, good governance, and sustainable fiscal space and debt restructuring for enhanced investments in child wellbeing by governments and partners. She/he will also lead the critical role of UNICEF in reducing child poverty, scaling-up social protection and enhancing financing for children across all contexts The Chief Economist & Director, Social Policy and Social Protection must possess credibility and strong leadership abilities to actively engage at the cutting edge of international policy dialogue and participate in important discussions that prioritize child rights and well-being.
The world has some 330 million children living in poverty. Millions more face additional deprivations related to access to the basics of life. Several are threatened by cycles of shocks, including those related to climate, conflicts and macroeconomic instability. Addressing the multiple and compounding deprivations children experience requires understanding the underlying drivers as well the effectiveness of policies and strategies to address them. Reducing child and household poverty and increasing access to social protection are core elements of SDG 1 (Elimination of Poverty) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) to ensure that no child is left behind. In addition, achieving the remaining child-related SDGs is necessary for ensuring the full rights of children to an adequate standard.
UNICEF has articulated its Social Policy and Social Protection priorities towards the SDGs in its Social Protection Strategic Framework, the Inclusive Recovery Roadmap and forthcoming Financing for Children Framework, the Urban Evaluation, the social protection commitment to the Core Commitments on Children (CCCs), and in Goal Area 5 of the Strategic Plan 2022–2025.
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF’s Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy and Social Protection provides global vision, technical guidance, and strategic leadership in support of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and the SDGs. This role enhances UNICEF’s position as a global leader for children ensuring evidence-based advocacy, economic and policy advice, and analytical, programmatic, and operational leadership across all country contexts, including humanitarian and fragile settings.
The Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy and Social Protection leads and promotes global strategic partnerships and coalitions with International Financial Institutions and other relevant international organizations, inter-governmental forums, and notable platforms for public, private, and civil society stakeholders, all to advance the wellbeing of children. The role also provides technical leadership to strongly influence global public and private finance for children, enhancing UNICEF’s positioning in social policy and economic development. This role leads UNICEF lead role in social protection for children, helping to close coverage and adequacy gaps, including in fragile and humanitarian contexts. Moreover, this role coordinates technical guidance and support to UNICEF country and regional offices and headquarters divisions, promotes collaboration across sectors and systematically strengthens economic analysis and use of policy approaches to scale up investments in children. Additionally, the role is responsible for talent management for the social policy and social protection network within the organization, serves as the key advisor to UNICEF senior management on economic and social policy and social protection, and represents UNICEF in strategic high-level technical and decision-making forums, as well as strategic engagement with critical partners.
The key functional accountabilities of the Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy and Social Protection include:
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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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.
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.
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Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
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