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The consultant will lead the coordination and advancement of UNICEF Libya’s integrated work plan on Public Finance for Children (PF4C) and Social Protection. This includes programmatic development, stakeholder coordination, and evidence-based policy support, in collaboration with government institutions, development partners, and UNICEF programme sections. Technical support will also be provided by the UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Office (MENARO).

f you would like to know more about this position and deliverables outlined, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  

ToR_PF4C_SP_Consultant.docx

 

• Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance and any other related social sciences.. 
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in macroeconomic analysis, public finance management, or related fields—preferably with a focus on social sector financing.
• Strong knowledge of public finance principles, including budget cycles and processes, expenditure analysis, costing methodologies, and value-for-money assessments in health, education, social protection, and related sectors.
• Demonstrated technical experience in social protection system design and financing, including familiarity with targeting, delivery mechanisms, and policy frameworks.
• Proven experience working with government ministries and institutions, particularly in supporting evidence-based policymaking, budget analysis, and inter-sectoral coordination.
• Sound understanding of Libya’s public financial management system, budget calendar, expenditure documentation, and institutional landscape for social protection is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Libya’s legal, policy, and institutional frameworks for social protection, including national programs such as the Children and Wives Grant.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to apply economic principles to real-world fiscal and social challenges. Experience with fiscal space analysis, investment case development, and financial modeling is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to synthesize large data sets, translate findings into accessible policy recommendations, and produce high-quality written products tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and advocacy skills, with a track record of engaging diverse stakeholders, including government, and development partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for visual presentation of findings. Familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) is an added advantage.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English & Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

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

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

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

Candidates are required to submit financial proposals that indicates all-inclusive (lump sum) fees for the services to be provided, including all associated administrative and travel costs to be included in the pertaining assessment process for this recruitment 

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant

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.