The social policy specialist will be responsible for deepening collaboration with key stakeholders, especially within the relevant ministries, and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. They will also be expected to coordinate, manage and plan activities/events in a systematic and organized manner; and lastly, manage an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting the programme management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes leading the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies. The role also encompasses coordinating and delivering timely and accurate reporting, including donor reports and SPIRIT programme updates. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
As the national curriculum strengthening process unfolds, there is a need for the DBE to engage a broad range of stakeholders, both within the education sector and beyond at various levels to enable the implementation of the curriculum strengthening plan. The Curriculum System Strengthening (CSS) Integrated Implementation Plan and Communications Strategy will be developed to proceed with adequate information sharing and consensus building, with adequate monitoring and learning from the implementation. Reference may be made to the brief and draft Communications Strategy developed in 2023/2024.
The work targets across programmes and initiatives in the basic education system – including the Three Stream Model (TSM), in line with the overall strategic imperatives of Curriculum Strengthening.
The consultant will engage with the DBE’s Curriculum Strengthening team, and other relevant stakeholders, to develop a Procedural Policy to Guide the Regular Review of Curriculum Policy. The intervention is highly process-oriented as adequate methodology is needed to enable consultations and reflection of technical inputs in developing a comprehensive review process and a policy that is strategic yet realistic under each workstream (Curriculum Policy, Teacher Development, Learning Environment, Assessment and LTSM).
The support is expected to reflect the existing political relationships among the key stakeholders, as well as consideration of the historical progress that the country has experienced over the years. Further, the consultant is expected to showcase adaptability to the changing environment by adjusting and updating work when required.
Au niveau du bureau pays de l'UNICEF, le programme de vaccination est intégré dans la Section Survie de l'Enfant, qui englobe d'autres domaines de la santé, tels que la santé maternelle et néonatale, de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, la nutrition, le VIH/SIDA et WASH. Cette section est composée d'un Spécialiste Santé et est supervisée par un Spécialiste du Programme, qui rapporte à la Representante-Adjointe.
Compte tenu de l'ampleur et de la complexité de la Section, l'appui d'un consultant, du niveau P2, est nécessaire sur une base temporaire, pour soutenir la gestion et le suivi d'interventions spécifiques en matière de vaccination et de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
The social policy specialist will be responsible for deepening collaboration with key stakeholders, especially within the relevant ministries, and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. They will also be expected to coordinate, manage and plan activities/events in a systematic and organized manner; and lastly, manage an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting the programme management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes leading the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies. The role also encompasses coordinating and delivering timely and accurate reporting, including donor reports and SPIRIT programme updates. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
As the national curriculum strengthening process unfolds, there is a need for the DBE to engage a broad range of stakeholders, both within the education sector and beyond at various levels to enable the implementation of the curriculum strengthening plan. The Curriculum System Strengthening (CSS) Integrated Implementation Plan and Communications Strategy will be developed to proceed with adequate information sharing and consensus building, with adequate monitoring and learning from the implementation. Reference may be made to the brief and draft Communications Strategy developed in 2023/2024.
The work targets across programmes and initiatives in the basic education system – including the Three Stream Model (TSM), in line with the overall strategic imperatives of Curriculum Strengthening.
The consultant will engage with the DBE’s Curriculum Strengthening team, and other relevant stakeholders, to develop a Procedural Policy to Guide the Regular Review of Curriculum Policy. The intervention is highly process-oriented as adequate methodology is needed to enable consultations and reflection of technical inputs in developing a comprehensive review process and a policy that is strategic yet realistic under each workstream (Curriculum Policy, Teacher Development, Learning Environment, Assessment and LTSM).
The support is expected to reflect the existing political relationships among the key stakeholders, as well as consideration of the historical progress that the country has experienced over the years. Further, the consultant is expected to showcase adaptability to the changing environment by adjusting and updating work when required.
Au niveau du bureau pays de l'UNICEF, le programme de vaccination est intégré dans la Section Survie de l'Enfant, qui englobe d'autres domaines de la santé, tels que la santé maternelle et néonatale, de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, la nutrition, le VIH/SIDA et WASH. Cette section est composée d'un Spécialiste Santé et est supervisée par un Spécialiste du Programme, qui rapporte à la Representante-Adjointe.
Compte tenu de l'ampleur et de la complexité de la Section, l'appui d'un consultant, du niveau P2, est nécessaire sur une base temporaire, pour soutenir la gestion et le suivi d'interventions spécifiques en matière de vaccination et de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
