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For every child, Hope
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How can you make a difference?
UNICEF Myanmar’s Social Policy programme covers a broad portfolio of interventions centred around two strategic priorities: generation of credible data and research on the situation of children and women in Myanmar to help formulate, implement and monitor programmes and budgets; and delivery of child-sensitive and inclusive social protection programmes, including humanitarian cash assistance. As a member of the Social Policy Programme, and under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for providing professional expertise and assistance to monitor the situation of children in the country, assess the broader social policy environment (including child poverty and financing of social services), and conduct programmatic performance monitoring of UNICEF-led social protection interventions.
Keys Functions, Accountabilities, Related Tasks/ Duties:
- Situation monitoring and assessment
- Social policy monitoring and analysis
- Programme performance monitoring and knowledge management
- Communication and partnerships
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
SJD_Monitoring Officer (Social Policy) NOB.docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
- Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and social policy is required.
- Skills:
- Experience in the areas of socioeconomic research and analysis, statistical analysis, child poverty and social protection.
- Good technical understanding of both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques and research methods. Solid analytical skills with an ability to analyse complex socioeconomic data and research findings to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform programme decisions.
- Adaptability and resilience, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adapting approaches to meet the unique needs of vulnerable children and families in challenging situations.
- Skilled in efficiently planning, executing, and monitoring projects, with an ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities under deadlines in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with an ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
- Experience in developing M&E frameworks, tracking programme performance indicators, and managing partner reporting processes is a strong asset.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and managing cash transfer programmes for children and families, such as social protection transfers, sectoral cash/voucher assistance, or multi-purpose cash, is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated proficiency in establishing and maintaining productive relationships across programme teams and with UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organisations to foster collaborative, child-centred programming.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
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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.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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 appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be 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 canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable all diverse profiles are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.
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