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For every child, the right to protection

UNICEF Mozambique plays a central role in supporting the Government to strengthen and expand its national social protection system. This work aligns with the country’s poverty-reduction and human capital development priorities, as set out in national frameworks such as the Plano Quinquenal do Governo and in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. UNICEF has been a long-standing partner in building the foundational systems for non-contributory social protection, including support to the Basic Social Subsidy Programme (PSSB), contributing to reduce poverty and vulnerability of the elderly, disabled people and children.

How can you make a difference? 

Purpose of the consultancy

To provide technical support for evidence generation/simulations on key social protection programmes including design and targeting options for the new social protection strategy in Mozambique. Specifically, the consultancy seeks to do the following:

Objectives of the assignment

a) Review existing evidence and background information about the situation of poverty, vulnerability, deprivation in Mozambique and calibrating that with national data and evidence such as the IOF 2022.

b) Generate robust evidence and support UNICEF and government partners in consideration for social protection targeting and eligibility criteria and assessment of the existing PMT.

c) Based on the above, provide an analysis of potential options for the ENSSB III for better calibration of social protection programme architecture, considering feasibility of implementation, fiscal space and capacity of government.

d) Develop policy brief (max 5 pages) for advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR - individual consultant _social protection targeting MCO.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education: PhD in in social sciences, especially economics, demography, public finance, public policy, or other related fields.
• Work Experience:
  • 15 years of experience in conducting impact evaluations on large scale cash transfer programmes and other assessments relating to social protection, poverty, social exclusion, and vulnerability.
  • Extensive experience in the use of quantitative methods of research and excellent analysis and report writing skills.
  • Extensive experience conducting simulations for programme projections and analysis.
  • Experience working in a country with similar socio-economic context in assessing national policies and social protection interventions.
  • Experience in facilitating engagement with high level policy makers for advocacy on policy changes and social protection programme adaptations.

• Skills: Excellent knowledge management and people skills.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English 

Applicants are asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees.

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  

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

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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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] 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. 

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.

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