UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
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For every child, the right to safety
How can you make a difference?
The consultant, under the supervision of the Social Policy Specialist (Social Service Workforce Strengthening), should carry out the various tasks:
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: 
Terms of Reference Technical Assistance Pro SAS.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Education
• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, International Relations and Development Studies
Work Experience
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Social Policy, Social Protection, Child Protection, Case Management, or related social service programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and technical support of cash-plus interventions, child-sensitive social protection programmes, Case Management, or integrated social services.
• Proven experience working with the Government of Mozambique, particularly with relevant ministries and institutions responsible for social protection and social welfare.
• Strong experience in capacity building, technical assistance, and coordination with government counterparts and development partners.
• Demonstrated experience in field monitoring, supervision, programme implementation, and data collection and analysis using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Experience in developing technical reports, operational guidance, funding requests, workplans, and programme documentation;
• Experience supporting digital information management systems (e.g., Case Management Information Systems or similar platforms) is an asset.
• Previous professional experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, or other international development organizations is highly desirable.
Language requirements
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is required.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
• Strong knowledge of Social Policy, Social Protection, Child Grant, Case Management, and ProSAS.
• Proficiency in Power BI, KoBoToolbox, Excel, and other data analysis, visualization, and dashboard management tools.
• Strong skills in data management, monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource planning.
• Excellent coordination and partnership management skills with Government, UN agencies, and development partners.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results under tight deadlines
Desirables
• Previous experience with UNICEF or UN programmes.
• Experience supporting Government-led Social Protection and Child Protection programmes in Mozambique.
• Familiarity with CMIS, digital case management systems, and results-based management approaches
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
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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
Remarks: If the ToR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/filter/?search-keyword=&work-type=consultant
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.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.