Contract Duration – 1 year

Working arrangement: Home Based with trip

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building long-term resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and sub-national administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following its official launch in April 2024.

The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in reviewing and refining the draft pilot design and operational framework for the Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) Cash Plus model, with a focus on strengthening linkages between social assistance benefits and complementary social services for poor and vulnerable households.

The National Consultant will support GS-NSPC, NSAF and relevant government stakeholders to review and update the draft operational manual, referral pathways, implementation procedures, and related tools based on technical consultations and stakeholder feedback. The consultant will facilitate consultations with key ministries, sub-national administrations, service providers, and development partners to ensure that the pilot design and operational arrangements are practical and coordinated which will contribute to the outcome of the programme, and align with the objectives of Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035)

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR xTMC0005022.pdf

• Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master`s university degree in the relevant fields such as social sciences, political science, economics etc.

• Work Experience:
• At least 5 years of professional experience working with government institutions in providing advisory roles in policy formulation and inter-ministerial coordination, particularly in social protection and local governance.
• Proven experience with design and/or implementation of social assistance and social service programmes 
• Skills (optional):
• Demonstrated knowledge Social Protection, particularly social assistance and social services
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the social protection programme context
• Excellent management, interpersonal, planning and coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships   
• Language Requirements: English
• Desirables: Prior work experience with UNICEF or UN organizations is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal TMC0005022.xlsx

Remarks:  

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