UNICEF Social Policy Specialist Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

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UNICEF Social Policy Specialist Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNICEF Ethiopia looking for “Social Policy Specialist”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before 21st January, 2024.

UNICEF is a Christian international relief and development agency working globally to end poverty and injuries and to restore hope in some of the world’s poorest communities. UNICEF have the vision to see 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through a worldwide network of 100,000 local churches. We operate in more than fifty countries around the world.

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 15th January, 2024 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Social Policy Specialist to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2024

How can you make a difference:

Direct and provide leadership to the Ethiopia Cash Working Group (CWG), facilitating regular meetings and engagement between stakeholders, fostering an inclusive environment.
Develop 2024-2026 CWG strategy and work plans in alignment with the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), CWG Assembly, and stakeholders.
Ensure harmonization of multi-purpose cash (MPC) to aid those in need and coordinate emergency MPC responses as required.
Represent the CWG in ICCG meetings and other relevant platforms.
Support different inter-agency coordination structures, including OCHA-led coordination structures, facilitating strategic yearly humanitarian response planning (HRP) with MPC.
Lead the conceptualization of an exit strategy from emergency MPC, emphasizing alignment with development/durable solution/social protection initiatives where possible.
Oversee and provide strategic support to the sub-national CWGs operating in various regions. Facilitate consistency in methodologies and encourage cross-learning.
Offer technical advice to stakeholders on efficient, effective, and context-appropriate CVA programming for the affected population.
Regularly update and develop MPC and sector-specific CVA guidelines, key messages, and Standard Operational Procedures as needed.
Facilitate reviewing and mapping financial and compliance frameworks related to CVAs, advising agencies on potential opportunities and constraints.
Manage the CWG Coordination Funds, coordinating joint initiatives, capacity building, consultancies, and other critical projects.
Organize, structure, and develop spending plans and report to the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), the CWG assembly, and donors on spending, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.

Position in Organization:

Job no: 568929
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Level: NO-4
Location: Ethiopia
Categories: Social Policy
Deadline: 21st January, 2023

Minimum Requirement:

Education:

A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics, International Development, or a related field.
A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Experience:

A minimum of eight (8) years combined field and country office experience in various international organizations or projects (e.g., UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC, or ICRC) is required.
Demonstrable experience in coordination roles, with a preference for those related to Cash and Voucher Assistance.

Language Requirement:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language or any other official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.