Social Policy Specialist (NO-3) TA (6 months)

Social Policy Specialist NO-3 TA

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for enhancing programme delivery and strengthen social protection -cash transfer national systems, supporting the implementation Zara Mira cash transfer programme in the region of Atsimo Atsinanana; the operationalization of Social Windows (Guichet Social/Guichet Unique) to facilitate regular beneficiary registration and updating, grievance and complaints management, referral services, and monitoring of social indicators and reinforcing the government systems; providing backstopping support for the interoperability between the Social Window Management Information System (MIS) and sectoral information systems, including nutrition, health, education, and other social service platforms; strengthening of national capacities for the design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and scale-up of shock-responsive social protection programmes and supporting the payment processes through digital solutions, including UNICEF's Humanitarian Operations and Programme Ecosystem (HOPE) platform and MIS GS, Kobo, and other systems of the financial service providers (FSP).

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Beneficiary Data Management
• HOPE System Management and Payment Operations
• Strengthening the Social Registry (RSU) and Social Window MIS
• Social Window Operations and Service Referral Mechanisms
• UNICEF Programme Management

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Social Policy Specialist NO-3 TA.pdf

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Minimum requirements

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Statistics, Economics, Social Science, Political Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Information Systems, or any other related fields is required.
• Work

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Social Policy, Programme Management, Partnership Management, Social Protection, Cash Transfers, Beneficiary Data Management, Payment Operations, Information Systems Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Government Coordination, Referral Systems, or any other related fields is required.
• Skills: Strong skills in data analysis, data management, information systems, stakeholder coordination, payment reconciliation, and digital payments are required.
• Language

Requirements

• Fluency in French and at least intermediate proficiency in English are required.

• Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

• Knowledge of and experience with Kobo, HOPE, MIS GS, and capacity building are considered assets.

• Experience in developing countries and emergency response contexts is considered an asset.

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

• 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 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.

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