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For every child, hope
How can you make a difference?
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief Social Policy, the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) will focus on the Social Protection and Poverty portfolio during the paternity leave of the Social Policy Specialist (Inclusive Social Protection). During this time, the role includes engaging in social protection dialogue for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation, and improving linkages between social protection and essential social services to support the UNICEF Malaysia country office to continue working towards the realization of children's rights. Specifically, the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) models approaches, conducts analysis, adapts or designs new programmes where possible, and advocates for gender-transformative, disability-inclusive, and migrant-inclusive social protection programmes and systems. The Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) will also support efforts in improving child poverty measurements in Malaysia, through sub-national and national efforts.
Upon the return of the Social Policy Specialist (Inclusive Social Protection) from paternity leave, the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) will focus on setting the groundwork for the Family Friendly Policy agenda in the coming years. In addition, support to the work on social protection related to universal child grant in Malaysia will continue.
Key Accountabilities
Inclusive social protection and child poverty (4 months full focus, 8 months supportive role)
Family Friendly Policies (8 months)
Specifically, the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) performs:
Child Poverty and Social Protection
Family Friendly Policies
Cross-cutting social policy areas
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education:An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant field. *A first level University Degree in relevant fields with additional two (2) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University Degree.
Work Experience:A minimum of five years of professional work experience in social protection policies, programmes, or services including relevant experience from an inclusion lens regarding the most marginalized and at-risk is required. Experience in programme design and management and policy advocacy is required.
Language Requirements:Fluency in English and Malay is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is considered as an asset.
Desirables:
Experience in working on the topic of family-related policies is a plus.
Experience working in developing countries/contexts is considered as a strong asset.
Background and/or familiarity with emergencies and humanitarian contexts is considered as a strong asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF.
Remarks:
UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitablepersons with disabilitiesare encouraged to apply.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Compensation & Benefits Package:UN - Malaysia Compensation Scale#J-18808-Ljbffr