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Social Policy Specialist, P-3, Belize City, Belize, #85953

Belize City

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Belize City
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Political Affairs
    • Social Affairs
    • Social and Economic Policy
  • Closing Date: Closed

Join our dedicated team in Belize by working on the frontlines of effective engagement in social policy dialogue with the government for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation and budgeting towards the social sector and sustainable decentralization of social services and local capacity building in support of the goal of universal coverage of essential social services and the creation of a protective environment for children.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, a fair chance…

Today UNICEF Belize focuses on young child survival, education and development, disparity reduction through policy investment and participatory governance, and the protection of children against violence.

In partnership with the Government of Belize, UNICEF promotes legislative and policy reforms and provides support to a variety of government and civil society organizations, to turn innovative ideas into reality. In shaping a Belize fit for children and women, UNICEF has supported education efforts; early childhood development; legal and institutional reform; and stronger systems for child justice, data management, monitoring and evaluation.

Watch 'Words Do Matter', developed by Belize's Special Envoy for Women and Children in partnership with UNICEF Belize: https://youtu.be/VM3_grj1ncE

For more information on UNICEF's work in Belize, go to: https://www.unicef.org/belize/

How can you make a difference?

Join our dedicated team in Belize by working on the frontlines of effective engagement in social policy dialogue with the government for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation and budgeting towards the social sector and sustainable decentralization of social services and local capacity building in support of the goal of universal coverage of essential social services and the creation of a protective environment for children. You will conduct data collection and analysis to fill information gaps and to strengthen capacity for advocacy for children's rights, and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the World Fit for Children (WFFC) agenda. 

This will involve:

  1. Social policy dialogue and programme development 
  2. Monitoring state budget resources
  3. Sustainable decentralization and capacity building
  4. Data collection, analysis and results-based approach
  5. Advocacy and communication
  6. Establishing effective multi-sectoral partnerships
  7. UNICEF Programme Management

To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have…

  • An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in programme development and management, policy, advocacy and partnerships.
  • Field work experience is required.
  • Background/familiarity with Emergency is an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Fluency is another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

For every child, you will demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This vacancy is now closed.
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