UNICEF is seeking for experienced individuals to build a consultancy roster of technical experts who will provide an advisory role in relation to social protection support to the Ministry of Social Affairs.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Social Protection 

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
Provide advisory role in relation to social protection support to the Ministry of Social Affairs, in response to requests on ad-hoc and needs-led basis, up to a maximum of 60 days.
Scope of Work:
The Social Protection sector is defined by a number of characteristics that make it inefficient, ineffective, and inequitable, leaving a significant part of the population unprotected. In addition, the social protection environment is characterized by little to no cross-sector dialogue. As such, no national framework or strategy exists for social protection and no cross-sector coordination platforms operate.
UNICEF is leading support the Government of Lebanon – Ministry of Social Affairs in moving toward a national social protection framework, in close coordination with other partners such as the World Bank and the European Union.
In line with the above, the expert’s key responsibilities will include the following:
1. Provide advisory role on stakeholders’ strategic partnership in the social policy sector;
2. Advise on social policy and provide overview on the required technical support to be provided to relevant governmental stakeholder.                                                                   

How can you make a difference?

 
Work Assignment Overview
Tasks/Milestone 1:   
Support in process to develop a Social Protection Framework (workshops, national discussions, and consultations) 
Deliverables/Outputs 1:
Feedback note and recommendations
Timeline 1:up to 20 days 
Tasks/Milestone 2:
Support in finalizing the National Social Protection Framework  
Deliverables/Outputs 2:
Technical review and input for final deliverables and recommendations 
Timeline 2: up tp 10 days 
Tasks/Milestone 3:
Support and guidance to establish institutional and coordination mechanisms and processes
Deliverables/Outputs 3: 
Draft policy notes and reports 
Timeline 3: up to 15 days 
Tasks/Milestone 4:
Support to government to deliver the new framework/ implement policy (organizational set-up)
Deliverables/Outputs 4: 
Draft policy notes and reports 
Timeline 4: up to 15 days 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:


- Master’s degree in Economics, Public Finance Management, Public Policy and/or Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant disciplines.
- Extensive (15 years) international knowledge and relevant experience in social development, socio-economic analysis, and social protection. Experience in child related policies is an asset. 
- In depth understanding of the development and political context in Lebanon.
- Demonstrated experience working with the Government at the national or subnational level.
- Knowledge and experience in designing and analyzing socio-economic policies in a range of countries across the world.
- Proven track record through written research and analysis on social protection.
- Experience in the MENA would be an asset.
- Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic. French is an asset.
 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are...

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

It is mandatory to mention the daily and the all inclusive financial offer in the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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