Social Policy Officer

United Nations Children's Fund; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 117.577.000 - 195.964.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international non-governmental organization in Bogotá is seeking a Social Policy officer to provide technical support for social policy programming. The role focuses on improving public policies for child welfare, increasing social protection, and enhancing public investment transparency. Candidates should have a degree related to social sciences and at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English is required.

Formación

• A university degree in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, or Political Science.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered a strong asset.
• Background and/or familiarity with emergency situations is considered a strong asset.
• Good level in English; knowledge of another UN language or a local language is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical support in all stages of social policy programming.
• Work on public policies to reduce child poverty.
• Enhance social protection coverage and its impact on children.
• Contribute to transparency and efficiency of child-focused public investments.
• Support governance and accountability measures for increased public participation.

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose for the job

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving:

• public policies to reduce child poverty;
• social protection coverage and impact on children;
• the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and
• governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
• This encompasses both direct programmes work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.

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

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
• Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
• Good level in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/569013