National Consultants for Field Implementation of the EU4People Social Protection Programme
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to ensure sustained, structured and quality-assured field-level implementation of the three-year EU4People Action on Social Protection across 40 partner locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Given the geographic scope of the programme, the diversity of institutional arrangements, and the varying capacities of municipalities, Centres for Social Work and local service providers, dedicated technical support is required to translate programme objectives into practical improvements in local service delivery, coordination and planning. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that the social protection programme effectively reaches and benefits children and vulnerable populations at the local level.
Responsibilities
The National Consultants will be responsible for providing dedicated technical support to translate programme objectives into practical improvements in local service delivery, coordination, and planning. This includes ensuring sustained, structured, and quality-assured field-level implementation of the EU4People Action on Social Protection across 40 partner locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Key responsibilities involve working closely with municipalities, Centres for Social Work, and local service providers to address varying capacities and institutional arrangements. The consultants will facilitate the effective translation of programme goals into tangible outcomes, monitor progress, identify risks, and prepare concise implementation reports. They will also engage with diverse stakeholders, including local authorities, civil society organizations, and development partners, to foster collaboration and ensure the programme's success at the community level. This role requires strong coordination and planning skills to navigate the complexities of local governance and service delivery systems.
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in social protection, child protection, social services, local governance, community-based service delivery, or programme implementation. Strong experience in stakeholder coordination with local authorities, Centres for Social Work, service providers, civil society organizations, and/or development partners is required. Experience in monitoring, reporting, and risk identification is also essential.
Skills
Social protection, Child protection, Local governance, Community-based service delivery, Programme implementation, Stakeholder coordination, Monitoring and reporting, Risk identification, Planning, Organizational skills, Facilitation skills, Stakeholder engagement