Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant
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
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking a Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant to strengthen the information, analytical tools, and documented processes supporting its social policy, social protection, and recovery portfolio. The consultancy will help the Social Policy Section consolidate and use programme and operational information, improve visibility of donor funding and implementation progress, and develop practical recommendations for stronger coordination and decision-making. It will also examine how digital solutions and linkages across social protection, education, and health can support accessible services and recovery. The consultant will work with the Social Policy Section and relevant stakeholders to achieve these objectives.
Responsibilities
Assess existing information management practices and develop an improvement plan with prioritized, actionable recommendations. Prepare and coordinate a complete documentation package for the registration of at least one International Technical Assistance project. Develop a consolidated donor funding and expenditure database, a dashboard, and user guidance to support portfolio oversight. Review existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows, develop or substantially revise at least three priority documents, and establish a structured repository for continued use. Analyze digital linkages, interoperability opportunities, and referral pathways between social protection, education, and health, and prepare actionable recommendations and communication materials. Map the Section’s programme portfolio, identify linkages and information gaps, and develop a practical reference tool. Conduct at least four coordination, consultation, and/or capacity-building activities with hromadas.
Work Experience
At least two years of relevant professional experience in social policy, social protection, programme management, or information management. Experience in data analysis, database development, and process improvement is desirable.
Skills
Information Management, Data Analysis, Database Development, Process Improvement, Social Policy Analysis, Programme Management, Report Writing, Stakeholder Coordination, Digital Solutions, Capacity Building