Social Policy Officer (NO-2), FT, #00137734, Cuba - Havana
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
In the context of the Cuban model’s update, UNICEF supports the efforts of the government to preserve the achievements made in the well-being of children and adolescents and to face up new challenges. UNICEF Cuba has initiated the Country Programme cycle for 2026–2030 and, within this framework, is pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Social Policy Officer. 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. The efficient and effective technical support provided to the development and implementation of strategic advocacy and planning & formulation of social policy programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children and thus ensure their survival, development and well-being in society.
Responsibilities
Through this position, as Social Policy Officer, you will contribute to the successful implementation of social policy programmes and projects, strengthening UNICEF’s capacity to deliver meaningful results for children and families and advance greater social equity across the country. Key functions and accountabilities include: Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action; Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children; Improving use of public financial resources for children; Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services; Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy; and UNICEF Programme Management.
Work Experience
Not specified.
Skills
Social Policy Analysis, Programme Management, Advocacy, Data Analysis, Child Poverty, Social Protection, Public Finance, Local Government Capacity Building, Partnership Development, Monitoring and Evaluation