Social Policy Officer (Public Finance for Children)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood to adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do, for as long as it takes. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it's a vocation.
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Social Policy Specialist (PF4C), the Social Policy Officer contributes to the analysis and monitoring of public spending for children, the production of evidence to inform social policies, and advocacy for more effective, equitable, and child-sensitive public financing. The role also involves strengthening the capacities of governmental and non-governmental partners and implementing PF4C activities within the country program. This position is crucial for ensuring that public financial resources are allocated and utilized in ways that maximize positive outcomes for children, aligning with UNICEF's mandate to support the realization of children's rights.
Responsibilities
The Social Policy Officer is responsible for analyzing public spending in favor of children, producing evidence to inform social policies, and advocating for more effective, equitable, and child-sensitive public financing. This includes strengthening the capacities of governmental and non-governmental partners and implementing PF4C activities within the country program. Key tasks involve budget analysis and PF4C support, assisting with social policies and evidence generation, capacity building for partners, coordination and partnership management, and monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. The officer will contribute to the strategic direction of social policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's goals and the specific needs of children in Mauritania. This role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to drive positive change in public finance for children.
Work Experience
A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in economic analysis, budgeting, or social policy is required. Experience in data collection and analysis, report writing, and technical support is essential. Proven experience collaborating with government partners, civil society organizations, and UN agencies is also required.
Skills
Public Finance Analysis, Social Policy Development, Data Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Support, Capacity Building, Partnership Management, Coordination, Advocacy, Budget Analysis, Excel, Power BI