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Candidates who have already applied do not need to submit another application, as their existing submission is currently under review. For every child, an advocate How can you make a difference. Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Social Policy Specialist will support programmes aimed at improving a public policies to reduce child poverty; b social protection coverage and impact on children; c the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and d governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on other thematic areas including education, health, nutrition, ECD, child protection, water and sanitation, adolescent participation, HIV, communication and advocacy, SBC and PME.
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. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveβ¦. Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is considered an asset.
