Social and Economic Analysis Officer – UNICEF, Zimbabwe
Social and Economic Analysis Officer: UNICEF
UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for a passionate and committed professional Social and Economic analyst who wants to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good analytical and organizational skills.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Social Policy Unit for an individual who is Accountable for effective engagement in social policy dialogue with the Government for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation and budgeting towards the social sector and sustainable decentralization of social services and local capacity building in support of the goal of universal coverage of essential social services and the creation of a protective environment for children. Conducts data collection and analysis to fill information gaps and to strengthen capacity for advocacy for children’s rights, and to support the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the World Fit for Children (WFFC) agenda.
Key result areas for this post include
– Provides professional assistance in UNICEF’s engagement in social policy dialogue and development with the Government international and local stakeholders to support the development of social policies and programmes
– Monitors and updates current information on state budgeting and spending patterns for social programmes and decentralization status of social services on an on-going basis to support advocacy for greater public resources and budget allocation for social development
– Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen community-based capacity on quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of social policy and programmes
– Promotes the advocacy for juvenile justice reform, supports child rights-based reviews of national, provincial and local legislation, in close consultation with community-level structures and supports the health and education sectors and the social welfare system for children
– Collects systematically qualitative data for the sound and up-to-date assessment of the situation of children and women to provide the base-lines for result-based decisions on interventions and evaluations
– Contributes to the analysis of the macroeconomic context of social policy programmes and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children
– Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family
– Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme
Qualifications and competencies
– Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values
– University degree, preferably advanced university degree or equivalent background, in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines
– Two years of relevant professional work experience
– Experience working in the UN or other international development organization
– Field work experience and background/familiarity with Development and Emergency essential
– Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
Vacancy Notice No.Zim/2013:7
NOA Level (Fixed Term Post)
Based in Harare
To apply
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter and curriculum vitae quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.
HR Manager
(Vacancy Notice: Zim-2013:7)
UNICEF
6 Fairbridge Avenue
P O Box 1250
Belgravia
Harare
Or email: hararevacancies@unicef.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 30 July 2013
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.