Job Summary:

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief Social Policy, the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) will focus on the Social Protection and Poverty portfolio during the paternity leave of the Social Policy Specialist (Inclusive Social Protection). During this time, the role includes engaging in social protection dialogue for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation and improving linkages between social protection and essential social services to support the UNICEF Malaysia country office to continue working towards the realization of children’s rights. Specifically, the Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) models approaches, conducts analysis, adapts or designs new programmes where possible, and advocates for gender-transformative, disability-inclusive and migrant-inclusive social protection programmes and systems. The Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and FFP) will also support efforts in improving child poverty measurements in Malaysia, through sub-national and national efforts.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Social Policy Specialist Social Protection and FFP) JD-signSS.pdf

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum requirements:

• 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 field. *A first level University Degree in relevant fields with additional two (2) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University Degree.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional work experience in social protection policies, programmes or services including relevant experience from an inclusion lens regarding the most marginalized and at-risk is required. Experience in programme design and management and policy advocacy is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Malay is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is considered as an asset

Desirables:

• Experience in working on the topic of family related policies is a plus.
• Experience working in developing countries / contexts is considered as a strong asset.
• Background and/or familiarity with emergencies and humanitarian contexts is considered as a strong asset.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements