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Cash transfer has been used for at least a decade in Mali in both development and humanitarian contexts. In line with Grand Bargain commitments, UNICEF aims to expand the use of cash-based assistance where possible to support those most in need across the country. There is not a recent and comprehensive assessment of the feasibility of large-scale cash transfer Programme in Mali, but the current context seems to lend itself perfect for the purpose provided that dedicated technical capacity able to navigate the complex operating environment is in place internally and externally within sister agencies and implementing partners.
UNICEF’s cash transfer operations are currently growing in scale and in geographic focus. These operations target the most vulnerable people, notably the populations most affected by the COVD-19 pandemic, children in a situation of malnutrition or at risk of being malnourished, pregnant and lactating women, households with girls at risk of drop out from school, women’s savings groups and nutrition support groups, etc. As the people targeted are already vulnerable, the short- and medium-term objective is not necessarily to boost empowerment but to enable households to meet urgent and essential needs to serve as a lever for social safety nets.
UNICEF is also preparing to provide cash in extreme humanitarian conditions to relieve populations affected by displacement, epidemics, climate change and natural disasters. Given the near unpredictability of most of these situations and their potential and actual scale, the challenge remains how to be ready to deploy a multisectoral response with a cash component at any given time within the broader context of the Core Commitments for Children (CCC).
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Under the supervision of the Chief Social Policy, the Social Policy Specialist will have the following major duties and responsibilities:
1. Strategic support
2. Programme design
3. Programme implementation and monitoring
4. Capacity building
5. Coordination
For detailed job description, please click on the following link: TDRs Social Policy Specialist Final.pdf
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UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
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UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Eligible UNICEF International Professional (IP) Staff Members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to a Temporary Appointment, which is dedicated to L3 (or L2) Response, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and their current tour of duty, and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.