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For every child, the right to social protection

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Ukraine is seeking a Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant to strengthen the information, analytical tools and documented processes supporting its social policy, social protection and recovery portfolio.

The consultancy will help the Social Policy Section consolidate and use programme and operational information, improve visibility of donor funding and implementation progress, and develop practical recommendations for stronger coordination and decision-making. It will also examine how digital solutions and linkages across social protection, education and health can support accessible services and recovery.

Working with the Social Policy Section and relevant stakeholders, the consultant will:

Assess existing information management practices and develop an improvement plan with prioritized, actionable recommendations.
Prepare and coordinate a complete documentation package for the registration of at least one International Technical Assistance project.
Develop a consolidated donor funding and expenditure database, a dashboard and user guidance to support portfolio oversight.
Review existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows, develop or substantially revise at least three priority documents, and establish a structured repository for continued use.
Analyse digital linkages, interoperability opportunities and referral pathways between social protection, education and health, and prepare actionable recommendations and communication materials.
Map the Section’s programme portfolio, identify linkages and information gaps, and develop a practical reference tool.
Conduct at least four coordination, consultation and/or capacity-building activities with hromadas and relevant local stakeholders on digital social policy solutions, and consolidate findings into an analytical report.
Develop an information and management toolkit and conduct a handover session to support continued use of the assignment’s outputs.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference attached to this vacancy announcement. Download File External ToR_Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant TMC0006629.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Minimum requirements

Education

A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Management and Administration, International Relations, Communications or a related field.

Work experience

At least five years of professional experience in programme or project management, policy support, analytics, information management or related areas within public, international development or government organizations.
Proven experience coordinating projects and processes involving multiple stakeholders, including government institutions, international organizations and implementing partners.
Experience collecting, consolidating and analysing information, and preparing analytical reports, presentations and other decision-support materials.
Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and international environments and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge, expertise and skills

Good knowledge of social policy, social protection and public administration in Ukraine, including the institutional and operational context in which government and international organizations implement social programmes.
Demonstrated programme and project management skills, including planning, coordination, implementation monitoring, results tracking, risk identification and follow-up.
Ability to structure information from multiple sources and develop clear reports, presentations and other management information products.
Demonstrated experience coordinating with central and local government authorities, international organizations, donors, implementing partners and other stakeholders, including facilitating communication and follow-up across multiple workstreams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex programme and operational information, identify gaps and develop practical recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare structured, audience-appropriate analytical, programme and operational documents.

Language requirements

Ukrainian: native-level proficiency or C2.
English: minimum B2 proficiency.

Desirables

Prior work experience with UNICEF or other United Nations organizations is an asset.

This is a national consultancy. Applications from international candidates will not be considered.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
A cover letter.
A separate financial proposal, using the Template attached to this vacancy announcement Financial proposal template - Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant TMC0006629.xlsx.
A Technical Proposal of no more than five pages demonstrating an understanding of the assignment and the proposed approach to its implementation.

The Technical Proposal must include:

A brief understanding of the assignment, its objectives and expected results.
The proposed methodology and approach for carrying out the key tasks and producing the required deliverables.
An indicative work plan, including the sequencing of activities and approach to meeting the established deadlines.
An explanation of how the quality, usability and sustainability of the outputs would be ensured.
Any innovative approaches, tools or solutions proposed for delivering the assignment.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
A cover letter.
A separate financial proposal, using the Financial Offer Template attached to this vacancy announcement. The proposal must cover the assignment and specify all-inclusive fees, including lump-sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.
A Technical Proposal of no more than five pages demonstrating an understanding of the assignment and the proposed approach to its implementation.

The Technical Proposal must include:

A brief understanding of the assignment, its objectives and expected results.
The proposed methodology and approach for carrying out the key tasks and producing the required deliverables.
An indicative work plan, including the sequencing of activities and approach to meeting the established deadlines.
An explanation of how the quality, usability and sustainability of the outputs would be ensured.
Any innovative approaches, tools or solutions proposed for delivering the assignment.

The Technical Proposal will be used to assess the applicant’s understanding of the assignment, the suitability of the methodology and work plan, and the relevance of previous experience to the required deliverables.

Remarks:

If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract are not considered staff members under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and are not entitled to staff benefits such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage. Their conditions of service are governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants are responsible for determining and paying their applicable taxes and duties.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant, 11 months, Office-based, National Consultancy