Social Policy Officer

The Social Policy Officer provides technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and advocacy to strengthen UNICEF's capacity to deliver meaningful results for children and families in Cuba. The role focuses on improving child poverty data, social protection coverage, public financial resource use for children, and strengthening local government capacities and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
• Improve data on child poverty and vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action.
• Strengthen social protection coverage and impact for children.
• Improve use of public financial resources for children.
• Strengthen capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services.
• Strengthen advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of social policy programmes and projects, strengthening UNICEF’s capacity to deliver meaningful results for children and families and advance greater social equity across the country.

Requirements

• Completed first level university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, International Development, International Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in social policy, child poverty, social protection, public finance/public financial management, governance, policy advocacy, or other related fields is required.
• Demonstrated data analysis and programme management skills are required.
• Proficiency in Spanish is required.
• Intermediate English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) is an asset.
• Experience supervising people is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting emergency preparedness or response efforts is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is an asset.
• Experience supporting cash transfer programmes is desirable.
• Experience building partnerships with government and civil society stakeholders would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset.

Skills

• Social Policy Analysis
• Child Poverty Analysis
• Social Protection Policies
• Public Financial Management
• Policy Advocacy
• Data Analysis
• Programme Management
• Spanish
• English
• Supervisory Abilities
• Emergency Preparedness
• Cash Transfer Programmes
• Partnership Building
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Government Relations
• Civil Society Engagement
• Development Context Experience
• Fragile Settings Experience
• Humanitarian Experience

Languages

Spanish, English