Position: Individual Contractor for Social Policy (Premium Job)

Job Specification

• Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Science, or relevant field.
• Strong preference will be given to the candidate who has practical experience and matches with the assigned deliverables.
• At least one and half years of work experience in the field of social protection and in management role.
• More than 7 years of experience in programme management, monitoring and coordination with sub-national diverse stakeholders specifically with governments.
• Experience in developing, monitoring and managing social protection programme
• Very good communication and writing skills in English and Nepali.
• Excellent skills in computer software such as windows, word, excel, power point.
• Previous experience with UNICEF and in same role is an advantage and asset.
• Proven coordination skill with provincial and local governments.
• Working knowledge and experience of Madhesh Pradesh.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Apply Instruction

To apply for this job please visit jobs.unicef.org.

Request to submit financial proposal as per deliverable in Nepalese Currency.

Field travel cost will be reimbursed based on actual expenses and DSA for field travel will be paid @ UN DSA rate.

Female candidates and candidates from under-represented ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.