UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF is committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does UNICEF's global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities
National Consultant to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and to 46 municipalities to scale up the Local Social Fund, Social Protection
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Albania
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3 days ago
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0
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Mid Level
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National Consultant to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and to 46 municipalities to scale up the Local Social Fund, Social Protection
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Role Description The National Strategy on Social Protection 2024-2030 aims to address issues of poverty, social exclusion and advancing the reforms in the area of integrated social care services, disability assessment reform, provision of social care services, deinstitutionalization of care. This new strategy underlines that increasing the supply and quality of social services across territory is a must, in order to support the reforms in the areas of cash assistance, disability and social care, towards empowering families and children at risk. Furthermore, the strategy aims at further consolidating the provision of social care services at the local level, decentralization and deinstitutionalization process through strengthening the mandate and capacities of local government units to local social planning and provision of social services and financing with the funds from central budget, local budget and through other partnerships with either the public or private sectors. Objectives of the Assignment: - Provide technical assistance to strengthen municipal capacities for the establishment and operationalization of Local Social Funds by increasing understanding of the legal, financial, and administrative requirements and supporting their integration into local planning and budgeting processes. - Provide tools, tailored mentoring and technical support to municipalities throughout the establishment process while facilitating peer learning and exchange among municipalities. Qualifications - Master’s degree in finance, public administration, economics, social policy or related fields. Requirements - At least 10 years of experience in public finance, decentralization. - Proven experience working with municipalities and central government institutions in public finance and social protection. - Proven experience working with local financing and social protection programmes. - Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in English and Albanian. - Demonstrated skills in facilitation, capacity building, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement. - Demonstrated analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. - Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and provide practical technical assistance to local governments. Benefits - Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. - Attractive compensation and benefits package. Company Description UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.
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