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Organizational Study/Review for the Fiji Public Service Consultancy

The specific purpose of this assignment is to:

Review the organizational structure
•Undertake a review of existing laws, policies and decrees related to the work and functions of the social welfare division and develop an ideal organizational structure.
•Contribute to the process of evaluating and reviewing posts and occupational classifications as outlined in the PSC ToR
Optimal staff establishment
•Based on analysis and international good practice, define job descriptions of social welfare staff
Job Evaluation
•Provide any assistance necessary to the PS of the Ministry and the PSC in undertaking this phase in line with the PSC ToR

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCE REQUIRED.

The consultant should have
•At least a Master’s degree in Social work, sociology, Law, Political science or a related field
•Minimum 8 years professional work experience in child protection, social work, law or other related field
•Excellent experience in public sector reviews and reforms
•Good understanding of contemporary theories of child protection, family service, community caring systems and Government consultation and budget processes
•Work experience related to social work for child protection, family service and informal and formal community caring approaches
•Familiarity with social planning processes and advising Government partners
•Previous experience in developing countries is strongly recommended
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to exercise sound judgment in a stressful environment
•An action-oriented approach and strong drive for results
•Highly developed management, negotiation and communication skills and high tolerance for operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty and ambiguity
•Demonstrated ability to work within established deadlines
How to apply
Application together with UN Personnel History Form and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by 8 April 2011 under confidential cover to:

Chief of Operations
(Consultancy 2011/018 – PSC Organizational review CP)
UNICEF Pacific Office
5th Floor Fiji Development Bank Building
Private Mail Bag, Suva, FIJI
Or email to pacificvacancies@unicef.org