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Liberia National Social Protection

Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs, Liberia

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs, in collaboration with UNICEF Liberia, wishes to engage the services of a National Social Protection Policy Consultant for the development of Liberia Social Protection Strategy and Policy. The post will be based in Monrovia with some travels to to the field during consultations.

The post will report to the National Social Protection Coordinator

Duration: 21 days during a period from March 1 – May 31, 2012

The Post In a senior technical role, you will assist an international consultant, to provide critical technical expertise to the Ministry of Planning and Economic affairs and the National Social Protection Steering Committee for the development of Liberia Social Protection Strategy and Policy. The consultancy will entail close multi-sectoral consultation with all Government, UN and civil society stakeholders in the social protection sector.

REMUNERATION: The consultancy fees will be paid as per UN standard rates for consultants commensurate with level of qualifications and experience. The Government of Liberia will directly fund related costs such as training, stationery, printing and travel.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate •Advanced university degree, preferably Masters in Economics, or other relevant field in the social sciences. •Ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, implementation, management, research, analysis and evaluation of social protection programs, including social cash transfer programs in developing countries, some of which should, preferably be in sub-Saharan Africa •Experience in policy development, advocacy and social mobilization is also essential. •Fluency in English required. Knowledge of a national language of one or more counties of the Liberia is an asset.

How to apply:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply through email, eclosing their detailed CV to the following address: hrunit@mopea.gov.lr

Candidates should clearly mark the full title of the post applied for: “National Social Protection Policy Consultant”

Full Terms of Reference for the consultancy can be downloaded on the following website: http://www.mopea.gov.lr