Social Policy Officer (UN Joint Programme-Social Protection) P-2, Barbados

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a TA for Social Policy Officer (UN Joint Programme-Social Protection) P-2, Barbados.

Purpose:

 Please see Terms of Reference

 Qualification:
1.         Education:-  University degree, preferably advanced university degree or equivalent background, in Social Sciences, Social Policy, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, public administration, or other relevant disciplines.

2.         Work Experience:-  Six to Eight years of relevant professional work experience.
-  Caribbean country field work experience, especially in the Eastern Caribbean area.
-  Background/familiarity working in Emergencies.

3.         Language Proficiency:  -  Fluency in English.

HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants should either fax (436-2812) or email to bridgetown@unicef.org no later than COB (EST) on Tuesday 11 December 2013, indicating “Social Policy Officer (UN Joint Programme-Social Protection” in the subject line of the email.

The following should be included:
a.         A cover letter
b.         A detailed Curriculum Vitae
c.         A completed United Nations Personal History form (P-11) (Download here)

Applications should be addressed to: 

The Representative
UNICEF Office for the Eastern Caribbean Area
UN House
Marine Gardens
Christ Church
BARBADOS

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.