Social and Economic Policy

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For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development.

If you are a passionate and committed development professional and want to help build a world fit for children, UNICEF would like to hear from you.

Explore the vacancies below to learn more about the qualifications and how to apply to current vacancies in social and economic policy.


Chief Social Policy & Economic Analysis, P-4, Lusaka, Zambia
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Social Policy and Economic Analysis Specialist will be responsible for leadership and coordination of the Social Policy, Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation Section, supporting work in ongoing analysis of the situation of Zambian children, planning, development of and advocacy for credible policy solutions at the national level, and the promotion of co-ordinated large scale action for the wider protection of and response to vulnerable children. This latter will include strengthening of Government capacity to deliver and scale up social protection and welfare assistance to vulnerable children and households.

The Specialist will need to effectively interact with a wide range of partners at all levels, including policy/law enforcement authorities, high level Government officials and civil society groups, in order to address nonfulfilment of the rights of children and women in Zambia, and in particular support national efforts to provide social protection to vulnerable children and their families. Within the office, the officer is expected to provide guidance to the other programme sections and advise the Representative in order to ensure that the situation of women and children in the context of national policies and the rights of children and women are respected, protected and fulfilled.    

To apply, visit unicef.org/about/employ to register in our e-recruitment system, quoting I-VN-2012-000131. Application close date: 10-Feb-12


UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit the salaries and allowances website for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.