TERMS OF REFERENCE
UNICEF continues its strategic collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh to advance the National Social Security Strategy (NSS), focusing on social protection for children under 5 years of age through its support to implement and scale up the cash plus component of the Mother and Child Benefit Programme (MCBP) of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MOWCA). The MCBP aims to integrate cash assistance with essential services for children aged 0–4, through coordinated efforts with ministries such as Health and Local Government. Currently MCBP is covering over 17 million pregnant mothers and children form. UNICEF has been supporting the DWA in several locations to support expansion of the coverage of beneficiaries, particularly the most vulnerable women and women living in poverty pockets and hard-to-reach areas. this includes marginalized groups and women living in hard-to-reach areas; linking MCBP beneficiaries with ANC, PNC, and birth registration services within 45 days; tracking the results of service linkage at the national level through MIS interoperability and SBCC and increase community awareness.
Minimum requirements
- Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards, and best practices related to cash-based interventions, including cash transfers,
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make timely and informed decisions in complex and rapidly changing environments.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Desirables
- Experience in a UN setting would be an added advantage
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel or other statistical analysis software
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and support unexpected tasks.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Technical proposal: A brief approach and methodology on how the assignment will be conducted. No more than 5 pages.
Remarks
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.