UNICEF Job Opportunity in Jordan in Economics and Public Policy
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job TypeFull time
- Opportunity FieldPolitical Sciences and Economy, Others
- LocationRemotely
- Deadline2026-10-25
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is offering a job opportunity in Amman, Jordan, for 2026 for the position of Social Policy Specialist – Child Responsive Budgeting, within the Global Programme Division and the Centre of Excellence on Child Poverty, under a Fixed-Term Appointment at the P-4 level.
The position aims to support governments and partners in developing fiscal and social policies that respond to children’s rights and needs, while strengthening the allocation of public resources to programs in education, health, and social protection. The role contributes to reducing child poverty and advancing sustainable development.
The specialist will work within the Public Finance for Children (PF4C) team, providing technical support in public financial management, government budget analysis, and fiscal policy development. The role also involves strengthening the capacities of institutions and partners and promoting the use of data and evidence in decision-making related to public spending on children.
Benefits
Work with UNICEF in Amman, Jordan.
A Fixed-Term Appointment at the international P-4 level.
Access to UNICEF’s applicable salary and employee benefits package, in accordance with the terms of appointment.
Eligibility for paid parental leave and other staff benefits, subject to UNICEF policies and applicable conditions.
Gain professional experience in developing fiscal and social policies at the international level.
Collaborate with governments, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, and donors.
Contribute to international programs aimed at reducing child poverty and promoting equitable resource allocation.
Opportunities for professional development and capacity building in public financial management and social policy.
Duties & responsibilities
Fiscal and Social Policy Development: Provide technical advice to governments and partners to improve public financial management and develop child-responsive budgets.
Institutional Capacity Building: Support training for UNICEF staff and partners and strengthen their capacity in budget analysis and Public Finance for Children (PF4C).
Data Analysis and Evidence Generation: Develop studies, reports, and analyses that support evidence-based fiscal and social policy decision-making.
Programme and Partnership Management: Support programme implementation and results monitoring, while collaborating with governments and international institutions to promote equitable and sustainable financing for services benefiting children.
Eligibility criteria
A master’s degree or equivalent advanced university degree in one of the following fields:
Economics
Social Sciences
International Relations
Public Policy
Political Science
Or another related technical field
At least 8 years of professional experience in public financial management, financing for children, and providing technical advice in social development at the national or international level.
Experience in Public Financial Management (PFM) and Child-Responsive Budgeting.
Experience in public policy analysis and technical advisory services.
Ability to design and implement capacity-building and training programs.
Strong skills in strategic communication and partnership building.
Ability to simplify technical information and provide support to staff and partners.
Experience in preparing studies and reports related to public policy.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
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