Social Protection Consultant for Technical Guidance on Social Assistance Benefits and Cash Tran

Overview

Social Protection Consultant for Technical Guidance on Social Assistance Benefits and Cash Transfer programs in Emergencies, Brasilia, Brazil, 7 months [remote]

Scope of Work

UNICEF Brazil is looking for a Social Protection consultant to support the development of technical guidance for Social Assistance workers on Social Assistance Benefits and Cash Transfers in emergency contexts. Under the supervision of the Chief of Social Policy, the consultant will work closely with SNAS and SENARC technical teams and support coordination efforts led by UNICEF.

Responsibilities

• Support UNICEF's liaison with the SNAS and SENARC technical teams throughout the development process.
• Participate in workshops to collect contributions from key actors and ensure the guidance reflects diverse inputs.
• Draft Technical Guidance on Social Assistance Benefits and Cash Transfers in Emergencies, incorporating discussions and guidance from MDS, evidence, and best practices to be reviewed by and discussed with the MDS team, specialists, and representation of SUAS governance and participatory bodies.
• Develop a first version of the guidance to be shared in a public consultation process.
• Revise and finalize the technical guidance, incorporating feedback from the public consultation and technical validations.

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: Workplan with a detailed timeline. Travel plan included and a draft of methodologies and tools for data collection. Deadline: 15 days from the beginning of the contract. Estimated Budget: 15% including travel costs.
• Deliverable 2: Technical guidance draft already considering missions' inputs. Deadline: End of month 3. Estimated Budget: 20%.
• Deliverable 3: Technical guidance first version. Deadline: End of Month 6. Estimated Budget: 25%.
• Deliverable 4: Technical guidance final version. Deadline: End of Month 7. Estimated Budget: 40%.
• The consultant is expected to travel twice to participate in in-person meetings to collect data and/or workshops with key stakeholders. Consider one mission of 5 days to the Rio Grande do Sul with 1 workshop in Porto Alegre and 1 in Lajeado and another mission of 3 days to Vivência (PE). Travel costs should be included in Deliverable 1.

Duration

7 months

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel twice to participate in in-person meetings to collect data and/or workshops with key stakeholders. Consider one mission of 5 days to the Rio Grande do Sul with 1 workshop in Porto Alegre and 1 in Lajeado and another mission of 3 days to Vivência (PE). Travel costs should be included in Deliverable 1.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience with Social Assistance public policies.
• Advanced knowledge of the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS), including social assistance benefits and cash transfers.
• Proven experience in developing technical guidance materials on Social Assistance Benefits and Cash Transfers.
• Experience with SUAS in emergencies will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of SUAS in emergencies will be considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN agency will be considered an asset.
• Fluency in Portuguese.

Financial Proposal

A financial proposal including the fee for the assignment based on the deliverables and number of days must be submitted. Consultants must stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum, administrative costs, travel costs and subsistence costs, as applicable.

Core Values

Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).

Inclusion and Safeguarding

UNICEF is committed to inclusion and offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. You may disclose your disability during your application if you need accommodation during the selection process or assignment.

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. Background checks will include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information for background checks.

Remarks

The consultant's contract is governed by the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for taxation in their jurisdiction. Visa and health insurance requirements apply. Fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 with a WHO-endorsed vaccine is required for those traveling or visiting UNICEF premises; remote workers are exempt.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Strategy/Planning, and Science
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Non-profit Organizations

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