National Consultant for Social Protection Capacity Strengthening – Nairobi, Kenya (office based) 11 months #596838

United Nations Children's Fund is hiring for the National Consultant for Social Protection Capacity Strengthening – Nairobi, Kenya (office based) 11 months #596838 position in Nairobi. This is a contract role. Experience: 5 – 9 yrs. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. Applications close on 19 November 2026.

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Key responsibilities

• Development of Framework for Implementing Kenya’s Social Protection Policy Pillar on Shock Responsive Social Protection
• Support UNICEF in guiding appropriate and effective public investments in social protection in the context of displacement
• Support the effective planning and coordination of activities within the Social Policy section to ensure synergies are achieved across the section’s work on social protection, public finance, devolution and data in relation to displaced populations.

Requirements

• MA in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in…

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