UNICEF Moldova: National Individual Consultancy on legal support to reform RESTART

UNICEF Moldova is contracting a National Individual Consultant, to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection on legal amendments and ensure that the operational functionality of the newly established social assistance system and adjustments are in line with the RESTART objectives, goals concept note and national priorities.

Qualifications and experience: 

• Advanced university degree (Masters) in law, social sciences, public policy or international development policy;
• 10 years of professional experience in legal research, policy or technical assistance related to public policy or/social protection policy;
• Experience in qualitative analysis and fieldwork experience on collection of data;
• Strong knowledge of social protection policy debates on RESTART reform is considered an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, succinct legal materials;
• Previous research experience on social assistance is an asset;
• Demonstrated working experience with government officials and local authorities, and UN agencies;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Russian would be an advantage.

How to apply: 

To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please visit UNICEF webpage: 

https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/571726/national-individual-consultancy-on-legal-support-to-reform-restart

Application deadline: 6 June 2024

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion. Women, persons from vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic, linguistic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as persons from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants from under-represented groups will be given priority in case of equal qualification. UNICEF is committed to reasonably accommodate the working environment for the persons with disabilities.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage).