To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Other skills:
• Knowledge of public finance concepts including value for money in social sectors, budget cycle and processes, and costing methods
• Good analytical skills, especially applied to economics and public finance.
• Advanced quantitative analysis and capacity to synthesize large data sets and information in a clear and user-friendly manner.
• Strong experience in providing technical assistance to national and local government, including through participatory approaches is desirable.
• Familiarity with Public Financing for Children
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Package, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.