Social Policy International Consultant (PF4C)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant to support public finance management and social policy analysis for its Mozambique Country Office. The role is home‑based and will run for four months, focusing on budget preparation, resource mobilisation and strategic planning for early childhood development and nutrition programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct public finance management (PFM) analysis and explore AI‑driven budget analysis tools.
• Prepare the 2026 Social Protection Budget Brief, analysing financing trends, allocations and programme coverage.
• Draft the 2027 Budget Memo, assessing macro‑fiscal context and government priorities.
• Develop and maintain a budget database to support future Early Childhood Development (ECD) budget briefs.
• Produce a Nutrition Budget Brief and a simplified expenditure‑tracking matrix for national and sub‑national monitoring.
• Support resource mobilisation by contributing to funding proposals and mapping fundraising opportunities.
• Create a roadmap for UNICEF Mozambique to engage the government ahead of the Global Early Years Finance Summit 2027.
• Map and design a workflow framework for PF4C engagement with programme sections.

Required profile

• Experience in public finance management, budgeting and social protection analysis.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the Social Policy Officer and collaborate with UNICEF programme sections, the Centre of Excellence and external partners.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills to produce budget briefs and strategic documents.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence child‑focused social policies in Mozambique.
• Collaboration with a global humanitarian organization.
• Remote work flexibility for the contract duration.