Public Finance and Governance Leadership Opportunity

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States UNICEF Full time
Job Overview

UNICEF is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead its Public Finance and Local Governance efforts. This role requires expertise in program management, advisory support, and technical guidance.

About the Role

The Chief of Public Finance and Local Governance will provide strategic direction and technical guidance for UNICEF's global work on public finance and local governance. This includes developing operational tools and methodologies to support field offices in diagnosing challenges, analyzing data, and offering impactful solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic direction and technical guidance for UNICEF's global work on public finance and local governance.
  • Develop operational tools and methodologies to support field offices in diagnosing challenges, analyzing data, and offering impactful solutions.
  • Lead efforts to design and implement social, economic, and fiscal policies, link them with context-specific analyses, and monitor progress to refine social policy and social protection programs.
  • Build global evidence and advocacy efforts to raise the visibility of child poverty and social exclusion while monitoring global economic and demographic trends to guide UNICEF country teams in shaping effective responses.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An advanced university degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
  • A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in all aspects of programme management, and/or advisory support, in the public finance and local governance resulting in recognized expertise in the technical area.
  • Experience in management multidisciplinary teams and partnerships.
  • Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
  • Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • Competitive salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
  • The opportunity to work with a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.


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