Consultancy for the Analysis of Parliamentary Budget Amendments for Financi at UNICEF UAE

, , Brazil -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Budgeting, Public Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Econometrics, SIOP, TransfereGov, Portuguese Fluency, English Communication, Policy Analysis, Financial Modeling

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to hope How can you make a difference?  The consultancy will analyze how parliamentary budget amendments in Brazil contribute to financing policies and services that benefit children and adolescents. As these amendments have become an increasingly important source of public funding, there is a need for stronger evidence on how resources are allocated across sectors, territories, and programs. The assignment will generate evidence on the role, challenges, and opportunities of parliamentary budget amendments in supporting child-focused investments. It will examine how these funds are allocated and executed over time and assess their relationship with selected local socioeconomic outcomes. The objective of this consultancy is to identify the main challenges and opportunities associated with the use of parliamentary budget amendments as a financing instrument for public policies benefiting children and adolescents in Brazil. The consultancy will be organized around three complementary components corresponding to the expected deliverables: (i) development of a methodological framework and work plan; (ii) analysis of Parliamentary Budget Amendments and Public Expenditures Benefiting Children and Adolescents; and (iii) Challenges and Opportunities for Strengthening the Financing of Policies Benefiting Children and Adolescents through Parliamentary Budget Amendments. If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] TMC0003914 TOR.pdf [https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtZONzSdupJzp4OFaynSGyfUSEtR0FvCbv501OicTijhg5cHLzrWHelKUisFAoKwpWCNM_4HWeeBNYMwXDbHPuaKrckxIBKUbe96Zbjldkr-ccw2uEcSfel1UcGqyr32F1yzdw9wLkfhrYsA0gLgmcpQ%7e%7e] To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: Minimum requirements: Include the minimum requirements as per the approved TOR. Ensure that the vacancy criteria are fully aligned with the qualification for the assignment. * Education: Master’s in social sciences, economics or other humanities * Work Experience: Minimum of five years of professional experience in public budget and finance, preferably related to the financing of public policies for children and adolescents. * Skills: Knowledge or experience in public budget and finance * Language Requirements: Fluency in Portuguese. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are desirable. * Desirables: * Knowledge or experience in parliamentary budget amendments, especially programs and actions related to the financing of public policies for children and adolescents. * Knowledge of the Integrated Planning and Budget System (SIOP) and/or TransfereGov administrative datasets. * Background in econometrics and quantitative analysis For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values [https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values] UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone [https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef], irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF [https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact]. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System): * An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) * Cover letter * A separate financial proposal Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] TMC0003914 Financial proposal template.docx [https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtyruifEl5IW4dlcvkNEW2V2MNzF1Ez57M5PgjkWnvqM91AwnWoHkvvWclc8TAm334eiCORDtNGjXitisK6r_IUaMmuE-f3O8NEiO4uG2zuJzKKeMCHgiy_37s_DtNu9tp8j0m8ZQ9kXVvs4KoAP14EQ%7e%7e] Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers [https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/filter/?search-keyword=&work-type=consultant] UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here [https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories].

Responsibilities

Analyze how parliamentary budget amendments in Brazil finance policies and services for children and adolescents. Generate evidence on resource allocation and identify challenges and opportunities to strengthen child-focused public investments.