Education:
• MA in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

Work Experience:
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in social protection policy and programmes with demonstrated understanding of the role social protection can play in responding to crises and in displacement settings.
• Experience working with and providing technical support to government in relation to social protection and/or labour programmes.
• Experience in adult learning and training others on social protection.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and facilitating the use of evidence for programme planning, monitoring, and decision-making.

Language Requirements:
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili and/or another UN language is an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
• Strong knowledge of social protection including adaptive social protection with working knowledge of integrating displaced populations
• Sound knowledge of social protection financing and/or public financing more broadly.
• Knowledge of donor reporting requirements, accountability frameworks, and results-based reporting.
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present complex quantitative and qualitative data.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with government, donors, implementing partners, and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to translate data and evidence into actionable recommendations for programme improvement and decision-making.
• Commitment to evidence-based programming, quality, accountability, and continuous learning.

Desirables:
• Previous experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, or international NGOs.
• Experience working with national and county governments in Kenya and familiarity with national planning, monitoring and data systems.
• Experience in child-focused programming
• Research background with focus on social protection and experience working with and interpreting complex data and communicating to diverse audiences.
• Previous experience or familiarity with aspects of financing social protection including public finance.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.