UNICEF

Social Policy Specialist, (NO-3), Fixed Term Position, #00137627 Malawi, Lilongwe (Open to Malawian Nationals Only)

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Duty station
🇲🇼 Malawi
Country / area
Malawi
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme
Title
Social Policy Specialist, (NO-3), Fixed Term Position, #00137627 Malawi, Lilongwe (Open to Malawian Nationals Only)
Organization
UNICEF
Location
Malawi
Deadline
29 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
Closes
7/29/2026, 9:55:00 PM

About this role

UNICEF is recruiting a Social Policy Specialist (NO-3) based in Lilongwe, Malawi, to lead efforts in Public Financial Management (PFM), decentralization, and child poverty coordination. The role focuses on advocacy and analysis to advance equitable public investments in social sectors. The position is open exclusively to Malawian nationals and involves a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will drive policy initiatives and coordinate activities to improve social outcomes and financial management within the country context.

Key requirements

  • Malawian nationality

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Requirements at a glance

Min. experience
Not stated
Required degree
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UNICEF seeks a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to lead Public Financial Management (PFM), decentralisation and child poverty coordination, advocacy and analysis to advance equitable public investments in the social sectors. Location: Malawi Deadline: 29 Jul 2026 11:55 PM

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