UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Social Policy Officer, NO-B (FT) to provide technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have Minimum requirements: Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field. Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required. Language Requirements: Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required. Desirables: Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset. Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset. Knowledge of Russian or another official UN language is an asset.

To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please visit UNICEF webpage: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/586133/social-policy-officer-nob-ft-chisinau-moldova-for-moldova-nationalsresidents-only Application deadline: 10 December 2025

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation 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. 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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.