National Consultant – Social Policy & Public Finance (10 months)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a National Consultant to support its Social Policy section in Lebanon for a ten‑month assignment. The consultant will work from home and office, providing analytical and policy inputs that translate into actionable recommendations for improving investments targeting vulnerable children.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse public and social policy data, including public expenditure, fiscal and macro‑economic trends.
• Develop policy briefs and recommendations aligned with UNICEF’s equity and child‑rights mandate.
• Facilitate dialogue with government counterparts and development partners on policy reform and coordination.
• Contribute to the design and monitoring of Lebanon’s National Social Protection Strategy.
• Produce high‑quality analytical outputs that inform programme planning and advocacy.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, social policy, development studies or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in social policy, public finance or social protection.
• Strong familiarity with Lebanon’s socio‑economic and institutional context.
• Proven experience engaging government officials and development partners in policy dialogue.
• Excellent analytical capacity in public expenditure and fiscal policy analysis.

Required skills

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Ability to conduct rigorous policy analysis and produce clear, evidence‑based recommendations.

What we offer

• Competitive consultancy fee and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence child‑focused policy reforms in Lebanon.