Job no: 595159
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Level: Consultancy
Location: Somalia
Categories: Social Policy

Contract Duration: 12 months

Working arrangement: Remote + travel

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 to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Social Policy Specialist, and in close collaboration with CO and Zonal social policy team as well as with relevant counterparts from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), Federal Member States (FMS), Somaliland authorities, the Federal Parliament, development partners, and civil society organizations, the Consultant will provide technical, analytical, and capacity-building support to advance UNICEF Somalia’s PFM, social budgeting, and accountability agenda at national and subnational levels.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR TMC0005285.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in: Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy/Public Administration or related fields.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant progressive working experience at the national level in the areas of public financial management, budget analysis & expenditure tracking, fiscal policy or public sector reforms, local governance, or another related field.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in the Somali Language.
• Good command of English.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Advanced degree in Public Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or business administration, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of Public financial management systems (budgeting, execution, reporting, internal controls); Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal transfers (IGFTs); Public expenditure analysis (budget analysis, PERs, fiscal space).
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders:
  • Government (FGS, FMS, districts),
  • Parliament,
  • Development partners,
  • Civil society.
• Excellent theoretical and operational understanding of public financial management, specifically medium-term frameworks, budget preparation cycle, execution, review, and reporting.
• Excellent computer skills (especially Microsoft Office applications) and ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Desirables:

• Prior work experience with UNICEF or other UN organizations is an asset.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal template TMC0005285.xlsx

Remarks:  

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.

Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 24 Aug 2026 E. Africa Standard Time