Social Policy Consultant – Cash Plus Pilot Coordination (Remote, Iraq)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a National Consultant to coordinate the Cash Plus Pilot in Al Muthanna, Iraq. The consultant will work remotely with periodic travel to ensure smooth implementation of the Child Plus Benefit programme.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, update and monitor the implementation workplan for the Child Plus Benefit.
• Develop process flows and standard operating procedures (SOP) with timelines for cash payment operationalisation.
• Coordinate with internal (health, child protection, social and behaviour change) and external (DoLSA, DoH) stakeholders.
• Support internal task forces and cash assistance committees to track implementation.
• Assist field teams in beneficiary identification and selection.
• Organise missions for external partners, including trainings and data collection for baseline and end‑line assessments.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science or related field (or Bachelor’s with 2 additional years experience).
• Minimum three years of professional experience in social protection, cash‑transfer programming, or related implementation work.

Required skills

What we offer

• Three‑month fixed‑term consultancy with remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact child protection and social protection initiative.
• Collaboration with UNICEF’s global network of experts.