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Paul Quarles van Ufford

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Regional Advisor Social Policy at UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office at UNICEF
📍 Dakar Region, Senegal

Paul is a Human Geographer and the Regional Advisor for Social Policy at UNICEFs West and Central Africa office. With a PhD from the University of Amsterdam and over 15 years at UNICEF, he specializes in social protection, public finance for children, and child poverty across Africa and Asia.

Driven by a strong belief in social justice, Paul is dedicated to establishing robust social protection systems globally. His career reflects a deep commitment to the interface between research and policy to improve childrens lives, showcasing his passion for applying academic insights to real-world challenges.

He has led UNICEFs social policy initiatives on the ground in four different countries: Senegal, Vietnam, Zambia, and Tanzania.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Regional Advisor Social Policy at UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office
Location
Dakar Region, Senegal
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Social Protection
His primary area of expertise for over 15 years, focusing on creating strong social protection systems to advance social justice.
Child Welfare
His work is centered on addressing child poverty and analyzing the distribution of public spending on programs that reach young children.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Regional Advisor Social Policy at UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office
UNICEF
1-2017 - 6-2020
Chief Social Policy
UNICEF Tanzania
6-2012 - 1-2017
Chief Social Policy
UNICEF Zambia
6-2008 - 6-2012
Chief Social Policy and Governance
UNICEF Vietnam
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Education
1988 - 1999
PhD
University of Amsterdam
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