[Hiring] Child Poverty Advocacy International Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

The purpose of this assignment is to provide advocacy expertise and coordination support to the implementation of UNICEF’s global advocacy strategy, including related partnership activities; and to Child Poverty team’s technical assistance to regional and country level child poverty advocacy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degrees in Development economics/studies, public policy, political science, international relations, public relations or closely related field.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in policy advocacy.
• Experience in written analysis/documentation of public policy work required.
• Experience in translating technical policy concepts into clear and powerful advocacy messages.
• Knowledge and experience in liaising with government and international development agencies, and coordinating inter-agency initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience with web based knowledge management platforms desirable.
• Knowledge of areas of work desirable (child poverty and social policy).
• Fluency in English, & another UN language preferred; Spanish is an asset.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results.

Desirables

• Experience in managing and synthesizing evidence is desirable.
• Experience with UNICEF and/or other organisations in economic and social policy in developing countries for the benefit of women and children is an asset.

Benefits

• UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does.
• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Application Process

• 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).
• A technical proposal, including a sample of your policy/advocacy writing (not academic research).

Remarks

• If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page.
• UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.
• All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.