Lead, Child Rights Advocacy & Platform Initiatives

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Genf; On-site; CHF 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF in Rome, Italy is seeking an Advocacy Specialist, P-4, on a temporary appointment to support National Committees in foundational advocacy and platform initiatives for child rights.

You will design, implement, and monitor CRE and youth participation, coordinate platform initiatives (CFCI, CRSI, BFHI), and build partnerships across contexts. Fluency in English is required, with 8+ years in relevant work and a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in education, social studies, child rights or a related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 8 years in child rights, advocacy, youth engagement or related multi-stakeholder work.
• Language: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and monitor foundational advocacy and child rights education (CRE) and youth participation initiatives.
• Coordinate Platform Initiatives (CFCI, CRSI, BFHI) and promote synergies with foundational advocacy.
• Monitor and report on Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) processes and national tools for advocacy.
• Support risk management and child safeguarding within National Committees as part of JSP processes.

Job description

UNICEF in Rome, Italy is seeking an Advocacy Specialist, P-4, on a temporary appointment to support National Committees in foundational advocacy and platform initiatives for child rights.

You will design, implement, and monitor CRE and youth participation, coordinate platform initiatives (CFCI, CRSI, BFHI), and build partnerships across contexts. Fluency in English is required, with 8+ years in relevant work and a Master’s degree preferred.