Advocacy & Public Affairs Manager - Child Rights

Unicef USA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF USA seeks a Manager of Public Affairs to drive advocacy strategies that deepen U.S. public sector support for child rights and foreign assistance.

The role involves cultivating adult and youth advocates, coordinating with partners, and delivering campaigns and events that advance UNICEF's policy priorities. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, you will build organizing structures, recruit volunteers, design messaging for diverse audiences, and support Hill Day activities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four+ years in civic engagement, public affairs, policy or issue advocacy.
• Knowledge of community organizing, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, and the legislative process.
• Excellent writing, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience training advocates and travel within the U.S. required.
• Strategic communications background and ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public affairs and advocacy campaigns focusing on U.S. appropriations and foreign assistance.
• Lead advocacy mobilization to build a network of adult advocates in key states.
• Plan regional advocacy events and mobilizations, in person and virtual.
• Prepare advocates for meetings with Congressional offices and Hill Day events.
• Create engagement materials and toolkits highlighting UNICEF's impact and partnerships.
• Coordinate with MarComms and philanthropy to integrate partners into advocacy efforts.
• Draft tailored external communications for advocates in line with strategy.
• Develop messaging for diverse networks to influence legislation and funding.

Skills

Public affairs

Policy advocacy

Community organizing

Volunteer recruitment

Public speaking

Writing

Training advocates

Team collaboration

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BBCRM

Quorum

Box

Microsoft Office

Job description

UNICEF USA seeks a Manager of Public Affairs to drive advocacy strategies that deepen U.S. public sector support for child rights and foreign assistance.

The role involves cultivating adult and youth advocates, coordinating with partners, and delivering campaigns and events that advance UNICEF's policy priorities. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, you will build organizing structures, recruit volunteers, design messaging for diverse audiences, and support Hill Day activities across