Community Health Communications and Advocacy Consultant; PG-Health Section, Child and Community[...]

UNICEF; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF seeks a Community Health Communications and Advocacy Consultant to support coordination and advocacy efforts for community health initiatives. This remote consultancy role will involve developing communication materials, engaging stakeholders, and managing advocacy resources to showcase UNICEF's impact in health delivery. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree and have substantial experience in communication and community health topics.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.
• Experience organizing high-level events.

Responsibilities

• Produce communication materials and enhance visibility for community health advocacy.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts and liaise with partners and stakeholders.
• Develop key messages and maintain communication platforms.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Advocacy

Education

Advanced University Degree in Public Health, Communication, or related fields

Job description

Community Health Communications and Advocacy Consultant; PG-Health Section, Child and Community Health unit, NYHQ, remote Req#581762

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Consultancy Title: Community Health Communications and Advocacy Consultant

Division/Duty Station: Programme Group – Health Section, Child and Community Health Unit, New York

Duration: 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026

Home/Office Based: Remote

About UNICEF: If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF has been working for 70 years in 190 countries to promote children's survival, protection, and development. It is the largest provider of vaccines in developing countries and supports child health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, and protection from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded by voluntary contributions and has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.

Background: The purpose of this consultancy is to support coordination, communication, and advocacy efforts for community health and the Community Health Delivery Partnership (CHDP). The target audiences include governments, private and public sector partners, implementing agencies, donors, and UNICEF offices. The work aims to document and communicate impact, advocate for country priorities, and showcase UNICEF’s support efforts. Responsibilities include producing communication materials, enhancing visibility, coordinating advocacy efforts, and liaising with partners and stakeholders.

Scope of Work: The objectives include supporting advocacy, communication, stakeholder engagement, organizing and supporting global coordination efforts, and advancing the work of the CHDP Technical Working Group. Deliverables involve developing key messages, advocacy tools, digital content, supporting key events, preparing briefing materials, and maintaining communication platforms. Specific tasks and deadlines are detailed for each deliverable, such as developing advocacy resources by April 15, 2026, and updating the CHDP website quarterly.

Qualifications: An advanced university degree in Public Health, Communication, Journalism, International Affairs, or related fields is required. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience, exceptional communication skills in English, experience with high-level event organization, stakeholder engagement, and familiarity with community health topics. Additional requirements include profile completion in UNICEF’s system, academic credentials upload, and a detailed financial proposal.

Other details: The contract is for full-time consultancy, with specific terms regarding travel, insurance, and compliance with UNICEF policies. Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet visa requirements if applicable. UNICEF emphasizes core values of Commitment, Diversity, and Integrity, and adheres to strict conduct and safeguarding policies.

Remarks: This consultancy does not confer staff benefits. Candidates are responsible for their legal and health arrangements. The selected candidate must pass background checks and meet UNICEF’s standards.

Seniority level:

• Entry level

Employment type:

• Full-time

Job function:

• Project Management, Management, and Product Management

Industries:

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Non-profit Organizations