Programme Communications, Advocacy and Policy Consultant

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF in New York is seeking a senior communications consultant to support the Gender Equality Action Plan 2026–2029 by strengthening programme communications, advocacy and partnerships. The consultant will develop communication and advocacy materials, support partner engagement and resource mobilisation, and promote adolescent girls’ leadership, voices and rights across UNICEF and with external partners.

This assignment requires a Master’s degree in Communications or related field, at least 8

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in communication, advocacy, print, broadcast and/or new media.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
• Excellent writing skills on gender-related issues and knowledge products.
• Ability to work independently in an international, multicultural team.
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office; SharePoint/Teamsite management.
• Ability to communicate sensitively to different audiences and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication and advocacy materials for UNICEF initiatives.
• Support partner engagement and resource mobilisation efforts.
• Promote adolescent girls’ leadership, voices and rights across UNICEF and external partners.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Independent work

International team collaboration

MS Windows

MS Office

SharePoint

Teamsite management

Communication sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

SharePoint

Teamsite

Job description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the rightto Safety.

How can you make a difference?

This assignment aims to support UNICEF’s Gender Equality Action Plan 2026–2029 by strengthening programme communications, advocacy and partnerships. The consultant will develop communication and advocacy materials, support partner engagement and resource mobilisation, and promote adolescent girls’ leadership, voices and rights across UNICEF and with external partners.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0006477 ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Work Experience:
  • At least 8 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, advocacy, print, broadcast and/or new media.
• Language requirement:
  • Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required.
  • Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
• Skills:
  • Excellent writing skills, including experience writing on gender-related issues and knowledge products;
  • Ability to work independently and with an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary team;
  • Excellent computer skills in MS Windows, MS Office applications, SharePoint and Teamsite management;
  • Ability to communicate sensitively to different audiences; ability to work within tight deadlines.

Desirables:

• Academic credentials in gender; international work experience;
• Public and private sector experience;
• Expertise in international development, humanitarian response and/or the gender equality ecosystem;
• Experience with UNICEF;
• Experience in an international agency, UN or international institution;
• Experience in developing-country contexts; knowledge of UNICEF/UN systems.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offerreasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:

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