Remote Africa Strategy & Strategic Communications Consultant

Unicef Nl; New York (NY); Remote; USD 77,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF in New York seeks an Africa Strategy Coordination and Strategic Communications Consultant to support the Africa Strategy implementation across HQ, regional and country offices. You will help track progress, coordinate multi-stakeholder processes and prepare high-quality briefings and reports for senior management.

The assignment emphasizes strategic communications, research and project management, with the aim to strengthen UNICEF’s coherence and contributions to Africa’s development

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in international development, public policy, international relations, communications, social sciences or related field.
• A first university degree with 10+ years relevant experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
• Excellent English writing, editing and synthesis skills for leadership briefs and stakeholder communications.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-stakeholder collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UNICEF Africa Strategy implementation across HQ, regional and country offices.
• Provide strategic communications support, research, analysis, and reporting for senior management.
• Track progress, manage multi-stakeholder workplans and governance processes.
• Engage with partners including African Union and other stakeholders to strengthen coherence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in international development / public policy / international relations / communications

First university degree + 10 years experience acceptable in lieu of advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

UNICEF in New York seeks an Africa Strategy Coordination and Strategic Communications Consultant to support the Africa Strategy implementation across HQ, regional and country offices. You will help track progress, coordinate multi-stakeholder processes and prepare high-quality briefings and reports for senior management.

The assignment emphasizes strategic communications, research and project management, with the aim to strengthen UNICEF’s coherence and contributions to Africa’s development