Senior UN Advocacy Lead (SRHRJ) – New York

IPPF Americas and The Caribbean Region; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPPF Americas and The Caribbean Region is seeking a Senior UN Advocacy Adviser to implement advocacy activities at the UN in New York. The role advances SRHRJ, gender equality, and IPPF’s normative framework by engaging with member states, civil society, and UN agencies.

The position requires in-person work in New York, with about 10% travel, and a focus on building strategic intergovernmental partnerships to influence UN processes in 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience developing advocacy initiatives in international development.
• Thorough knowledge of UN structures and processes.
• Experience with NGOs and coalitions; SRHRJ, women’s rights knowledge.
• Diplomatic experience is desirable.
• Experience managing restricted grants.
• Knowledge of SRHRJ and gender equality in diverse contexts.
• Strong human rights understanding and policy language.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Promote and position IPPF’s work within UN processes in New York.
• Support UN advocacy activities and coalition-building with civil society and member states.
• Identify opportunities to advance SRHRJ and gender equality at the UN.
• Represent IPPF at international meetings as requested.
• Develop policy papers on SRHRJ issues in collaboration with Global Units.
• Ensure safeguarding and policy alignment across advocacy work.

Skills

Advocacy initiatives

UN structures knowledge

NGO coalition work

Diplomatic experience

Grant management

SRHRJ policy knowledge

Human rights knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Office IT skills

Writing and communications

Cultural awareness

Job description

IPPF Americas and The Caribbean Region is seeking a Senior UN Advocacy Adviser to implement advocacy activities at the UN in New York. The role advances SRHRJ, gender equality, and IPPF’s normative framework by engaging with member states, civil society, and UN agencies.

The position requires in-person work in New York, with about 10% travel, and a focus on building strategic intergovernmental partnerships to influence UN processes in 2027.