Strategic Public Affairs & Advocacy Manager

United States Fund for UNICEF; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF USA is seeking a Manager, Public Affairs to drive public affairs and advocacy efforts in the U.S. The role focuses on developing and executing campaigns, building a broad network of adult advocates, and coordinating events and outreach to influence federal funding and foreign aid priorities.

The position requires skilled writing, public speaking, and strategic communications, with travel up to quarterly within the U.S. and a commitment to child rights and humanitarian work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least four years in civic engagement/public affairs/policy/advocacy.
• Experience in grassroots and grasstops advocacy and the legislative process.
• Excellent writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting trainings for grassroots/grasstops advocates.
• Willingness to travel quarterly within the U.S.
• Strong commitment to international development and UNICEF USA mission.
• Strategic communications background and tailored content development for diverse audiences.
• Team player with interpersonal, relationship-building and collaborative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive public affairs/advocacy campaigns (grassroots/grasstops).
• Lead advocacy mobilization to build and manage adult advocate networks in key states.
• Project-manage regional advocacy events and mobilizations with internal/external audiences.
• Support training/preparation for advocates meeting with Congressional offices/ Hill Day.
• Develop engagement materials and advocacy toolkits highlighting UNICEF's work.
• Liaise across MarComms, Philanthropy and partners to integrate advocate networks.
• Draft and send tailored external communications content to advocates.
• Develop messaging for various networks/audiences to influence funding and policy.
• Support reporting/analysis to inform strategies and KPIs.
• Monitor political dynamics related to Congressional committees.
• Backstop Director of Public Affairs and assist with strategy development.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public affairs

Grassroots advocacy

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Box

BBCRM

Quorum

Job description

UNICEF USA is seeking a Manager, Public Affairs to drive public affairs and advocacy efforts in the U.S. The role focuses on developing and executing campaigns, building a broad network of adult advocates, and coordinating events and outreach to influence federal funding and foreign aid priorities.

The position requires skilled writing, public speaking, and strategic communications, with travel up to quarterly within the U.S. and a commitment to child rights and humanitarian work.