Senior Adviser (Head of Advocacy, Community Health & Nutrition), P-5, Fixed Term, Advocacy Section - Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, UNICEF NYHQ

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This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a Senior Adviser (Head of Advocacy, Community Health and Nutrition)

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in

everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity

strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates

this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have

an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or

favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political,

economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing

evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged

citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their

potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus

on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children,

which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the

Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked,

strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of

the world.

How can you make a difference?

Advocacy and Communication are at the centre of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate to

decision makers for ‘the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to

expand their opportunities to reach their full potential’. We communicate to key public and

private audiences to build support for the cause of children

Purpose of the job

The P5 Senior Adviser / Head of Advocacy (health & nutrition) is accountable for leading and

supervising the team responsible for the global advocacy priority (health & nutrition), including

strategy-setting, managing relationships with organizational co-leads in programme group,

funding partners, and other critical stakeholders, under the supervision of the Chief of

Advocacy. Responsibilities include:

 the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated advocacy

strategies to achieve positive outcomes in health and nutrition for children and young

people, in line with the goals set jointly with the co-leads, and in accordance with grantfunded

deliverables.

 Leadership and supervision of the health and nutrition advocacy team

 Monitoring and evaluating advocacy results

 Maintaining a network of internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on the key

'champion’ country offices in UNICEF, identified through strategy setting

 working with children and young people to empower them as agents of change

As a member of the Advocacy Section and wider management team of GCA, the staff member

will work alongside colleagues to oversee the overall performance of the office, create a

positive workplace environment, and ensure the wellbeing of staff.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Advocacy strategy development

2. Advocacy strategy implementation

3. Advocacy M&E

4. Team building, management, project and budget management

5. Advocacy capacity building

6. Stakeholder engagement

The staff member will lead and manage a team to design and coordinate effective,

integrated advocacy and communication strategies, through the development,

implementation, monitoring and evaluation stages. S/he will work collaboratively with

colleagues across UNICEF at the country, regional and global level, as well as build alliances

or coalitions with external partners to drive changes in policy and practice, and secure

political and financial commitments for children. Duties include:

1. Advocacy strategy development:

 Lead every element of the advocacy strategy process, in consultation with relevant

stakeholders including external funders and partners, from defining advocacy

outcomes, power analysis, and developing a clear theory of change to win the

support of decision makers and mobilize key constituencies.

2. Advocacy strategy implementation:

 Drive the implementation of advocacy strategies and plans, working across teams

to ensure all strands of the strategy are progressed and mutually reinforcing, for

example: data, policy, media, public mobilization, events, and partnerships.

Supervise the development of cogent and compelling advocacy and campaign

narratives, and the delivery of creative campaign tactics.

3. Advocacy M&E:

 Supervise the development of a clear advocacy M&E measures, setting baselines

against which results are regularly monitored; conducting analysis to continuously improve the effectiveness of the strategy, approach and activities; and overseeing the

production and dissemination of advocacy M&E results.

4. Team building, Management and Project and Budget Management:

 Provide a protective, nurturing environment for the team – in line with UNICEF’s

highest ethical standards and values; respond appropriately to ethical issues and

complaints of abuse of authority, bullying and harassment. Ensure project

management coherence in the activities of the team, conveying strategic priorities

and setting clear deliverables.

 Lead inclusive teams featuring a variety of advocacy professionals, to drive and

deliver strategic advocacy initiatives.

 Mobilize resources for undertaking advocacy. Ensure effective and transparent

management of budget and resources.

5. Advocacy and Communication Capacity Building:

 Build internal UNICEF capacities in advocacy through coaching, training and

sharing of expertise.

6. Stakeholder engagement:

 Provide strategic direction for partnerships and networks through proactive

collaboration with internal and external partners.

 Partners will include key internal stakeholders, other UN entities, influencers,

goodwill ambassadors, academics, business leaders and other public and private

sector partners.

 Ensure that effective advocacy strategies and plans are co-created with partners, to

leverage their power to contribute to UNICEF’s goals.

 Ensure that feedback from key stakeholders is incorporated into strategy design,

implementation and team learning

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

• An Advanced University degree is required in one of the following

fields: International Relations, Political Science, International

Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics,

Communication or related fields.

*A first level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field, in

conjunction with two additional years of relevant work experience in

advocacy, campaigning or a related field may be taken in lieu of an

Advanced University degree.

Experience:

At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/campaigning is required,

with at least two years at the international level.

Experience in leading the development and implementation of

advocacy strategies, with clear theories of change, specific,

measurable and timebound objectives, and performance indicators.

A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible policy change.

Proven experience in deploying a range of tactics based on a clear

theory of change.

Experience in building and maintaining a network of external

stakeholders, and in working with coalitions.

Strong communicator with emphasis on being able to present

complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways through campaign

narratives and creative tactics.

Experience in managing a team is a requirement, along with a

proven commitment to diverse and inclusive recruiting process.

Experience managing a multicultural team is an asset.

Demonstrated experience in design and management of projects,

including budget management and monitoring and evaluation of

results.

Knowledge of international development, humanitarian issues and

children’s rights.

Experience in training and facilitation is an asset.

Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is

an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN

language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local

language is an asset.

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 competencies required for this post are…

 Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)

 Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)

 Works Collaboratively with others (2)

 Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)

 Innovates and Embraces Change (2)

 Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)

 Drive to achieve impactful results (2)

 Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert diversity profile] are encouraged to apply.

[If Applicable] Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

All selected candidates will 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.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.