About The Position
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 [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Love The consultant will provide strategic, technical, and coordination support across the following areas: 1. Global Policy Engagement GPE Support UNICEF engagement with GPE governance structures, working groups, and strategic processes. This includes review of related GPE governance documents and processes and providing input to inform UNICEF strategic decisions. Provide inputs into GPE strategic documents and participate in related consultation processes ensuring coherence with UNICEF priorities. Track and analyze developments in GPE processes and ensure UNICEF Country Offices are well versed on relevant developments. 2. Multilateral Engagement Support preparation for UNGA, ECOSOC, HPLF and related UN processes, including development of briefings notes, talking points, and background notes as relevant. Monitor global education policy trends, political dynamics, and partnership developments ensuring the GEP is informed accordingly. Support coordination with Permanent Missions and UN partners in New York. Contribute to organization of high-level meetings, bilateral engagements, and side events as well as positioning of UNICEF in these events. 3. Strategic Communications and Knowledge Products Contribute to internal coordination on messaging, positioning, and engagement strategies. Contribute to development of knowledge products to strengthen UNICEF's visibility and influence
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in education, public policy, international relations, international development, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in education policy reform, international relations or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience working at international level and engagement in multilateralism within the education sector.
- Experience in engagement with UNGA and/or multilateral processes and other global education related events.
- Experience working with governments, multilateral organizations, and development partners.
- Strong analytical and political economy analysis skills.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex issues into clear strategic messages.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-level policy environments.
- Fluency in English is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
- Familiarity with UNICEF programming and global education priorities is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support UNICEF engagement with GPE governance structures, working groups, and strategic processes.
- Review GPE governance documents and processes and provide input to inform UNICEF strategic decisions.
- Provide inputs into GPE strategic documents and participate in related consultation processes ensuring coherence with UNICEF priorities.
- Track and analyze developments in GPE processes and ensure UNICEF Country Offices are well versed on relevant developments.
- Support preparation for UNGA, ECOSOC, HPLF and related UN processes, including development of briefings notes, talking points, and background notes.
- Monitor global education policy trends, political dynamics, and partnership developments.
- Support coordination with Permanent Missions and UN partners in New York.
- Contribute to organization of high-level meetings, bilateral engagements, and side events.
- Contribute to internal coordination on messaging, positioning, and engagement strategies.
- Contribute to development of knowledge products to strengthen UNICEF's visibility and influence.
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- breastfeeding breaks
- reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
