Advocacy and Communications Specialist

UNICEF seeks an Advocacy and Communications Specialist in Manila to lead integrated strategies that secure policy and financial commitments for children. The specialist develops advocacy plans, communications and digital campaigns, media relations and partnerships while tracking results. The role strengthens national and local action for children across the Philippines, including

• Develop advocacy strategies with SMART outcomes and theories of change
• Analyze political, economic and cultural trends for advocacy opportunities
• Coordinate advocacy tactics, products, narratives and public engagement
• Design and deliver communication plans for advocacy priorities
• Plan and monitor digital initiatives and integrated campaigns
• Build media relationships and advocacy partnerships
• Manage projects, budgets and advocacy capacity building

• Advanced university degree in communications, international development, public administration, economics, political science or a related field
• At least five years of progressively responsible advocacy, campaigning and communications experience
• Proficiency in English and Tagalog

• Experience developing advocacy strategies with theories of change and performance indicators
• Experience in policy change, coalitions, media relations and project management

• Advocacy strategy
• Strategic communications
• Media relations
• Campaign management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Monitoring and evaluation