Advocacy Specialist (Communication)

This UNICEF specialist leads advocacy and communications in Sri Lanka to advance children’s rights and equitable development. The role develops advocacy, communication, digital and media strategies; builds partnerships and coalitions; turns policy issues into compelling narratives; manages projects, budgets and results; and strengthens capacity to deliver change for children and young people.

• Develop advocacy strategies
• Implement advocacy initiatives
• Develop and implement communication strategies
• Manage digital communications and media relations
• Monitor and evaluate advocacy and communication work
• Manage related projects and budgets
• Build stakeholder partnerships and coalitions
• Strengthen advocacy and communication capacity

• Master's degree in public policy, political science, international relations, international development, public administration, economics, communication or a related field
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in advocacy, campaigning and communications
• Knowledge of children’s rights, public policy, international development and humanitarian issues
• Experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies with theories of change and performance indicators
• Experience in digital and social-media content, media relations and online platforms
• Fluency in English
• Sri Lankan nationality

• Track record of tangible policy change
• Experience with advocacy tactics based on a theory of change
• Experience designing and managing projects, budgets and results
• Experience in international advocacy or emergency communications
• Experience with UNICEF, the UN system or an international organization
• Knowledge of another UN official language or Sinhala and Tamil

• Advocacy Strategy
• Campaign Management
• Digital Communications
• Media Relations
• Policy Influence
• Coalition Building
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Budget Management

• Fixed-term appointment open to Sri Lankan nationals only