Intergovernmental Engagement Consultant

Develops analysis, advocacy and partnership products to strengthen UNICEF engagement on children and the Sustainable Development Goals in UN intergovernmental processes and Member State platforms.

Department: PPR UN and Member States

• Produce strategic analysis and knowledge products on children and the SDGs
• Prepare advocacy, briefing and political analysis materials for ECOSOC and HLPF processes
• Strengthen visibility of children's rights in sustainable development discussions
• Develop partnership engagement and reporting materials for Nord Anglia Education
• Generate recommendations to strengthen child and youth engagement in Voluntary National Reviews
• Document lessons and political analysis from intergovernmental discussions
• Advance advocacy linked to the Group of Friends of Children and the SDGs

• Master's degree in international affairs, social sciences, economics, communication or another relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in political or policy advocacy, intergovernmental affairs, partnerships, youth engagement or strategic communications
• Demonstrated knowledge of the United Nations system, Member State and intergovernmental processes and the SDGs
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills

• Office-based consultancy in New York
• Applicants must submit a TMS profile, CV, cover letter and financial proposal
• Financial proposal must use the linked template