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Consultancy: Humanitarian Advocacy Consultant UNICEF
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Overview
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 to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to HOPE! Vacancy Announcement:
Consultant Consultancy Title:
Humanitarian Advocacy Consultant Section/Division/Duty Station:
Division of Communication and Advocacy (GCA) Humanitarian Advocacy Team - NYHQ Duration:
November 2025 to February 2026 Home/ Office Based:
NYHQ/ Remote Background and Purpose
The Humanitarian Advocacy Consultant will work with the Division of Communication and Advocacy (GCA) Humanitarian Advocacy team to develop and implement humanitarian advocacy strategies and plans within the context of UNICEF’s global humanitarian advocacy priorities and accountabilities for 2025-2026, and as needed, provide technical humanitarian advocacy expertise and strategic guidance to country and regional offices to develop and implement humanitarian advocacy strategies in major emergencies. Accountable to the Head of Humanitarian Advocacy, the Consultant will support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of global strategies and workplans to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people in or at risk of emergencies. Areas of focus include famine prevention, mitigation and response; humanitarian access and protection of humanitarian workers; protection of civilians; and humanitarian financing. The Consultant will provide technical advocacy expertise and guidance to Country Offices and Regional Offices in developing, implementing and monitoring humanitarian advocacy strategies and action plans. As a member of GCA’s Humanitarian Advocacy team, the Consultant will work in close coordination with other DGCA sections, EMOPS, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising Partnerships Division, Programme Group, other HQ Divisions, Regional, Country Offices, National Committees, and other relevant stakeholders. Through these efforts, the Consultant will contribute to strengthening capacities to develop, implement and monitor targeted, integrated humanitarian advocacy strategies and workplans at global level and in select emergencies, in close collaboration with EMOPS. Scope Of Work Under supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Advocacy in GCA and in close coordination with EMOPS, PG, PPD and PFP, the Consultant will support the development and implementation of effective, integrated advocacy strategies across UNICEF HQ and key UNICEF Regional, Country Offices and National Committees, focused on global humanitarian priorities and initiatives. The consultant will work collaboratively to drive policy and practice changes, secure commitments for children in or at risk of emergencies, identify global advocacy opportunities, and provide targeted support at regional or country level. Deliverables and Responsibilities
Development of humanitarian advocacy strategies and workplans Technical humanitarian advocacy expertise provided to the Head of Humanitarian Advocacy for the development of up to 4 humanitarian advocacy strategy and plans, with SMART outcomes, compelling calls to action, and a clear theory of change for global priorities and initiatives Robust analysis of global political, economic and cultural trends relevant to the development of up to 4 strategies, including identification of opportunities and challenges Up to 4 new approaches and innovative ideas proposed as part of the strategy development process Risks identified and risk mitigation plans developed per strategy (up to 4) Best practice and lessons learned identified from up to 5 emergencies and up to 3 global priorities Technical advocacy expertise provided to COs and ROs in up to 4 emergencies Implementation of humanitarian advocacy strategies and workplans Advocacy briefs, narratives, and creative activations developed to support up to 4 strategies Strategic advocacy guidance provided to cross-functional teams, including participation in up to 50 weekly humanitarian meetings during the consultancy Strategic coordination across teams to deliver initiatives against up to 6 key moments Monitoring and Evaluation Baselines established and monitored against up to 4 strategies Strategic guidance provided for analysis of effectiveness in up to 50 weekly meetings Periodic M&E reports (up to 6) to inform effectiveness Monitoring and evaluation in up to 6 major emergencies Qualifications Education: University degree in social sciences, international relations, public policy, humanitarian affairs, emergency response, international development, public relations, communication or related field Experience: At least seven years in humanitarian advocacy, political engagement or humanitarian diplomacy, preferably global and national level Skills: Proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders, develop and implement advocacy strategies with clear theories of change, strong writing and communication skills, project management and multi-stakeholder coordination Knowledge: Current knowledge of humanitarian issues and children’s rights; familiarity with UN system and international organizations is an asset; experience in emergency environments is an asset Requirements
Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system Upload academic credentials Financial proposal including costs per deliverable and total lump-sum in US$, travel costs and allowances, visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable Indicate availability Emergent duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF At contract award, candidate must have health insurance coverage Payment will be based on satisfactory deliverables; UNICEF reserves right to withhold payment for delays or substandard work Application notes Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. For every Child, UNICEF’s CRITAS values guide our work. Familiarize yourself with UNICEF Values and competency framework. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from persons with disabilities. Accessibility and accommodation are provided throughout recruitment; please submit requests as needed. See Accessibility | UNICEF for details. Application instructions
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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 to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to HOPE! Vacancy Announcement:
Consultant Consultancy Title:
Humanitarian Advocacy Consultant Section/Division/Duty Station:
Division of Communication and Advocacy (GCA) Humanitarian Advocacy Team - NYHQ Duration:
November 2025 to February 2026 Home/ Office Based:
NYHQ/ Remote Background and Purpose
The Humanitarian Advocacy Consultant will work with the Division of Communication and Advocacy (GCA) Humanitarian Advocacy team to develop and implement humanitarian advocacy strategies and plans within the context of UNICEF’s global humanitarian advocacy priorities and accountabilities for 2025-2026, and as needed, provide technical humanitarian advocacy expertise and strategic guidance to country and regional offices to develop and implement humanitarian advocacy strategies in major emergencies. Accountable to the Head of Humanitarian Advocacy, the Consultant will support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of global strategies and workplans to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people in or at risk of emergencies. Areas of focus include famine prevention, mitigation and response; humanitarian access and protection of humanitarian workers; protection of civilians; and humanitarian financing. The Consultant will provide technical advocacy expertise and guidance to Country Offices and Regional Offices in developing, implementing and monitoring humanitarian advocacy strategies and action plans. As a member of GCA’s Humanitarian Advocacy team, the Consultant will work in close coordination with other DGCA sections, EMOPS, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising Partnerships Division, Programme Group, other HQ Divisions, Regional, Country Offices, National Committees, and other relevant stakeholders. Through these efforts, the Consultant will contribute to strengthening capacities to develop, implement and monitor targeted, integrated humanitarian advocacy strategies and workplans at global level and in select emergencies, in close collaboration with EMOPS. Scope Of Work Under supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Advocacy in GCA and in close coordination with EMOPS, PG, PPD and PFP, the Consultant will support the development and implementation of effective, integrated advocacy strategies across UNICEF HQ and key UNICEF Regional, Country Offices and National Committees, focused on global humanitarian priorities and initiatives. The consultant will work collaboratively to drive policy and practice changes, secure commitments for children in or at risk of emergencies, identify global advocacy opportunities, and provide targeted support at regional or country level. Deliverables and Responsibilities
Development of humanitarian advocacy strategies and workplans Technical humanitarian advocacy expertise provided to the Head of Humanitarian Advocacy for the development of up to 4 humanitarian advocacy strategy and plans, with SMART outcomes, compelling calls to action, and a clear theory of change for global priorities and initiatives Robust analysis of global political, economic and cultural trends relevant to the development of up to 4 strategies, including identification of opportunities and challenges Up to 4 new approaches and innovative ideas proposed as part of the strategy development process Risks identified and risk mitigation plans developed per strategy (up to 4) Best practice and lessons learned identified from up to 5 emergencies and up to 3 global priorities Technical advocacy expertise provided to COs and ROs in up to 4 emergencies Implementation of humanitarian advocacy strategies and workplans Advocacy briefs, narratives, and creative activations developed to support up to 4 strategies Strategic advocacy guidance provided to cross-functional teams, including participation in up to 50 weekly humanitarian meetings during the consultancy Strategic coordination across teams to deliver initiatives against up to 6 key moments Monitoring and Evaluation Baselines established and monitored against up to 4 strategies Strategic guidance provided for analysis of effectiveness in up to 50 weekly meetings Periodic M&E reports (up to 6) to inform effectiveness Monitoring and evaluation in up to 6 major emergencies Qualifications Education: University degree in social sciences, international relations, public policy, humanitarian affairs, emergency response, international development, public relations, communication or related field Experience: At least seven years in humanitarian advocacy, political engagement or humanitarian diplomacy, preferably global and national level Skills: Proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders, develop and implement advocacy strategies with clear theories of change, strong writing and communication skills, project management and multi-stakeholder coordination Knowledge: Current knowledge of humanitarian issues and children’s rights; familiarity with UN system and international organizations is an asset; experience in emergency environments is an asset Requirements
Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system Upload academic credentials Financial proposal including costs per deliverable and total lump-sum in US$, travel costs and allowances, visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable Indicate availability Emergent duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF At contract award, candidate must have health insurance coverage Payment will be based on satisfactory deliverables; UNICEF reserves right to withhold payment for delays or substandard work Application notes Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. For every Child, UNICEF’s CRITAS values guide our work. Familiarize yourself with UNICEF Values and competency framework. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from persons with disabilities. Accessibility and accommodation are provided throughout recruitment; please submit requests as needed. See Accessibility | UNICEF for details. Application instructions
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