UNICEF
Programme Communications, Advocacy and Policy Consultancy, Global Programme Divi
UNICEF, New York, New York, us, 10261
Programme Communications, Advocacy and Policy Consultancy – Global Programme Division (GPD), Gender Equality, NYHQ, remote
Req# 585303
About UNICEF If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, UNICEF would like to hear from you. UNICEF has been working for children for 70 years in 190 countries and territories to promote survival, protection and development. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.
Consultancy: Programme Communications, Advocacy and Policy Duty Station Global Programme Division (GPD), Gender Equality – Remote
Duration 15 December 2025 – 31 December 2026
Scope of Work
Advocacy and programme communication strategy and workplan: develop and implement an advocacy and programme communications strategy to promote gender equality as a driver for children’s and women’s rights; prepare assets such as blogs, external articles and case studies.
Networking and partnerships: manage partner briefs, newsletters and engagements (including high-level bilateral meetings) and disseminate communications materials.
Influencing global priorities and campaigns: design a vision for an annual global moment for girls; coordinate across UNICEF platforms to issue at least 1 global moment in 2026 linked to gender equality (e.g., #GirlGoals); engage country offices and track milestones.
Policy communications and review: review UNICEF policy papers and positions from an expert communications perspective to convey child rights and gender equality concepts.
Capacity building and support: provide expertise on advocacy and communications to internal teams and regional offices; develop and update training materials as required.
Vendor coordination: support engagement and coordination with programme communications and advocacy vendors for production of assets.
Adolescent Girls agenda and S4G portfolio: develop communications assets for the adolescent girls agenda, especially Skills4Girls, supporting strategy implementation and targeted priorities in UGEAP 2026-2029.
Deliverables / Key Outputs
Advocacy and programme communication strategy and workplan
2026 strategy and workplan with priorities, product pipeline and monitoring metrics
Networking and partnerships: updated partnership database and finalised assets (e.g., newsletters, pitch decks)
Influencing global priorities and campaigns: at least 3 assets for global moments on gender equality and at least 7 events supported with related content
Capacity building and support: update at least 3 UNICEF Gender Equality training modules and provide ongoing support to the UNICEF Gender Network (minimum 12 updates)
Programme communications and advocacy products: 11–15 assets drafted (newsletter, blogs, stories, videos, slide decks) and 25+ assets reviewed for quality; 50 social media posts produced
Adolescent Girls agenda communications: develop key strategic messages and assets; deliverables for S4G portfolio (3+ slide decks, 2 ICON stories, 2 external blogs, 2 videos, 24–36 social posts)
Qualifications
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related fields.
Knowledge/Skills: Academic credentials in gender are a strong asset.
Experience: At least 8 years of progressive experience in communications, advocacy, print, broadcast and/or new media; international work experience and familiarity with development/humanitarian contexts and gender equality is desirable.
Other: Excellent writing skills on gender-related topics; ability to work independently and in teams in an international environment; strong computer skills (MS Windows, MS Office, SharePoint, Teams); knowledge of UNICEF/UN systems is an asset; fluency in English required; another UN official language is an asset.
Requirements
Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system
Upload copies of academic credentials
Financial proposal including: costs per deliverable and total lump-sum (in USD); travel costs and daily subsistence allowance if applicable; other estimated costs (visa, health insurance, living costs); availability
Any emergent travel expenses covered by UNICEF; current health insurance coverage at time of contract award; payment based on satisfactory deliverables
Other Information
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. Disclosure of need for accommodation is encouraged during the application process.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UNICEF aims and values. Background checks and verification of credentials may be conducted.
Consultants are not staff members and are governed by contract terms and applicable laws.
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About UNICEF If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, UNICEF would like to hear from you. UNICEF has been working for children for 70 years in 190 countries and territories to promote survival, protection and development. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.
Consultancy: Programme Communications, Advocacy and Policy Duty Station Global Programme Division (GPD), Gender Equality – Remote
Duration 15 December 2025 – 31 December 2026
Scope of Work
Advocacy and programme communication strategy and workplan: develop and implement an advocacy and programme communications strategy to promote gender equality as a driver for children’s and women’s rights; prepare assets such as blogs, external articles and case studies.
Networking and partnerships: manage partner briefs, newsletters and engagements (including high-level bilateral meetings) and disseminate communications materials.
Influencing global priorities and campaigns: design a vision for an annual global moment for girls; coordinate across UNICEF platforms to issue at least 1 global moment in 2026 linked to gender equality (e.g., #GirlGoals); engage country offices and track milestones.
Policy communications and review: review UNICEF policy papers and positions from an expert communications perspective to convey child rights and gender equality concepts.
Capacity building and support: provide expertise on advocacy and communications to internal teams and regional offices; develop and update training materials as required.
Vendor coordination: support engagement and coordination with programme communications and advocacy vendors for production of assets.
Adolescent Girls agenda and S4G portfolio: develop communications assets for the adolescent girls agenda, especially Skills4Girls, supporting strategy implementation and targeted priorities in UGEAP 2026-2029.
Deliverables / Key Outputs
Advocacy and programme communication strategy and workplan
2026 strategy and workplan with priorities, product pipeline and monitoring metrics
Networking and partnerships: updated partnership database and finalised assets (e.g., newsletters, pitch decks)
Influencing global priorities and campaigns: at least 3 assets for global moments on gender equality and at least 7 events supported with related content
Capacity building and support: update at least 3 UNICEF Gender Equality training modules and provide ongoing support to the UNICEF Gender Network (minimum 12 updates)
Programme communications and advocacy products: 11–15 assets drafted (newsletter, blogs, stories, videos, slide decks) and 25+ assets reviewed for quality; 50 social media posts produced
Adolescent Girls agenda communications: develop key strategic messages and assets; deliverables for S4G portfolio (3+ slide decks, 2 ICON stories, 2 external blogs, 2 videos, 24–36 social posts)
Qualifications
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related fields.
Knowledge/Skills: Academic credentials in gender are a strong asset.
Experience: At least 8 years of progressive experience in communications, advocacy, print, broadcast and/or new media; international work experience and familiarity with development/humanitarian contexts and gender equality is desirable.
Other: Excellent writing skills on gender-related topics; ability to work independently and in teams in an international environment; strong computer skills (MS Windows, MS Office, SharePoint, Teams); knowledge of UNICEF/UN systems is an asset; fluency in English required; another UN official language is an asset.
Requirements
Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system
Upload copies of academic credentials
Financial proposal including: costs per deliverable and total lump-sum (in USD); travel costs and daily subsistence allowance if applicable; other estimated costs (visa, health insurance, living costs); availability
Any emergent travel expenses covered by UNICEF; current health insurance coverage at time of contract award; payment based on satisfactory deliverables
Other Information
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. Disclosure of need for accommodation is encouraged during the application process.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UNICEF aims and values. Background checks and verification of credentials may be conducted.
Consultants are not staff members and are governed by contract terms and applicable laws.
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