The staff member will support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of effective, integrated advocacy and communication strategies. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and with external partners to drive changes in policy and practice and secure political and financial commitments for children. Duties include:

1. Advocacy and communication strategy development and planning:

• Assist in the development of advocacy and communication strategies and plans to achieve SMART outcomes.

2. Advocacy and communication strategy implementation:

• Support the implementation of advocacy and communication strategies, contributing to a range of tactics, such as: the production of assets, writing advocacy briefs, developing narratives, delivering creative campaign activations, organizing events, and cultivating new strategic partnerships.

3. Digital communications:

• Support the day-to-day conceptualization, budgeting, planning, coordination, execution and digital content creation, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of digital initiatives and integrated advocacy campaigns for key audiences.

4. Media relations:

• Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing, drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – to communicate the story of UNICEF to a wider audience.

5. Project and budget support:

• Support the day-to-day delivery of key projects/ workstreams, developing and tracking project plans to ensure progress and address obstacles and bottlenecks.

• Support effective budget management, projections and tracking.

6. Support to public and private sector partnership development and management:

• Research current and potential partners and maintain up-to-date information on partner and income trends, analyze development assistance in Kyrgyzstan and keep resource partner profiles updated.

• Support the Resource Mobilization task force: help organize meetings and take minutes, develop and monitor action plan and follow up with sections.

• Assist and maintain a database of formal and informal partnerships and networks whose support is essential to achieving objectives.

• Provide support in drafting briefing notes for meeting with key donors/development partners, as well as concept papers and donor proposals.

• Supports development of partnerships with private sector through active outreach with business associations, Chambers of Commerce and individual entrepreneurs in close liaison with programme sections. .

7. Others:

• Undertake other key responsibilities to support the performance and impact of advocacy, communications and partnerships work, as required.

Requirements:

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A university degree (Bachelor’s) in one of the following fields: International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communication or related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in in advocacy, communication or campaigning, at a national, regional or global level.
• Experience in supporting the development of clear theories of change, with specific, measurable and timebound objectives and performance indicators.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and/or managing projects to completion, including developing and implementing clear processes, and budget management.
• Experienced in digital communications and in managing online platforms and channels.
• Experience in supporting the effective functioning of a team.
• Knowledge of children’s rights, public policy, international development and humanitarian issues.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Russian are required. Knowledge of Kyrgyz language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Experience working for an advocacy or campaigning organization e.g. national or international NGO, UN or other multilateral organization is an asset.
• Experience in supporting training and facilitation is an asset.