1. Support the coordination of UNICEF’s engagement in selected key intergovernmental fora (e.g., ECOSOC/HLPF, SDGs, G20, UNGA, and others, as they are determined to be a priority for UNICEF) Tasks include, but are not limited to:
   • Successful participation of UNICEF’s senior management in these processes
   • Provide technical input and coordinate information exchange from both internal and external partners, as needed
   • Engage with Permanent Missions, as needed, during the negotiation of resolutions and other outcome documents.
2. Support Team Lead’s engagement with the Group of Friends of Children and the SDGs (GOFs) in the following key areas:
   • Partnership development with the co-chairs of the GOF and ensure that communication between UNICEF (as the technical secretariat) and the Group is fluid and constructive.
   • Leveraging the GOF co-chairs on UNICEF’s key messages/asks, as well as with the broader Group members with support of PPD portfolio managers, COs and ROs, as needed.
   • Preparation of talking points, NFRs, briefing notes and other documentation to support the advocacy objectives of the Group and OED/Senior Management’s participation in meetings of the Group.
3. Participate in the preparation of UNICEF’s inputs to key documents, resolutions, and outcomes, and analyze statements made by government delegations, for information-sharing, as relevant.
4. In collaboration with other divisions, develop content and key advocacy messages, as needed.
5. Help identify opportunities to engage with partner(s) on advocacy objectives, including through OED level engagement with partner(s) government(s).
6. Support the SDG and Summit for the Future Summit follow up engagement with public partners. In collaboration with relevant colleagues, advocate for the inclusion of key messages related to the implementation of the SDGs, and child and youth participation in the discussions, various documents and outcomes – including child-led and child-focused VNRs.
7. Support youth advocate engagement across various intergovernmental fora including coordination with the CFAs, UNYO, and other relevant partners.
8. Analyze information, draft briefing notes and/or communications material for the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, PPD Director and other senior staff for their participation in relevant intergovernmental/advocacy meetings.
9. Perform other tasks as it may be required, in discussion with the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in social and economic or political sciences or international relations.
• Specialized training in international relations would be an asset.
• Five years relevant work experience; experience with UNICEF, a permanent mission to the UN and/or other UN entities would be an asset.
• Excellent writing, analytic, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills. Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Excellent organizational ability. Team building.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare strategic papers. Responsibilities require a high degree of independence given the external contacts involved. Incumbent is expected to perform with full initiative, judgement and responsibility, reporting to supervisor on ongoing activities and progress, and seeking guidance as required to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Fluency in English required. Other UN official language skills are an asset.