Intergovernmental Engagement Consultant, New York, USA, PPR UN & Member States, New York, office-based #594416

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide specialized analytical, advocacy, and partnership expertise to strengthen UNICEF’s engagement on children and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The consultancy will produce a defined set of strategic, analytical, and knowledge products to inform UNICEF’s engagement with Member States and UN processes related to the 2030 Agenda. The assignment will develop advocacy, briefing, and political analysis products for key SDG-related platforms and intergovernmental fora, including ECOSOC and the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), as well as materials aimed at strengthening the visibility and integration of children’s rights within sustainable development discussions and outcomes.

Responsibilities

The consultancy will produce partnership engagement and reporting materials related to UNICEF’s partnership with Nord Anglia Education on children and the SDGs, as well as associated outreach and advocacy products. In addition, the assignment will generate knowledge products and practical recommendations to strengthen child and youth engagement in Voluntary National Review (VNR) processes, document lessons learned and political analysis from intergovernmental discussions, and advance advocacy linked to the Group of Friends of Children and the SDGs. The assignment is time-bound and structured around specific deliverables responding to priority analytical, partnership, and advocacy requirements related to SDG processes in 2026 and 2027. This includes preparing briefing materials, political analysis, reports, and advocacy products for senior management and external stakeholders.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in political and/or policy advocacy, intergovernmental affairs, partnerships, youth engagement, and/or strategic communications is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the United Nations system, Member State and intergovernmental processes, and the SDGs is required.

Skills

Analytical skills, Advocacy expertise, Partnership development, Strategic communication, Intergovernmental affairs, Youth engagement, Knowledge of UN system and SDGs, Political analysis, Report writing, Briefing material preparation

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