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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.
The consultancy will also 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.
Minimum requirements
- Experience supporting partnerships with external stakeholders, including governments, civil society, academia, or private sector partners, is an asset.
Desirables
- Experience supporting UN intergovernmental processes, including the HLPF, UNGA, COP, or broader UN sustainable development discussions is highly desirable.
- Experience preparing briefing materials, political analysis, reports, and advocacy products for senior management and external stakeholders is desirable
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.