Senior Political Affairs Adviser (International Campaign) at UNICEF

At the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), we work together to achieve the best possible results for children in the UK and around the world. We believe in an inclusive workplace and in the power of fulfilled colleagues who share the same values and goals, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. Our work is guided by the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which recognise the universality of children’s rights.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Advocacy department sits in the organisation’s Influence and Impact Directorate. The department exists to champion children’s rights and influence UK decision-makers to create change for children here and around the world. Using a strong evidence-base and compelling case for change, we deliver exceptional policy influencing, political affairs and public campaigning. We work closely with other teams in the organisation to mobilise our high-profile supporters and the organisation’s voice in the media to increase the impact of our advocacy. We amplify the voices of and support active participation of children and young people in our work to ensure their rights, as set out in the UNCRC, are realised.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is focused on the design, development and delivery of political influencing on behalf of the UNICEF UK for our international advocacy goals of prioritising children in development policy. The post is responsible for building effective relationships with UK parliamentarians, providing engagement activity such as leading MP meetings, delivering events and briefings to position UNICEF UK as an expert on child rights issues. The role provides political monitoring and analysis to inform our international advocacy strategy, and ensures the wider organisation is well equipped to deliver our strategic influencing goals for children’s rights.