Manager, International Advocacy

Are you looking to use your international policy & advocacy expertise to make a direct impact on the lives of children?

Consider joining UNICEF Canada – one of Canada’s most respected and historic charities – and be part of a high-impact, mission-driven team working across Canada and globally to create a better world for children.

UNICEF Canada is seeking to recruit a talented & high-performing individual in the role of Manager, International Advocacy

Why UNICEF & UNICEF Canada? UNICEF is the world’s most powerful force for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. Keep them safe from climate change and disease. Serve as the world’s largest provider of vaccines.

Before, during and after emergencies, we’re on the ground with life-saving help and hope. The needs of children around the world continue to increase and the role of UNICEF is more important than ever.

UNICEF Canada is one of 32 National Committees (Nat Coms) located in high-income countries around the world. Our team exists to fundraise for UNICEF’s highest priorities and to work neutrally with governments and the private sector in Canada and internationally to advance the rights and well-being of children and youth.

As UNICEF Canada implements a bold new Strategic Plan ), our policy and advocacy agenda will be more important than ever as we work to drive change on behalf of children around the globe.

Be part of this next phase of impact!

The Opportunity

UNICEF Canada is seeking a collaborative, high-performing individual to join our Programs team and contribute to UNICEF Canada’s mandate as the world’s leading child rights advocate by advancing advocacy efforts to enhance Canada’s commitments and resources for children globally.

Reporting to the Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research, the Manager, International Advocacy will support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and help identify and pursue opportunities to influence legislation, policies, investments and knowledge to advance child rights globally. The role also represents UNICEF Canada in advocacy networks and supports relationship building with government and non-government institutions in Canada.

Key Accountabilities

The responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to:

Policy & Advocacy

Research and analyze the Government of Canada’s foreign policy and international assistance priorities to inform UNICEF Canada’s policy strategies.

Identify opportunities and contribute to efforts for UNICEF Canada to present a unified voice for children and UNICEF’s global programs with the Government of Canada.

Monitor political and public discourse on international and humanitarian policy, sustainable development, and children’s rights in Canada and internationally, identifying opportunities to promote UNICEF’s thought leadership in international development priorities, such as education, climate change, health and nutrition, and humanitarian efforts.

Develop policy and advocacy resources, such as briefing papers, official correspondence, and articles, in collaboration with the communications team to educate, influence and support the adoption of children’s rights by decision-makers and influencers.

Participate in NGO/INGO coalitions to advance international policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring UNICEF’s representation.

Stay informed about UNICEF’s policies, programs, and relevant national and global developments.

Represent UNICEF Canada at select forums domestically and internationally to enhance presence, support advocacy objectives, and…