International Consultant: Global Education Policy & Liaison; GPE and UNGA), Global Education Pr

International Consultant:
Global Education Policy & Liaison (GPE and UNGA)

Location:

New York, United States. Duration: 12 months. Remote work with occasional travel to New York and other global engagements.

• Support UNICEF engagement with GPE governance structures, working groups, and strategic processes; review GPE governance documents and provide input to inform UNICEF strategic decisions.
• Provide input into GPE strategic documents and participate in related consultation processes ensuring coherence with UNICEF priorities.
• Track and analyze developments in GPE processes; keep UNICEF Country Offices informed of relevant developments.
• Support preparation for UNGA, ECOSOC, HPLF and related UN processes, including development of briefing notes, talking points, and background notes.
• Monitor global education policy trends, political dynamics, and partnership developments; ensure the GEP is informed accordingly.
• Support coordination with Permanent Missions and UN partners in New York.
• Contribute to organization of high-level meetings, bilateral engagements and side events, positioning UNICEF in these events.
• Contribute to internal coordination on messaging, positioning, and engagement strategies.
• Contribute to development of knowledge products that strengthen UNICEF's visibility and influence.

Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in education, public policy, international relations, international development, or related field.

Work Experience
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Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in education policy reform, international relations or related areas; demonstrated experience working at international level and engagement in multilateralism within the education sector.

• Experience in engagement with UNGA and/or multilateral processes and other global education related events.
• Experience working with governments, multilateral organizations, and development partners.

Skills
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• Strong analytical and political economy analysis skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues into clear strategic messages.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-level policy environments.

Language Requirements
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• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Desirables
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• Familiarity with UNICEF programming and global education priorities is an asset.

Benefits include paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a TMS profile, curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template).