UNICEF · 1 day ago
UNICEF Health Policy Advocacy & Health Political Strategy Consultant, Office of Director, Health, Programme Group, NYHQ, remote. Req#590496
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expUNICEF is the world's leading children's rights organization, dedicated to making a lasting difference for children. The Health Policy Advocacy & Health Political Strategy Consultant will provide strategic guidance and advocacy support for UNICEF’s global health agenda, particularly focusing on G7, G20, and IFI policy outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a political advocacy strategy targeting G7, G20, and IFIs to advance UNICEF’s health priorities
Strengthen UNICEF’s influence through coordinated messaging, policy briefs, and support engagement with key governments and institutional stakeholders
Provide political intelligence and forecasting to anticipate policy shifts and opportunities for UNICEF
Support global advocacy moments such as replenishments, ministerial meetings, and high-level political events
Map political dynamics, key decision-makers, sherpas, health working groups, and influencers across G7, G20, and IFIs
Provide monthly analyses of geopolitical trends affecting global health financing and policy commitments
Identify windows of opportunity for advancing UNICEF priorities
Develop a comprehensive 2026 UNICEF Health Advocacy Strategy for G7, G20, and IFIs, including: Priority outcomes for each forum, Stakeholder-specific messaging, Political risk and opportunity analysis, Engagement timelines and recommended actions
Support alignment across UNICEF HQ, regional and country offices
Draft or support production of: Policy briefs and position papers, Sherpa briefing notes, Ministerial talking points, Financing analysis briefs, Inputs to G7/G20 communiqués and working group statements
Develop targeted messaging to influence high-level political decision-making
Provide preparation and follow-up support for UNICEF senior leadership engagement with: G7/G20 presidency teams, Sherpas and health tracks, World Bank, IMF, and regional development banks, Major donor governments and foundations
Identify opportunities for UNICEF participation in side events, roundtables, and consultations
Work closely with UNICEF divisions (Programme Division, Public Partnerships, Global Advocacy, National Committees)
Support coordinate with UN agencies, global health partners (WHO, Gavi, Global Fund, GFF, WB), CSOs, think tanks, and philanthropic partners
Track policy outcomes and commitments related to UNICEF’s priorities
Submit monthly progress reports and an annual impact assessment
Finalize revised UNICEF Health Strategy, including editing
Draft Executive Summary and key messages highlighting notable shifts
Qualification
Required
Public Policy, International Relations, Global Health, Political Science, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in global health policy, financing, and advocacy
Demonstrated experience influencing or working with USG, G7, G20, World Bank/IMF, GFF, Global Fund, or similar high-level global platforms
Strong understanding of PHC, health systems, MNCH, pandemic preparedness, and climate-health issues
Proven ability to engage with senior government officials, multilateral partners, and development financiers
Exceptional writing and strategic communication skills
Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system
Upload copy of academic credentials
Financial proposal that will include/reflect the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference
Travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR
Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable
Indicate your availability
At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage
Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables
Preferred
Previous experience working with or consulting for UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset
Political advisory experience for governments or international organizations is an asset
Strong diplomatic negotiation and coalition-building skills is an asset
Benefits
Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
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