International Advocacy and Strategic Communications Director

7 days ago


Amman, Amman, Jordan UNICEF Full time

Estimated salary: $105,000 - $140,000 per year

About UNICEF

UNICEF is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. We work in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them reach their full potential.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced International Advocacy and Strategic Communications Director to join our team. This role will lead the development and implementation of advocacy and communication strategies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Lead Advocacy Strategy Development: Manage every element of the advocacy strategy process, from defining advocacy outcomes, power analysis, and developing a clear theory of change to win the support of decision makers and mobilize key constituencies.
  2. Advocacy Strategy Implementation: Drive the implementation of advocacy strategies and plans, working across teams to ensure all strands of the strategy are progressed and mutually reinforcing.
  3. Communication Strategy Development and Implementation: Design effective communication plans that will deliver the aims of key advocacy strategies and help to mobilize public and private support for the cause of children.
  4. Digital Strategy: Develop a comprehensive digital strategy and lead and manage the Office's advocacy and communication team responsible for digital content creation and monitoring and evaluation.
  5. Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets to engage public audiences and build awareness of and support for UNICEF and the cause of children.
  6. Advocacy and Communication M&E: Supervise the development of a clear advocacy and communication M&E framework and oversee the production and dissemination of M&E results.
  7. Team Building, Project and Budget Management: Provide a protective environment for the team, respond to ethical issues, and manage inclusive teams to drive and deliver strategic advocacy and communication initiatives.
Requirements
  • An Advanced University degree in International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Communication or related fields.
  • At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/campaigning and communication.
  • Experience in leading the development and implementation of advocacy and communication strategies with clear theories of change and performance indicators.
  • A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible policy change.
  • Proven experience in deploying a range of advocacy and communication tactics based on a clear theory of change.


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