Communications and Advocacy Consultant – Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), 2027–2028, GPD NYHQ, 24 Months (Remote)

The consultant will strengthen the Child Nutrition Fund's communications and advocacy efforts, focusing on showcasing impact, strengthening donor and partner engagement, and supporting commitments. The role involves working closely with UNICEF offices, partners, and stakeholders to effectively communicate CNF initiatives and progress.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the CNF’s communications and advocacy efforts focusing on impact and progress.
• Showcase the impact and progress of the Child Nutrition Fund.
• Strengthen donor and partner engagement.
• Support continued and future commitments to the CNF.
• Work closely with UNICEF country offices, UNICEF Global Communications and Advocacy (GCA), private fundraising and partnerships teams, UNICEF National Committees, donors, partners and civil society organizations.
• Ensure CNF initiatives, progress and impact are effectively communicated.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in Communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, international development, public health or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, advocacy or public relations, preferably in international development, humanitarian, health or nutrition contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in developing communications and advocacy strategies, and producing content for donor audiences and senior decision-makers.
• Proven experience managing websites (preferably Drupal) and institutional social media channels, particularly LinkedIn.
• Experience coordinating multimedia production with creative teams and external vendors.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required, with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial information into compelling, accessible content.
• Strong knowledge of digital communications, social media analytics and content management systems.
• Ability to develop key messages, talking points, speeches and briefing materials for senior audiences.
• Knowledge of ethical reporting on children and of informed consent practices for content collection.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, and to coordinate with diverse teams across time zones.
• Proficiency with design and multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) is an asset.
• Previous experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies, and familiarity with UNICEF brand and communications guidelines.
• Experience communicating on nutrition, health or development financing, including pooled funds or matching mechanisms.
• Experience working with donors, philanthropies or National Committees on visibility and recognition.
• Experience in media relations.

Skills

• Communications Strategies
• Advocacy Strategies
• Content Development
• Donor Communication
• Website Management
• Drupal
• Social Media Management
• LinkedIn Management
• Multimedia Production Coordination
• Writing and Editing
• Storytelling
• Digital Communications
• Social Media Metrics Analysis
• Content Management Systems
• Message Development
• Speech Writing
• Briefing Material Preparation
• Ethical Reporting on Children
• Informed Consent Practices
• Project Management
• Remote Work Coordination
• Adobe Creative Studio
• Canva
• Media Relations
• Nutrition Communications
• Health Communication
• Development Financing Communications
• Donor Engagement Strategies

Languages

English, French, Spanish