UNICEF Is Hiring A Home Based Communications and Advocacy Consultant For 2026
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of children, is inviting qualified professionals to apply for the role of Communications and Advocacy Consultant under its Healthy Environments for Healthy Children initiative. This high-impact consultancy is home-based and aligned with UNICEF Headquarters in New York, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to global advocacy on children’s environmental health.
About the Programme
Children around the world are increasingly exposed to environmental risks such as air pollution, unsafe water, toxic waste, and the growing impacts of climate change. These threats undermine children’s health, development, and survival. UNICEF’s Healthy Environments for Healthy Children programme addresses these challenges by promoting policies, partnerships, and public awareness initiatives that place children at the center of environmental and climate action.
The programme is housed within the CEED Section of UNICEF’s Programme Group and works across sectors to influence decision-makers, mobilize partners, and strengthen global action for safer and healthier environments. Through advocacy, evidence-based communication, and collaboration, the initiative supports long-term solutions that protect children today and in the future.
Role Overview
The Communications and Advocacy Consultant will play a strategic role in shaping how UNICEF communicates and advocates for children’s environmental health at the global level. The consultancy is expected to run from February 2026 to April 2027 and will support the visibility, messaging, and strategic positioning of the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children Global Collaborative.
This role is well suited for a senior communications professional with strong experience in advocacy, content development, and global communications. The consultant will be expected to translate complex technical and policy topics into clear, compelling, and accessible messages for diverse international audiences.
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Key Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications and content strategy for the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children Global Collaborative. Key duties include producing high-quality communications materials such as digital content, advocacy briefs, reports, and messaging frameworks.
The role also involves supporting global advocacy efforts that promote healthier environments for children, coordinating closely with UNICEF communications teams, programme staff, and external partners, and ensuring consistent messaging aligned with UNICEF’s brand and child-focused mandate. The consultant will manage multiple deliverables, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high editorial and technical standards across all outputs.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should hold an advanced university degree at the Master’s level in communications, journalism, public relations, international development, or a related field. A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications is required, including experience with digital platforms, editorial production, and media engagement.
Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing and editing skills in English, strong organizational and project management abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a remote setting. Experience working with international organizations, UN agencies, or on issues related to climate change, environmental health, or child rights is considered a strong asset.
Why Work with UNICEF
This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to influence global narratives and advocacy efforts focused on children’s environmental health. The selected consultant will collaborate with international experts, engage with high-level stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful work that supports UNICEF’s global mission.
The role provides flexible remote working arrangements, professional visibility within the UN system, and the chance to align communications expertise with measurable social impact.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early due to the competitive nature of the selection process. Applicants must submit a complete application profile, required documentation, and a financial proposal outlining consultancy costs.
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