Advocacy & Partnerships Consultant (UN 2026 Water Conference)

About the role

The Advocacy & Partnerships Consultant will support UNICEF’s WASH Advocacy Plan 2026, focusing on the UN 2026 Water Conference and related youth leadership track. The role is remote‑based with a Nairobi coordination hub and lasts for eight months.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver quarterly advocacy milestones aligned with the UN Water Conference agenda.
• Implement the Youth Leadership Track, including consultations, co‑creation labs, plenary sessions, and an accountability platform.
• Develop at least six donor concept notes or proposals linked to the conference campaign.
• Prepare senior‑leader briefing packages for all UNWC milestones.
• Organise and document a minimum of five major events (briefing notes, speeches, communications).
• Produce a consolidated report on UNICEF participation at the Kigali Symposium.
• Launch an internal advocacy plan across UNICEF and create a post‑UNWC synthesis report.
• Maintain knowledge‑management tools such as shared folders, monthly updates, and a help desk.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Communications, Public Policy or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in advocacy, partnerships, or resource mobilization.
• Fluency in English.
• Proven track record in youth engagement and donor relations.
• Strong drafting, organisational, and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Fluency in English

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence global water policy through a high‑visibility UN conference.
• Collaboration with UNICEF’s global WASH team and youth networks.
• Professional development within an international humanitarian organization.