Deputy Director: Division of Global Communications and Advocacy (DGCA), D-1, Rome, Italy

Overview

Provide strategic guidance, quality assurance, and overall management of the Division of Global Communications and Advocacy (DGCA) to establish UNICEF as a leading advocate for children's rights globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in leading and coordinating the overall work of the Division.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for sections in the advocacy pillar.
• Play an active leadership role in DGCA’s engagement in the roll-out of the Strategic Plan 2026-2029.
• Create and maintain collaboration and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide senior support to Secretariat and Task Force structures.
• Assist the Director in fulfilling and enhancing internal reporting mechanisms.
• Assume lead role in planning, organizing, and implementing specific activities.
• Deputize for the Director during his/her absence and assist in all divisional management activities.

Required Experience

• Thirteen years of relevant work experience in an international development or human rights context, with a proven record of results in advocacy and/or campaigning work.
• Experience in partnership building and policy dialogue.
• Proven skill sets and experience in managing a continuum of advocacy and communications.
• Extensive management experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, change management, and team leadership at a senior level in a large organization.
• Extensive experience managing teams of senior technical professionals, including in high pressure environments.
• Proven coordination, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

An Advanced University Degree (Master’s and above) in international relations, diplomacy, social sciences or communications; or a University degree with two years of additional qualifying experience.

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