Policy Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division (GPD) – Child Protection

This consultancy supports UNICEF’s Migration and Displacement Hub in advancing policy and advocacy efforts for children and young people on the move, particularly through the PROSPECTS partnership programme. The consultant will provide policy analysis, strategic advice and engagement in global policy forums to strengthen protection, opportunities and outcomes for displaced populations.

Responsibilities

• Support UNICEF’s Migration and Displacement Hub in advancing policy and advocacy efforts for children and young people on the move.
• Provide policy analysis and strategic advice related to international protection and migration.
• Engage in global policy forums to strengthen protection, opportunities and outcomes for displaced populations.
• Support the achievement of key programme objectives during the final year of PROSPECTS Phase II.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in international human rights law, international relations, public policy, international development, or a related field.
• Law degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of policy experience in international protection and migration at global level.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in international protection, migration and displacement at global level.
• Strong knowledge of Global Compact on Refugees and Global Compact on Migrants essential.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and critical analysis skills.
• Commitment and drive, with a clear focus on results.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Prior experience with a UN/UNICEF is a distinct advantage.

Skills

• International Human Rights Law
• International Protection
• Migration Policy Implementation
• Displacement Policy
• Global Compact on Refugees
• Global Compact on Migrants
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Advice
• Advocacy
• Policy Development
• Presentation Skills
• Writing Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Critical Analysis
• UN Policy Frameworks
• Child Protection Policies
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Bilingual Communication
• UNICEF Experience

Languages

English