Policy and Advocacy Specialist

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States United Nations Population Fund Full time
Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Specialist

United Nations Population Fund

The Position:

The Policy and Advocacy Specialist position is with UNFPA Berlin Representation Office (BRO) which is part of the HQ-based Division for External Relations (DER). The Berlin Representation Office will serve to liaise and advocate with key partners including governments / Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MFAs), Parliamentarians (MPs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector, academia, media, and citizens in Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and potentially the Central European Member States (Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland) for the purpose of continued and increased political and financial support to UNFPA and the UNFPA mandate.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Advocacy for UNFPA mission and mandate
  2. Outreach and communication
  3. Media collaboration
  4. Coordination
Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, public health, international relations or other related disciplines is required.

Knowledge and Experience: A minimum of 5 years including international experience in the field of policy, advocacy and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Understanding of German ODA context, in particular as relates to sexual and reproductive health and rights. Skills in building strategic alliances and partnerships.

Language: Fluency in English and German (both oral and written) is required.

Required Competencies: Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change. Core Competencies: Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communicating for impact. Functional Competencies: Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda, Leveraging support of donor governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships, Delivering results, Internal and external communication and advocacy for results.

Compensation and Benefits: This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.



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