Serve as a critical liaison between UNICEF USA staff and UNICEF’s program experts around the globe related to engagement opportunities.
Proactively build positive relationships with UNICEF counterparts.
Lead the coordination and strategy development of UUSA’s engagement in global multi-stakeholder events.
Gather and prioritize requests for UNICEF engagement with UUSA partners during events.
Collaborate with colleagues across UNICEF to identify engagement opportunities for UUSA leadership and partners.
Contribute to positioning UUSA as a strategic participant in multi-stakeholder global events,
Identify engagement and activation opportunities in partnership with UNICEF around key international moments.
Manage requests for speaking and meeting requests for UNICEF program counterparts focused on external audiences.
Support preparation and briefings for Chief Program Officer speaking engagements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5-7 years of relevant experience in project management, engagement or event planning, preferably in the international humanitarian or development sector.
Knowledge of key moments, convenings and stakeholders in the global development and humanitarian sector and the United Nations system
Demonstrated experience gathering information and data from multiple sources and making strategic recommendation for how to proceed
Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders across functions and organizations to arrange and execute strategic meetings, gathering or other initiatives
Cross-cultural understanding and communication skills
Strong written and verbal professional communications abilities