Advocacy Specialist
Quick answer
UNICEF is hiring an Advocacy Specialist in Accra, Ghana, to lead strategic communication, policy influence, and youth engagement initiatives to advance children's rights.
- Role
- Advocacy Specialist
- Organization
- UNICEF
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
UNICEF Ghana is seeking an Advocacy Specialist to coordinate and implement strategic advocacy, communication, and youth engagement initiatives to advance child-focused policies. The role involves developing advocacy narratives, building high-level partnerships with government and civil society, and translating technical data into accessible public campaigns. The specialist will also support the local Adolescent and Youth Advocates programme and facilitate internal communication to ensure organizational alignment. This position is based in Accra, Ghana, and focuses on driving sustainable change for children through evidence-based influence.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and implement advocacy strategies and campaigns to drive public engagement.
- Develop advocacy briefs, position papers, and talking points for policy influence.
- Strengthen partnerships with development partners, CSOs, and youth networks.
- Translate complex program data into accessible messages for various platforms.
- Support the Adolescent and Youth Advocates programme and digital platform management.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, communications, or public relations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in analyzing and interpreting research and data.
- Familiarity with digital advocacy tools and social media platforms.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
UNICEF Ghana offers a collaborative and inclusive work culture, regional guidance, and access to UN Volunteer conditions of service, including standard UN benefits and entitlements.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based at the UNICEF Ghana Country Office located at 4 – 8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments, Accra.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting; however, applicants can check full entitlements at the duty station via the provided UNV calculator link.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, journalism, marketing, or public relations.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline; please refer to the official UNV portal or UNICEF careers page for instructions on how to submit your application.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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