Manager, International Advocacy, Toronto, Canada

## Manager, International Advocacy, Toronto, Canada - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF Canada National Office Impact Starts atUNICEF Canada JOIN OUR TEAM AS MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY Are you looking to use yourinternational policy & advocacyexpertise to make a direct impact on the lives of children? Consider joiningUNICEF Canada-one of Canada's most respected and historic charities - andbe part of a high-impact, mission-driven teamworking across Canada and globally to create a better world for children. UNICEF Canada is seeking to recruit a talented & high-performing individual in the role ofManager, International Advocacy Manager, International Advocacy Full-time, Permanent (New Position - Vacant) Director - Policy Advocacy and Research $70,000 to $80,000 annually Ottawa (Preferred) or Toronto/Montreal UNICEF Canada currently operates under a Flexible-Hybrid model for Toronto/GTA staff only, that requires most team members to attend the Toronto or office at least 2 days/week. Why UNICEF & UNICEF Canada? UNICEFis the world's most powerful force for children.Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world's toughest places, we provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. Keep them safe from climate change and disease. Serve as the world's largest provider of vaccines. Before, during and after emergencies, we're on the ground with life-saving help and hope. The needs of children around the world continue to increase and the role of UNICEF is more important than ever. UNICEF Canadais one of 32 National Committees (NatComs) located in high-income countries around the world. Our team exists to fundraise for UNICEF's highest priorities and to work neutrally with governments and the private sector in Canada and internationally to advance the rights and well-being of children and youth. As UNICEF Canada implements abold new Strategic Plan (2026-2029), our policy and advocacy agenda will be more important than ever as we work to drive change on behalf of children around the globe. Be part of this next phase of impact! UNICEF Canada is seeking a collaborative, high-performing individual to join our Programs team and contribute to UNICEF Canada's mandate as the world's leading child rights advocate by advancing advocacy efforts to enhance Canada's commitments and resources for children globally. Reporting to the Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research, the Manager, International Advocacy will support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and help identify and pursue opportunities to influence legislation, policies, investments and knowledge to advance child rights globally. The role also represents UNICEF Canada in advocacy networks and supports relationship building with government and non-government institutions in Canada. The responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to: - Research and analyze the Government of Canada's foreign policy and international assistance priorities to inform UNICEF Canada's policy strategies. - Identify opportunities and contribute to efforts for UNICEF Canada to present a unified voice for children and UNICEF's global programs with the Government of Canada. - Monitor political and public discourse on international and humanitarian policy, sustainable development, and children's rights in Canada and internationally, identifying opportunities to promote UNICEF's thought leadership in international development priorities, such as education, climate change, health and nutrition, and humanitarian efforts. - Develop policy and advocacy resources, such as briefing papers, official correspondence, and articles, in collaboration with the communications team to educate, influence and support the adoption of children's rights by decision-makers and influencers. - Participate in NGO/INGO coalitions to advance international policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring UNICEF's representation. - Stay informed about UNICEF's policies, programs, and relevant national and global developments. - Represent UNICEF Canada at select forums domestically and internationally to enhance presence, support advocacy objectives, and strengthen stakeholder relations. Stakeholder & Knowledge Management - Monitor the Canadian policy and political landscape to identify and/or strengthen partnership opportunities for advancing children's rights. - Craft key strategic messaging and advise on positioning for communications and media activities related to international policy advocacy. - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with civil society organizations and stakeholders to advance UNICEF's international advocacy goals in Canada. Represent UNICEF Canada in select working groups, workshops and meetings. - Coordinate meetings with senior political and policy stakeholders for the Executive Team and global UNICEF experts. - Collaborate with global UNICEF experts to develop and implement joint policy strategies - this includes Public Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Division, Programme Division, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy and other National Committees Organizational Development & Strategic Advice - Support effective cross-functional relationships to achieve departmental goals and optimize synergies. - Ensure all activities align with UNICEF Canada's mission and values. - Share analysis and guidance with staff on the Canadian political landscape and international development sector to advance policy objectives. - Degree in International Development, Political Science, Public Policy, a related field, or equivalent work experience. - Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in public policy/international development/politics/parliamentary affairs/advocacy. - Knowledge of government and international development actors in the Canadian federal landscape; existing networks are an asset. - Strong strategic thinking, political acuity, and written communication skills. - Organizational skills with attention to detail and quality, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Good understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant human rights treaties and standards as well as the international human rights system. - Good knowledge of the Canadian international aid environment and issues affecting children. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong relationship management abilities. - Critical thinking, problem-solving, and initiative. - Proficiency in MS Office and digital literacy. - Experience working with and supporting young people in advocacy spaces (desirable) - Experience working on climate and/or child survival advocacy (desirable) - Fluency in French is an asset An Employer of Choice: What We Offer UNICEF Canada is wherediverse talent & passioncome together to createextraordinary impactfor every child. We are committed to being an employer of choice and building a culture that is inclusive, ambitious, compassionate, and high impact. Members of the UNICEF Canada team have access to the following employee benefits: A ROBUST COMPENSATION PACKAGE - Extended Health/Dental benefits, Healthcare Spending Account, and Wellness Account - Life, AD&D, & Long-Term disability insurance coverage - Employer match contributions (5%) to a Group Pension Plan - Access to parental leave top-up A COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS - Flexible-hybrid work environment to support the work-life integration needs of our team - Minimum 3 weeks of annual vacation (increases with time served) & 1 additional day per year of service (max 30) - 10 paid sick days & 2 personal days - 9 to 11 employee wellness days - an additional series of pre-set days off, given annually to further extend long weekends - Discounted rate for a GoodLife gym membership - Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program A CULTURE OF LEAR