Director, Policy and Strategy, D-2, Division of Policy and Practice, New York

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Director, Policy and Strategy, D-2, Division of Policy and Strategy, New York.

Purpose:

To lead the work of the Policy and Strategy group in New York, which includes the functions of statistics and monitoring; analysis, policy and advocacy; and organizational planning, reporting and guidance.

This function will enable UNICEF to continuously track global development trends that may impact children; to advise and assist the Executive Director and his Deputies in reviewing strategic options and assessing opportunities and options, and developing policy positions based on analysis and evidence; to coordinate UNICEF’s long-term and medium-term planning; to monitor and report on organizational performance; and to provide policy and programmatic guidance.

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced University Degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Law, Economics, Public Policy, Social Studies and/or related interdisciplinary subjects

Fifteen years of experience in international development, with a focus on policy issues, half of which in senior management position, preferably in a large multilateral or bilateral organization, with at least five years of working experience in programmes in developing countries.

Fluency in English. Knowledge of one or more UN languages an asset.

Remarks:

• Highly developed strategic analysis skills
• Highly developed diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Highly developed communication and public relations skills
• Highly developed management skills.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send an updated CV and a duly completed United Nations Personal History form, as well as the two most recent Evaluations to recruit.ssr@unicef.org by 30 March 2012. Regret Letters will only be sent to short listed candidates.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.