Public Affairs Director - UNICEF UK

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights in more than 190 countries. As champion of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF works to help every child realise their full potential.  One of the 36 National Committees supporting UNICEF, UNICEF UK works to champion children’s rights, win support and raise money for our work with children everywhere.

We are now seeking to appoint a new Public Affairs Director. This role reports to the Deputy Executive Director for Communications and Programme and is part of the Strategic Leadership Group. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring UNICEF UK effectively uses policy and advocacy in the UK to bring about its vision of achieving a world fit for children. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating the broad framework for influencing, lobbying and campaigning across different UK audiences including civil society, government and businesses to improve policy and practice on child rights both in the UK and internationally.

You will bring exceptional experience in international development policy work, an in-depth understanding of the political context in which development policy decisions are made and the profile and personal gravitas to represent UNICEF UK at the highest levels externally. As Director of the Public Affairs team, you will demonstrate proven visionary and strategic leadership skills and the ability to inspire and lead a high performing Public Affairs team, as well as engaging across UNICEF UK to ensure an integrated approach to achieving our strategic goals to increase income and influence.

To apply or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for the role, please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 1242. The deadline for applications is 9am (GMT) on Monday 25 March 2013.

The role will be based in London and the salary package competitive and negotiable depending on experience.

DBS checks will be carried out on the successful applicants.