Technical Advisor, Country Engagement and Policy Consultant, GPD, Partnership for Lead Free Fut[...]

The Partnership for a Lead-Free Future (PLF) PLF is a global, multi‑stakeholder initiative hosted by UNICEF that aims to accelerate progress toward eliminating childhood lead poisoning. As PLF expands its country engagement portfolio, there is a need for dedicated coordination and policy support to help translate country‑level progress into regional and global momentum. About the Role PLF seeks a consultant to coordinate and support implementation of the country engagement and policy portfolio. Under the guidance of the PLF Secretariat, the consultant will work across priority countries to strengthen advocacy pathways, support country champions, connect country progress to regional and global policy opportunities, and ensure advocacy efforts are informed by credible technical evidence. Responsibilities Work across priority countries to strengthen advocacy pathways, support country champions, connect country progress to regional and global policy opportunities, and ensure advocacy efforts are informed by credible technical evidence. Minimum Requirements Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Public Policy, International Development, International Relations, Environmental Policy, or another relevant field. Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in global health, environmental health, policy, advocacy, international development, or related fields. Demonstrated experience coordinating complex multi‑country and/or multi‑stakeholder initiatives. Experience supporting government engagement, policy processes, regional or global advocacy initiatives, or partnership coordination. Proven experience translating technical evidence into policy, advocacy and knowledge products. Strong understanding of public health, environmental health, policy, and international development. Strong project management and programme coordination skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership coordination skills. Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple partners and translate technical evidence into strategic recommendations and advocacy products. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables: Experience working with UNICEF, UN agencies, multilateral organizations, governments, or international partnerships. Familiarity with childhood lead poisoning, environmental health, chemicals and waste management, or related public health issues. Experience supporting regional or global policy processes and high‑level stakeholder engagement. Experience working across low‑ and middle‑income countries and with government counterparts. EEO Statement UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. UNICEF has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNICEF