Advocacy Manager
Pubblicato il 18-08-2026 - UNICEF Careers in Italia
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For every child, the right to a PlayHow can you make a difference?As Advocacy Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNICEF's global advocacy strategy on the Right to Play agenda. Working under the supervision of theChief of Global Advocacy,
and in the Chiefs absence under the Deputy Director (Communications and Advocacy) with a dotted line of supervision from the Chief of Multi stakeholder Partnership section in PFP you will coordinate advocacy efforts linked to the International Day of Play and oversee the advocacy pillar of a major global initiative designed to secure measurable policy and financial commitments for children.
In this role, you will:
- Lead Advocacy Strategy Development by shaping innovative global advocacy approaches and building alignment across UNICEF divisions and partners.
- Drive Advocacy Implementation through high-impact campaigns, influencing initiatives, strategic communications, and global advocacy moments, including the International Day of Play.
- Strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation by establishing frameworks that measure advocacy outcomes, generate learning, and demonstrate results.
- Manage Projects, Grants and Reso