UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a full-time permanent position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not-for-profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

An experienced, passionate and collaborative child and youth engagement professional to join our Impact and Engagement Team to deliver results for children and young people.

They will support the successful implementation of UNICEF Australia’s child and youth engagement strategy which aims to achieve our goal of every child ​in Australia will have experienced ​a meaningful connection with UNICEF ​by the age of 18​.

They will deliver key initiatives supporting including school and digital engagement, our Young Ambassador Program and a range of community and sector consultations.

Your day will include

• ​​​​Implementing our Child & Youth Engagement Strategy key initiatives working across the Australian team and key stakeholders  
• Designing and delivering a range of child and youth focused high-impact initiatives through educational programs and digital engagement tools
• Building relationships with schools and community organisations to create meaningful engagement opportunities for diverse groups of children and young people
• Managing the UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador Program delivery and providing support and mentorship to participants (about 12 young people)
• Advising and building UNICEF’s capacity to engagement children and young people
• Co-developing stories of impact from child and youth engagement initiatives and the views of young people on issues that matter to them
• Evaluating the effectiveness and impact of our activities and reporting back to funders on progress and impact

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant area of study including teaching, youth work, counselling/psychology
• Strong understanding of Child Safeguarding practices
• Extensive experience working with children and young people including designing and delivering youth engagement programs and the ability to adapt communication accordingly
• Excellent relationship, stakeholder management and influencing skills with the credibility to partner with schools, sector peers, international colleagues and youth-led organisations
• Demonstrated experience in multi-initiative planning and project management
• A passionate, accountable and self-aware team member with a genuine interest in working in the international aid and development sector 
• Leadership capabilities, collaboration and ability to adapt to change
• Demonstrated experience working in a policy environment, preferably with a child rights or human rights focus

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP (Employment Assistance Program), nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How to Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select "Apply Now" and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: [email protected], using the subject line: Child and Youth Engagement Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.