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, 6 month contract 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 project or event manager to deliver key strategic events through our climate portfolio, including a new youth climate dialogue scheduled for the end of 2025, the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY), and other activations, as required.

Your work will include

1. Event development

• Develop and monitor project plan and related tools to track and achieve progress for the youth climate dialogue and other events.
• Co-ordinate and manage all aspects of the youth climate dialogue and other events as required
• Provide regular reports on progress and outstanding results
• Manage associated budgets

2. Event delivery

• Execute delivery of key activations at the youth climate dialogue and other relevant events
• Establish speaking panels including preparing and managing all communication between speakers, moderators and event team
• Develop/draft communications, develop run sheets and event plans
• Liaise with external organisations on activation delivery

3. Stakeholder management

• Work closely with the Head of Climate and Chief of Staff to ensure strong stakeholder management at the youth climate dialogue and other relevant events
• Engage directly with youth advisory groups and other youth leaders to ensure that relevant events are youth-led.
• Act as the main point of contact with a diverse array of key stakeholders involved in events ensuring strong engagement and communication.
• Set up internal working group to manage each component of the event.

4. Social media/communication

• Work with the social media and communication team to develop collateral for promotion of event including recruitment of young people to specific youth events.
• Promote of key activities on different channels to varied UNICEF audiences.
• Support partners and participants to promote their participation

5. Child and youth safeguarding

• Work with the relevant teams to ensure all child and youth safeguarding processes and procedures are followed
• Complete relevant risk assessments to minimise chances of safeguarding violation

6. Other engagement

• Support the Head of Climate and the Policy and Advocacy team to curate the youth climate dialogue and events such that align with the needs and perspectives of youth
• Contribute to the development of policy agendas, and advocacy activities associated with the relevant e events.

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Extensive experience in large scale, multi-stakeholder event planning and management
• Demonstrable experience in managing partnerships and varied stakeholder interests
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables to meet tight timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Qualifications in a relevant field, including but not limited to communication, marketing, event management, stakeholder relations, or policy.
• A passionate and energetic team member with a genuine interest in working in climate action, aid and development, or meaningful youth engagement.
• Desirable: Experience working in climate or emergency response campaigns, advocacy, or policy
• Desirable: Experience working with youth leaders, youth-led organisations, government, or private sector

Personal attributes required for this position

• Ability to work individually with limited supervision as well as in a small team, using initiative and creativity to execute projects
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a solutions focused approach to overcoming challenges in a complex and time-sensitive environment;
• Open to listening, learning, and trying different approaches

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, 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 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, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: [email protected] A position description is attached.

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.