Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser – Climate Change (18 Month Contract)
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser.
The successful candidate will be the organization’s lead policy expert on climate adaptation. They will set the strategic direction for our advocacy in this area and will work with colleagues from across the organization to deliver compelling and impactful advocacy targeted towards the UK Government.
The ideal candidate will have an expert knowledge of climate adaptation / climate change policy and a strong understanding the role of the UK Government in international climate policy. They will have excellent influencing skills and experience in developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies.
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Job Description– this includes the criteria for the role, which you will need to respond to as part of your application
Our Shared Commitment – our organizational values. Please demonstrate how you meet these in your application.
Benefits – UNICEF UK salaries and benefits are benchmarked against other organizations in the charity sector.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser – Climate Change (18 Month Contract) roles across UNICEF UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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