Senior Adviser – Education in Emergencies (P-5)

About the role

The Senior Adviser, Education (Education in Emergencies) provides strategic direction, technical leadership and high‑level advocacy to strengthen UNICEF’s global capacity to support children and adolescents affected by conflict, displacement, climate‑related shocks and other emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of global policies, strategies, standards and guidance for education in humanitarian settings.
• Provide demand‑driven technical assistance and strategic guidance to country and regional offices.
• Foster strategic partnerships and influence global policy agendas.
• Support resource mobilisation, innovation, knowledge management and evidence generation.
• Oversee programme excellence, emergency preparedness, response and inter‑agency coordination.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in education in emergencies and humanitarian contexts.
• Proven senior‑level leadership and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work across headquarters, regional and country offices.
• Strong partnership‑building and policy‑influence capabilities.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking.

Required skills

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Diverse, inclusive and passionate work culture.