National Consultant – Child Wellbeing Advocacy

About the role

UNICEF Laos is seeking a National Consultant to design and implement advocacy strategies that promote child wellbeing, focusing on ending child marriage and improving nutrition outcomes. The four‑month assignment is home‑based and reports to the Chief of Communication & Advocacy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a concise, costed advocacy strategy to end child, early and forced marriage, using existing evidence and aligning with national policy frameworks.
• Design a nutrition advocacy strategy that secures reliable domestic financing for nutrition programmes, integrating with the National Nutrition Strategy and related initiatives.
• Produce advocacy products (budget briefs, briefing materials, policy briefs) in Lao and English for audiences such as the National Assembly, Provincial People’s Assemblies and line ministries.
• Map key stakeholders, define policy asks, and coordinate with government, UN agencies and development partners to ensure coherent advocacy efforts.

Required profile

• University degree in Communication, public policy, development studies, public health, law or related field; advanced degree desirable.
• Minimum seven years of progressive experience in advocacy, public policy or strategic communication, including at least three years working in Lao PDR.
• Proven experience authoring advocacy strategies, policy briefs and budget advocacy materials for government audiences.
• Fluent in Lao (native or near‑native) and proficient in English, both written and spoken.