Policy & Advocacy Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Coordinate the UN Friends of Vision Member State group and secretariat, acting as a liaison for Member States and UN Institutions on policy and advocacy initiatives
• Draft letters, speeches, policy briefs and briefing materials for United Nations processes and high-level engagements
• Manage the organisation of advocacy events and strategic engagements at the UN, including high-level briefings, side events, and visibility moments
• Monitor and analyse relevant activities across the UN system and related institutions to identify policy and advocacy opportunities that advance vision and eye health as a development enabler

This role advances global eye health by coordinating high-level political engagement at the United Nations and translating global commitments into sustained policy momentum, ultimately working to eliminate the global vision crisis affecting 1.1 billion people.

Required skills and experience:

• Graduate degree in related field (International Affairs, Political Science, Public Health)
• 2-5 years of professional experience in advocacy and policy work, preferably in international development and/or health related context
• Knowledge of relevant global development policies and activities, in particular familiarity with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and emerging discussions on the post-2030 global development framework
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex policy and advocacy messages clearly, concisely, and persuasively to diverse multilateral and diplomatic audiences

Compensation and perks:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Provider
• Various family friendly policies

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector dedicated to eliminating the global vision crisis. They hold trusted relationships with the United Nations and the World Health Organization to advocate for access to eye health services worldwide.