Vacancies

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

• Head of Campaigns

• Contract Position: Social Media Content Creator

Read below for more information on the role and how to apply.

About UNA-UK

Founded in 1945, the United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) is the country’s foremost advocate for UK action at the UN; the UK's leading source of analysis on the UN; and a vibrant grassroots movement of 20,000 people from all walks of life. We are the only charity in the UK devoted to building support for the UN amongst policymakers, opinion-formers and the public. Our mission is to build movements for systemic transformation at the UN; to advocate for UK action for global cooperation. We work towards this goal by:

• Explaining how the UN works and what it can realistically achieve. 
• Connecting people and organisations to the UN's work and values. 
• Providing an interface between the UN and the UK. 
• Calling for active and progressive UK leadership at the UN. 
• Stimulating debate and action on how to make the UN more effective, transparent, inclusive and accountable. 
• Convening key players from all sectors, in the UK and internationally, to promote multilateral solutions to global problems. 
• Equipping our members and supporters to further all of these aims. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

HEAD OF CAMPAIGNS

Job description

The Head of Campaigns at the United Nations Association UK (UNA-UK) is responsible for leading and overseeing the organisation’s strategic campaigns, driving advocacy efforts, and mobilizing support on crucial national and global issues. Reporting to the COO and CEO this role is vital in promoting a global community connected in its pursuit of equality, sustainability, and peace. The post holder will work closely with the UNA-UK team, as well as our wider community of members, UNA groups, and civil society partners across the world. 

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week, 4 days per week), fixed-term position for one year with potential for a permanent contract subject to funding and a probationary period of 3 months. The salary range is £46k to £52k, (dependent on experience) with a 7% pension contribution to the organisation’s pension scheme. We offer several benefits such as a yearly wellbeing stipend and a cycle to work scheme, among others. We operate a flexible working policy which balances working from home days with mandatory in-office time on Tuesdays and occasional Thursdays. UNA-UK's working week is Monday to Thursday, with core working hours between 10am-4pm. 

About UNA-UK Campaigns:  

UNA-UK’s campaigns play a pivotal role in fostering global cooperation, promoting equality, sustainability, and peace, and ensuring the principles of the UN are held to high regard in the UK and around the world. We raise awareness and mobilise people on critical issues like human rights, peace and security, and UN reform. UNA-UK engages with a wide range of national and international stakeholders to pursue our mission and campaign aims, including policymakers, diplomats, NGOs, changemakers, and communities. Our campaigns have a collective impact that transcends national boundaries and promotes values-driven policy at all levels. 

Objectives and responsibilities 

• Identify opportunities for advocacy and create joined-up, organisation-wide campaigns in alignment with our mission and policy priority areas and mobilise team members, partners, and advisors to support as appropriate. 

• Source funding for campaigns and UNA-UK activities, including identifying and pursuing opportunities for the organisation’s income-generation activities, cultivating relationships with funders, drafting funding applications, and managing the budgeting and reporting. 

• Design creative and impactful advocacy activities oriented toward our target audiences (including the public, member states, Parliamentarians, etc.) as appropriate, with clear and achievable outcomes.  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders in the UK and internationally to drive change and influence policy in line with UNA-UK's campaign and advocacy aims. Including: 

• Diplomats, civil society experts and networks, UN commentators and thought leaders in key UN hubs including New York and Geneva  

• UK parliamentarians, special advisors, UK coalition partners, wider UK NGO and civil society partners 

• UNA-UK advisors who support UNA-UK's robust and expert outputs with advice, peer review, dissemination, and mobilisation. 

• Work with the team to plan strategic communications content to maximise reach with key campaign aims. 

• Provide ad-hoc support for UNA-UK events and campaign actions. 

• Develop UNA-UK’s reputation and reach in the UK and internationally. 

• Speak on behalf of UNA-UK to media. 

• Attend and speak at events on behalf of UNA-UK. 

• Identify and build partnerships with groups and networks that share similar aims. 

Person specification 

The Head of Campaigns should have the following characteristics: 

• A strong commitment to UNA-UK’s mission, vision, and values. 

• Extensive fundraising experience with trusts and foundations. 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working at a senior level in a campaigning/advocacy environment. 

• Significant experience of successfully managing, motivating, and building support for campaigns at the grassroots, with the public, and with high-level contacts. 

• A track record of building collaborative partnerships. 

• Knowledge of the United Nations and its areas of work. 

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends and develop evidence-based analysis. 

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of inspiring and motivating teams to achieve goals. 

• Exceptional communication and public speaking abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence a diverse range of audiences. 

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise, and ability to delegate. 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

To apply for the post, please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@una.org.uk with the subject line of ‘Head of Campaigns 2024’. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be accepted. Due to the high number of applications expected, we will only respond to those candidates invited to interview. 

We are fully committed to encouraging diversity and ensuring there is no discrimination in all our operations, in line with our values. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

CONTRACT POSITION: SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR

Job Description 

UNA-UK is seeking a Social Media Content Creator to support on a contract basis with its communications and digital marketing. Reporting to the CEO, this work is vital in amplifying UNA-UK's impactful work. 

This is a part-time position for one day a week at a £100 day rate for an initial 6 month contract with the potential to extend. The role is mainly remote with occasional in-person support to be agreed on an ad hoc basis. Please note UNA-UK's working week is Monday to Thursday, with core working hours between 10 am - 4 pm, though working hours for this role do not need to meet this schedule and are to be mutually determined by the successful candidate and UNA-UK. 

Objectives and responsibilities 

• Plan, create, and draft content for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook  
• Draft monthly and ad hoc newsletters 
• Assist with uploading information like events and publications to website on an ad hoc basis 
• Editing template InDesign files for UNA-UK publications 

Person specification: 

• An appreciation of UNA-UK’s mission, vision, and values 
• Knowledge of Canva, InDesign, social media platforms, and MailChimp, Drupal, and Webflow 
• Photo and video editing experience 
• Minimum three years of experience working in a communications capacity 
• Excellent communication and organisation skills 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

To apply for the post, please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@una.org.uk with the subject line of ‘Social Media Content Creator 2023’. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be accepted. 

We are fully committed to encouraging diversity and ensuring there is no discrimination in all our operations, in line with our values. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.