Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience managing complex digital or website projects., Strong understanding of web technologies, UX principles, and SEO fundamentals., Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., Ability to work independently and proactively resolve bottlenecks..

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate website-related projects across internal teams and external vendors.

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestones.

Facilitate communication and updates among stakeholders.

Track progress on technical fixes, UX enhancements, and vendor transitions.

Job description

Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.
Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.
We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.
UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Consultant, Project Manager

Location: Remote/Nationwide

Employment Type: Consultancy

Compensation: Hourly wage of approximately $150

Duration: 30 hours per week for 12 weeks

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Consultant to lead and coordinate critical efforts to stabilize and improve our website’s performance, user experience, and operational workflows. This role will focus on addressing immediate technical and organizational challenges identified in recent audits and assessments, ensuring timely execution of key fixes and alignment across teams and vendors.

Position Responsibilities

Serve as the central coordinator for all website-related projects, managing cross-functional collaboration among internal teams (Marcomms, Technology, Philanthropy) and external vendors.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones focused on urgent website stabilization tasks and foundational improvements.
Facilitate communication and status updates between stakeholders including leadership, technology, marketing, and agency partners.
Track progress against deliverables such as technical SEO fixes, UX enhancements, mobile-first design implementation, and vendor transitions.
Manage risk identification and mitigation related to website downtime, performance issues, and resource constraints.
Coordinate with web team restructuring efforts, supporting onboarding of new hires and role clarifications where applicable.
Ensure adherence to best practices in project management, including clear documentation, issue tracking, and escalation protocols.
Support preparation for leadership reviews by synthesizing project status, risks, and next steps into concise reports.

Qualifications:

Proven experience managing complex digital or website projects, preferably within marketing or technology environments.
Strong understanding of web technologies, UX principles, and SEO fundamentals is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical teams.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects forward under tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Trello) and agile methodologies preferred.
Ability to work independently and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org.

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