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Regional Chief of Programme & Planning (P-5), #00137930, TA, 7 months, Regional Services Division - Programme Section, Panama City -Panama, LACR Panama
UNICEF LACRO is looking for a dynamic Regional Chief of Programme & Planning (P-5) to provide strategic leadership in programme planning, monitoring, data, evidence, and regional coordination. If you are passionate about transforming evidence into action and delivering results at scale, we invite you to join our team in Panama and help advance children's rights across the region.
Case-based Causal Methods Junior Evaluator, Evaluation Office, New York, 6 months, Remote, #594415 United States
UNICEF is launching a landmark global evaluation to transform how we prevent and respond to violence against children and women worldwide. We are seeking a dynamic Junior Evaluator to co-lead a cutting-edge Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) that turns complex country data into actionable, life-saving strategies. Apply today to use your advanced causal research skills for global impact, accountability, and the strategic scaling of child protection systems.
Intergovernmental Engagement Consultant, New York, USA, PPR UN & Member States, New York, office-based #594416 United States
The purpose of this assignment is to provide specialised analytical, advocacy and partnership expertise to strengthen UNICEF’s engagement on children and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The consultancy will produce a defined set of strategic, analytical and knowledge products to inform UNICEF’s engagement with Member States and UN processes related to the 2030 Agenda.
CEO (Director), Generation Unlimited, D-2, New York, USA United States
UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited is a global public-private-youth partnership created to meet the urgent need for expanded skilling, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people aged 15–24 as they transition from learning to earning. By bridging skilling and training to employment and entrepreneurship, Generation Unlimited (GenU) supports every young person to thrive in the world of work and earn a dignified livelihood. Launched in September 2018 by the UN Secretary General and the Executive Director of UNICEF, GenU creates public-private partnerships – globally and at the country-level – to co-create and support investment opportunities, programmes and innovations at a large scale, and help young people transition from learning to careers. In particular, GenU modernizes skilling and training systems to build the skills young people need for the jobs of today and tomorrow – in a labor market undergoing profound changes that is increasingly being shaped by the AI and green transitions. Through public-private partnerships, GenU works with governments, the private sector, civil society and UN agencies to attract investment at global and national levels to support national systems and deliver effective programmes to accelerate impact for millions of young people. GenU scales innovations by brokering shared-value partnerships with the private sector in areas, particularly in the digital-AI and green economies. Under the CEO’s leadership, the GenU Global Team is responsible for strategic planning, supporting and monitoring the execution of the GenU strategy, liaising with the broad spectrum of partners, ensuring adequate level of resources for the partnership through public and private sector fundraising, distributing catalytic capital, and assisting in the work of the partnership’s governance bodies.
National Consultor en Educación, Educacion Programas, UNICEF Buenos Aires, Argentina, 10 meses (Remoto) #594390 Argentina
Brindar asistencia técnica para el fortalecimiento de políticas y programas orientados a vincular educación y trabajo y a desarrollar competencias relevantes para el mundo laboral en adolescentes y jóvenes, a través del sistema educativo.
Programme Specialist (Cash/based Assistance), (P-3), TA, #00137995, 6 months, Caracas — Venezuela, LACR Venezuela
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative the candidate will provide guidance and technical assistance to support UNICEF Cash Assistance activities. Guidance and technical assistance will cover the following themes: programme design, planning and implementation, management and monitoring of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting as well as Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives. The candidate shall also provide strategic guidance to enable the country office to liaise at technical level with relevant national and local authorities to expand cash-based response in affected provinces.
Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for the Engagement of Individual Consultants – Graphic Designers (Home-Based, 36 Months, On-Need Basis) Zambia
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced and creative Graphic Design Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA). Successful consultants will provide professional graphic design services for a wide range of communication products, including print and digital materials, social media content, branding, advocacy, and visibility resources. The engagement is home-based and assignments will be issued on an as-needed basis during the term of the agreement.
Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for the Engagement of Individual Consultants – Translators (Home-Based, 36 Months, On-Need Basis) Zambia
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced Individual Translator Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to provide translation services on an as-needed basis. Consultants will deliver accurate and culturally appropriate translations between English and Zambia’s seven official local languages—Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale, and Lunda—to support UNICEF’s programme, advocacy, communication, and knowledge management activities across the country.
LTA Consultancy - Services relating to comparative international research on issues of child rights and well-being - OSE-Innocenti (Remote/Work from Home)
UNICEF Innocenti regularly requires specialist work from researchers who have expertise in comparative international research and analysis on issues of child rights and well-being and who can provide support to UNICEF offices on the usage of such data and analysis.
Project Coordinator, United Nations Joint Nutrition Programme (Sierra Leone), National Consultant, Office-based, #594400 Sierra Leone
As convenor and administrative agent of this joint nutrition programme, UNICEF is responsible for ensuring the quality of program implementation and financial management and therefore, a Project Coordinator is required to provide direct technical guidance, coordination, and management support for the joint nutrition programme, ensuring effective implementation, quality assurance, and financial oversight of multi-sectoral interventions by UN agencies and the Government of Sierra Leone to achieve the programme’s overall goal to improve climate-resilient systems and improve food and nutrition security by 2029 in the target districts.
Child rights & Human Rights Due Diligence Consultant, GPD, Child Rights Unit, 5 months, UNICEF Brussels (Remote) # 594344 Belgium
UNICEF seeks to engage an individual consultant to (1) develop a series of advocacy briefs on tackling child labour and related child rights issues through responsible business conduct, grounded in gaps and needs in existing approaches; and (2) identify and deliver strategic opportunities to position and disseminate these briefs to key stakeholder groups, including governments, private sector actors, industry platforms, and multi-stakeholder initiatives across high-risk sectors, remote basis/no travel for 5 months.
Consultant for Psychometric validation – Reading and Math items – FLM2.0 (Internationals only); Home-based; #594351 Italy
Support and advice UNICEF in finalization of the module and the assessment of the psychometric properties of reading items designed for the new Foundational Learning Module (FLM2.0) that will be implemented in MICS and other household surveys.
Digital Health Consultant, Genova, Switzerland, Remote (for International Consultants), 13.3 month, #594375 Switzerland
The consultant will support the establishment and implementation of a Digital Toolkit for Child and Adolescent Health and Mental Wellbeing Promotion, as part of the Initiative “Promoting a comprehensive, prevention-oriented approach to children’s health”. The consultant will report to the ECARO Regional Health Adviser and work in close collaboration with UNICEF’s Regional Office specialists (ECD, Nutrition, and Immunization), the DG SANTE Project Manager, and relevant UNICEF Procurement, counterparts. The role encompasses end-to-end technical advisory and oversight to ensure the effective procurement, design, development, and deployment of the Digital Toolkit platform.
Batch recruitment: Accounts Officer, P-2, Fixed Term Position, DFAM, Financial Reporting and Grant Management, Brussels, Belgium Belgium
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to contribute to global financial stewardship within UNICEF. Working with complex financial processes, reporting, compliance, and data analytics, you will help drive informed decision-making, mitigate financial risks, and ensure the effective use of resources to advance children's rights around the world.
Senior Adviser, Organizational Design and Section Transition Support Consultancy, P&L, GSSC, 3 months, Budapest, Hungary (Office-based) Hungary
The GSSC is currently undergoing significant transition and organizational adjustment across several service areas. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide organizational design and transition support to Payroll and Offboarding and BIS over a three-month period, with a focus on practical recommendations, implementation.
Education Specialist (Emergencies), P-4, TA, 364 days, #00137696, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), UNICEF Hosted Fund, Geneva, Switzerland Switzerland
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an experienced Education Specialist (Emergencies) to join its Programme Delivery and Quality Team. Supporting the Chief of Education, the Education Specialist will oversee ECW’s portfolio of country investments and ensure alignment with ECW’s strategic approach, programme priorities, standardized programme delivery, and quality assurance approaches. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective design, implementation, monitoring, and strategic oversight of ECW’s country-level investments, while promoting coherence across country portfolios, governance processes, and technical operations. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the postholder will contribute to ECW’s mission to deliver quality education in emergencies and protracted crises.
Market Development Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, Rome, Italy, 364 days, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, #00137742 Italy
Under the guidance of the Market Development Manager, the incumbent will contribute as a specialist to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data-driven market development and fundraising approaches that support the sustainability and growth of UNICEF’s private sector fundraising operations across multiple regions..
Partnerships Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position (364 days), Rome, Italy, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, #00137925 Italy
Join a dynamic global team driving over US$500 million in annual partnerships with foundations and faith‑ and membership‑based organisations, helping to secure transformative support for children worldwide.This unique role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact global partnerships, strengthen fundraising capacity across markets, and influence strategies that advance UNICEF’s mission and results for every child.
International Consultant supporting Syria's new Ministry of Sports & Youth on youth policy, partnerships, opportunity mapping, and organizational design, Damascus, Syria, 6 months (remote) Syrian Arab Republic
Under the overall supervision of UNICEF Syria (Adolescent Development and Participation Section) and in close coordination with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the International Consultant will provide strategic, technical, and facilitation support to strengthen youth governance and institutional systems in Syria.
Education system external efficiency and skills-labor market data analysis consultant, GPD-Education, CoE Remote, International, 14 months, #594377 Jordan
UNICEF seeks an international consultant to help countries strengthen the alignment between education systems, skills development programmes, and labor market needs. While many countries track educational participation and completion, there is limited evidence on employment outcomes, employer satisfaction, school-to-work transitions, and the relevance of skills training to labor market demand. The consultant will support the development of global tools and provide technical assistance on labor market monitoring systems, graduate tracer studies, employer surveys, and education–labor market observatories. The work aims to improve evidence-based policymaking, strengthen education and skills programmes, and support successful transitions from education to employment for young people.

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