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Consultoría para Apoyo técnico al fortalecimiento de la Gobernanza local en favor de la niñez Honduras
UNICEF Honduras busca consultor/a individual nacional para apoyar la implementación del modelo de gestión pública municipal en niñez.
Consultant(e) national(e) ou international(e) pour la définition et la formulation du paquet holistique et multisectoriel pour une scolarité complète et de qualité des filles jusqu’à la fin du 1er cycle du secondaire général, WCAR Bénin, 45 jours Benin
Recrutement d'un(e) consultant(e) national(e) ou international(e) pour la définition et la formulation du paquet holistique et multisectoriel pour une scolarité complète et de qualité des filles jusqu’à la fin du 1er cycle du secondaire général
Social & Behavior Change Specialist, (P-3), Mexico City, Mexico, #136794, [Temp. Appointment: 364 days] Mexico
Become the next Social & Behavior Change Specialist for UNICEF Mexico! We are seeking a qualified Social & Behavior Change (SBC) Specialist at the P-3 level to lead the design, implementation, and institutionalization of evidence-based SBC strategies under the Country Programme 2026–2031. If selected, you will provide technical leadership and advisory support across programme sections and field offices, supervise a team of UNV personnel, and strengthen SBC integration at scale, with a strong focus on equity and the most marginalized children and adolescents. If you have the skills, creativity, and commitment to be an agent of change, apply today!
Consultor/a de Comunicación Estratégica y Alianzas, Guatemala, 12 meses Guatemala
En UNICEF Guatemala estamos buscando a un consultor que nos apoye al área de Comunicación y PFP de UNICEF Guatemala en la producción de contenidos y productos de comunicación estratégicos que contribuyan a visibilizar los resultados del programa, fortalecer la relación con aliados y donantes, y apoyar iniciativas de movilización de recursos y abogacía.
Re-advertisement: Chief Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Yaounde, Republic of Cameroon, #00096665 (open for all UNICEF personnel) Cameroon
The purpose of the Chief of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications position is to deepen engagement, policy influence, and advocacy with a wide range of partners, and to accelerate actions in innovative financing, public-private partnerships, climate finance, and innovative alliances with civil society, religious leaders, influencers, media, and the private sector.
Short Term National Consultancy for ACAR Youth Participation Activities, Ankara, Türkiye (Nationals only) - Home Based, 3 months Türkiye
UNICEF is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to accelerate adolescent and youth participation activities under the ACAR project. This includes the development of a robust project implementation tracking modality, with particular emphasis on the youth engagement component, alongside the design of a comprehensive and results-oriented reporting mechanism. The consultant will establish an action plan and a structured framework that strengthens and systematizes collaboration between pilot municipalities and civil society organizations (CSOs) in their engagement with children and young people in pilot provinces. In addition, the framework will serve as a scalable and replicable model that can be adopted by other municipalities. In line with the developed action plan, the consultant will advance adolescent and youth participation efforts across the pilot provinces through close collaboration with CSOs, municipalities, and local stakeholders, as well as through the strategic use of social media and digital platforms.
Administrative Assistant, (GS-5), Fixed Term, Bangui, #132973 Central African Republic
Sous la supervision et la direction du superviseur, l'assistant administratif est responsable de l'exécution d'une grande variété de tâches courantes et de certaines tâches spécialisées pour la section concernée, nécessitant une connaissance approfondie des procédures, processus et politiques administratives de l'UNICEF.
Re-advertisement: Chief Education, P-5, Fixed Term Position, East Jerusalem, State of Palestine, #00136509 (open for all UNICEF personnel) State of Palestine (SoP)
Under the overall guidance of the Representative or Deputy Representative, the Chief, Education is accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation, and management of the Education programme within the country programme. As Head of Section, Incumbent leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in collaboration with other programme sectors, and with government and key development partners. Incumbent is accountable for the overall quality of the programme design and for ensuring that it is effectively and efficiently managed and monitored.
Re-advertisement: Chief Advocacy and Communications, P-5, Fixed Term Position, East Jerusalem, State of Palestine, #00136508 (open for all UNICEF personnel) State of Palestine (SoP)
Advocacy and Communication are at the centre of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate to decision makers for ‘the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential’. We communicate to key public and private audiences to build support for the cause of children.
Re-advertisement: Chief Child Protection, P-5, Fixed Term Position, 24 months, State of Palestine, East Jerusalem #00107220 (open for all UNICEF personnel) State of Palestine (SoP)
The Chief, Child Protection reports to the Representative or Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and leading all stages of child protection programmes/projects from strategic planning and formulation to achieving concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies. The Chief is responsible for leading and managing the child protection section and establishing the plans of action to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
Internal Audit Manager, P-4, FTA, Office of Internal Audit & Investigation (OIAI), Co-Located GSSC Budapest, Hungary, #00001026 Hungary
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Audit, the Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading teams, and occasionally assisting the Chief, in providing assurance and advisory services. The Internal Audit Manager will contribute to the continuous development of the Internal Audit Section through effective leadership, strong people management, and innovation of audit practices. The Manager ensures that all work conforms with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the IIA. Internal audits accomplish OIAI’s mission by using a systematic, disciplined approach to assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of Organization’s governance, risk management and control processes.
Programme Associate (Budget), G-6, Fixed Term Position, Mbabane, Eswatini, #00135998 Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)
The Eswatini Country Office is looking for digilent and highly efficient Programme Associate (Budget) who will provide specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes.  The Programme Associate (Budget) will also provide professional assistance throughout the programming process by preparing, managing and/or executing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to facilitate the effective preparation, monitoring, and control of the programme resources /budgets.  If you believe that you have the experience and skills for this role, we would like to hear from you.
Mental Health Policy, Accountability and Governance consultant. Global PD, COE, Mental Health Unit, 12 months, Nairobi, Kenya (Remote), #592522 Kenya
The MHLT Policy, Accountability and Governance Consultant, supervised by the MHPSS Evidence and Systems Strengthening specialist in the Mental Health Unit, COE Global Health, will support the set-up of the child and adolescent mental health mechanism, funded by the Wellcome Trust, and provide ongoing support on global policy, governance and other tasks.
Communication and Advocacy Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya, Remote + travel, # 592538 Kenya
The consultant will take the lead at the regional office in coordinating and delivering the 2026 advocacy and communication plan to support the eradication of polio and increase in routine immunization coverage across the region with focus on high priority countries. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across UNICEF at country, regional and global level, as well foster relationships with external partners in the region to drive changes in policy and practice, and secure political and financial commitments for children.
Review of the national system for monitoring the risk of education segregation of Roma children, Geneva, Switzerlan, 5 months (Internationals, Home Based) Switzerland
The consultancy is requested in the context of the European Commission's Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project, "Education Desegregation of Roma Children in Slovakia," that aims to support the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth of Slovakia to tackle the persistent segregation of Roma children in the education system.
Chief Social Policy (P-5), FT, #119980, Ukraine, Kyiv - Ukraine Ukraine
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief of Social Policy (P5) to lead and advance a high‑impact social policy programme in a complex Ukraine country office environment. Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the role provides overall leadership for policy dialogue, advocacy, and programme delivery aimed at reducing child poverty, strengthening social protection systems, and improving child‑focused public investments. The Chief of Social Policy leads and develops a Social Policy team, ensuring high performance, strong collaboration, and results‑driven delivery across sectors. The role works closely with government counterparts, donors, civil society, and UN partners to strengthen governance, decentralization, accountability, and community participation. It also supports integrated programming with education, health, child protection, and WASH teams to maximize impact for children. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence national policy, strengthen systems, and deliver sustainable outcomes for children’s rights and well‑being. UNICEF is committed to equity and encourages candidates who are passionate about advancing social justice and inclusive development.
Advocacy and Communications Manager, P-4, FT, #00136831, Khartoum, Sudan - MENA (Open to Non-Sudanese nationals) Sudan
The Advocacy and Communication Manager is accountable for leading UNICEF Sudan’s communication, media engagement and advocacy efforts in a complex humanitarian setting. The role ensures clear, credible and timely public positioning that reflects the scale of humanitarian needs, the impact of conflict on children, and UNICEF’s response, while navigating security constraints and a fast‑evolving national and regional media landscape. The post strengthens Arabic‑language media engagement, crisis communication, advocacy with key stakeholders, and high‑quality field‑based storytelling to sustain attention to and support for children affected by the crisis.
Chief Social Policy, (P-4), FT, #021021, Antananarivo - Madagascar, ESAR Madagascar
UNICEF stands up for every child, everywhere—championing equal rights and real opportunities, especially for those left furthest behind. By investing in the most disadvantaged children, UNICEF not only helps them survive and thrive, but also builds stronger, fairer, and more stable societies for the future. Equity isn’t just a value—it’s the fastest path to a better world for all children.
Nutrition Specialist Cluster Coordinator, NO-3, Temporary Appointment, 6 months, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, #00136907 (For Ethiopian Nationals Only) Ethiopia
UNICEF is looking for a professional who will provide leadership and representation of the Cluster/ Working Group at country level. They will facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by participants in the national Cluster/ Working Group that is accountable to those who are affected by the emergency. In their effort to provide an efficient and effective response to the humanitarian crisis, the Nutrition Specialist Cluster Coordinator is responsible for building relationships with stakeholders, for securing the overall coordination of sectoral responses and for ensuring inter-sectoral collaboration at the sub-national level and for ensuring adequate coordination with the national level
People and Culture Manager, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Mogadiscio, Somalia, #00066903 Somalia
UNICEF Somalia is looking for a People and Culture Manager to lead integrated people and culture services that enhance organizational effectiveness and strengthen the capacity of clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. The incumbent anticipates emerging workforce and organizational needs and develops strategic, people-centered, and innovative solutions that align people management, culture, and organizational transformation priorities with business objectives.

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