to seek professional, consultancy services to support with coordination, communication and advocacy efforts for community health and the Community Health Delivery Partnership (CHDP). The target audience includes governments, key private and public sector audiences, implementing partners and donors, and UNICEF regional and country offices. This workstream is closely linked with the broader goals and objectives of the CHDP and contributes to UNICEF’s renewed vision for community health and corporate priority on community action for better health and nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations especially women and children.
This work is essential to advancing community health and nutrition related priorities by effectively documenting and communicating impact, advocating for countries’ priority needs in advancing and scaling community health and nutrition and showcasing UNICEF’s efforts to support countries in these efforts and protecting children’s right to health. As such, the consultant will produce communication and advocacy materials, enhance the visibility of countries’ and regional priorities for resource mobilization by developing fact sheets and keeping existing resources and materials up-to-date, and coordinate advocacy and communication work. She/he will also work in coordination with other teams/units in the MNCAH section to ensure complementary of efforts and linkages across workstreams and liaise with regional and country offices as well as external partners to ensure there is robust visibility around UNICEF’s work and that of the CHDP related to community health and nutrition.
The consultant will support the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit on advancing UNICEF’s school and adolescent health agenda under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescents, School, Mental Health).
Honduras Country Office is looking for a Programme Assistant to support Health and Nutrition Specialist, by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The purpose of this assignment is to support Tajikistan in developing a comprehensive, structured, and sustainable Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) Maintenance Strategy that ensures the long-term reliability, safety, and performance of immunization-related refrigeration infrastructure across all levels of the health system
UNICEF Egypt seeks to contract a national individual consultant to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Health in implementing the Community Health Project supported by the Mastercard Foundation.
National Individual Consultant to Support the Induction and Capacity Building of Wedge Midwives (Midwife Mentors) to Provide Support to the Maternal Health and Prevention of Vertical Transmission Programme: Under the supervision of the UNICEF HIV/AIDS Manager, and in collaboration with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Department of Health and the Regional Training Centre, the national individual consultant will develop (a) an outline of the training, (b) interactive training materials that will cover clinical leadership, mentorship, coaching and the district health system, and (c) facilitate a 3-day training for 44 MCWH mentors.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop operational guidelines for the care of small and sick newborns, including Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for Somalia. Additionally, the assignment will involve the development of KMC training manuals, job aids, reporting tools, and other resources specifically tailored to the Somali context.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide project management and analytical support to the Audience and Market Insights Manager for the East Asia Pacific region, helping to strengthen data-driven fundraising strategies. This role will contribute to deepening understanding of donors, audiences, and markets by managing the execution and follow-up of research projects and ensuring the quality and usefulness of research deliverables. The consultant will work closely with internal stakeholders and external research partners to ensure that insights are actionable, reliable, and aligned with the organization's mission and fundraising goals.
The primary objective of this KAP study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing breastfeeding practices in Suriname. The insights generated will serve as a critical evidence base to inform a more targeted and context-specific response. The findings will enable UNICEF to support the Ministry of Health in developing national policy, designing evidence-based programs and interventions that promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and enhancing advocacy and public awareness efforts. Ultimately, the study aims to contribute to improved breastfeeding rates and better health and development outcomes for infants and young children in Suriname.
The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to recruit a qualified consultant who will be responsible for converting paper-based training materials (Word, PowerPoint, PDFs) into engaging, interactive multimedia content, including videos, graphics, images, animations, simulations, transitions, voiceovers, and other effects to enhance the learning experience.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a a National Individual Consultant to provide technical support to the NAP Coordination Unit and the MoH for the final evaluation of the current NAP and the development of the new National AIDS Programme 2026 – 2030 in an inclusive and transparent manner. Special attention must be given to the prevention of the HIV mother-to -child transmission and the mothers and children’ health in the HIV context.
UNICEF Uzbekistan is seeking a qualified National Consultant with a relevant background to support the implementation of the Neonatal Care Program across perinatal centers, which will act under the guidance of the Chief of Health and Development and direct supervision of the Health Specialist.
UNICEF Uzbekistan seeks a qualified National Individual Consultant with relevant expertise in neonatal health, public health, or maternal and child health. The consultant will play a key role in strengthening the implementation of the program across all perinatal centers in Uzbekistan and supporting national partners in improving neonatal care services.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to undertake analysis of HPV vaccine introduction, expansion and revitalization and the opportunities/ gaps as an entry point for life course immunization and integrated adolescent health service delivery and non-health interventions in the East Asia and Pacific region to inform country specific guidance.
UNICEF Czech Republic RRO is looking for a qualified Youth Engagement and Participation Consultant to serve as a key point supporting young people in shaping the programme that impacts their lives, amplifying their voices and facilitating safe and supportive pathways for learning, skills building, jobs engagement, mental health services and community participation.
UNICEF Czech Republic RRO is looking for a qualified Youth Outreach Consultant to serve as a key point supporting youth representatives and other service providers to develop outreach strategies that will bring refugee adolescents and youth to connect to the CESTY programme that will help them stay on the pathway to learning, skills building, jobs engagement, with support of mental health services and community participation.
Be a driving force behind a lead-free future for every child.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Programme Specialist (Lead [Pb] Knowledge Generation and Use) to join the Secretariat of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. In this role, you’ll lead the development and dissemination of cutting-edge technical tools, including the flagship Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, and manage a central knowledge hub that empowers governments and partners to act on this urgent public health crisis.This is your opportunity to shape policy, influence global practice, and work alongside top researchers, policymakers, and technical experts to eliminate lead exposure—one of the most widespread, yet preventable threats to child health. If you’re passionate about turning science into action, strengthening country systems, and driving meaningful, lasting change, this role is your platform to make a lasting global impact.Join us and help catalyze a world where no child is poisoned by lead.
The overall objective of the consultancy is to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the Child Survival and Development program at the governorates level (Greater Cairo, North Sinai, Sohag, Alexandria, Beheira, Luxor, Qena, Bani Suef, Fayyoum, Assiut, New Valley, Aswan, Minya)
Since January 2021 UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa has actively been involved with scaling cross and multi sectoral mental health and psychosocial support programmes in line with the current UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025 and Regional Office Management Plan (ROMP) which identified child and adolescent mental health as a priority. In response to these plans UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) undertook a comprehensive situational analysis of the MHPSS regional landscape and in 2023 developed the first ever Regional Programme Note and a consolidated cross sectoral workplan (2023-2025).
The MHPSS Programme Note and associated workplan are strongly aligned to the UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, the Regional Operational Management Plan and Regional Collaboration for Children, the Core Commitments for Children and Global Multisectoral Operational Framework for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support of Children, Adolescents and Caregivers Across Settings. It was developed using the UNICEF Theory of Change to ensure conceptual alignment to UNICEFs global vision, however, remains a fully localized agenda driven by country office’s needs and supported by the regional office MHPSS Technical Working Group (TWG).
Under the supervision of the GBViE Specialist, the consultant will:
1. Increase awareness and uptake of the new suite of GBV / Education technical resources;
2. Contribute to advance the GBV Risk Mitigation Institutionalization agenda;
3. Provide in-country and/or remote technical support on GBViE .
The consultancy will be home-based with potential travel to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as necessary.
to seek professional, consultancy services to support with coordination, communication and advocacy efforts for community health and the Community Health Delivery Partnership (CHDP). The target audience includes governments, key private and public sector audiences, implementing partners and donors, and UNICEF regional and country offices. This workstream is closely linked with the broader goals and objectives of the CHDP and contributes to UNICEF’s renewed vision for community health and corporate priority on community action for better health and nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations especially women and children.
This work is essential to advancing community health and nutrition related priorities by effectively documenting and communicating impact, advocating for countries’ priority needs in advancing and scaling community health and nutrition and showcasing UNICEF’s efforts to support countries in these efforts and protecting children’s right to health. As such, the consultant will produce communication and advocacy materials, enhance the visibility of countries’ and regional priorities for resource mobilization by developing fact sheets and keeping existing resources and materials up-to-date, and coordinate advocacy and communication work. She/he will also work in coordination with other teams/units in the MNCAH section to ensure complementary of efforts and linkages across workstreams and liaise with regional and country offices as well as external partners to ensure there is robust visibility around UNICEF’s work and that of the CHDP related to community health and nutrition.
The consultant will support the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit on advancing UNICEF’s school and adolescent health agenda under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescents, School, Mental Health).
Honduras Country Office is looking for a Programme Assistant to support Health and Nutrition Specialist, by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The purpose of this assignment is to support Tajikistan in developing a comprehensive, structured, and sustainable Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) Maintenance Strategy that ensures the long-term reliability, safety, and performance of immunization-related refrigeration infrastructure across all levels of the health system
UNICEF Egypt seeks to contract a national individual consultant to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Health in implementing the Community Health Project supported by the Mastercard Foundation.
National Individual Consultant to Support the Induction and Capacity Building of Wedge Midwives (Midwife Mentors) to Provide Support to the Maternal Health and Prevention of Vertical Transmission Programme: Under the supervision of the UNICEF HIV/AIDS Manager, and in collaboration with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Department of Health and the Regional Training Centre, the national individual consultant will develop (a) an outline of the training, (b) interactive training materials that will cover clinical leadership, mentorship, coaching and the district health system, and (c) facilitate a 3-day training for 44 MCWH mentors.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop operational guidelines for the care of small and sick newborns, including Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for Somalia. Additionally, the assignment will involve the development of KMC training manuals, job aids, reporting tools, and other resources specifically tailored to the Somali context.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide project management and analytical support to the Audience and Market Insights Manager for the East Asia Pacific region, helping to strengthen data-driven fundraising strategies. This role will contribute to deepening understanding of donors, audiences, and markets by managing the execution and follow-up of research projects and ensuring the quality and usefulness of research deliverables. The consultant will work closely with internal stakeholders and external research partners to ensure that insights are actionable, reliable, and aligned with the organization's mission and fundraising goals.
The primary objective of this KAP study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing breastfeeding practices in Suriname. The insights generated will serve as a critical evidence base to inform a more targeted and context-specific response. The findings will enable UNICEF to support the Ministry of Health in developing national policy, designing evidence-based programs and interventions that promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and enhancing advocacy and public awareness efforts. Ultimately, the study aims to contribute to improved breastfeeding rates and better health and development outcomes for infants and young children in Suriname.
The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to recruit a qualified consultant who will be responsible for converting paper-based training materials (Word, PowerPoint, PDFs) into engaging, interactive multimedia content, including videos, graphics, images, animations, simulations, transitions, voiceovers, and other effects to enhance the learning experience.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a a National Individual Consultant to provide technical support to the NAP Coordination Unit and the MoH for the final evaluation of the current NAP and the development of the new National AIDS Programme 2026 – 2030 in an inclusive and transparent manner. Special attention must be given to the prevention of the HIV mother-to -child transmission and the mothers and children’ health in the HIV context.
UNICEF Uzbekistan is seeking a qualified National Consultant with a relevant background to support the implementation of the Neonatal Care Program across perinatal centers, which will act under the guidance of the Chief of Health and Development and direct supervision of the Health Specialist.
UNICEF Uzbekistan seeks a qualified National Individual Consultant with relevant expertise in neonatal health, public health, or maternal and child health. The consultant will play a key role in strengthening the implementation of the program across all perinatal centers in Uzbekistan and supporting national partners in improving neonatal care services.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to undertake analysis of HPV vaccine introduction, expansion and revitalization and the opportunities/ gaps as an entry point for life course immunization and integrated adolescent health service delivery and non-health interventions in the East Asia and Pacific region to inform country specific guidance.
UNICEF Czech Republic RRO is looking for a qualified Youth Engagement and Participation Consultant to serve as a key point supporting young people in shaping the programme that impacts their lives, amplifying their voices and facilitating safe and supportive pathways for learning, skills building, jobs engagement, mental health services and community participation.
UNICEF Czech Republic RRO is looking for a qualified Youth Outreach Consultant to serve as a key point supporting youth representatives and other service providers to develop outreach strategies that will bring refugee adolescents and youth to connect to the CESTY programme that will help them stay on the pathway to learning, skills building, jobs engagement, with support of mental health services and community participation.
Be a driving force behind a lead-free future for every child.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Programme Specialist (Lead [Pb] Knowledge Generation and Use) to join the Secretariat of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. In this role, you’ll lead the development and dissemination of cutting-edge technical tools, including the flagship Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, and manage a central knowledge hub that empowers governments and partners to act on this urgent public health crisis.This is your opportunity to shape policy, influence global practice, and work alongside top researchers, policymakers, and technical experts to eliminate lead exposure—one of the most widespread, yet preventable threats to child health. If you’re passionate about turning science into action, strengthening country systems, and driving meaningful, lasting change, this role is your platform to make a lasting global impact.Join us and help catalyze a world where no child is poisoned by lead.
The overall objective of the consultancy is to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the Child Survival and Development program at the governorates level (Greater Cairo, North Sinai, Sohag, Alexandria, Beheira, Luxor, Qena, Bani Suef, Fayyoum, Assiut, New Valley, Aswan, Minya)
Since January 2021 UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa has actively been involved with scaling cross and multi sectoral mental health and psychosocial support programmes in line with the current UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025 and Regional Office Management Plan (ROMP) which identified child and adolescent mental health as a priority. In response to these plans UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) undertook a comprehensive situational analysis of the MHPSS regional landscape and in 2023 developed the first ever Regional Programme Note and a consolidated cross sectoral workplan (2023-2025).
The MHPSS Programme Note and associated workplan are strongly aligned to the UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, the Regional Operational Management Plan and Regional Collaboration for Children, the Core Commitments for Children and Global Multisectoral Operational Framework for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support of Children, Adolescents and Caregivers Across Settings. It was developed using the UNICEF Theory of Change to ensure conceptual alignment to UNICEFs global vision, however, remains a fully localized agenda driven by country office’s needs and supported by the regional office MHPSS Technical Working Group (TWG).
Under the supervision of the GBViE Specialist, the consultant will:
1. Increase awareness and uptake of the new suite of GBV / Education technical resources;
2. Contribute to advance the GBV Risk Mitigation Institutionalization agenda;
3. Provide in-country and/or remote technical support on GBViE .
The consultancy will be home-based with potential travel to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as necessary.
