UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified National Consultant to support the implementation of its Social Policy Programme, including the roll-out of the National Social Protection Strategy and the ECHO-funded shock-responsive social protection project. This full-time, office-based role will focus on stakeholder coordination, strengthening public understanding of social protection, and supporting project implementation and reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in social development, strategic planning, and programme design
Strong track record in results-based management and multi-stakeholder coordination
Excellent written and spoken English
Duration: 11 months (July 2025 – May 2026)
Location: Belize City
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 objective of this consultancy is to support the government of Egypt in drafting the National Social Protection Strategic Framework (NSPF). The Egypt Vision 2030 is to be considered the overarching national strategy. This Social Protection Strategic Framework is designed to operationalize the vision’s social protection outcomes. The framework and action document should offer strategic direction, be action-oriented, and be considered a living document—updated periodically to reflect national priorities.
To support ECCD Council and DepEd in harmonizing, expanding and digitizing the enhanced child mapping tool to improve data-driven planning for early childhood education and basic education. Specifically, the digitized child mapping tool which will be managed by the LGUs, through the Local Social Welfare Office in the interim, aims to:
1. Review further the tool which has been harmonized and expanded by UNICEF based on DepEd’s tool adopted in 2017, questions and responses in Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) and Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), and CFM.
2. Digitize the harmonized and enhanced paper-based child mapping tool.
3. Develop a secure and user-friendly digital platform for data collection, validation, and storage that will be managed by the LGU through the Local Social Welfare Office (in the interim while it has yet to be incorporated in DILG’s RBI) and can be accessed by LGUs and schools.
4. Enable basic data analysis and reporting to support tracking, targeting and planning to ensure that children aged 3-4 years are able to access ECE and smoothly transition to and complete basic education.
5. Design visual dashboards or summary views that present key data trends to LGU and DepEd decision-makers at the barangay and municipality levels.
6. Promote data integrity, accessibility, and reusability through sound data management practices and alignment with LGU, ECCD Council, DepEd and UNICEF data governance standards.
7. Support future integration of the digital tool with national platforms such as DILG’s RBI through standardized formats and metadata structures. 8. Build the capacity of the LGU and DepEd at the barangay and municipal levels in using the digitized child mapping tool for data collection and decision-making.
The focus of this consultancy is to design, monitor and implement a sustainable and affordable model for the use of digital learning into primary schools (focusing on adaptive learning, skills acquisition and monitoring learning progress).
UNICEF seeks to engage an experienced individual consultant to drive the work of designing and establishing the platform to better attract, structure and consolidate funding flows to UNICEF’s global Education Programme, and to create joint ownership and accountability for achieving global goals. It is anticipated that this new approach will attract and leverage new partnerships by aligning with donor priorities and deploying creative financing models to maximize the impact of every dollar invested. The Consultant will also support partner sensitization, strategic communication to position and promote aligning with donor interests and launch of the platform.
The consultant will help define the architecture of the platform, and pathways to operationalize it. This will include the launch of a new partnership platform that enables coordinated and equity-focused allocation of resources together with partners. The platform promotes joint ownership and accountability.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant is expected to work for 34 days spread over 6 months contract period. There will be 20 days of remote work and 14 days of travel to Kiribati (7 days) and Samoa (7 days). The consultant will provide technical advice on the development of Pacific positive masculinity frameworks and culturally appropriate male role model Initiatives in consultation and collaboration with adolescent boys. Additionally, the consultation will support the development of monitoring and evaluation processes for the Pacific Adolescent Boys Advisory group, in line with the UNICEF Gender and Adolescent Action Plan and UNICEF Pacific Gender & Adolescent Strategy.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a consultant to develop the ABEP investment cases and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The UNICEF Malawi Country Office seeks a consultant to work in close collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to provide technical support in operationalizing the DRM Act 2023 through strengthening disaster risk management institutions by conducting capacity gap assessments and Capacity building.
The consultant will ensure that capacity-strengthening initiatives enhance the functionality of the National Disaster Risk Management Committee (NDRMC) and District Disaster Risk Management Committees (DDRMCs), fostering timely, adaptive, and resilient disaster management systems that prioritize child protection and community resilience.
UNICEF Libya is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, and seasoned consultant to serve as a key driver in bridging PF4C and social protection workstreams—helping to translate fiscal insights into coherent, inclusive, and fiscally sustainable policy reforms. By coordinating these two strategic pillars, the consultant will support the Libya Country Office and its partners in developing a child-sensitive, well-financed, and resilient social protection system fit for current and future challenges.
UNICEF State of Palestine is seeking for International Individual Consultant to Review and Amendment of Cabinet Resolution No. (11) of 2011 with Focus on Licensing and Regulating Home-Based Nurseries in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, Palestine. The duration of this assignment is 3 Months.
The Individual Consultant is expected to carry out this assignment on a home-based basis. Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF office in Armenia and the direct supervision of UNICEF Education Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for quality and timely implementation of the following activities in close cooperation with MoESCS National Analysis Team, OECD experts and other education stakeholders:
The Individual Consultant is expected to carry out this assignment on a home-based basis.
Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF office in Armenia and the direct supervision of UNICEF Education Specialist, the Consultant (Statistician) will be responsible for quality and timely implementation of the following activities in close cooperation with MoESCS National Analysis Team, OECD experts and other education stakeholders:
1. Run statistical analysis and produce statistical outputs (e.g. figures and tables).
2. Support knowledge mobilization and disseminating the PISA results: help organize seminars, conferences and workshops in collaboration with the MoESCS National Analysis Team.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme and particularly where attention to social norms is particularly relevant
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified professional to support the following assignments: (1) To provide technical support and quality assurance for the Pilot, including the systematic documentation of lessons learned and their comparison with relevant international evidence. (2) Develop an evidence-based policy brief that draws on data and lessons from the Equity-Based Budgeting Pilot to: (i) present costed option(s) for scaling a revised funding formula to small schools; and (ii) offer broader strategic recommendations on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of school-based financing (beyond small schools) on educational equity in Thailand.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will provide support to the Child Protection programme in the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office to strengthen the child rights monitoring bodies in Sri Lanka. The consultant will work with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka – Child Rights Unit (HRCSL) and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) – two entities with child rights monitoring functions. The overarching purpose of the consultancy is to work with the UNICEF team and relevant partners on principles, guidelines and practical operational procedures, enabling (a) the Child Rights Unit of HRCSL to monitor children’s rights within the mandate of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 21 of 1996 and (b) the NCPA to carry out its primary mandate of monitoring Violence against Children in a coordinated manner.
UNICEF Jamaica is seeking an experienced international consultant with a solid background in child protection and case management systems to conduct a comprehensive Case Management Quality review and analysis of the Jamaica Child Protection system using the global Quality Assurance Methodology and Framework (QAF).
Under the supervision of the Contracts Manager (P4), the Contracts Associate (GS6) is responsible for assistance and support to the Contracting Unit within Supply Section, ensuring full compliance of procurement activities for Institutional Contractors within the applicable UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies, in the management of contracting of services requirements with access to VISION. The contracts Associate (GS6) provides effective services to the program/requisitioning sections, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contract/order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
The Partnership Specialist position’s purpose is to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface
for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of
assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic
relevance for partnership development. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support
of its mission and humanitarian action for children in the State of Palestine.
The Communications Associate will play a key role in supporting UNICEF’s communications efforts at both national and local levels. This includes assisting in media relations and managing the organization and logistics of field visits for media and donors to programs supported by UNICEF and its partners
UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified National Consultant to support the implementation of its Social Policy Programme, including the roll-out of the National Social Protection Strategy and the ECHO-funded shock-responsive social protection project. This full-time, office-based role will focus on stakeholder coordination, strengthening public understanding of social protection, and supporting project implementation and reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in social development, strategic planning, and programme design
Strong track record in results-based management and multi-stakeholder coordination
Excellent written and spoken English
Duration: 11 months (July 2025 – May 2026)
Location: Belize City
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 objective of this consultancy is to support the government of Egypt in drafting the National Social Protection Strategic Framework (NSPF). The Egypt Vision 2030 is to be considered the overarching national strategy. This Social Protection Strategic Framework is designed to operationalize the vision’s social protection outcomes. The framework and action document should offer strategic direction, be action-oriented, and be considered a living document—updated periodically to reflect national priorities.
To support ECCD Council and DepEd in harmonizing, expanding and digitizing the enhanced child mapping tool to improve data-driven planning for early childhood education and basic education. Specifically, the digitized child mapping tool which will be managed by the LGUs, through the Local Social Welfare Office in the interim, aims to:
1. Review further the tool which has been harmonized and expanded by UNICEF based on DepEd’s tool adopted in 2017, questions and responses in Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) and Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), and CFM.
2. Digitize the harmonized and enhanced paper-based child mapping tool.
3. Develop a secure and user-friendly digital platform for data collection, validation, and storage that will be managed by the LGU through the Local Social Welfare Office (in the interim while it has yet to be incorporated in DILG’s RBI) and can be accessed by LGUs and schools.
4. Enable basic data analysis and reporting to support tracking, targeting and planning to ensure that children aged 3-4 years are able to access ECE and smoothly transition to and complete basic education.
5. Design visual dashboards or summary views that present key data trends to LGU and DepEd decision-makers at the barangay and municipality levels.
6. Promote data integrity, accessibility, and reusability through sound data management practices and alignment with LGU, ECCD Council, DepEd and UNICEF data governance standards.
7. Support future integration of the digital tool with national platforms such as DILG’s RBI through standardized formats and metadata structures. 8. Build the capacity of the LGU and DepEd at the barangay and municipal levels in using the digitized child mapping tool for data collection and decision-making.
The focus of this consultancy is to design, monitor and implement a sustainable and affordable model for the use of digital learning into primary schools (focusing on adaptive learning, skills acquisition and monitoring learning progress).
UNICEF seeks to engage an experienced individual consultant to drive the work of designing and establishing the platform to better attract, structure and consolidate funding flows to UNICEF’s global Education Programme, and to create joint ownership and accountability for achieving global goals. It is anticipated that this new approach will attract and leverage new partnerships by aligning with donor priorities and deploying creative financing models to maximize the impact of every dollar invested. The Consultant will also support partner sensitization, strategic communication to position and promote aligning with donor interests and launch of the platform.
The consultant will help define the architecture of the platform, and pathways to operationalize it. This will include the launch of a new partnership platform that enables coordinated and equity-focused allocation of resources together with partners. The platform promotes joint ownership and accountability.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant is expected to work for 34 days spread over 6 months contract period. There will be 20 days of remote work and 14 days of travel to Kiribati (7 days) and Samoa (7 days). The consultant will provide technical advice on the development of Pacific positive masculinity frameworks and culturally appropriate male role model Initiatives in consultation and collaboration with adolescent boys. Additionally, the consultation will support the development of monitoring and evaluation processes for the Pacific Adolescent Boys Advisory group, in line with the UNICEF Gender and Adolescent Action Plan and UNICEF Pacific Gender & Adolescent Strategy.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a consultant to develop the ABEP investment cases and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The UNICEF Malawi Country Office seeks a consultant to work in close collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to provide technical support in operationalizing the DRM Act 2023 through strengthening disaster risk management institutions by conducting capacity gap assessments and Capacity building.
The consultant will ensure that capacity-strengthening initiatives enhance the functionality of the National Disaster Risk Management Committee (NDRMC) and District Disaster Risk Management Committees (DDRMCs), fostering timely, adaptive, and resilient disaster management systems that prioritize child protection and community resilience.
UNICEF Libya is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, and seasoned consultant to serve as a key driver in bridging PF4C and social protection workstreams—helping to translate fiscal insights into coherent, inclusive, and fiscally sustainable policy reforms. By coordinating these two strategic pillars, the consultant will support the Libya Country Office and its partners in developing a child-sensitive, well-financed, and resilient social protection system fit for current and future challenges.
UNICEF State of Palestine is seeking for International Individual Consultant to Review and Amendment of Cabinet Resolution No. (11) of 2011 with Focus on Licensing and Regulating Home-Based Nurseries in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, Palestine. The duration of this assignment is 3 Months.
The Individual Consultant is expected to carry out this assignment on a home-based basis. Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF office in Armenia and the direct supervision of UNICEF Education Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for quality and timely implementation of the following activities in close cooperation with MoESCS National Analysis Team, OECD experts and other education stakeholders:
The Individual Consultant is expected to carry out this assignment on a home-based basis.
Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF office in Armenia and the direct supervision of UNICEF Education Specialist, the Consultant (Statistician) will be responsible for quality and timely implementation of the following activities in close cooperation with MoESCS National Analysis Team, OECD experts and other education stakeholders:
1. Run statistical analysis and produce statistical outputs (e.g. figures and tables).
2. Support knowledge mobilization and disseminating the PISA results: help organize seminars, conferences and workshops in collaboration with the MoESCS National Analysis Team.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme and particularly where attention to social norms is particularly relevant
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified professional to support the following assignments: (1) To provide technical support and quality assurance for the Pilot, including the systematic documentation of lessons learned and their comparison with relevant international evidence. (2) Develop an evidence-based policy brief that draws on data and lessons from the Equity-Based Budgeting Pilot to: (i) present costed option(s) for scaling a revised funding formula to small schools; and (ii) offer broader strategic recommendations on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of school-based financing (beyond small schools) on educational equity in Thailand.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will provide support to the Child Protection programme in the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office to strengthen the child rights monitoring bodies in Sri Lanka. The consultant will work with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka – Child Rights Unit (HRCSL) and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) – two entities with child rights monitoring functions. The overarching purpose of the consultancy is to work with the UNICEF team and relevant partners on principles, guidelines and practical operational procedures, enabling (a) the Child Rights Unit of HRCSL to monitor children’s rights within the mandate of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 21 of 1996 and (b) the NCPA to carry out its primary mandate of monitoring Violence against Children in a coordinated manner.
UNICEF Jamaica is seeking an experienced international consultant with a solid background in child protection and case management systems to conduct a comprehensive Case Management Quality review and analysis of the Jamaica Child Protection system using the global Quality Assurance Methodology and Framework (QAF).
Under the supervision of the Contracts Manager (P4), the Contracts Associate (GS6) is responsible for assistance and support to the Contracting Unit within Supply Section, ensuring full compliance of procurement activities for Institutional Contractors within the applicable UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies, in the management of contracting of services requirements with access to VISION. The contracts Associate (GS6) provides effective services to the program/requisitioning sections, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contract/order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
The Partnership Specialist position’s purpose is to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface
for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of
assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic
relevance for partnership development. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support
of its mission and humanitarian action for children in the State of Palestine.
The Communications Associate will play a key role in supporting UNICEF’s communications efforts at both national and local levels. This includes assisting in media relations and managing the organization and logistics of field visits for media and donors to programs supported by UNICEF and its partners