Under the overall direction of the Chief Advocacy and Communication, the Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for the development, planning, and guidance of private sector fundraising, leveraging and partnership strategies and activities within the South Africa Country Office (SACO), and serves as private sector fundraising, leveraging, non-financial support, and partnerships specialist for SACO.
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.
UNICEF and the National Department of Health (NDoH), in collaboration with partners such as the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, WaterAid, and the South African Medical Research Council, aim to review and update the existing hygiene strategy, develop a realistic, costed, and multisectoral roadmap, strengthen coordination and integration of hygiene in key national systems, promote inclusive hygiene access and practices in diverse settings including health care facilities, schools, public institutions, and communities.
The consultant will contribute to the creation of an enabling environment by developing the strategy and roadmap through participatory consultations, evidence-based analysis, and practical recommendations for implementation, coordination, financing, and monitoring.
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).
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 UNICEF Papua New Guinea Country Office is recruiting an engaged national consultant in charge of knowledge management of UNICEF WASH interventions and documentation of funding and expenditures in WASH sector in PNG.
UNICE is looking for a professional consultant who can map government systems and structures that can be used to pursue accountability for SEAH violations committed by government staff, who can conduct Training of Trainers on PSEAH, Support the national PSEA Network to carry out information gathering for the sub-national SEA risk analysis, and who can support research project on staff barriers to reporting.
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).
In 2025, UNICEF released a report highlighting significant progress in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) across sub-Saharan Africa, with over 60 million children under the age of five having their births registered over the past five years. While this achievement is commendable, it also draws attention to the urgent challenge that remains: an estimated 60 million children are still unregistered, with the highest concentration—43 million—residing in Eastern Africa.
The consultant will be responsible for the implementation of the GBV programme. S/he will undertake the organization and facilitation of capacity building initiatives, monitoring and consultations with UNICEF partners and beneficiaries until the GBV Specialist (NOB) is recruited, expected to be finalized by January 2025.
This consultancy seeks a national consultant to work for UNICEF Sri Lanka in close support of the Ministry of Education and other partners to provide technical support that helps advance: 1) developing the Climate Resilient Education Framework and 2) designing, testing, monitoring and documenting the pilot programme on Climate Smart Schools to inform further improvements to the Framework.
UNICEF Comoros Office seeks to recruit a Champion in Climate and Sustainable Environment to support the implementation of the KOICA/UNICEF Climate Smart Social Services and Infrastructure Programme. The Programme Officer (Climate and Sustainable Environment) will be based at the UNICEF Office in Comoros – Moroni.
THIS APPLICATION IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist - GBViE, the consultant will be responsible for completion of the following deliverables:
1. Support CCS resource package dissemination;
2. Support the next phase of the CCS resource package development;
3. Contribute to the development and dissemination of UNICEF GBViE technical resources.
The consultancy will be home-based with travels to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as feasible.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will support the Child Protection programme of UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office in providing high-level technical expertise to the Government of Sri Lanka in developing family-based care options under the alternative care policy framework, developing responses to most prominent drivers of institutionalization and provide support for enhancing family strengthening methodologies and services. The consultant will be particularly instrumental in conducting feasibility analyses for the establishment of foster care in Sri Lanka and supporting various provinces in identifying family-type care options
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.
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.
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 Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, Afar, Amahara and Tigray Field Offices, external partners and agency counterparts in support of the implementation of the programme. S/He regularly monitors financial and programme implementation milestones, provides regular feedback on the status of programme and financial indicators and advises on improvements to keep programme activities on track.
The Internal Auditor (Professional Practices) supports the Internal Audit Manager and Deputy Director in upholding high standards of audit performance and management. The role focuses on ensuring the efficient operation of the audit function through technical, administrative, and quality assurance support. Key responsibilities include maintaining and supporting the TeamMate+ audit application, managing vendor relations, overseeing audit knowledge systems, and coordinating outsourced talent.The position also involves quality assessments of audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IIA Standards, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Additionally, the incumbent supports reporting processes, including public disclosures, committee updates, and executive board reports. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with expertise in Microsoft Office and audit tools, are essential.
Under the overall direction of the Chief Advocacy and Communication, the Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for the development, planning, and guidance of private sector fundraising, leveraging and partnership strategies and activities within the South Africa Country Office (SACO), and serves as private sector fundraising, leveraging, non-financial support, and partnerships specialist for SACO.
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.
UNICEF and the National Department of Health (NDoH), in collaboration with partners such as the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, WaterAid, and the South African Medical Research Council, aim to review and update the existing hygiene strategy, develop a realistic, costed, and multisectoral roadmap, strengthen coordination and integration of hygiene in key national systems, promote inclusive hygiene access and practices in diverse settings including health care facilities, schools, public institutions, and communities.
The consultant will contribute to the creation of an enabling environment by developing the strategy and roadmap through participatory consultations, evidence-based analysis, and practical recommendations for implementation, coordination, financing, and monitoring.
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).
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 UNICEF Papua New Guinea Country Office is recruiting an engaged national consultant in charge of knowledge management of UNICEF WASH interventions and documentation of funding and expenditures in WASH sector in PNG.
UNICE is looking for a professional consultant who can map government systems and structures that can be used to pursue accountability for SEAH violations committed by government staff, who can conduct Training of Trainers on PSEAH, Support the national PSEA Network to carry out information gathering for the sub-national SEA risk analysis, and who can support research project on staff barriers to reporting.
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).
In 2025, UNICEF released a report highlighting significant progress in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) across sub-Saharan Africa, with over 60 million children under the age of five having their births registered over the past five years. While this achievement is commendable, it also draws attention to the urgent challenge that remains: an estimated 60 million children are still unregistered, with the highest concentration—43 million—residing in Eastern Africa.
The consultant will be responsible for the implementation of the GBV programme. S/he will undertake the organization and facilitation of capacity building initiatives, monitoring and consultations with UNICEF partners and beneficiaries until the GBV Specialist (NOB) is recruited, expected to be finalized by January 2025.
This consultancy seeks a national consultant to work for UNICEF Sri Lanka in close support of the Ministry of Education and other partners to provide technical support that helps advance: 1) developing the Climate Resilient Education Framework and 2) designing, testing, monitoring and documenting the pilot programme on Climate Smart Schools to inform further improvements to the Framework.
UNICEF Comoros Office seeks to recruit a Champion in Climate and Sustainable Environment to support the implementation of the KOICA/UNICEF Climate Smart Social Services and Infrastructure Programme. The Programme Officer (Climate and Sustainable Environment) will be based at the UNICEF Office in Comoros – Moroni.
THIS APPLICATION IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist - GBViE, the consultant will be responsible for completion of the following deliverables:
1. Support CCS resource package dissemination;
2. Support the next phase of the CCS resource package development;
3. Contribute to the development and dissemination of UNICEF GBViE technical resources.
The consultancy will be home-based with travels to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as feasible.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will support the Child Protection programme of UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office in providing high-level technical expertise to the Government of Sri Lanka in developing family-based care options under the alternative care policy framework, developing responses to most prominent drivers of institutionalization and provide support for enhancing family strengthening methodologies and services. The consultant will be particularly instrumental in conducting feasibility analyses for the establishment of foster care in Sri Lanka and supporting various provinces in identifying family-type care options
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.
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.
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 Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, Afar, Amahara and Tigray Field Offices, external partners and agency counterparts in support of the implementation of the programme. S/He regularly monitors financial and programme implementation milestones, provides regular feedback on the status of programme and financial indicators and advises on improvements to keep programme activities on track.
The Internal Auditor (Professional Practices) supports the Internal Audit Manager and Deputy Director in upholding high standards of audit performance and management. The role focuses on ensuring the efficient operation of the audit function through technical, administrative, and quality assurance support. Key responsibilities include maintaining and supporting the TeamMate+ audit application, managing vendor relations, overseeing audit knowledge systems, and coordinating outsourced talent.The position also involves quality assessments of audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IIA Standards, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Additionally, the incumbent supports reporting processes, including public disclosures, committee updates, and executive board reports. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with expertise in Microsoft Office and audit tools, are essential.
