To assess the technical, financial, institutional, environmental, and social feasibility of promoting solar PV systems among households and public utilities with battery storage, and assess the potential for future scaling up to make services and systems key for children more resilient and shock responsive
The Social Policy Officer (Public Finance for Children – PF4C) supports the implementation of UNICEF Ukraine’s agenda on equitable, transparent, and child-centred public finance and local governance. The incumbent provides technical assistance, analytical support, and coordination for national and subnational efforts to strengthen budget planning, public investment management, and fiscal decision-making that advance children’s and families’ well-being in both humanitarian and recovery contexts.
Ukraine is undergoing a complex fiscal and institutional transformation, including amid recovery from war, decentralization, and integration with the EU. Local governments play an increasing role in service delivery, while fiscal space remains constrained and public investment needs are unprecedented. Against this backdrop, UNICEF’s PF4C work aims to ensure that every hryvnia invested by the state contributes to inclusive human-capital development and the realization of child rights. the Social Policy Officer contributes directly to this goal by helping partners integrate equity, gender, and child-sensitivity principles into national and local budgeting and planning processes.
The consultant will support the CEED Section to articulate compelling child-sensitive priorities and costing into the final narrative, and to advocate within the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for inclusion of interventions that demonstrably benefit children. In parallel, UNICEF and the Center for Implementation of Investment Projects (CIIP) are preparing a joint Green Climate Fund (GCF) education resilience programme. This process requires close coordination with an international consulting team on pre-feasibility analysis, day-to-day engagement with UNICEF RO/HQ and GCF HQ, and iterative development toward a Funded Funding Proposal (FFP).
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to develop and maintain a global knowledge management system for the health economics and financing products, to consolidate evidence, support priority setting, improve visibility and institutional memory, and support cross-country learning
UNICEF operates within a complex reporting environment, with multiple requirements across different organizational levels and at various points throughout the year. Over time, these reporting processes have become increasingly fragmented, characterized by overlapping data needs, differing timelines, and duplication of effort. Staff across offices spend considerable time reformatting and repackaging similar information to meet diverse internal and external reporting demands, resulting in inefficiencies and diverting attention from analytical and strategic work.
Recognizing these challenges, UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of its eco-reporting functions, requirements, and related systems. The consultancy will identify opportunities to streamline, simplify, and harmonize reporting processes and systems across the organization—reducing redundancies, alleviating staff workload, and enhancing data coherence and flow. The expected outcome is a more integrated and efficient reporting ecosystem that allows data to flow seamlessly across dashboards and systems, eliminating repetitive data entry and enabling the strategic use of artificial intelligence to support data summarization, analysis, and accessibility for end users.
Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Investigations, the incumbent will serve as the Chief of Investigations in Budapest and be responsible for leading, supervising and managing an Investigative Team comprised of investigators and other professionals and supervises the work of all team members, including developing, monitoring and evaluating all work assignments, overall providing support to the day to day operational and specialized activities to enhance the smooth running of their supervisor's day-to day actions, as well as his/her Service.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring an Education Officer (ECD) on a temporary appointment to be based in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands. Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist at the UNICEF North Pacific Office, based in Pohnpei, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Pacific team, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education and multi-sectoral early childhood development (ECD) programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks. The role is a temporary assignment on an initial 364-day basis, with potential for extension.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Marshall Islands
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Digital Communication Specialist who will lead on designing and implementing digital communication strategies as well as content strategies for the organization, in close collaboration with all internal as well as external stakeholders. It is accountable for managing the digital communication team, and plays a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising, programmatic, and advocacy, as well as brand-building ambitions through compelling contents and effective digital engagement techniques utilizing social media channels and UNICEF Indonesia’s website as well as other emerging and cutting-edge digital communication innovations and approaches. Duration of contract is for 1 (one) year.
The Education/Adolescent Development Officer based in Bishkek reports to the Chief of Education/Adolescent Development Section for supervision. The Officer works in close cooperation with the Osh based Education/Adolescent Development Officer and Osh Zone Office. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of Education, including ECE, Inclusive Education and other education areas, and adolescent development and participation in programmes/projects within the Country Programme. The Officer is responsible for preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to support the development and formulation of the education and adolescent development and participation programmes/projects within the Country Programme 2023-2027.
This position supports the Partnership Specialists and Senior Management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
PFP and PPD, in partnership with key National Committees, aim to support country-specific advocacy strategies for OECD DAC countries to prioritize children and child-related sectors in future ODA design and implementation. This analysis will provide individual country reports, that serve as inputs into each country’s ODA strategy, focusing on 8 key donor countries. It includes a comparative analysis of the current state of DAC aid vis-à-vis children's needs globally; identification of best practices and leadership models within the DAC; and key ways in which future ODA investments across DAC countries can prioritize child rights and child-related sectors to achieve the SDGs.
UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is responsible for managing UNICEF’s relationship with the National Committees for UNICEF.
National Committees for UNICEF are independent nongovernmental organizations who act in their countries to advance child rights and wellbeing domestically, regionally, and globally through fundraising, advocacy, and other activities in support of UNICEF’s global mission and universal mandate for children.
PFP’s Governance Team is tasked with developing nonprofit governance guidance and providing technical support to National Committees. The objective is to promote good governance practices through effective structures, policies and processes, thereby enhancing board effectiveness, ensuring clear accountabilities, fostering an ethical atmosphere, maintaining transparency, and upholding a robust control environment.
The Policy-Writing Consultant (Audit and Risk) will support updating and writing guidance documents specific to the technical nonprofit governance area of Audit and Risk, as part of the organization’s control environment, and conduct related research and consultations with stakeholders as needed.
UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is responsible for managing UNICEF’s relationship with the National Committees for UNICEF.
National Committees for UNICEF are independent nongovernmental organizations who act in their countries to advance child rights and wellbeing domestically, regionally, and globally through fundraising, advocacy, and other activities in support of UNICEF’s global mission and universal mandate for children.
To deliver their functions, and fulfill their role as civil society organizations, the National Committees often engage volunteers. The number and nature of the volunteers engaged with each National Committee, as well as the functions they perform, varies significantly across countries. They also follow different policies and regulations, influenced by national legislation and standard practice.
According to UNICEF’s accountability framework, the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships is responsible for managing the relationship between UNICEF and the National Committees, enabling them to deliver to the best of their capacities and ensuring alignment with UNICEF policies and strategies.
UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is responsible for managing UNICEF’s relationship with the National Committees for UNICEF.
National Committees for UNICEF are independent nongovernmental organizations who act in their countries to advance child rights and wellbeing domestically, regionally, and globally through fundraising, advocacy, and other activities in support of UNICEF’s global mission and universal mandate for children.
PFP’s Governance Team is tasked with developing nonprofit governance guidance and providing technical support to National Committees. The objective is to promote good governance practices through effective structures, policies and processes, thereby enhancing board effectiveness, ensuring clear accountabilities, fostering an ethical atmosphere, maintaining transparency, and upholding a robust control environment.
The Policy-Writing Consultant (Anti-fraud, Cybersecurity and AML) will support updating and writing guidance documents specific to the technical nonprofit governance area of anti-fraud, and anti-money laundering, as part of the organization’s control environment, and conduct related research and consultations with stakeholders as needed.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development, planning to delivery of results. H/She prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting. In particular, the Child Protection Officer will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance in the operationalisation of the case management component of the child grant in Zambézia and the phased implementation of the Social Action Programme (ProSAS) in Milange and Pebane districts.
The consultant will support the IF Hub in its engagement with the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, working alongside the UNICEF representative and providing technical expertise across all aspects of the Platform’s work. The role will focus on technical support on EU sustainable finance regulations and continuous market research on sustainable finance policy and disclosure frameworks to broaden awareness of, and advance the integration of, the Child-Lens Investing Framework (CLIF) within relevant EU regulations and market frameworks.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the child-protection design and operationalization of the dedicated child pathway within 1146, laying the conceptual and procedural foundation for the potential transition to a standalone child helpline.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support NASP to design, configure, and operationalize the systems, data flows, and operational mechanics for the child pathway within Helpline 1146, while ensuring scalability and interoperability for a potential future standalone child helpline. This consultant will work jointly with the Lead Consultant, who leads safeguarding/SOPs, workforce training, supervision, quality assurance, and child-safe communications.
Pakistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Security Officer responsible for technical, operational and administrative assistance in security management and services through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical security related information/data while learning organizational/UN system rules, regulations and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Philippines is looking for a WASH Solarization Technical Consultant who will provide specialized, high-level technical expertise to support UNICEF’s WASH Thematic Funding initiative focused on the solarization of critical WASH facilities in Tawi-Tawi Province, BARMM.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
To assess the technical, financial, institutional, environmental, and social feasibility of promoting solar PV systems among households and public utilities with battery storage, and assess the potential for future scaling up to make services and systems key for children more resilient and shock responsive
The Social Policy Officer (Public Finance for Children – PF4C) supports the implementation of UNICEF Ukraine’s agenda on equitable, transparent, and child-centred public finance and local governance. The incumbent provides technical assistance, analytical support, and coordination for national and subnational efforts to strengthen budget planning, public investment management, and fiscal decision-making that advance children’s and families’ well-being in both humanitarian and recovery contexts.
Ukraine is undergoing a complex fiscal and institutional transformation, including amid recovery from war, decentralization, and integration with the EU. Local governments play an increasing role in service delivery, while fiscal space remains constrained and public investment needs are unprecedented. Against this backdrop, UNICEF’s PF4C work aims to ensure that every hryvnia invested by the state contributes to inclusive human-capital development and the realization of child rights. the Social Policy Officer contributes directly to this goal by helping partners integrate equity, gender, and child-sensitivity principles into national and local budgeting and planning processes.
The consultant will support the CEED Section to articulate compelling child-sensitive priorities and costing into the final narrative, and to advocate within the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for inclusion of interventions that demonstrably benefit children. In parallel, UNICEF and the Center for Implementation of Investment Projects (CIIP) are preparing a joint Green Climate Fund (GCF) education resilience programme. This process requires close coordination with an international consulting team on pre-feasibility analysis, day-to-day engagement with UNICEF RO/HQ and GCF HQ, and iterative development toward a Funded Funding Proposal (FFP).
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to develop and maintain a global knowledge management system for the health economics and financing products, to consolidate evidence, support priority setting, improve visibility and institutional memory, and support cross-country learning
UNICEF operates within a complex reporting environment, with multiple requirements across different organizational levels and at various points throughout the year. Over time, these reporting processes have become increasingly fragmented, characterized by overlapping data needs, differing timelines, and duplication of effort. Staff across offices spend considerable time reformatting and repackaging similar information to meet diverse internal and external reporting demands, resulting in inefficiencies and diverting attention from analytical and strategic work.
Recognizing these challenges, UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of its eco-reporting functions, requirements, and related systems. The consultancy will identify opportunities to streamline, simplify, and harmonize reporting processes and systems across the organization—reducing redundancies, alleviating staff workload, and enhancing data coherence and flow. The expected outcome is a more integrated and efficient reporting ecosystem that allows data to flow seamlessly across dashboards and systems, eliminating repetitive data entry and enabling the strategic use of artificial intelligence to support data summarization, analysis, and accessibility for end users.
Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Investigations, the incumbent will serve as the Chief of Investigations in Budapest and be responsible for leading, supervising and managing an Investigative Team comprised of investigators and other professionals and supervises the work of all team members, including developing, monitoring and evaluating all work assignments, overall providing support to the day to day operational and specialized activities to enhance the smooth running of their supervisor's day-to day actions, as well as his/her Service.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring an Education Officer (ECD) on a temporary appointment to be based in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands. Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist at the UNICEF North Pacific Office, based in Pohnpei, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Pacific team, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education and multi-sectoral early childhood development (ECD) programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks. The role is a temporary assignment on an initial 364-day basis, with potential for extension.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Marshall Islands
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Digital Communication Specialist who will lead on designing and implementing digital communication strategies as well as content strategies for the organization, in close collaboration with all internal as well as external stakeholders. It is accountable for managing the digital communication team, and plays a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising, programmatic, and advocacy, as well as brand-building ambitions through compelling contents and effective digital engagement techniques utilizing social media channels and UNICEF Indonesia’s website as well as other emerging and cutting-edge digital communication innovations and approaches. Duration of contract is for 1 (one) year.
The Education/Adolescent Development Officer based in Bishkek reports to the Chief of Education/Adolescent Development Section for supervision. The Officer works in close cooperation with the Osh based Education/Adolescent Development Officer and Osh Zone Office. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of Education, including ECE, Inclusive Education and other education areas, and adolescent development and participation in programmes/projects within the Country Programme. The Officer is responsible for preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to support the development and formulation of the education and adolescent development and participation programmes/projects within the Country Programme 2023-2027.
This position supports the Partnership Specialists and Senior Management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
PFP and PPD, in partnership with key National Committees, aim to support country-specific advocacy strategies for OECD DAC countries to prioritize children and child-related sectors in future ODA design and implementation. This analysis will provide individual country reports, that serve as inputs into each country’s ODA strategy, focusing on 8 key donor countries. It includes a comparative analysis of the current state of DAC aid vis-à-vis children's needs globally; identification of best practices and leadership models within the DAC; and key ways in which future ODA investments across DAC countries can prioritize child rights and child-related sectors to achieve the SDGs.
UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is responsible for managing UNICEF’s relationship with the National Committees for UNICEF.
National Committees for UNICEF are independent nongovernmental organizations who act in their countries to advance child rights and wellbeing domestically, regionally, and globally through fundraising, advocacy, and other activities in support of UNICEF’s global mission and universal mandate for children.
PFP’s Governance Team is tasked with developing nonprofit governance guidance and providing technical support to National Committees. The objective is to promote good governance practices through effective structures, policies and processes, thereby enhancing board effectiveness, ensuring clear accountabilities, fostering an ethical atmosphere, maintaining transparency, and upholding a robust control environment.
The Policy-Writing Consultant (Audit and Risk) will support updating and writing guidance documents specific to the technical nonprofit governance area of Audit and Risk, as part of the organization’s control environment, and conduct related research and consultations with stakeholders as needed.
UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is responsible for managing UNICEF’s relationship with the National Committees for UNICEF.
National Committees for UNICEF are independent nongovernmental organizations who act in their countries to advance child rights and wellbeing domestically, regionally, and globally through fundraising, advocacy, and other activities in support of UNICEF’s global mission and universal mandate for children.
To deliver their functions, and fulfill their role as civil society organizations, the National Committees often engage volunteers. The number and nature of the volunteers engaged with each National Committee, as well as the functions they perform, varies significantly across countries. They also follow different policies and regulations, influenced by national legislation and standard practice.
According to UNICEF’s accountability framework, the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships is responsible for managing the relationship between UNICEF and the National Committees, enabling them to deliver to the best of their capacities and ensuring alignment with UNICEF policies and strategies.
UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is responsible for managing UNICEF’s relationship with the National Committees for UNICEF.
National Committees for UNICEF are independent nongovernmental organizations who act in their countries to advance child rights and wellbeing domestically, regionally, and globally through fundraising, advocacy, and other activities in support of UNICEF’s global mission and universal mandate for children.
PFP’s Governance Team is tasked with developing nonprofit governance guidance and providing technical support to National Committees. The objective is to promote good governance practices through effective structures, policies and processes, thereby enhancing board effectiveness, ensuring clear accountabilities, fostering an ethical atmosphere, maintaining transparency, and upholding a robust control environment.
The Policy-Writing Consultant (Anti-fraud, Cybersecurity and AML) will support updating and writing guidance documents specific to the technical nonprofit governance area of anti-fraud, and anti-money laundering, as part of the organization’s control environment, and conduct related research and consultations with stakeholders as needed.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development, planning to delivery of results. H/She prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting. In particular, the Child Protection Officer will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance in the operationalisation of the case management component of the child grant in Zambézia and the phased implementation of the Social Action Programme (ProSAS) in Milange and Pebane districts.
The consultant will support the IF Hub in its engagement with the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, working alongside the UNICEF representative and providing technical expertise across all aspects of the Platform’s work. The role will focus on technical support on EU sustainable finance regulations and continuous market research on sustainable finance policy and disclosure frameworks to broaden awareness of, and advance the integration of, the Child-Lens Investing Framework (CLIF) within relevant EU regulations and market frameworks.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the child-protection design and operationalization of the dedicated child pathway within 1146, laying the conceptual and procedural foundation for the potential transition to a standalone child helpline.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support NASP to design, configure, and operationalize the systems, data flows, and operational mechanics for the child pathway within Helpline 1146, while ensuring scalability and interoperability for a potential future standalone child helpline. This consultant will work jointly with the Lead Consultant, who leads safeguarding/SOPs, workforce training, supervision, quality assurance, and child-safe communications.
Pakistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Security Officer responsible for technical, operational and administrative assistance in security management and services through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical security related information/data while learning organizational/UN system rules, regulations and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Philippines is looking for a WASH Solarization Technical Consultant who will provide specialized, high-level technical expertise to support UNICEF’s WASH Thematic Funding initiative focused on the solarization of critical WASH facilities in Tawi-Tawi Province, BARMM.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
