UNICEF proposes to engage the expertise of a highly qualified Innovation Specialist to facilitate the effective implementation of sustainable and innovative finance solutions for WASH. These tasks encompass scoping, mapping and supporting Sustainable Finance (SF) solutions, and technical support to regional and country offices on SF solutions as well as advising HQ, regional, and country offices working on innovation projects.
Under the supervision of the Country Representative, implement country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight and the German Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF Germany) seek a consultant conduct a desk-based research study to generate new insights into needs of child refugee and asylum seekers engaged in voluntary return and deportation processes in Germany.
UNICEF Honduras looks for a Security Officer to contribute to the UNICEF mandate through strong security risk analysis, advice, and relevant mitigation; implement and manage security activities at the duty station in close coordination with all members of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) including the UN Department of Safety and Security as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) policy.
The Health & Nutrition Officer leads the health and nutrition unit and provides professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring evaluation, and management of programme activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of the achievement of planned objectives - aligned with Health & Nutrition Country Programme goals and strategy.
As a Strategic Business Partner and regional advisor, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts within the Regional office and provide technical leadership and guidance for Operations in all countries and field offices within the region.
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative and Finance Specialist, the Finance Officer, NO-2, assists in accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities, and income. Monitors the appropriateness and accuracy disbursements of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Health Officer (Immunization and Data Management) vacancy for UNICEF, Nay Pyi Taw office. Initial contract duration is until 31 Dec 2025. Contract may be extended subjected funding availability and programme requirements. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are eligible to apply.
The Research Specialist is a seasoned researcher with strong skills in qualitative research methodologies and child-centred methods. The Research Specialist should have extensive experience with research on technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse, a range of qualitative analysis methods including but not limited to thematic analysis, and a strong background in coordinating multi-country research projects.
Join the UNICEF Ecuador team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents.
Are you a proactive and dedicated professional? We're in search of someone like you.
UNICEF Inncoenti - Global Offcie of Research and Foresight is seeking a consultant to support planning, creating and disseminating communications materials aimed at promoting initiatives implemented by the Youth Engagement and Strategy (YES) team. This will include a range of mixed methods research initiatives including but not limited to the Youth Foresight Fellowship, the Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education, Horizons of climate financing and youth x corporate sustainability workstreams, developing communication plans in collaboration with the YES team and UNICEF country offices, coordinating communications and outreach related to national youth-led research programs, publication launches, and high-visibility advocacy moments through UNICEF and partner events.
UNICEF’s Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO) is seeking experienced individual consultants to join a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) roster for evaluative services over a 36-month period. This home-based consultancy offers opportunities in two key areas: quality review of evaluation deliverables (such as terms of reference, inception reports, and evaluation reports) and technical support for conducting evaluative exercises across all phases of the evidence generation cycle. Consultants will contribute to high-quality, ethical, and impactful evaluations that inform UNICEF’s programming and advocacy across the region.
Join UNICEF's LAC Region in Panama City as a Market Development Manager and play a pivotal role in driving private sector fundraising and engagement to support UNICEF’s global resource mobilization strategy. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with Country Offices across the region to develop and implement tailored private sector strategies that maximize results. You’ll engage a range of private sector audiences, including individuals, businesses, major donors, foundations, and faith-based organizations, all while making a lasting impact on UNICEF’s mission to improve the lives of children in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office is looking to recruit a consultant to provide technical expertise and support to the UNICEF Zambia WASH section in the design, implementation, and monitoring of capacity building and knowledge management activities for water system strengthening activities.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking an Implementing Partnership Management Specialist to provide technical and administrative support for the effective, efficient, and high-quality management of implementing partnerships in the South Region. The role will align with relevant operational policies and procedures, while promoting the mainstreaming of risk-based partnership management at the country office level.
Under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement and Entrepreneurship Lead, with overall guidance from the Director of Programmes and in close collaboration with the Programme Team at UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) and select Country Offices this consultancy role will coordinate the global implementation of imaGen Ventures while supporting the broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio within UNICEF’s GenU. This includes leading flagship initiatives like the Global Challenge and Global Incubation Week, as well as providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices implementing youth entrepreneurship programmes. The consultant will act as the primary liaison for country offices, facilitating alignment with global strategies, managing key partnerships and contributing to the growth of related youth entrepreneurship programmes, including the Green Entrepreneurship component of Green Rising, health entrepreneurship initiatives, and AI-focused ventures. The role also involves developing innovative learning resources, refining incubation frameworks, and supporting effective data collection and impact measurement to enhance programme outcomes globally.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of health specialist (polio Outbreak Response) 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 purpose of this consultancy is to support the MCO in strengthening its Knowledge Management (KM) function by developing a comprehensive and context-responsive KM strategy and implementation plan. The assignment aims to enhance the systematic generation, organization, sharing, and use of knowledge across all programmatic areas to improve evidence-informed decision-making, promote adaptive programming, and accelerate results for children.
The consultant will lead the design of a KM strategy that aligns with UNICEF’s global standards and leverages lessons from other country offices and partners. This includes establishing practical systems and processes for knowledge capture and dissemination, fostering a culture of learning and innovation among staff, and improving the packaging and use of evidence and good practices for both internal and external stakeholders.
Ultimately, the assignment seeks to institutionalize knowledge management as a core component of MCO’s programming, enabling the office to better respond to complex development and humanitarian challenges and to influence policies and practices in support of child rights in Malawi.
UNICEF proposes to engage the expertise of a highly qualified Innovation Specialist to facilitate the effective implementation of sustainable and innovative finance solutions for WASH. These tasks encompass scoping, mapping and supporting Sustainable Finance (SF) solutions, and technical support to regional and country offices on SF solutions as well as advising HQ, regional, and country offices working on innovation projects.
Under the supervision of the Country Representative, implement country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight and the German Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF Germany) seek a consultant conduct a desk-based research study to generate new insights into needs of child refugee and asylum seekers engaged in voluntary return and deportation processes in Germany.
UNICEF Honduras looks for a Security Officer to contribute to the UNICEF mandate through strong security risk analysis, advice, and relevant mitigation; implement and manage security activities at the duty station in close coordination with all members of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) including the UN Department of Safety and Security as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) policy.
The Health & Nutrition Officer leads the health and nutrition unit and provides professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring evaluation, and management of programme activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of the achievement of planned objectives - aligned with Health & Nutrition Country Programme goals and strategy.
As a Strategic Business Partner and regional advisor, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts within the Regional office and provide technical leadership and guidance for Operations in all countries and field offices within the region.
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative and Finance Specialist, the Finance Officer, NO-2, assists in accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities, and income. Monitors the appropriateness and accuracy disbursements of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Health Officer (Immunization and Data Management) vacancy for UNICEF, Nay Pyi Taw office. Initial contract duration is until 31 Dec 2025. Contract may be extended subjected funding availability and programme requirements. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are eligible to apply.
The Research Specialist is a seasoned researcher with strong skills in qualitative research methodologies and child-centred methods. The Research Specialist should have extensive experience with research on technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse, a range of qualitative analysis methods including but not limited to thematic analysis, and a strong background in coordinating multi-country research projects.
Join the UNICEF Ecuador team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents.
Are you a proactive and dedicated professional? We're in search of someone like you.
UNICEF Inncoenti - Global Offcie of Research and Foresight is seeking a consultant to support planning, creating and disseminating communications materials aimed at promoting initiatives implemented by the Youth Engagement and Strategy (YES) team. This will include a range of mixed methods research initiatives including but not limited to the Youth Foresight Fellowship, the Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education, Horizons of climate financing and youth x corporate sustainability workstreams, developing communication plans in collaboration with the YES team and UNICEF country offices, coordinating communications and outreach related to national youth-led research programs, publication launches, and high-visibility advocacy moments through UNICEF and partner events.
UNICEF’s Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO) is seeking experienced individual consultants to join a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) roster for evaluative services over a 36-month period. This home-based consultancy offers opportunities in two key areas: quality review of evaluation deliverables (such as terms of reference, inception reports, and evaluation reports) and technical support for conducting evaluative exercises across all phases of the evidence generation cycle. Consultants will contribute to high-quality, ethical, and impactful evaluations that inform UNICEF’s programming and advocacy across the region.
Join UNICEF's LAC Region in Panama City as a Market Development Manager and play a pivotal role in driving private sector fundraising and engagement to support UNICEF’s global resource mobilization strategy. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with Country Offices across the region to develop and implement tailored private sector strategies that maximize results. You’ll engage a range of private sector audiences, including individuals, businesses, major donors, foundations, and faith-based organizations, all while making a lasting impact on UNICEF’s mission to improve the lives of children in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office is looking to recruit a consultant to provide technical expertise and support to the UNICEF Zambia WASH section in the design, implementation, and monitoring of capacity building and knowledge management activities for water system strengthening activities.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking an Implementing Partnership Management Specialist to provide technical and administrative support for the effective, efficient, and high-quality management of implementing partnerships in the South Region. The role will align with relevant operational policies and procedures, while promoting the mainstreaming of risk-based partnership management at the country office level.
Under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement and Entrepreneurship Lead, with overall guidance from the Director of Programmes and in close collaboration with the Programme Team at UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) and select Country Offices this consultancy role will coordinate the global implementation of imaGen Ventures while supporting the broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio within UNICEF’s GenU. This includes leading flagship initiatives like the Global Challenge and Global Incubation Week, as well as providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices implementing youth entrepreneurship programmes. The consultant will act as the primary liaison for country offices, facilitating alignment with global strategies, managing key partnerships and contributing to the growth of related youth entrepreneurship programmes, including the Green Entrepreneurship component of Green Rising, health entrepreneurship initiatives, and AI-focused ventures. The role also involves developing innovative learning resources, refining incubation frameworks, and supporting effective data collection and impact measurement to enhance programme outcomes globally.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of health specialist (polio Outbreak Response) 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 purpose of this consultancy is to support the MCO in strengthening its Knowledge Management (KM) function by developing a comprehensive and context-responsive KM strategy and implementation plan. The assignment aims to enhance the systematic generation, organization, sharing, and use of knowledge across all programmatic areas to improve evidence-informed decision-making, promote adaptive programming, and accelerate results for children.
The consultant will lead the design of a KM strategy that aligns with UNICEF’s global standards and leverages lessons from other country offices and partners. This includes establishing practical systems and processes for knowledge capture and dissemination, fostering a culture of learning and innovation among staff, and improving the packaging and use of evidence and good practices for both internal and external stakeholders.
Ultimately, the assignment seeks to institutionalize knowledge management as a core component of MCO’s programming, enabling the office to better respond to complex development and humanitarian challenges and to influence policies and practices in support of child rights in Malawi.
