The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for national and international consultants to produce emotionally resonant and impactful videos, graphics and animations that tell the stories of children and communities supported by UNICEF.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for international consultants to write a wide range of content, including reports, articles, 1-2 pagers, brochures, case studies, fact sheets and other products to engage audiences in child rights and UNICEF’s work for children.
Safe Online has a decade of impact in child online protection and is expanding its scope into children's wellbeing in the
digital age. The team has built a strong foundation for resource mobilisation — including a financing narrative,
engagement through the Coalition for Financing of Safe Digital Futures, a robust evidence base, and active donor
relationships. What is now needed is dedicated capacity to help the team translate these assets into systematic outreach
that secures new funding commitments for the next replenishment cycle, with a particular focus on the European
philanthropy and partnership landscape.
The consultant will work in close partnership with the Safe Online team, guided by the Executive Director. This is not a
standalone exercise — it builds directly on the body of work the team has developed and translates it into outreach-ready
formats and concrete funder conversations. The consultant brings dedicated fundraising bandwidth, network access
within the European landscape, and pitch development skills to complement the team's existing strengths.
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting a Health Specialist - NO-3, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. 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.
The Government of the Philippines, in partnership with UNICEF and WHO, will host the Second Global Ministerial Conference (GMC) on Ending Violence Against Children (18–19 November 2026, Manila). Preparation is critical. Countries are expected to undertake national preparatory processes, including consultations to review progress, strengthen existing pledges, and generate new commitments. UNICEF Philippines will engage a National Consultant to support coordination, preparatory processes, and conference delivery.
The UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office is hiring an Evaluation Specialist (Multi-Country) based in Suva, Fiji at the P-4 level. The Evaluation Specialist (Multi-Country) will work closely with the Representatives of PMCO and Papua New Guinea and is responsible for thematic evaluations, evaluation of humanitarian action (for Level 1 emergencies) evaluability assessments, and other evaluative activities for which Country Offices are accountable. S/he works with the MCO in engaging competent evaluators who conduct their work in accordance with the norms and standards of the UNICEF evaluation policy.
UNICEF is looking for a Social Policy Intern who will support the Social Policy Section’s work on social protection systems, with a particular focus on cash transfer programs addressing poverty, vulnerability, and shocks.
The intern will contribute to data collection, evidence generation, and analytical work related to design, implementation, and monitoring of cash-based social assistance programmes, including humanitarian cash transfers and Cash Plus interventions. The assignment will provide practical exposure to how UNICEF supports government-led cash transfer programmes through analysis, programme learning, and policy dialogue.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal investigation, or related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in legal activities and/or investigation related functions is required.Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is an asset.Experience working in or with the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, and/or the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal is an asset. This includes, but is not limited to, experience as counsel, in a registry or case management capacity, or in a legal advisory role involving regular analysis of the jurisprudence of these bodies.Experience working with administrative sanctions systems within national, international or multilateral public institutions is an asset. Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
In 2024, UNICEF approved a US$5.8 million allocation through the 7% Set Aside Funds — financed through UNICEF core resources — to support reduction of new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across 11 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and West and Central Africa (WCA). The funding was allocated to UNICEF Country Offices to accelerate implementation of evidence-based and adolescent-responsive HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) interventions within national and sub-national systems.
UNICEF seeks a consultant to document and synthesize the regional experience, implementation approaches, emerging results, strategic lessons, and programmatic learning from the 7% set-aside investment across participating countries.
The consultancy will draw on programme monitoring data, country reporting, implementation evidence, and stakeholder perspectives to produce high-quality knowledge and advocacy products that support strategic learning, future programming, policy engagement, and resource mobilization for adolescent HIV prevention and adolescent well-being.
As a key support role within the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fundraising Associate (Acquisition) contributes directly to UNICEF’s strategy to expand its donor base and drive sustainable private sector growth. In alignment with the PSFR team’s strategic focus on funnel-based marketing, segmentation, and audience-centric approaches, the Associate assists in executing targeted acquisition campaigns by conducting market research, supporting lead generation, and coordinating with external agencies. Their contributions help ensure that acquisition efforts are well-informed, efficiently managed, and responsive to evolving donor behaviors. By enabling the smooth execution of campaign planning and operational tasks, this role supports the broader team objectives of increasing donations, enhancing engagement, and delivering on the strategic ambitions outlined in the 2026–2030 framework.
Under the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Associate (Acquisition) assists in executing strategies to attract and acquire new donors which including market research, campaign planning, lead generation, and agency support.
As a digital specialist in the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) plays a pivotal role in executing UNICEF’s strategy to scale donor acquisition through digital innovation. In alignment with the PSFR team's strategic emphasis on funnel-based marketing, segmentation, and audience-centric growth, this role leads the planning, execution, and optimization of digital campaigns across platforms such as social media, email, and paid advertising. By leveraging audience insights, campaign analytics, and emerging digital trends, the incumbent ensures that acquisition efforts are both data-driven and responsive to evolving donor behaviors. Their collaboration with the marketing team and focus on maximizing ROI directly supports the team’s broader objectives of expanding reach, enhancing engagement, and driving sustainable revenue growth under the 2026–2030 strategy.
Under the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating digital marketing campaigns with a goal of acquiring new donors across online platforms (e.g., social media, email, paid advertising). Responsibilities include campaign management across analysis, audience insights, and campaign optimization. This role involves collaborating with the marketing team, analyzing digital campaign data, optimizing campaigns for maximum ROI, and staying updated with the latest digital marketing trends. The incumbent will play a key role in driving the organization's growth by ensuring effective digital marketing efforts.
UNICEF’s Immunization Section, Health, Center of Excellence, Global Program Division, is seeking to hire a qualified individual consultant to provide technical and analytical support to the New Vaccine Introduction, Integrated Delivery and Reach Team.
UNICEF, as a key partner in the global immunization agenda, continues to support countries in introducing, scaling up, and sustaining equitable access to new and underutilized vaccines. The organization plays a leading role in vaccine introduction, system strengthening, and delivery optimization, working closely with governments, Gavi, WHO, and other partners.
With the acceleration of Gavi 6.0 strategy implementation and increasing country demand for support in new vaccine introductions (NVIs) and vaccine portfolio optimization, UNICEF provides high-quality, coordinated, and evidence-based global thought leadership and technical assistance to countries. This includes optimizing country vaccine portfolios, guiding investment prioritization, and ensuring readiness and long-term integration into primary health care and health systems strengthening frameworks. In furtherance of this effort, UNICEF would like to contract senior technical experts to carry out the below tasks.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy. The mission of UNICEF is to promote the survival, well-being and rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. As the custodian of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, UNICEF has helped transform countless children’s lives around the world. In 1965, the organization won the Nobel Prize for its work in ensuring millions of children survive and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential. With our multisectoral programs around the world, ranging from education, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, social protection and child protection, and working with partners far and wide, UNICEF has been able to reduce child mortality 50% since 2000.
UNICEF and the World Bank, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), seek to engage a national public finance consultant. The consultant will work closely with the national social protection consultant, representatives from MoGCSP (including the National Social Protection Coordinator), the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, UNICEF, and the World Bank to implement the assignment.
Under the overall supervision of Chief Social Policy, Planning, and Monitoring, UNICEF Liberia, the Public Finance consultant will provide technical support in fiscal space analysis, budget review, costing of the National Social Protection Policy and Strategy (NSPSS), and development of a financing plan. The consultant will also provide support to the education sector by reviewing the budget for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and presenting the findings to key stakeholders, including legislators and traditional leaders.
UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant / report producer to develop and support the launch of a global report on private sector engagement in education. This report will build on the existing UNICEF in-house work, which reviews and analyses the triple crises of learning, resource and employability. The report will elaborate on the private sector’s triple roles of being provider, financier and broker. The report will also consider the time frame, system levels and intervention areas for private sector engagement.
As a foundational support role within the Individual Giving unit, the Fundraising Assistant (Database) plays a vital part in enabling the Private Sector Fund Raising (PSFR) team’s strategic goals of data-driven growth and operational excellence. By collecting, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis, the incumbent ensures that donor and campaign data is accurate, timely, and ready for integration into broader fundraising workflows. This role directly supports the team’s emphasis on segmentation, funnel-based marketing, and evidence-based decision-making. Through meticulous data validation and transformation, the Assistant helps maintain the integrity of systems that underpin campaign execution, performance monitoring, and strategic reporting. Their contributions are essential to ensuring that PSFR and office-wide activities are implemented in compliance with UNICEF’s rules and regulations, and aligned with the strategic priorities outlined in the 2026–2030 framework.
Under the Individual Giving unit on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Assistant (Database), collects, cleans, and prepares data for analysis. Responsibilities include data extraction, transformation, validation, and ensuring data quality. Incumbent facilitates the database-ready for next steps in implementation, monitoring, and delivery of PSFR and office’s activities /programme and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire is recruiting a Senior Finance Associate to provide a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design. If you are a suitable and eligible candidate interested in making Cote d'Ivoire a better place for children, apply and join us !
UNICEF Sri Lanka and Maldives multi country office is searching for professionals to take up the role of Operations Manager based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is a national professional position and is part of the senior management of the office.
The Innovation Specialist (Portfolio Performance and Learning) will lead efforts to create, coordinate and compile knowledge products for the Venture Fund team, in close collaboration across the Solutions team. The goal is to capture results and learnings from frontier tech investments for the Fund for internal and external audiences. In addition, the Innovation Specialist will work on strengthening knowledge sharing within Office of Innovation, and package advocacy materials for external engagement.
The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for national and international consultants to produce emotionally resonant and impactful videos, graphics and animations that tell the stories of children and communities supported by UNICEF.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for international consultants to write a wide range of content, including reports, articles, 1-2 pagers, brochures, case studies, fact sheets and other products to engage audiences in child rights and UNICEF’s work for children.
Safe Online has a decade of impact in child online protection and is expanding its scope into children's wellbeing in the
digital age. The team has built a strong foundation for resource mobilisation — including a financing narrative,
engagement through the Coalition for Financing of Safe Digital Futures, a robust evidence base, and active donor
relationships. What is now needed is dedicated capacity to help the team translate these assets into systematic outreach
that secures new funding commitments for the next replenishment cycle, with a particular focus on the European
philanthropy and partnership landscape.
The consultant will work in close partnership with the Safe Online team, guided by the Executive Director. This is not a
standalone exercise — it builds directly on the body of work the team has developed and translates it into outreach-ready
formats and concrete funder conversations. The consultant brings dedicated fundraising bandwidth, network access
within the European landscape, and pitch development skills to complement the team's existing strengths.
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting a Health Specialist - NO-3, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. 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.
The Government of the Philippines, in partnership with UNICEF and WHO, will host the Second Global Ministerial Conference (GMC) on Ending Violence Against Children (18–19 November 2026, Manila). Preparation is critical. Countries are expected to undertake national preparatory processes, including consultations to review progress, strengthen existing pledges, and generate new commitments. UNICEF Philippines will engage a National Consultant to support coordination, preparatory processes, and conference delivery.
The UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office is hiring an Evaluation Specialist (Multi-Country) based in Suva, Fiji at the P-4 level. The Evaluation Specialist (Multi-Country) will work closely with the Representatives of PMCO and Papua New Guinea and is responsible for thematic evaluations, evaluation of humanitarian action (for Level 1 emergencies) evaluability assessments, and other evaluative activities for which Country Offices are accountable. S/he works with the MCO in engaging competent evaluators who conduct their work in accordance with the norms and standards of the UNICEF evaluation policy.
UNICEF is looking for a Social Policy Intern who will support the Social Policy Section’s work on social protection systems, with a particular focus on cash transfer programs addressing poverty, vulnerability, and shocks.
The intern will contribute to data collection, evidence generation, and analytical work related to design, implementation, and monitoring of cash-based social assistance programmes, including humanitarian cash transfers and Cash Plus interventions. The assignment will provide practical exposure to how UNICEF supports government-led cash transfer programmes through analysis, programme learning, and policy dialogue.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal investigation, or related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in legal activities and/or investigation related functions is required.Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is an asset.Experience working in or with the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, and/or the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal is an asset. This includes, but is not limited to, experience as counsel, in a registry or case management capacity, or in a legal advisory role involving regular analysis of the jurisprudence of these bodies.Experience working with administrative sanctions systems within national, international or multilateral public institutions is an asset. Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
In 2024, UNICEF approved a US$5.8 million allocation through the 7% Set Aside Funds — financed through UNICEF core resources — to support reduction of new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across 11 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and West and Central Africa (WCA). The funding was allocated to UNICEF Country Offices to accelerate implementation of evidence-based and adolescent-responsive HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) interventions within national and sub-national systems.
UNICEF seeks a consultant to document and synthesize the regional experience, implementation approaches, emerging results, strategic lessons, and programmatic learning from the 7% set-aside investment across participating countries.
The consultancy will draw on programme monitoring data, country reporting, implementation evidence, and stakeholder perspectives to produce high-quality knowledge and advocacy products that support strategic learning, future programming, policy engagement, and resource mobilization for adolescent HIV prevention and adolescent well-being.
As a key support role within the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fundraising Associate (Acquisition) contributes directly to UNICEF’s strategy to expand its donor base and drive sustainable private sector growth. In alignment with the PSFR team’s strategic focus on funnel-based marketing, segmentation, and audience-centric approaches, the Associate assists in executing targeted acquisition campaigns by conducting market research, supporting lead generation, and coordinating with external agencies. Their contributions help ensure that acquisition efforts are well-informed, efficiently managed, and responsive to evolving donor behaviors. By enabling the smooth execution of campaign planning and operational tasks, this role supports the broader team objectives of increasing donations, enhancing engagement, and delivering on the strategic ambitions outlined in the 2026–2030 framework.
Under the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Associate (Acquisition) assists in executing strategies to attract and acquire new donors which including market research, campaign planning, lead generation, and agency support.
As a digital specialist in the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) plays a pivotal role in executing UNICEF’s strategy to scale donor acquisition through digital innovation. In alignment with the PSFR team's strategic emphasis on funnel-based marketing, segmentation, and audience-centric growth, this role leads the planning, execution, and optimization of digital campaigns across platforms such as social media, email, and paid advertising. By leveraging audience insights, campaign analytics, and emerging digital trends, the incumbent ensures that acquisition efforts are both data-driven and responsive to evolving donor behaviors. Their collaboration with the marketing team and focus on maximizing ROI directly supports the team’s broader objectives of expanding reach, enhancing engagement, and driving sustainable revenue growth under the 2026–2030 strategy.
Under the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating digital marketing campaigns with a goal of acquiring new donors across online platforms (e.g., social media, email, paid advertising). Responsibilities include campaign management across analysis, audience insights, and campaign optimization. This role involves collaborating with the marketing team, analyzing digital campaign data, optimizing campaigns for maximum ROI, and staying updated with the latest digital marketing trends. The incumbent will play a key role in driving the organization's growth by ensuring effective digital marketing efforts.
UNICEF’s Immunization Section, Health, Center of Excellence, Global Program Division, is seeking to hire a qualified individual consultant to provide technical and analytical support to the New Vaccine Introduction, Integrated Delivery and Reach Team.
UNICEF, as a key partner in the global immunization agenda, continues to support countries in introducing, scaling up, and sustaining equitable access to new and underutilized vaccines. The organization plays a leading role in vaccine introduction, system strengthening, and delivery optimization, working closely with governments, Gavi, WHO, and other partners.
With the acceleration of Gavi 6.0 strategy implementation and increasing country demand for support in new vaccine introductions (NVIs) and vaccine portfolio optimization, UNICEF provides high-quality, coordinated, and evidence-based global thought leadership and technical assistance to countries. This includes optimizing country vaccine portfolios, guiding investment prioritization, and ensuring readiness and long-term integration into primary health care and health systems strengthening frameworks. In furtherance of this effort, UNICEF would like to contract senior technical experts to carry out the below tasks.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy. The mission of UNICEF is to promote the survival, well-being and rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. As the custodian of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, UNICEF has helped transform countless children’s lives around the world. In 1965, the organization won the Nobel Prize for its work in ensuring millions of children survive and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential. With our multisectoral programs around the world, ranging from education, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, social protection and child protection, and working with partners far and wide, UNICEF has been able to reduce child mortality 50% since 2000.
UNICEF and the World Bank, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), seek to engage a national public finance consultant. The consultant will work closely with the national social protection consultant, representatives from MoGCSP (including the National Social Protection Coordinator), the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, UNICEF, and the World Bank to implement the assignment.
Under the overall supervision of Chief Social Policy, Planning, and Monitoring, UNICEF Liberia, the Public Finance consultant will provide technical support in fiscal space analysis, budget review, costing of the National Social Protection Policy and Strategy (NSPSS), and development of a financing plan. The consultant will also provide support to the education sector by reviewing the budget for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and presenting the findings to key stakeholders, including legislators and traditional leaders.
UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant / report producer to develop and support the launch of a global report on private sector engagement in education. This report will build on the existing UNICEF in-house work, which reviews and analyses the triple crises of learning, resource and employability. The report will elaborate on the private sector’s triple roles of being provider, financier and broker. The report will also consider the time frame, system levels and intervention areas for private sector engagement.
As a foundational support role within the Individual Giving unit, the Fundraising Assistant (Database) plays a vital part in enabling the Private Sector Fund Raising (PSFR) team’s strategic goals of data-driven growth and operational excellence. By collecting, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis, the incumbent ensures that donor and campaign data is accurate, timely, and ready for integration into broader fundraising workflows. This role directly supports the team’s emphasis on segmentation, funnel-based marketing, and evidence-based decision-making. Through meticulous data validation and transformation, the Assistant helps maintain the integrity of systems that underpin campaign execution, performance monitoring, and strategic reporting. Their contributions are essential to ensuring that PSFR and office-wide activities are implemented in compliance with UNICEF’s rules and regulations, and aligned with the strategic priorities outlined in the 2026–2030 framework.
Under the Individual Giving unit on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Assistant (Database), collects, cleans, and prepares data for analysis. Responsibilities include data extraction, transformation, validation, and ensuring data quality. Incumbent facilitates the database-ready for next steps in implementation, monitoring, and delivery of PSFR and office’s activities /programme and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire is recruiting a Senior Finance Associate to provide a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design. If you are a suitable and eligible candidate interested in making Cote d'Ivoire a better place for children, apply and join us !
UNICEF Sri Lanka and Maldives multi country office is searching for professionals to take up the role of Operations Manager based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is a national professional position and is part of the senior management of the office.
The Innovation Specialist (Portfolio Performance and Learning) will lead efforts to create, coordinate and compile knowledge products for the Venture Fund team, in close collaboration across the Solutions team. The goal is to capture results and learnings from frontier tech investments for the Fund for internal and external audiences. In addition, the Innovation Specialist will work on strengthening knowledge sharing within Office of Innovation, and package advocacy materials for external engagement.
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