UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified National Consultant to support the implementation of its Social Policy Programme, including the roll-out of the National Social Protection Strategy and the ECHO-funded shock-responsive social protection project. This full-time, office-based role will focus on stakeholder coordination, strengthening public understanding of social protection, and supporting project implementation and reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in social development, strategic planning, and programme design
Strong track record in results-based management and multi-stakeholder coordination
Excellent written and spoken English
Duration: 11 months (July 2025 – May 2026)
Location: Belize City
The objective of this work is to support the revitalization of the LEG, led by the MECCES, under the technical coordination of UNICEF as the Lead Partner for Education, making it more robust and effective in terms of operationalizing its functioning mechanisms and ensuring more efficient and effective coordination.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education of São Tomé and Príncipe (MECCES-STP), in partnership with UNICEF, is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the education sector, covering all levels of education.
The 2019–2023 Education Policy Charter established strategic goals and priorities for the development of the education sector. After more than six years of implementation, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the current state of the sector, gathering evidence to inform decisions on the adjustments and reforms to be adopted. This process aims to support the development of a new Education Policy Charter (CPE) for the 2026–2030 period, with a transformative approach aligned with the country’s needs.
The consultant will play a key role in strengthening the inclusion of children's rights in international climate governance by building capacity among regional negotiators and UNICEF staff, developing strategic reports and policy documents, and advocating for the integration of child resilience and protection into national climate policies.
UNICEF Egypt seeks to contract a national individual consultant to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Health in implementing the Community Health Project supported by the Mastercard Foundation.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide technical oversight and follow-up on the implementation, functionality, and sustainability of 70 solar stations across nine governorates. The Engineer will ensure that all installations comply with safety standards, contractual agreements, and project timelines while addressing any challenges that may arise during execution.
UNICEF Moldova looks for a consultant to provide technical expertise and leadership in overseeing the development of the National Platform of OER including the concept note and the technical specifications, while ensuring quality assurance and alignment with national and international requirements. It also includes monitoring the platform's development and the digitalization of STEM textbooks.
As an Operations Officer ( Programme Effectiveness), the incumbent will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, support implementation of UNICEF’s Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts
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 Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant is expected to work for 34 days spread over 6 months contract period. There will be 20 days of remote work and 14 days of travel to Kiribati (7 days) and Samoa (7 days). The consultant will provide technical advice on the development of Pacific positive masculinity frameworks and culturally appropriate male role model Initiatives in consultation and collaboration with adolescent boys. Additionally, the consultation will support the development of monitoring and evaluation processes for the Pacific Adolescent Boys Advisory group, in line with the UNICEF Gender and Adolescent Action Plan and UNICEF Pacific Gender & Adolescent Strategy.
Join our team as a consultant!
The objective of this consultancy is to support the management of UNICEF Mexico and the Innovation Task Force in systematizing the necessary information as stipulated in the COMPASS methodology and drafting the innovation strategy for the office.
If you are interested and have the required experience, apply today!
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a consultant as a nutrition reports writer/ Copy editor 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.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a consultant to develop the ABEP investment cases and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
Working in support and responding to the Practitioner Network, the consultant will collaborate with relevant HQ divisions, field, country and regional offices, partners and extender/facilitators themselves to collect and synthesize information on the current use of programme facilitators/extenders by UNICEF country offices. This includes examining and documenting the purpose and scale of this modality, as well as operational aspects such as hiring, training, support, and oversight guidance within specific contexts.
The primary objective of this KAP study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing breastfeeding practices in Suriname. The insights generated will serve as a critical evidence base to inform a more targeted and context-specific response. The findings will enable UNICEF to support the Ministry of Health in developing national policy, designing evidence-based programs and interventions that promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and enhancing advocacy and public awareness efforts. Ultimately, the study aims to contribute to improved breastfeeding rates and better health and development outcomes for infants and young children in Suriname.
The UNICEF Malawi Country Office seeks a consultant to work in close collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to provide technical support in operationalizing the DRM Act 2023 through strengthening disaster risk management institutions by conducting capacity gap assessments and Capacity building.
The consultant will ensure that capacity-strengthening initiatives enhance the functionality of the National Disaster Risk Management Committee (NDRMC) and District Disaster Risk Management Committees (DDRMCs), fostering timely, adaptive, and resilient disaster management systems that prioritize child protection and community resilience.
The overall purpose of this assignment is to develop a Minimum Package of Nutrition Actions in Agriculture that strengthens the contribution of the agriculture sector to improved nutrition outcomes, particularly for children and vulnerable populations.
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
UNICEF Libya is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, and seasoned consultant to serve as a key driver in bridging PF4C and social protection workstreams—helping to translate fiscal insights into coherent, inclusive, and fiscally sustainable policy reforms. By coordinating these two strategic pillars, the consultant will support the Libya Country Office and its partners in developing a child-sensitive, well-financed, and resilient social protection system fit for current and future challenges.
UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified National Consultant to support the implementation of its Social Policy Programme, including the roll-out of the National Social Protection Strategy and the ECHO-funded shock-responsive social protection project. This full-time, office-based role will focus on stakeholder coordination, strengthening public understanding of social protection, and supporting project implementation and reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in social development, strategic planning, and programme design
Strong track record in results-based management and multi-stakeholder coordination
Excellent written and spoken English
Duration: 11 months (July 2025 – May 2026)
Location: Belize City
The objective of this work is to support the revitalization of the LEG, led by the MECCES, under the technical coordination of UNICEF as the Lead Partner for Education, making it more robust and effective in terms of operationalizing its functioning mechanisms and ensuring more efficient and effective coordination.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education of São Tomé and Príncipe (MECCES-STP), in partnership with UNICEF, is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the education sector, covering all levels of education.
The 2019–2023 Education Policy Charter established strategic goals and priorities for the development of the education sector. After more than six years of implementation, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the current state of the sector, gathering evidence to inform decisions on the adjustments and reforms to be adopted. This process aims to support the development of a new Education Policy Charter (CPE) for the 2026–2030 period, with a transformative approach aligned with the country’s needs.
The consultant will play a key role in strengthening the inclusion of children's rights in international climate governance by building capacity among regional negotiators and UNICEF staff, developing strategic reports and policy documents, and advocating for the integration of child resilience and protection into national climate policies.
UNICEF Egypt seeks to contract a national individual consultant to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Health in implementing the Community Health Project supported by the Mastercard Foundation.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide technical oversight and follow-up on the implementation, functionality, and sustainability of 70 solar stations across nine governorates. The Engineer will ensure that all installations comply with safety standards, contractual agreements, and project timelines while addressing any challenges that may arise during execution.
UNICEF Moldova looks for a consultant to provide technical expertise and leadership in overseeing the development of the National Platform of OER including the concept note and the technical specifications, while ensuring quality assurance and alignment with national and international requirements. It also includes monitoring the platform's development and the digitalization of STEM textbooks.
As an Operations Officer ( Programme Effectiveness), the incumbent will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, support implementation of UNICEF’s Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts
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 Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant is expected to work for 34 days spread over 6 months contract period. There will be 20 days of remote work and 14 days of travel to Kiribati (7 days) and Samoa (7 days). The consultant will provide technical advice on the development of Pacific positive masculinity frameworks and culturally appropriate male role model Initiatives in consultation and collaboration with adolescent boys. Additionally, the consultation will support the development of monitoring and evaluation processes for the Pacific Adolescent Boys Advisory group, in line with the UNICEF Gender and Adolescent Action Plan and UNICEF Pacific Gender & Adolescent Strategy.
Join our team as a consultant!
The objective of this consultancy is to support the management of UNICEF Mexico and the Innovation Task Force in systematizing the necessary information as stipulated in the COMPASS methodology and drafting the innovation strategy for the office.
If you are interested and have the required experience, apply today!
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a consultant as a nutrition reports writer/ Copy editor 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.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a consultant to develop the ABEP investment cases and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
Working in support and responding to the Practitioner Network, the consultant will collaborate with relevant HQ divisions, field, country and regional offices, partners and extender/facilitators themselves to collect and synthesize information on the current use of programme facilitators/extenders by UNICEF country offices. This includes examining and documenting the purpose and scale of this modality, as well as operational aspects such as hiring, training, support, and oversight guidance within specific contexts.
The primary objective of this KAP study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing breastfeeding practices in Suriname. The insights generated will serve as a critical evidence base to inform a more targeted and context-specific response. The findings will enable UNICEF to support the Ministry of Health in developing national policy, designing evidence-based programs and interventions that promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and enhancing advocacy and public awareness efforts. Ultimately, the study aims to contribute to improved breastfeeding rates and better health and development outcomes for infants and young children in Suriname.
The UNICEF Malawi Country Office seeks a consultant to work in close collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to provide technical support in operationalizing the DRM Act 2023 through strengthening disaster risk management institutions by conducting capacity gap assessments and Capacity building.
The consultant will ensure that capacity-strengthening initiatives enhance the functionality of the National Disaster Risk Management Committee (NDRMC) and District Disaster Risk Management Committees (DDRMCs), fostering timely, adaptive, and resilient disaster management systems that prioritize child protection and community resilience.
The overall purpose of this assignment is to develop a Minimum Package of Nutrition Actions in Agriculture that strengthens the contribution of the agriculture sector to improved nutrition outcomes, particularly for children and vulnerable populations.
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
UNICEF Libya is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, and seasoned consultant to serve as a key driver in bridging PF4C and social protection workstreams—helping to translate fiscal insights into coherent, inclusive, and fiscally sustainable policy reforms. By coordinating these two strategic pillars, the consultant will support the Libya Country Office and its partners in developing a child-sensitive, well-financed, and resilient social protection system fit for current and future challenges.
