Under the overall supervision of the Director, PPD North Americas & IFIs Pillar in the Public Partnerships Division and the guidance of the Senior Advisor International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Team, The Partnerships Officer will be expected to work on the World Bank Group portfolio and other IFIs. S/he will contribute to Income and Insights & Analytics for World Bank Group and RDBs/IFIs, and will contribute to overall engagement and partnership with IFIs and DC-based stakeholders. S/he will contribute to review and negotiation of World Bank Group agreements and amendments, in close collaboration with relevant headquarters, regional and country offices. S/he will contribute to analysis and research related to scoping and launching new World Bank Group different modalities and other IFIs. S/he will support quality assurance and clearance of all World Bank Group financing agreements, amendments, reports, and overall grant management. S/he will draft guidance, BNs, tools, and templates to support operational engagement with World Bank Group. S/he will support on internal coordination on issue resolution for World Bank Group and other IFIs operational issues.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Programme Officer (Climate and Environment) at NO-A level to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the supervision of the Climate Programme Specialist (P-3) and the guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Officer supports the design, management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of child-centred climate, environment, energy and disaster risk reduction (CEED) programmes and partnerships across Fiji and the Pacific, working closely with sector teams and field offices to strengthen children’s climate resilience.
The Programme Specialist (Climate Finance) strengthens UNICEF’s ability to support governments in accessing, designing, and sustaining child-sensitive climate finance investments. By embedding equity, accountability, and rights in technical support, the role ensures that climate finance resources protect and enhance essential services for children—especially the most disadvantaged —directly advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) 2024–2030.
The Planning Specialist will play a key role in corporate reporting, development, review, and analysis of strategic planning in UNICEF, encompassing both global planning (the Strategic Plan) and country programme planning related processes. The Specialist will provide technically sound and rigorous analysis of progress and performance of the Strategic Plan in coordination with planning focal points across HQ Divisions and Offices as well as conduct other data analyses related to the Strategic Plan and country programmes, drawing onmultiple data sources. The Specialist will also provide technical support to the rigorous analysis of Country Programme performance and alignment with the UN development system reform.
Drive sustainable financing solutions to protect children from violence. UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Specialist (Financing for Scale) to strengthen public financing systems, investment cases and innovative financing approaches that enable equitable, scalable child protection and violence prevention programmes. Based in Nairobi within UNICEF’s Global Programme Division, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence national and global financing agendas, support governments and partners, and help deliver lasting impact for children worldwide.
UNICEF Field Office, Peshawar is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Social Policy Specialist (Development) at the NOC level and join the Peshawar Field Office on a temporary appointment.
UNICEF’s Independent Evaluation Office partners in a variety of other ways, from joint and inter-agency evaluation collaborations to networks to strengthen linkages between evaluation and programming (e.g., ALNAP), coordinate its evaluations with those of other agencies (e.g. through the United Nations Evaluation Group, the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office and the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations mechanism) and the broader UN and evidence/evaluation synthesis community (e.g. the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative). It also partners to communicate its work e.g., through national, regional and global evaluation associations and other Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs).The Evaluation Specialist (Partnerships and National Evaluation Capacity Development) will deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, policy influence and potential resource mobilization within the scope of assignment. S/He will also serve as a focal point and resource for colleagues in the area of national evaluation capacity development (NECD) partnerships, including country-led NECD initiatives. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF’s partnerships and NECD work and influence in support of its mission.
UNICEF is looking for Market Research Specialist who drives an audience-informed approach across private-sector fundraising and partnerships in the Americas, while contributing to AMI's global insight streams. Partnering and consulting with teams across Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy to:
1. Listening & scope - surface stakeholder objectives and translate them into clear insight plans
2. Planning & execution - deploy the right blend of qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., ethnography, focus groups, surveys, depths, media analysis) to address each need.
3. Synthesize & interpret - turn data into compelling narratives and concrete, actionable recommendations.
4. Drive uptake - package findings through workshops, briefs and tools that help teams act decisively on the insights.
5. Collaborate globally - align methodologies and share learnings with peer specialists and managers in Latin America, Europe, and HQ to ensure consistency and cross-pollination of best practice.
6. Evaluation - ensure team's feedback on the effectiveness or not of the insight solutions, both for AMI's accountability and to ensure lessons can be brought into the team.
La presente consultoría tiene por objetivo brindar asistencia técnica para analizar la situación actual de los Centros de Apoyo a la Inclusión Educativa (CAIE) en Concepción y diseñar módulos de capacitación dirigidos al personal del sistema educativo para fortalecer la gestión institucional y la calidad de los servicios educativos, en el marco del programa “Fortalecimiento del acceso y los aprendizajes básicos en Concepción”.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
Join UNICEF’s Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) as a Public Partnerships Intern with the North America and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Pillar in Washington, D.C., for an internship supporting engagement with the U.S. Government, international financial institutions, and key partners to advance children’s rights. In this role, you will conduct research and analysis, draft briefing and advocacy materials, support high-level meetings and events, and contribute to partnership development, grant processes, and knowledge management to enhance UNICEF’s visibility and impact. This opportunity is ideal for graduate students or recent graduates in international relations, political science, communications, international development, or related fields, with strong analytical, research, and communication skills and familiarity with U.S. Government processes considered an asset.
Join UNICEF in the State of Palestine and help make a real difference in the lives of children across Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. In a dynamic emergency context, you will support essential programme and administrative operations that enable life-saving health and protection services for children and families. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful impact while working within a committed and purpose-driven team.
The role of the Risk & Compliance Officer will be critical in strengthening operational integrity within the Pakistan Programme, which functions in a high‑risk environment susceptible to fraud and compliance gaps. The position supports the Risk and Compliance Specialist in coordinating field verification missions, conducting internal reviews, and recommending control measures to mitigate identified risks. It also facilitates staff, vendor and implementing partner training on UNICEF policies, implements anti-fraud measures, and ensures timely follow-up on verification and special assignment reports.
The Strategic Political and Socio-Economic Analyst provides strategic political analysis, advisory, and high level coordination support to the Office of the Regional Director under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, enabling timely, informed decision making by synthesizing complex political and contextual information, coordinating inputs across the ESAR Region, and ensuring that senior leadership is equipped with clear, decision ready analysis, briefings, and recommendations for priority engagements and regional oversight.
In keeping with UNICEF's global mandate to advocate for the rights of all the world’s children, UNICEF OSE- Innocenti acts as the organization’s foremost analytical capacity and serves as the lead for excellence in research and foresight on children and child rights within UNICEF. UNICEF Innocente is seeking for consultancy to support the coordination and finalization of key outputs under the Future of Immunization project,
UNICEF is seeking a Health Specialist (Health Emergency Preparedness and Response – HEPR), P‑4 to support governments and UNICEF Country Offices in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies and humanitarian crises. Based within UNICEF’s Centre of Excellence, this role provides high‑quality technical assistance, including surge deployments, to strengthen health systems, ensure continuity of essential services, and uphold the Core Commitments for Children in emergency settings. The position contributes to global health security, multi‑sectoral coordination, and implementation of Pandemic Fund–supported initiatives, directly advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and health emergency priorities.
UNICEF Office is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Advocacy & Communication Specialist in Islamabad, at the P3 level.
The MHLT Policy, Accountability and Governance Consultant, supervised by the MHPSS Evidence and Systems Strengthening specialist in the Mental Health Unit, COE Global Health, will support the set-up of the child and adolescent mental health mechanism, funded by the Wellcome Trust, and provide ongoing support on global policy, governance and other tasks.
The role provides strategic and technical leadership to implement UNICEF’s Digital Education Strategy, focusing on empowering teachers with digital and AI-enabled tools and embedding these approaches into proven instructional models. It also leads policy dialogue, technical assistance, cross-country learning, and partnerships to help countries scale inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital education systems.
Join UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Finance team, where data-driven investment decisions help grow private-sector fundraising and deliver results for children. In the Budget and Analysis Unit (BAU), you will support the Business Analyst (Investment) to design, test and manage fundraising investment and innovative financing vehicles across National Committees and UNICEF country offices—monitoring performance, analysing financial and non-financial data, and producing clear reporting and dashboards. You will also contribute to the functional enhancement and ongoing maintenance of the QFS application in close collaboration with technical stakeholders.
Under the overall supervision of the Director, PPD North Americas & IFIs Pillar in the Public Partnerships Division and the guidance of the Senior Advisor International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Team, The Partnerships Officer will be expected to work on the World Bank Group portfolio and other IFIs. S/he will contribute to Income and Insights & Analytics for World Bank Group and RDBs/IFIs, and will contribute to overall engagement and partnership with IFIs and DC-based stakeholders. S/he will contribute to review and negotiation of World Bank Group agreements and amendments, in close collaboration with relevant headquarters, regional and country offices. S/he will contribute to analysis and research related to scoping and launching new World Bank Group different modalities and other IFIs. S/he will support quality assurance and clearance of all World Bank Group financing agreements, amendments, reports, and overall grant management. S/he will draft guidance, BNs, tools, and templates to support operational engagement with World Bank Group. S/he will support on internal coordination on issue resolution for World Bank Group and other IFIs operational issues.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Programme Officer (Climate and Environment) at NO-A level to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the supervision of the Climate Programme Specialist (P-3) and the guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Officer supports the design, management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of child-centred climate, environment, energy and disaster risk reduction (CEED) programmes and partnerships across Fiji and the Pacific, working closely with sector teams and field offices to strengthen children’s climate resilience.
The Programme Specialist (Climate Finance) strengthens UNICEF’s ability to support governments in accessing, designing, and sustaining child-sensitive climate finance investments. By embedding equity, accountability, and rights in technical support, the role ensures that climate finance resources protect and enhance essential services for children—especially the most disadvantaged —directly advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) 2024–2030.
The Planning Specialist will play a key role in corporate reporting, development, review, and analysis of strategic planning in UNICEF, encompassing both global planning (the Strategic Plan) and country programme planning related processes. The Specialist will provide technically sound and rigorous analysis of progress and performance of the Strategic Plan in coordination with planning focal points across HQ Divisions and Offices as well as conduct other data analyses related to the Strategic Plan and country programmes, drawing onmultiple data sources. The Specialist will also provide technical support to the rigorous analysis of Country Programme performance and alignment with the UN development system reform.
Drive sustainable financing solutions to protect children from violence. UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Specialist (Financing for Scale) to strengthen public financing systems, investment cases and innovative financing approaches that enable equitable, scalable child protection and violence prevention programmes. Based in Nairobi within UNICEF’s Global Programme Division, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence national and global financing agendas, support governments and partners, and help deliver lasting impact for children worldwide.
UNICEF Field Office, Peshawar is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Social Policy Specialist (Development) at the NOC level and join the Peshawar Field Office on a temporary appointment.
UNICEF’s Independent Evaluation Office partners in a variety of other ways, from joint and inter-agency evaluation collaborations to networks to strengthen linkages between evaluation and programming (e.g., ALNAP), coordinate its evaluations with those of other agencies (e.g. through the United Nations Evaluation Group, the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office and the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations mechanism) and the broader UN and evidence/evaluation synthesis community (e.g. the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative). It also partners to communicate its work e.g., through national, regional and global evaluation associations and other Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs).The Evaluation Specialist (Partnerships and National Evaluation Capacity Development) will deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, policy influence and potential resource mobilization within the scope of assignment. S/He will also serve as a focal point and resource for colleagues in the area of national evaluation capacity development (NECD) partnerships, including country-led NECD initiatives. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF’s partnerships and NECD work and influence in support of its mission.
UNICEF is looking for Market Research Specialist who drives an audience-informed approach across private-sector fundraising and partnerships in the Americas, while contributing to AMI's global insight streams. Partnering and consulting with teams across Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy to:
1. Listening & scope - surface stakeholder objectives and translate them into clear insight plans
2. Planning & execution - deploy the right blend of qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., ethnography, focus groups, surveys, depths, media analysis) to address each need.
3. Synthesize & interpret - turn data into compelling narratives and concrete, actionable recommendations.
4. Drive uptake - package findings through workshops, briefs and tools that help teams act decisively on the insights.
5. Collaborate globally - align methodologies and share learnings with peer specialists and managers in Latin America, Europe, and HQ to ensure consistency and cross-pollination of best practice.
6. Evaluation - ensure team's feedback on the effectiveness or not of the insight solutions, both for AMI's accountability and to ensure lessons can be brought into the team.
La presente consultoría tiene por objetivo brindar asistencia técnica para analizar la situación actual de los Centros de Apoyo a la Inclusión Educativa (CAIE) en Concepción y diseñar módulos de capacitación dirigidos al personal del sistema educativo para fortalecer la gestión institucional y la calidad de los servicios educativos, en el marco del programa “Fortalecimiento del acceso y los aprendizajes básicos en Concepción”.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
Join UNICEF’s Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) as a Public Partnerships Intern with the North America and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Pillar in Washington, D.C., for an internship supporting engagement with the U.S. Government, international financial institutions, and key partners to advance children’s rights. In this role, you will conduct research and analysis, draft briefing and advocacy materials, support high-level meetings and events, and contribute to partnership development, grant processes, and knowledge management to enhance UNICEF’s visibility and impact. This opportunity is ideal for graduate students or recent graduates in international relations, political science, communications, international development, or related fields, with strong analytical, research, and communication skills and familiarity with U.S. Government processes considered an asset.
Join UNICEF in the State of Palestine and help make a real difference in the lives of children across Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. In a dynamic emergency context, you will support essential programme and administrative operations that enable life-saving health and protection services for children and families. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful impact while working within a committed and purpose-driven team.
The role of the Risk & Compliance Officer will be critical in strengthening operational integrity within the Pakistan Programme, which functions in a high‑risk environment susceptible to fraud and compliance gaps. The position supports the Risk and Compliance Specialist in coordinating field verification missions, conducting internal reviews, and recommending control measures to mitigate identified risks. It also facilitates staff, vendor and implementing partner training on UNICEF policies, implements anti-fraud measures, and ensures timely follow-up on verification and special assignment reports.
The Strategic Political and Socio-Economic Analyst provides strategic political analysis, advisory, and high level coordination support to the Office of the Regional Director under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, enabling timely, informed decision making by synthesizing complex political and contextual information, coordinating inputs across the ESAR Region, and ensuring that senior leadership is equipped with clear, decision ready analysis, briefings, and recommendations for priority engagements and regional oversight.
In keeping with UNICEF's global mandate to advocate for the rights of all the world’s children, UNICEF OSE- Innocenti acts as the organization’s foremost analytical capacity and serves as the lead for excellence in research and foresight on children and child rights within UNICEF. UNICEF Innocente is seeking for consultancy to support the coordination and finalization of key outputs under the Future of Immunization project,
UNICEF is seeking a Health Specialist (Health Emergency Preparedness and Response – HEPR), P‑4 to support governments and UNICEF Country Offices in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies and humanitarian crises. Based within UNICEF’s Centre of Excellence, this role provides high‑quality technical assistance, including surge deployments, to strengthen health systems, ensure continuity of essential services, and uphold the Core Commitments for Children in emergency settings. The position contributes to global health security, multi‑sectoral coordination, and implementation of Pandemic Fund–supported initiatives, directly advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and health emergency priorities.
UNICEF Office is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Advocacy & Communication Specialist in Islamabad, at the P3 level.
The MHLT Policy, Accountability and Governance Consultant, supervised by the MHPSS Evidence and Systems Strengthening specialist in the Mental Health Unit, COE Global Health, will support the set-up of the child and adolescent mental health mechanism, funded by the Wellcome Trust, and provide ongoing support on global policy, governance and other tasks.
The role provides strategic and technical leadership to implement UNICEF’s Digital Education Strategy, focusing on empowering teachers with digital and AI-enabled tools and embedding these approaches into proven instructional models. It also leads policy dialogue, technical assistance, cross-country learning, and partnerships to help countries scale inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital education systems.
Join UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Finance team, where data-driven investment decisions help grow private-sector fundraising and deliver results for children. In the Budget and Analysis Unit (BAU), you will support the Business Analyst (Investment) to design, test and manage fundraising investment and innovative financing vehicles across National Committees and UNICEF country offices—monitoring performance, analysing financial and non-financial data, and producing clear reporting and dashboards. You will also contribute to the functional enhancement and ongoing maintenance of the QFS application in close collaboration with technical stakeholders.
