The UNICEF WCARO is looking for a Communication Officer assists in planning, designing, rolling out and evaluating projects and initiatives in support of a regional advocacy and communication strategy, including the management and expansion of all social and digital media platforms, to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
Under the overall direction and guidance of the WASH Cluster Coordinator, will support in ensuring a well-coordinated, predictable, strategic, adequate, coherent, timely, and effective WASH response by participants at the subnational/ state level that is accountable to those who are affected by the emergency. In their effort to provide an efficient and effective response to the humanitarian crisis, the post holder will be responsible for leading and building relationships with stakeholders, securing the overall coordination of sectoral goals and responses based on evidence, and ensuring Inter-Cluster collaboration, and ensuring adequate coordination with the national level.
UNICEF Mozambique is seeking a WASH Officer (NO-2) to join the Quelimane Field Office. The role focuses on water supply and WASH in institutions, supporting programme planning, implementation, monitoring, partnerships, and humanitarian response. Applicants should hold a university degree in civil engineering, hydrogeology, water engineering, or a related field, with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Fluency in English and Portuguese is required, and knowledge of local languages is an asset. UNICEF offers a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. This position is open to Mozambican nationals only.
The WASH Officer NOB reports to the WASH Specialist at level P3 for supervision. The WASH Officer NOB provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the WASH in emergency output results of the country programme. He will co-lead the emergency WASH Sectorial Group.
Are you passionate about “financing for children” and looking to gain hands-on experience to expand your knowledge and skills for career growth? This intern position is an opportunity for young talents to engage in impactful projects while expanding their knowledge and skills
UNICEF Ghana is pleased to announce an internship opportunity within the Social Policy and Inclusion Section. The selected individual will support the implementation of data collection and evidence-generation activities within the F4C portfolio. The intern will support budget-related data gathering, contribute to the development and maintenance of a financing database, and assist in producing timely, policy-relevant analyses and visualizations to inform child-focused financial decision-making.
The internship duration is 26 weeks and will be based in Accra.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and develop your skills, apply now and join the UNICEF Ghana team.
The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, with emphasis on fostering partnerships, coordinating recovery efforts, and supporting the transition from emergency response to sustainable infrastructure development. The Officer contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme, while ensuring meaningful participation of affected populations and leveraging resources from multiple stakeholders.
The grants of Accelerating Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA, Phase 3) funded by the government of the Netherlands, and the Beyond Pipes and Toilets grant, funded by the EU, are both critical grants for UNICEF to implement key aspects of the WASH components of its strategic plan. It is critical that UNICEF can create visibility for these two critical donors on these two grants, but also that the work completed by the grants is communicated well in a range of forms such as social media posting, dissemination of developed reports and achievements, and production of communication materials.
The ASWA III grant focuses on the delivery of climate resilient WASH programming in eight countries across Africa. Focus on both service delivery and systems strengthening, with a particular focus on key thematic areas of sustainability, gender transformative WASH, climate resilient WASH, and as applicable on the Head of State Initiative (HoSI). The programme is designed to run until the end of December 2027.
The EU funded Beyond Taps and Toilets focuses on similar areas of WASH and climate, and the HoSI, as well as monitoring and sustainability, with the programme due to expire at the end of March 2027. The programme is implemented in partnership with the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership.
UNICEF/Zambia is looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.
The Social and Behavior Change Specialist reports to Deputy Representative for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist provides technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for SBC as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation. Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, s/he promotes measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children’s rights, survival and wellbeing in the country.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative and in close coordination with Programme Section Chiefs, the Programme Specialist will lead the coordination, implementation, and strategic oversight of the BMZ-funded multi-sectoral resilience programme in Burkina Faso, implemented jointly with GIZ and WFP. The programme currently covers interventions in Centre-Est, Est, Nord, Centre-Nord, and Plateau Central regions, with BMZ-funded activities prioritized across selected communes. Additional regions mentioned in programme proposal may be considered in a new phase from 2028 onwards, if the programme is extended beyond that initial timeframe
The purpose of this role is to coordinate and support demand for Technology for Development programmatic support. UNICEF Programmes increasingly leverage digital means for effective programme delivery, systems strengthening and monitoring. The T4D Specialist will work with programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of ICTs and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.
The T4D Specialist, 130121, NOC, works closely with Programme staff and in close liaison with Regional Office ICT and T4D teams, and the central ICT Division where applicable. The T4D Specialist may supervise local staff members or oversee the work of consultants.
The Communication Officer will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
The Communication Assistant will support the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy by contributing to content production, media engagement, event organization, and visibility efforts. The incumbent will be accountable for ensuring timely dissemination of quality communication products and logistical support to campaigns, while maintaining UNICEF’s brand and public image.
UNICEF Senegal is seeking a Child Protection Specialist TA (OIC head of section), P-3 for 364 days. The Child Protection Specialist TA reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The incumbent will provide interim leadership to the Child Protection section, with a primary focus on resource mobilization, donor engagement, and coordination of ongoing programme implementation. He/she is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of child protection programmes/projects from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being, as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
*Exciting Opportunity for Creative Professionals*
UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire Country Office is seeking talented national consultants as professional photographers and videographers on a long-term agreement. We're looking for skilled visual storytellers to provide high-quality multimedia coverage of high-level visits and events in Côte d'Ivoire, country programmes and official photos of key spokespersons and staff. Your work will be featured across various platforms, reaching a wide audience and showcasing the amazing work of UNICEF in Côte d'Ivoire. So, if you are passionate about storytelling through images and videos, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the impactful narrative to advance our mission in Côte d'Ivoire.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international Consultant for Country Programme Development 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 Polio Deputy GPEI outbreak Response Coordinator 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 seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented International Individual consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office to develop a National WASH in Health Care Facilities Guideline for Lesotho, addressing infrastructure requirements, protocols, and monitoring mechanisms for sustainable WASH services.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a national consultant to facilitate its staff retreat, to design and roll out team building activities in consultation with the Staff Association and moderate feedback sessions, particularly for difficult conversations which foster team cohesion.
UNICEF is looking for an International Consultant for Risk-Based Water Safety Planning.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
The UNICEF WCARO is looking for a Communication Officer assists in planning, designing, rolling out and evaluating projects and initiatives in support of a regional advocacy and communication strategy, including the management and expansion of all social and digital media platforms, to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
Under the overall direction and guidance of the WASH Cluster Coordinator, will support in ensuring a well-coordinated, predictable, strategic, adequate, coherent, timely, and effective WASH response by participants at the subnational/ state level that is accountable to those who are affected by the emergency. In their effort to provide an efficient and effective response to the humanitarian crisis, the post holder will be responsible for leading and building relationships with stakeholders, securing the overall coordination of sectoral goals and responses based on evidence, and ensuring Inter-Cluster collaboration, and ensuring adequate coordination with the national level.
UNICEF Mozambique is seeking a WASH Officer (NO-2) to join the Quelimane Field Office. The role focuses on water supply and WASH in institutions, supporting programme planning, implementation, monitoring, partnerships, and humanitarian response. Applicants should hold a university degree in civil engineering, hydrogeology, water engineering, or a related field, with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Fluency in English and Portuguese is required, and knowledge of local languages is an asset. UNICEF offers a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. This position is open to Mozambican nationals only.
The WASH Officer NOB reports to the WASH Specialist at level P3 for supervision. The WASH Officer NOB provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the WASH in emergency output results of the country programme. He will co-lead the emergency WASH Sectorial Group.
Are you passionate about “financing for children” and looking to gain hands-on experience to expand your knowledge and skills for career growth? This intern position is an opportunity for young talents to engage in impactful projects while expanding their knowledge and skills
UNICEF Ghana is pleased to announce an internship opportunity within the Social Policy and Inclusion Section. The selected individual will support the implementation of data collection and evidence-generation activities within the F4C portfolio. The intern will support budget-related data gathering, contribute to the development and maintenance of a financing database, and assist in producing timely, policy-relevant analyses and visualizations to inform child-focused financial decision-making.
The internship duration is 26 weeks and will be based in Accra.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and develop your skills, apply now and join the UNICEF Ghana team.
The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, with emphasis on fostering partnerships, coordinating recovery efforts, and supporting the transition from emergency response to sustainable infrastructure development. The Officer contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme, while ensuring meaningful participation of affected populations and leveraging resources from multiple stakeholders.
The grants of Accelerating Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA, Phase 3) funded by the government of the Netherlands, and the Beyond Pipes and Toilets grant, funded by the EU, are both critical grants for UNICEF to implement key aspects of the WASH components of its strategic plan. It is critical that UNICEF can create visibility for these two critical donors on these two grants, but also that the work completed by the grants is communicated well in a range of forms such as social media posting, dissemination of developed reports and achievements, and production of communication materials.
The ASWA III grant focuses on the delivery of climate resilient WASH programming in eight countries across Africa. Focus on both service delivery and systems strengthening, with a particular focus on key thematic areas of sustainability, gender transformative WASH, climate resilient WASH, and as applicable on the Head of State Initiative (HoSI). The programme is designed to run until the end of December 2027.
The EU funded Beyond Taps and Toilets focuses on similar areas of WASH and climate, and the HoSI, as well as monitoring and sustainability, with the programme due to expire at the end of March 2027. The programme is implemented in partnership with the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership.
UNICEF/Zambia is looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.
The Social and Behavior Change Specialist reports to Deputy Representative for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist provides technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for SBC as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation. Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, s/he promotes measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children’s rights, survival and wellbeing in the country.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative and in close coordination with Programme Section Chiefs, the Programme Specialist will lead the coordination, implementation, and strategic oversight of the BMZ-funded multi-sectoral resilience programme in Burkina Faso, implemented jointly with GIZ and WFP. The programme currently covers interventions in Centre-Est, Est, Nord, Centre-Nord, and Plateau Central regions, with BMZ-funded activities prioritized across selected communes. Additional regions mentioned in programme proposal may be considered in a new phase from 2028 onwards, if the programme is extended beyond that initial timeframe
The purpose of this role is to coordinate and support demand for Technology for Development programmatic support. UNICEF Programmes increasingly leverage digital means for effective programme delivery, systems strengthening and monitoring. The T4D Specialist will work with programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of ICTs and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming.
The T4D Specialist, 130121, NOC, works closely with Programme staff and in close liaison with Regional Office ICT and T4D teams, and the central ICT Division where applicable. The T4D Specialist may supervise local staff members or oversee the work of consultants.
The Communication Officer will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
The Communication Assistant will support the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy by contributing to content production, media engagement, event organization, and visibility efforts. The incumbent will be accountable for ensuring timely dissemination of quality communication products and logistical support to campaigns, while maintaining UNICEF’s brand and public image.
UNICEF Senegal is seeking a Child Protection Specialist TA (OIC head of section), P-3 for 364 days. The Child Protection Specialist TA reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The incumbent will provide interim leadership to the Child Protection section, with a primary focus on resource mobilization, donor engagement, and coordination of ongoing programme implementation. He/she is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of child protection programmes/projects from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being, as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
*Exciting Opportunity for Creative Professionals*
UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire Country Office is seeking talented national consultants as professional photographers and videographers on a long-term agreement. We're looking for skilled visual storytellers to provide high-quality multimedia coverage of high-level visits and events in Côte d'Ivoire, country programmes and official photos of key spokespersons and staff. Your work will be featured across various platforms, reaching a wide audience and showcasing the amazing work of UNICEF in Côte d'Ivoire. So, if you are passionate about storytelling through images and videos, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the impactful narrative to advance our mission in Côte d'Ivoire.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international Consultant for Country Programme Development 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 Polio Deputy GPEI outbreak Response Coordinator 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 seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented International Individual consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office to develop a National WASH in Health Care Facilities Guideline for Lesotho, addressing infrastructure requirements, protocols, and monitoring mechanisms for sustainable WASH services.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a national consultant to facilitate its staff retreat, to design and roll out team building activities in consultation with the Staff Association and moderate feedback sessions, particularly for difficult conversations which foster team cohesion.
UNICEF is looking for an International Consultant for Risk-Based Water Safety Planning.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
