Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the global WASH agenda. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the development of a Global Acceleration Programme for WASH and drive strategic partnerships with public and private sector actors to deliver results for children at scale. In this senior leadership role, you will influence global policy, strengthen partnerships, and support country-level implementation across diverse contexts. Working closely with global, regional, and country teams, you will help position UNICEF as a leader in advancing sustainable and scalable WASH solutions.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical engineering support to UNICEF for the planning, design, and implementation of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in schools across selected provinces, including Central, Morobe, Western Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). The consultancy will integrate climate risk screening and risk-informed infrastructure planning to ensure WASH facilities are resilient to hazards such as cyclones, flooding, drought, and landslides, in line with donor expectations and emerging climate risks in Papua New Guinea, particularly in cyclone-prone provinces such as East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville The consultant will support the WASH Section to undertake comprehensive technical assessments in targeted schools to evaluate existing WASH infrastructure, service levels, and gaps in alignment with national standards and global WASH in Schools (WinS) guidelines
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer 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 output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
UNICEF Sudan continues to respond to one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, marked by escalating conflict, widespread internal displacement, and the collapse of essential services. Compounding these challenges, a nationwide cholera outbreak that began in 2024 has continued to spread in 2025, further straining an already fragile health and WASH infrastructure. In this context, high-quality donor reporting and well-articulated funding proposals are critical to sustain donor confidence, ensure accountability, and mobilize much-needed resources to scale up life-saving interventions. To meet growing demands in donor reporting and proposal development, UNICEF Sudan seeks a qualified consultant to support the WASH Section and the Resource Mobilization Unit in preparing timely, accurate, and strategic documentation aligned with UNICEF and donor standards.
The National WASH Cluster Coordinator will work closely with WASH partners to support integrated, principled, and
context-specific WASH interventions to prepare and respond to humanitarian needs associated with sudden onset crises,
recurrent natural hazards, public health diseases, and protracted needs requiring a nexus approach.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The Government of the Netherlands, through UNICEF, is supporting the Accelerated Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) programme across eight countries, including Nigeria. The programme targets improved access to equitable, sustainable WASH services in low-income contexts characterized by limited WASH coverage and poor development outcomes.
The review will examine the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and early signs of impact of the gender action plans that emerged from the GALA process. It will assess whether these plans remain responsive to the evolving socio-cultural, institutional, and policy context, and whether they are being implemented in ways that address the root causes of gender inequality, rather than only its symptoms.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance, field-level implementation support, monitoring, and coordination for water supply and WASH in institutions interventions in Zambezia Province. The consultant will contribute to programme delivery through strengthened quality assurance of infrastructure components, partner support, monitoring systems, and documentation of results.
UNICEF’s fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. The Global Programme Division (GPD) plays a central role in driving programme excellence, providing global strategic leadership, policy direction, and technical guidance across sectors and regions. Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser, Environment, the Programme Officer supports strategic coordination, technical resources procurement, and budget and programme monitoring functions for the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme, including the Children’s Environmental Health Collaborative.
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
Join UNICEF and help shape a better future for every child. Lead impactful field operations in complex and humanitarian settings, driving programmes that save lives, protect rights, and build sustainable communities. As Chief Field Office, you will spearhead partnerships, deliver high-quality results, and inspire teams to create real change where it matters most.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organisations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways .
UNICEF is seeking a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection Systems) based in Nairobi to support the expansion of inclusive, child-sensitive and shock-resilient social protection systems. The role contributes to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan by strengthening national systems through technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, and knowledge management. Working within the Global Programme Division, the Specialist will support Country and Regional Offices and their partners, with a particular focus on Sub‑Saharan Africa, to improve programme design, implementation, and monitoring. The position also engages with regional and global partners to advance policy reform, evidence generation, and partnerships that enhance equitable access to social protection for children and families.
UNICEF is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Education Specialist (Gender Equity) to advance gender equality in and through education globally. Based within the Global Programme Division and working closely with the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI), this role plays a critical part in shaping global policy, strengthening education systems, and delivering impactful programmes that support girls and marginalized learners.The position leads strategic initiatives, provides high-level technical assistance, and engages with governments, partners, and global stakeholders to promote gender-transformative approaches in education. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic professional with strong expertise in gender and education to contribute to global solutions, influence policy agendas, and drive sustainable change in line with UNICEF’s mission and the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNICEF is seeking consultants for coaching, facilitation, learning design, and leadership development services. This is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to talent development across UNICEF while working with colleagues and supervisors all around the world. Applications are now open for multiple categories under a new Long-Term Agreement (LTA).
Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the global WASH agenda. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the development of a Global Acceleration Programme for WASH and drive strategic partnerships with public and private sector actors to deliver results for children at scale. In this senior leadership role, you will influence global policy, strengthen partnerships, and support country-level implementation across diverse contexts. Working closely with global, regional, and country teams, you will help position UNICEF as a leader in advancing sustainable and scalable WASH solutions.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical engineering support to UNICEF for the planning, design, and implementation of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in schools across selected provinces, including Central, Morobe, Western Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). The consultancy will integrate climate risk screening and risk-informed infrastructure planning to ensure WASH facilities are resilient to hazards such as cyclones, flooding, drought, and landslides, in line with donor expectations and emerging climate risks in Papua New Guinea, particularly in cyclone-prone provinces such as East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville The consultant will support the WASH Section to undertake comprehensive technical assessments in targeted schools to evaluate existing WASH infrastructure, service levels, and gaps in alignment with national standards and global WASH in Schools (WinS) guidelines
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer 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 output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
UNICEF Sudan continues to respond to one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, marked by escalating conflict, widespread internal displacement, and the collapse of essential services. Compounding these challenges, a nationwide cholera outbreak that began in 2024 has continued to spread in 2025, further straining an already fragile health and WASH infrastructure. In this context, high-quality donor reporting and well-articulated funding proposals are critical to sustain donor confidence, ensure accountability, and mobilize much-needed resources to scale up life-saving interventions. To meet growing demands in donor reporting and proposal development, UNICEF Sudan seeks a qualified consultant to support the WASH Section and the Resource Mobilization Unit in preparing timely, accurate, and strategic documentation aligned with UNICEF and donor standards.
The National WASH Cluster Coordinator will work closely with WASH partners to support integrated, principled, and
context-specific WASH interventions to prepare and respond to humanitarian needs associated with sudden onset crises,
recurrent natural hazards, public health diseases, and protracted needs requiring a nexus approach.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The Government of the Netherlands, through UNICEF, is supporting the Accelerated Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) programme across eight countries, including Nigeria. The programme targets improved access to equitable, sustainable WASH services in low-income contexts characterized by limited WASH coverage and poor development outcomes.
The review will examine the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and early signs of impact of the gender action plans that emerged from the GALA process. It will assess whether these plans remain responsive to the evolving socio-cultural, institutional, and policy context, and whether they are being implemented in ways that address the root causes of gender inequality, rather than only its symptoms.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance, field-level implementation support, monitoring, and coordination for water supply and WASH in institutions interventions in Zambezia Province. The consultant will contribute to programme delivery through strengthened quality assurance of infrastructure components, partner support, monitoring systems, and documentation of results.
UNICEF’s fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. The Global Programme Division (GPD) plays a central role in driving programme excellence, providing global strategic leadership, policy direction, and technical guidance across sectors and regions. Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser, Environment, the Programme Officer supports strategic coordination, technical resources procurement, and budget and programme monitoring functions for the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme, including the Children’s Environmental Health Collaborative.
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
Join UNICEF and help shape a better future for every child. Lead impactful field operations in complex and humanitarian settings, driving programmes that save lives, protect rights, and build sustainable communities. As Chief Field Office, you will spearhead partnerships, deliver high-quality results, and inspire teams to create real change where it matters most.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organisations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways .
UNICEF is seeking a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection Systems) based in Nairobi to support the expansion of inclusive, child-sensitive and shock-resilient social protection systems. The role contributes to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan by strengthening national systems through technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, and knowledge management. Working within the Global Programme Division, the Specialist will support Country and Regional Offices and their partners, with a particular focus on Sub‑Saharan Africa, to improve programme design, implementation, and monitoring. The position also engages with regional and global partners to advance policy reform, evidence generation, and partnerships that enhance equitable access to social protection for children and families.
UNICEF is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Education Specialist (Gender Equity) to advance gender equality in and through education globally. Based within the Global Programme Division and working closely with the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI), this role plays a critical part in shaping global policy, strengthening education systems, and delivering impactful programmes that support girls and marginalized learners.The position leads strategic initiatives, provides high-level technical assistance, and engages with governments, partners, and global stakeholders to promote gender-transformative approaches in education. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic professional with strong expertise in gender and education to contribute to global solutions, influence policy agendas, and drive sustainable change in line with UNICEF’s mission and the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNICEF is seeking consultants for coaching, facilitation, learning design, and leadership development services. This is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to talent development across UNICEF while working with colleagues and supervisors all around the world. Applications are now open for multiple categories under a new Long-Term Agreement (LTA).
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