UNICEF in DRC uses cash transfers modality for cash transfers to support most vulnerable populations in the country in all programmatic contexts (emergency, transition, and development contexts) to address the basic and sectoral needs and services. UNICEF is providing support to the government in the payment of incentives, salaries for front line workers such as health professionals, social workers, teachers… Through longer term cash-based interventions UNICEF DRC supports beneficiary households and communities towards sustainable and middle & longer-term outcomes. UNICEF in DRC optimizes the use multipurpose cash transfers to achieve sectoral and multisectoral outcomes. Rapid Response & Basic Needs humanitarian cash transfers, Cash+ programs focusing on Nutrition, GBV and Child Protection outcomes, longer-term shock responsive cash and cash based social protection programs and incentive payments for sectoral systems strengthening are some of the cash-based programming approaches adopted by the Cash Unit team and respective UNICEF sections in DRC.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF DRC CO for a passionate and committed WASH Expert. If you want to make a difference for children, we encourage you to apply. Applications from women will be prioritized.
UNICEF DRC is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the position of Chief of Supply and Logistics at the P-5 level in Kinshasa.
In this critical role, you will oversee the supply chain and logistics operations to effectively deliver resources and services to support UNICEF's programs for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will lead a team of logistics and supply chain experts, coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards.
We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to the mission of UNICEF but also possesses strong leadership skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of children. If you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to children's rights and well-being, we invite you to apply and join UNICEF DRC
Vous serez responsable de l'élaboration, de la gestion, de la coordination, de la mise en réseau, de la mise en œuvre et du suivi d'une stratégie de plaidoyer et de communication. Cela inclura la création de produits et d'activités associés de manière continue auprès du public. L'objectif est de promouvoir la sensibilisation, la compréhension, le soutien et le respect des droits des enfants et des femmes. Vous appuierez également la mission, les priorités et les programmes de l'UNICEF au sein du bureau de pays, du bureau régional, du centre des médias, et au niveau mondial, ainsi que ceux de l'équipe de pays des Nations Unies.
This position, reporting to the Chief Statistician, leads UNICEF’s Computational Analytics and Geospatial Intelligence Unit, advancing data-driven strategies through cutting-edge analytics, geospatial intelligence, and frontier technologies. The primary function of this role is to strengthen UNICEF’s data capabilities by integrating computational modeling, predictive analytics, machine learning, and geospatial insights. The incumbent is responsible for leading the development of advanced analytics tools, automating data workflows, and supporting innovative data collection platforms and administrative records, ensuring that UNICEF can make impactful, real-time decisions across health, nutrition, migration, child-mortality, education, protection, WASH, poverty, climate, and emergency response.
Join UNICEF as a Human Resources Officer (Employer Branding) and play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s employer brand and talent outreach efforts. Drive global strategies and campaigns that attract diverse, high-potential talent aligned with UNICEF's mission. In collaboration with internal and external partners, you'll develop dynamic content, manage global branding activities, and provide innovative solutions to enhance the candidate experience. Your expertise in digital marketing, talent acquisition, and employer branding will help build a committed and motivated workforce. If you're passionate about creating impact and fostering inclusion, apply now to help shape UNICEF’s workforce for a brighter future!
Lead the transformation of UNICEF’s talent acquisition and development as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Partnerships). In this strategic role, you will spearhead initiatives to attract diverse, high-potential talent through partnerships with public and private sectors, advancing equity and inclusion priorities. Oversee key programs like Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), government secondments, fellowships, and internships, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s People and Culture Strategy. Collaborate globally to design innovative HR solutions, mentor young professionals, and strengthen organizational impact. If you are passionate about shaping the future workforce and driving meaningful change, join UNICEF in creating a better world for every child.
Join UNICEF as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Engagement and Placement) and play a pivotal role in transforming global HR strategies. In this dynamic position, you will lead innovative recruitment practices, champion proactive mobility initiatives, and build robust talent pipelines aligned with UNICEF’s mission to promote equity and inclusion. Oversee critical HR programs like the Staff Selection Policy, Talent Group Management, and mobility exercises, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience and succession planning while contributing to the development of a comprehensive Talent Management Framework. Drive meaningful impact by shaping UNICEF’s workforce to better serve children worldwide.
Join UNICEF as an HR Specialist and make a direct impact on enhancing talent management and engagement for senior leadership. In this dynamic role, you will provide strategic guidance on inter-agency movements, including staff loans, secondments, and transfers, while fostering collaboration across UN agencies to align with UNICEF’s mission. With a focus on career development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline growth, you will contribute to creating innovative HR solutions in a fast-paced, global environment. Leverage your expertise to support key inter-agency mechanisms, facilitate development opportunities, and drive HR excellence in service of UNICEF’s critical work for children worldwide.
Under the general direction of the Statistics & Monitoring Advisor for MNCAH, the Consultant will provide technical and operational support to key projects within the Unit. This includes facilitating project implementation tracking, preparing project updates and reports, and supporting staff in communication with UNICEF country and regional offices.
The current consultancy will support UNICEF and the JME group, which includes partners of the World Health Organization and the World Bank Group, to build on the existing statistical analysis code for national level estimates of child malnutrition, that is available in R, to develop methods and generate modelled estimates of child malnutrition that are disaggregated by key background variables, like sex, and document the work to allow for replication by other users.
The UNICEF Cameroon CO is looking for an international consultant to undertake a formative study and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the reusable eco-friendly menstrual health hygiene products market in Cameroon. By examining both the supply and demand constraints, the study aims to identify evidence-based strategies to stimulate demand, reduce production costs, and improve sustainable access to reusable eco-friendly menstrual hygiene materials, particularly for vulnerable adolescent girls.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional office is looking for a bright, innovative, out of the box thinking, and motivated individual to gain professional experience, share his/her knowledge gender related work, while being exposed to the work of UNICEF.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications, the GS6 Communication Associate supports the section in administrative, logistical, communication and advocacy tasks. S/He will undertake the role of a focal point within the section, overseeing critical aspects such as brand positioning, knowledge management, and internal communication and staff engagement.
Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, the position (i) supports the collection and/or generation of relevant data and analysis for supply chain, forecasting, and demand planning purposes. (ii) contributes to ensuring supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, supply Dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are available, working optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions;
The consultancy work will require strong competency in Strategic Planning with Rights based Planning and RBM expertise, global level experience with planning for UN or UNICEF , needing minimum supervision, able to coordinate and work well with people and teams, good writer
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and oversight management to SD’s portfolio of innovative financing tools to support the timely availability of affordable essential supplies. Timely access requires good forecasting, planning, and adequate budgeting, financing, and execution on that financing. However, funding delays, market constraints, and other factors jeopardize systematic access and are a leading cause of commodity stockouts in countries. . The position will lead the deployment of pre-financing interventions to help bridge these short-term funding gaps and deploy risk financing to improve access and market dynamics of these supply of critical essential commodities supplies. The position will oversee UNICEF’s main tool for supply pre-financing and other supply financing interventions, the Vaccine Independence Initiative (VII), which is deployed to improve access to vaccines and other non-immunization commodities.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Specialist (P4), establishes and implements emergency preparedness and response activities across the 24 Country Offices in West and Central Africa Region including through regular travel (50-75% outside of Dakar) and deployments to Country and Field Offices. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the RO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
UNICEF in DRC uses cash transfers modality for cash transfers to support most vulnerable populations in the country in all programmatic contexts (emergency, transition, and development contexts) to address the basic and sectoral needs and services. UNICEF is providing support to the government in the payment of incentives, salaries for front line workers such as health professionals, social workers, teachers… Through longer term cash-based interventions UNICEF DRC supports beneficiary households and communities towards sustainable and middle & longer-term outcomes. UNICEF in DRC optimizes the use multipurpose cash transfers to achieve sectoral and multisectoral outcomes. Rapid Response & Basic Needs humanitarian cash transfers, Cash+ programs focusing on Nutrition, GBV and Child Protection outcomes, longer-term shock responsive cash and cash based social protection programs and incentive payments for sectoral systems strengthening are some of the cash-based programming approaches adopted by the Cash Unit team and respective UNICEF sections in DRC.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF DRC CO for a passionate and committed WASH Expert. If you want to make a difference for children, we encourage you to apply. Applications from women will be prioritized.
UNICEF DRC is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the position of Chief of Supply and Logistics at the P-5 level in Kinshasa.
In this critical role, you will oversee the supply chain and logistics operations to effectively deliver resources and services to support UNICEF's programs for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will lead a team of logistics and supply chain experts, coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards.
We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to the mission of UNICEF but also possesses strong leadership skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of children. If you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to children's rights and well-being, we invite you to apply and join UNICEF DRC
Vous serez responsable de l'élaboration, de la gestion, de la coordination, de la mise en réseau, de la mise en œuvre et du suivi d'une stratégie de plaidoyer et de communication. Cela inclura la création de produits et d'activités associés de manière continue auprès du public. L'objectif est de promouvoir la sensibilisation, la compréhension, le soutien et le respect des droits des enfants et des femmes. Vous appuierez également la mission, les priorités et les programmes de l'UNICEF au sein du bureau de pays, du bureau régional, du centre des médias, et au niveau mondial, ainsi que ceux de l'équipe de pays des Nations Unies.
This position, reporting to the Chief Statistician, leads UNICEF’s Computational Analytics and Geospatial Intelligence Unit, advancing data-driven strategies through cutting-edge analytics, geospatial intelligence, and frontier technologies. The primary function of this role is to strengthen UNICEF’s data capabilities by integrating computational modeling, predictive analytics, machine learning, and geospatial insights. The incumbent is responsible for leading the development of advanced analytics tools, automating data workflows, and supporting innovative data collection platforms and administrative records, ensuring that UNICEF can make impactful, real-time decisions across health, nutrition, migration, child-mortality, education, protection, WASH, poverty, climate, and emergency response.
Join UNICEF as a Human Resources Officer (Employer Branding) and play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s employer brand and talent outreach efforts. Drive global strategies and campaigns that attract diverse, high-potential talent aligned with UNICEF's mission. In collaboration with internal and external partners, you'll develop dynamic content, manage global branding activities, and provide innovative solutions to enhance the candidate experience. Your expertise in digital marketing, talent acquisition, and employer branding will help build a committed and motivated workforce. If you're passionate about creating impact and fostering inclusion, apply now to help shape UNICEF’s workforce for a brighter future!
Lead the transformation of UNICEF’s talent acquisition and development as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Partnerships). In this strategic role, you will spearhead initiatives to attract diverse, high-potential talent through partnerships with public and private sectors, advancing equity and inclusion priorities. Oversee key programs like Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), government secondments, fellowships, and internships, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s People and Culture Strategy. Collaborate globally to design innovative HR solutions, mentor young professionals, and strengthen organizational impact. If you are passionate about shaping the future workforce and driving meaningful change, join UNICEF in creating a better world for every child.
Join UNICEF as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Engagement and Placement) and play a pivotal role in transforming global HR strategies. In this dynamic position, you will lead innovative recruitment practices, champion proactive mobility initiatives, and build robust talent pipelines aligned with UNICEF’s mission to promote equity and inclusion. Oversee critical HR programs like the Staff Selection Policy, Talent Group Management, and mobility exercises, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience and succession planning while contributing to the development of a comprehensive Talent Management Framework. Drive meaningful impact by shaping UNICEF’s workforce to better serve children worldwide.
Join UNICEF as an HR Specialist and make a direct impact on enhancing talent management and engagement for senior leadership. In this dynamic role, you will provide strategic guidance on inter-agency movements, including staff loans, secondments, and transfers, while fostering collaboration across UN agencies to align with UNICEF’s mission. With a focus on career development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline growth, you will contribute to creating innovative HR solutions in a fast-paced, global environment. Leverage your expertise to support key inter-agency mechanisms, facilitate development opportunities, and drive HR excellence in service of UNICEF’s critical work for children worldwide.
Under the general direction of the Statistics & Monitoring Advisor for MNCAH, the Consultant will provide technical and operational support to key projects within the Unit. This includes facilitating project implementation tracking, preparing project updates and reports, and supporting staff in communication with UNICEF country and regional offices.
The current consultancy will support UNICEF and the JME group, which includes partners of the World Health Organization and the World Bank Group, to build on the existing statistical analysis code for national level estimates of child malnutrition, that is available in R, to develop methods and generate modelled estimates of child malnutrition that are disaggregated by key background variables, like sex, and document the work to allow for replication by other users.
The UNICEF Cameroon CO is looking for an international consultant to undertake a formative study and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the reusable eco-friendly menstrual health hygiene products market in Cameroon. By examining both the supply and demand constraints, the study aims to identify evidence-based strategies to stimulate demand, reduce production costs, and improve sustainable access to reusable eco-friendly menstrual hygiene materials, particularly for vulnerable adolescent girls.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional office is looking for a bright, innovative, out of the box thinking, and motivated individual to gain professional experience, share his/her knowledge gender related work, while being exposed to the work of UNICEF.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications, the GS6 Communication Associate supports the section in administrative, logistical, communication and advocacy tasks. S/He will undertake the role of a focal point within the section, overseeing critical aspects such as brand positioning, knowledge management, and internal communication and staff engagement.
Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, the position (i) supports the collection and/or generation of relevant data and analysis for supply chain, forecasting, and demand planning purposes. (ii) contributes to ensuring supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, supply Dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are available, working optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions;
The consultancy work will require strong competency in Strategic Planning with Rights based Planning and RBM expertise, global level experience with planning for UN or UNICEF , needing minimum supervision, able to coordinate and work well with people and teams, good writer
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and oversight management to SD’s portfolio of innovative financing tools to support the timely availability of affordable essential supplies. Timely access requires good forecasting, planning, and adequate budgeting, financing, and execution on that financing. However, funding delays, market constraints, and other factors jeopardize systematic access and are a leading cause of commodity stockouts in countries. . The position will lead the deployment of pre-financing interventions to help bridge these short-term funding gaps and deploy risk financing to improve access and market dynamics of these supply of critical essential commodities supplies. The position will oversee UNICEF’s main tool for supply pre-financing and other supply financing interventions, the Vaccine Independence Initiative (VII), which is deployed to improve access to vaccines and other non-immunization commodities.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Specialist (P4), establishes and implements emergency preparedness and response activities across the 24 Country Offices in West and Central Africa Region including through regular travel (50-75% outside of Dakar) and deployments to Country and Field Offices. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the RO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
