UNICEF is looking for three (3) professional Program Specialists who will oversee the implementation of a multi-sectoral program designed to support youth to pursue continued education, skilling, and earning pathways in the conflict-affected woredas in different regions of Ethiopia. The Specialist will ensure synergy across different sectors at UNICEF (Education, Nutrition, WASH, SBCC, and Social Policy), coordinate with partners (including the private sector), and monitor the progress to achieve the program’s objectives.
The Program Specialist will be stationed in one of the UNICEF offices at Semera, Bahirdar, or Mekelle.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a highly experienced Budget and Donor Relations Specialist to support the office with capacity building and leadership on various EU and ECHO financial and contractual issues in close coordination with concerned stakeholders within the Programme and Operation teams.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Education, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the country programme, 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 Country Office, 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 is looking for an experienced Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist who will develop and operationalize a robust MEL system that supports evidence-based decision-making, accountability to stakeholders, and adaptive management of the program. The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the MEL framework is aligned with the program’s priorities and design and UNICEF’s goals. The role will focus on tracking progress, supporting the evaluation the programs impact, and facilitating learning across sectors to inform decision-making and programming for each annual programmatic cycle.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for an experience and dynamic candidate to take up the role of the Programme Specialist at NOC level in Addis Ababa Office for the period of 364 days. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will provide professional support to implement the Child Protection programme interventions of the UNICEF Country Office with a focus on Children in Armed Conflict.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding. Female candidates and persons with disability who meet the requirements of the job, are highly encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is looking for a professional Programme Officer who will be responsible to provide oversight, risk and quality assurance, technical support and capacity-building support to partner organizations working with UNICEF to implement the Biqu Wetat (ብቁ ወጣት) Programme: Unlocking the potential of Ethiopia’s conflict-affected youth in Afar, Amhara and Tigray. Primarily, the Officer will advance UNICEF’s commitment to localization and sustainability by contributing to knowledge transfer and strengthening the operational capacities and systems of local actors, including grassroots and youth- and women-led local partners to become co-leads, at the national and subnational levels.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for an experience and dynamic candidate to take up the role of the Mastercard Foundation Programme Manager at P-4 level in Addis Ababa Office for the period of 364 days with possibility of further extension. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, Afar, Amahara and Tigray Field Offices, external partners and agency counterparts in support of the implementation of the programme. S/He regularly monitors financial and programme implementation milestones, provides regular feedback on the status of programme and financial indicators and advises on improvements to keep programme activities on track.
UNICEF is looking for a Gender Officer who will be responsible for identification of gender issues related to development of learning to earning pathways for youth with especial emphasis to young women in the targeted regions and support evidence-based and gender transformative approaches. She/he will support the program team in integrating gender equality in planning, programme management and monitoring, advocacy, and partnership building, as well as innovation and knowledge management through technical advice and direct engagement.
You will support programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive education. Success in education programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.
UNICE is looking for a professional consultant who can contribute to strengthening the technical support provided by the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the AUC to AU Member States towards effective implementation of ongoing AU initiatives to end harmful practices on children, adolescent girls, and women with focus on Child Marriage, FGM and Violence.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a Construction Engineer who will be responsible for monitoring all assigned construction activities in Addis Ababa and Oromia Field office (School infrastructures, Health Center, and other program and operations-related construction projects) and providing technical support on managing construction and rehabilitation activities. The incumbent will also provide back-up support to other field offices.
The post incumbent provides support to the Supply Officer (NO-2) in the overall procurement process and implementation of UNICEF Institutional service contracts and Long-Term Agreements for Services (incl. liaising with Programme and Operation Units and suppliers, consolidating requirements, preparation of bids, supplier performance evaluation, etc). Responsible for generating the necessary reports from VISION database for the Section and the Management. The position is responsible for processing import license requests for offshore procurement and ensuring timely offshore deliveries. The position reports to the Supply Officer, NO-2 (19144).
The EMOPS Division is in the process of developing its new Operational Managment Plan (OMP) for 2026- 2029/30. This is part of the wide UNICEF efforts into embarking on a new Strategic Plan (2026-2029/30) and other important initiatives that EMOPS is undertaking for the co-creation of a new vision for transformative Humanitarian Action and enhance more effectively and efficiently UNICEF preparedness and response to deliver relevant, responsive and adaptive interventions in emergencies in line with the evolving humanitarian situation and a world of complex polycrisis. As part of this important exercise is the development of EMOPS of key initiatives, such as the affordability analysis and the accountability framework, compact among EMOPS, HQ Divisions and Regional Offices on Humanitarian Action, review of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the revision of the Humanitarian Procedures (Emergency Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Procedures and the Activation of the Corporate Emergency Procedures (CEAP). A consultation is being sought to assist the EMOPS to support throughout the process of the development of the OMP for 2026-2029/30, ensuring that EMOPS effectively contributes to the achievements of the humanitarian results that have been set up in the new Strategic Plan and Humanitarian Appeal for Children and aligns its capacity, human and financial resources to meet the key results defined in the new OMP. In preparing the OMP, EMOPS needs to ensure that the expected EMOPS Programmes outcome and outputs results are matched by an adequate management structure and budget
The selected candidate will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating 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 Refugee Response Office (RRO), and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand. The operation of the Refugee Response Office in the Czech Republic is planned until the end of 2025, therefore the position will focus on communicating the results achieved with the government and the sustainability measures put in place. In addition, the Communication Officer will support communication activities of EU DG Reform-supported cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on early childhood development and care and child protection and family services legislation.
The BMI Consultant work will enhance UNICEF Chile’s ability to adapt to evolving challenges and opportunities, positioning it as a leader in innovative and scalable business models.
The successful implementation of the BMI will:
Strengthen partnerships and resource mobilization, ensuring a sustainable impact on the rights of all children in Chile;
Enhance UNICEF’s global and regional strategies through documented learnings and best practices;
Build the capacity of UNICEF Chile’s staff and partners, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Albania, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece, Kosovo, Austria, Slovenia, Andorra, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, San Marino, Slovakia, Vatican City, Yugoslavia, Chad, Gabon, Liberia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Cameroon, Western Sahara, Afghanistan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Eastern Caribbean, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Barbados, Antigua&Barbuda, Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Australia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussal, Cook Islands, Hong Kong, Macau, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Singapore, Tonga
Under the direction of the Senior Evaluation Specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods), the multi-country impact evaluation specialist will identify opportunities to a) increase coverage of impact evaluations in the thematic areas of child protection and gender; and b) provide technical leadership in implementing the Impact Catalyst Fund’s multi-country thematic window/windows. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in UNICEF Regional office in East and South Africa (ESAR), UNICEF country offices, and other UN partners based in Nairobi, the incumbent will support planned and ongoing impact evaluations, contribute to strengthening institutional and national capacities in impact evaluations, and lead on scale-up of innovative approaches in rigorous impact evaluations in fragile and humanitarian settings.
The Supply Officer reports to the Deputy Representative Operations. The Supply Officer provides technical and operational support and is responsible for managing the supply chains of country office. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea seeking to recruit an Internation Professional for the position of Education Manager at P4 level on Temporary Appointment. The Education Manager supports the Chief in managing the section, playing a key role in bringing innovation to the development and preparation of education programmes. The Education Manager provides authoritative technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes and to promote universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
UNICEF is looking for three (3) professional Program Specialists who will oversee the implementation of a multi-sectoral program designed to support youth to pursue continued education, skilling, and earning pathways in the conflict-affected woredas in different regions of Ethiopia. The Specialist will ensure synergy across different sectors at UNICEF (Education, Nutrition, WASH, SBCC, and Social Policy), coordinate with partners (including the private sector), and monitor the progress to achieve the program’s objectives.
The Program Specialist will be stationed in one of the UNICEF offices at Semera, Bahirdar, or Mekelle.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a highly experienced Budget and Donor Relations Specialist to support the office with capacity building and leadership on various EU and ECHO financial and contractual issues in close coordination with concerned stakeholders within the Programme and Operation teams.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Education, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the country programme, 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 Country Office, 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 is looking for an experienced Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist who will develop and operationalize a robust MEL system that supports evidence-based decision-making, accountability to stakeholders, and adaptive management of the program. The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the MEL framework is aligned with the program’s priorities and design and UNICEF’s goals. The role will focus on tracking progress, supporting the evaluation the programs impact, and facilitating learning across sectors to inform decision-making and programming for each annual programmatic cycle.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for an experience and dynamic candidate to take up the role of the Programme Specialist at NOC level in Addis Ababa Office for the period of 364 days. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will provide professional support to implement the Child Protection programme interventions of the UNICEF Country Office with a focus on Children in Armed Conflict.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding. Female candidates and persons with disability who meet the requirements of the job, are highly encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is looking for a professional Programme Officer who will be responsible to provide oversight, risk and quality assurance, technical support and capacity-building support to partner organizations working with UNICEF to implement the Biqu Wetat (ብቁ ወጣት) Programme: Unlocking the potential of Ethiopia’s conflict-affected youth in Afar, Amhara and Tigray. Primarily, the Officer will advance UNICEF’s commitment to localization and sustainability by contributing to knowledge transfer and strengthening the operational capacities and systems of local actors, including grassroots and youth- and women-led local partners to become co-leads, at the national and subnational levels.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for an experience and dynamic candidate to take up the role of the Mastercard Foundation Programme Manager at P-4 level in Addis Ababa Office for the period of 364 days with possibility of further extension. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, Afar, Amahara and Tigray Field Offices, external partners and agency counterparts in support of the implementation of the programme. S/He regularly monitors financial and programme implementation milestones, provides regular feedback on the status of programme and financial indicators and advises on improvements to keep programme activities on track.
UNICEF is looking for a Gender Officer who will be responsible for identification of gender issues related to development of learning to earning pathways for youth with especial emphasis to young women in the targeted regions and support evidence-based and gender transformative approaches. She/he will support the program team in integrating gender equality in planning, programme management and monitoring, advocacy, and partnership building, as well as innovation and knowledge management through technical advice and direct engagement.
You will support programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive education. Success in education programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.
UNICE is looking for a professional consultant who can contribute to strengthening the technical support provided by the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the AUC to AU Member States towards effective implementation of ongoing AU initiatives to end harmful practices on children, adolescent girls, and women with focus on Child Marriage, FGM and Violence.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a Construction Engineer who will be responsible for monitoring all assigned construction activities in Addis Ababa and Oromia Field office (School infrastructures, Health Center, and other program and operations-related construction projects) and providing technical support on managing construction and rehabilitation activities. The incumbent will also provide back-up support to other field offices.
The post incumbent provides support to the Supply Officer (NO-2) in the overall procurement process and implementation of UNICEF Institutional service contracts and Long-Term Agreements for Services (incl. liaising with Programme and Operation Units and suppliers, consolidating requirements, preparation of bids, supplier performance evaluation, etc). Responsible for generating the necessary reports from VISION database for the Section and the Management. The position is responsible for processing import license requests for offshore procurement and ensuring timely offshore deliveries. The position reports to the Supply Officer, NO-2 (19144).
The EMOPS Division is in the process of developing its new Operational Managment Plan (OMP) for 2026- 2029/30. This is part of the wide UNICEF efforts into embarking on a new Strategic Plan (2026-2029/30) and other important initiatives that EMOPS is undertaking for the co-creation of a new vision for transformative Humanitarian Action and enhance more effectively and efficiently UNICEF preparedness and response to deliver relevant, responsive and adaptive interventions in emergencies in line with the evolving humanitarian situation and a world of complex polycrisis. As part of this important exercise is the development of EMOPS of key initiatives, such as the affordability analysis and the accountability framework, compact among EMOPS, HQ Divisions and Regional Offices on Humanitarian Action, review of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the revision of the Humanitarian Procedures (Emergency Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Procedures and the Activation of the Corporate Emergency Procedures (CEAP). A consultation is being sought to assist the EMOPS to support throughout the process of the development of the OMP for 2026-2029/30, ensuring that EMOPS effectively contributes to the achievements of the humanitarian results that have been set up in the new Strategic Plan and Humanitarian Appeal for Children and aligns its capacity, human and financial resources to meet the key results defined in the new OMP. In preparing the OMP, EMOPS needs to ensure that the expected EMOPS Programmes outcome and outputs results are matched by an adequate management structure and budget
The selected candidate will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating 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 Refugee Response Office (RRO), and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand. The operation of the Refugee Response Office in the Czech Republic is planned until the end of 2025, therefore the position will focus on communicating the results achieved with the government and the sustainability measures put in place. In addition, the Communication Officer will support communication activities of EU DG Reform-supported cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on early childhood development and care and child protection and family services legislation.
The BMI Consultant work will enhance UNICEF Chile’s ability to adapt to evolving challenges and opportunities, positioning it as a leader in innovative and scalable business models.
The successful implementation of the BMI will:
Strengthen partnerships and resource mobilization, ensuring a sustainable impact on the rights of all children in Chile;
Enhance UNICEF’s global and regional strategies through documented learnings and best practices;
Build the capacity of UNICEF Chile’s staff and partners, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Albania, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece, Kosovo, Austria, Slovenia, Andorra, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, San Marino, Slovakia, Vatican City, Yugoslavia, Chad, Gabon, Liberia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Cameroon, Western Sahara, Afghanistan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Eastern Caribbean, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Barbados, Antigua&Barbuda, Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Australia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussal, Cook Islands, Hong Kong, Macau, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Singapore, Tonga
Under the direction of the Senior Evaluation Specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods), the multi-country impact evaluation specialist will identify opportunities to a) increase coverage of impact evaluations in the thematic areas of child protection and gender; and b) provide technical leadership in implementing the Impact Catalyst Fund’s multi-country thematic window/windows. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in UNICEF Regional office in East and South Africa (ESAR), UNICEF country offices, and other UN partners based in Nairobi, the incumbent will support planned and ongoing impact evaluations, contribute to strengthening institutional and national capacities in impact evaluations, and lead on scale-up of innovative approaches in rigorous impact evaluations in fragile and humanitarian settings.
The Supply Officer reports to the Deputy Representative Operations. The Supply Officer provides technical and operational support and is responsible for managing the supply chains of country office. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea seeking to recruit an Internation Professional for the position of Education Manager at P4 level on Temporary Appointment. The Education Manager supports the Chief in managing the section, playing a key role in bringing innovation to the development and preparation of education programmes. The Education Manager provides authoritative technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes and to promote universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
