The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance in designing, managing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting the progress of education programmes in partnership with national counterparts, regional partners, colleagues, and other partners, and in line with federal and regional priorities.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Field office (NO-D) and in consultation with the Chief of Learning and Development (P5), the Specialist will support the Education Programme by working across the Access, Quality and Skills outcome areas which focus improving universal access to and equitable and inclusive primary, pre-primary, secondary and alternative skills development learning programmes for out-of-school children and adolescents and ensuring quality and relevance in education, including foundational learning, relevant pedagogical approaches.
Primarily, the Education Specialist will provide technical guidance, programme development and planning, programme implementation, coordination, monitoring, resource mobilization, advocacy as well as innovation, knowledge management and capacity building support all with the aim of contributing to improved learning outcomes, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adolescents in the region. The Specialist will also collaborate cross-sectoral as relevant on issues related to, gender, education in emergencies, protection, mental health, addressing social norms, climate resilience and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS).
UNICEF Eswatini Country Office is looking for a consultant that will support on the evaluation to assess the effectiveness of delivering services through an integrated ones stop centre approach and to provide insights for the potential expansion and roll-out
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's Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP) serves as the central online tool utilized by over 130 offices worldwide. Its primary role is facilitating preparedness planning and monitoring, thus fostering enhanced readiness for emergency response efforts. EPP guides UNICEF offices through a structured and standardized preparedness planning process, encompassing risk analysis, scenario definitions, and identifying necessary actions to prepare for an effective humanitarian response. Building on the successes of previous versions, the EPP 3.0 version aims to enable more efficient and accurate preparedness planning and monitoring, improved preparedness for response, enhanced collaboration and communication among team members, greater flexibility and accessibility for users, and the ability to analyze and utilize data for quick decision making. The Emergency Preparedness Specialist will during 60% of his/her time support EPP 3.0 platform development as Product Owner. He/she will represent RAPS and be accountable for the backlog and for the fluid liaison with ICTD and development teams on a daily/hourly basis. During the remaining 40% of his/her time, the Emergency Preparedness Specialist will support the work of the preparedness unit in ensuring notably the effective implementation of technical assistance related to preparedness in ROs and COs. Spearheading capacity-building initiatives for governments in priority countries, focusing on government preparedness/DRR together with Program Group and ROs will also be a priority working direction for the incumbent of the position.
UNICEF Eswatini is seeking to engage an individual international consultant to support Eswatini Country Office to develop the 2026-2030 CPD. Under the overall leadership of the Deputy Representative the consultant will lead the development and submission of the CPD and relevant documents The consultant will regularly consultant with the Country Management Team (CMT) and ESARO Programme Planning and Monitoring section.
UNICEF is looking for a Driver who could provide reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Under the guidance of the Emergency Specialist, Standby Arrangements, Emergency Officer will manage and strengthen UNICEF’s engagement with organizations that collaborate as ‘standby partners’ to enable UNICEF to provide adequate, effective and efficient deployment of human resources in situations and frontline service delivery capacity in emergencies.
Under the general guidance of the Chief of Zonal Office of the Central South Zone and technical supervision of the Social Policy Manager, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
The Regional Chief of Communication is accountable for developing, implementing, managing and monitoring a regional advocacy and communication strategy and associated products, partnerships and activities. He/ She will support resource mobilization, global priority and campaign initiatives, especially those of importance to the work of the National Committees. Advise, provide guidance and build communication capacity of staff and others throughout the region. The incumbent will co-ordinate and guide regional monitoring and evaluation of communication, and also provide recommendations on global, regional and country communication policy development, support and advocacy and communication activities. The incumbent will also advice on the articulation of policies and strategies, with an emphasis on those that promote gender equality and equity.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will be supervised on a day-to-day basis including contract management by the Early Childhood Education Specialist with relevant guidance, provided by the UNICEF Pacific Education Chief of Education. The consultant is expected to closely collaborate with ECE Officer at UNICEF Pacific and education specialists and officers at Field Offices, through out the consultancy for technical guidance.
The consultant is expected to travel for in-person work, including in-person engagement in key meetings and consultations, and may work remotely the remainder of the time. When working remotely, the consultant is expected to be available for discussions as required during working hours of the country. All costs associated with the travel (including living allowances and any other costs) are to be included in the total contract value. This will be based on the indicative list of countries included in this TOR, with a contract amendment required if travel plans or costs change significantly.
Under the direction of the senior evaluation specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods), the impact evaluation specialist will provide support to organizational efforts to increase coverage of impact evaluations in the thematic areas of UNICEF mandate (child protection, social protection, health among others) and contribute to the effective implementation of the Impact Catalyst Fund’s multi-country thematic window/windows. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in Evaluation office (NYHQ), regional, and country office teams, the incumbent will support planned and ongoing impact evaluations, contribute to strengthening institutional and national capacities in impact evaluations, and support scale-up of innovative approaches in rigorous impact evaluations in fragile and humanitarian settings.
Under the supervision of the Senior Evaluation Specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods) the Evaluation Specialist (data science) will provide support to organizational efforts in better utilization of AI/machine learning applications in evaluations to improve cost-efficiency of evaluation process and methods. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in Evaluation office (NYHQ), the incumbent will support evidence generation and use in planned and ongoing global evaluations and impact evaluations, lead replication of tested and effective AI approaches across regions and country office teams.
The Malawi Country Office (MCO) is currently seeking a seasoned Education Specialist (Education in Emergency). Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Education Specialist (System Strengthening) and under the matrix supervision of the Chief of Humanitarian Action and Resilience (HAR), you will play a crucial role in profoundly impacting and influencing children’s educational enrollment and learning by way of contributing to the overall achievement of transformative results for children who are the most marginalized and disadvantaged – children with disabilities, girls, children from rural and remote areas, and the like – are given education opportunities that allow them to develop to their full potential.
Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding. Qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you. Our State of Palestine Office is seeking a dynamic qualified candidate to join our team as Procurement Assistant at G-5 level based in Jerusalem, SOP.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Section of UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional office outposted to Brussels is looking for a full-time (50% home-based and 50% office based) intern.
The appointed service provider will conduct an evaluability assessment of the NSSF under the general supervision of the Adolescent Development Specialist (Education and Adolescent Development) with close technical inputs and insights from PMRE with overall guidance from Chief of Education. The assignment will also be delivered in close collaboration with the Department of Basic Education (Director: School Safety).
Under the general guidance of the Social Policy Manager and in close collaboration with the UNICEF Shock Responsive Social Protection Specailists, MoLSA Social Protection team, and the staff of the implementing partners, the incumbent is responsible for delivering timely beneficiary data management services for implementing UNICEF social and humanitarian cash transfer programming, while upholding UNICEF data protection policies.
UNICEF Namibia Country Office is seeking for an energetic, focused, committed, strategic and diverse individual to support the implementation of UNICEF Namibia's ECD priorities, focusing on the provision of technical support to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare in the transition of ECD functions and in the Implementation of UNICEF's donor commitments.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will work remotely ensuring availability to work at times suitable to the Pacific Islands region when required. All costs related to the work will be included in the financial proposal and subsequent contract (90 days remote/30 days in-country for Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Tuvalu). Daily monitoring and supervision will be provided by the ECD Specialist in collaboration with the Chief of Education and the Deputy Representative. This includes analyzing existing policies, identifying gaps, and aligning efforts with regional frameworks such as the Pasifika Call to Action on ECD. The consultant will collaborate closely with Pacific Island governments, ensuring the participation of key ministries, and will engage with regional bodies like the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), the Pacific Community (SPC), and the University of the South Pacific (USP).
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting an Emergency Specialist - NOC, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance in designing, managing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting the progress of education programmes in partnership with national counterparts, regional partners, colleagues, and other partners, and in line with federal and regional priorities.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Field office (NO-D) and in consultation with the Chief of Learning and Development (P5), the Specialist will support the Education Programme by working across the Access, Quality and Skills outcome areas which focus improving universal access to and equitable and inclusive primary, pre-primary, secondary and alternative skills development learning programmes for out-of-school children and adolescents and ensuring quality and relevance in education, including foundational learning, relevant pedagogical approaches.
Primarily, the Education Specialist will provide technical guidance, programme development and planning, programme implementation, coordination, monitoring, resource mobilization, advocacy as well as innovation, knowledge management and capacity building support all with the aim of contributing to improved learning outcomes, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adolescents in the region. The Specialist will also collaborate cross-sectoral as relevant on issues related to, gender, education in emergencies, protection, mental health, addressing social norms, climate resilience and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS).
UNICEF Eswatini Country Office is looking for a consultant that will support on the evaluation to assess the effectiveness of delivering services through an integrated ones stop centre approach and to provide insights for the potential expansion and roll-out
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's Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP) serves as the central online tool utilized by over 130 offices worldwide. Its primary role is facilitating preparedness planning and monitoring, thus fostering enhanced readiness for emergency response efforts. EPP guides UNICEF offices through a structured and standardized preparedness planning process, encompassing risk analysis, scenario definitions, and identifying necessary actions to prepare for an effective humanitarian response. Building on the successes of previous versions, the EPP 3.0 version aims to enable more efficient and accurate preparedness planning and monitoring, improved preparedness for response, enhanced collaboration and communication among team members, greater flexibility and accessibility for users, and the ability to analyze and utilize data for quick decision making. The Emergency Preparedness Specialist will during 60% of his/her time support EPP 3.0 platform development as Product Owner. He/she will represent RAPS and be accountable for the backlog and for the fluid liaison with ICTD and development teams on a daily/hourly basis. During the remaining 40% of his/her time, the Emergency Preparedness Specialist will support the work of the preparedness unit in ensuring notably the effective implementation of technical assistance related to preparedness in ROs and COs. Spearheading capacity-building initiatives for governments in priority countries, focusing on government preparedness/DRR together with Program Group and ROs will also be a priority working direction for the incumbent of the position.
UNICEF Eswatini is seeking to engage an individual international consultant to support Eswatini Country Office to develop the 2026-2030 CPD. Under the overall leadership of the Deputy Representative the consultant will lead the development and submission of the CPD and relevant documents The consultant will regularly consultant with the Country Management Team (CMT) and ESARO Programme Planning and Monitoring section.
UNICEF is looking for a Driver who could provide reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Under the guidance of the Emergency Specialist, Standby Arrangements, Emergency Officer will manage and strengthen UNICEF’s engagement with organizations that collaborate as ‘standby partners’ to enable UNICEF to provide adequate, effective and efficient deployment of human resources in situations and frontline service delivery capacity in emergencies.
Under the general guidance of the Chief of Zonal Office of the Central South Zone and technical supervision of the Social Policy Manager, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
The Regional Chief of Communication is accountable for developing, implementing, managing and monitoring a regional advocacy and communication strategy and associated products, partnerships and activities. He/ She will support resource mobilization, global priority and campaign initiatives, especially those of importance to the work of the National Committees. Advise, provide guidance and build communication capacity of staff and others throughout the region. The incumbent will co-ordinate and guide regional monitoring and evaluation of communication, and also provide recommendations on global, regional and country communication policy development, support and advocacy and communication activities. The incumbent will also advice on the articulation of policies and strategies, with an emphasis on those that promote gender equality and equity.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will be supervised on a day-to-day basis including contract management by the Early Childhood Education Specialist with relevant guidance, provided by the UNICEF Pacific Education Chief of Education. The consultant is expected to closely collaborate with ECE Officer at UNICEF Pacific and education specialists and officers at Field Offices, through out the consultancy for technical guidance.
The consultant is expected to travel for in-person work, including in-person engagement in key meetings and consultations, and may work remotely the remainder of the time. When working remotely, the consultant is expected to be available for discussions as required during working hours of the country. All costs associated with the travel (including living allowances and any other costs) are to be included in the total contract value. This will be based on the indicative list of countries included in this TOR, with a contract amendment required if travel plans or costs change significantly.
Under the direction of the senior evaluation specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods), the impact evaluation specialist will provide support to organizational efforts to increase coverage of impact evaluations in the thematic areas of UNICEF mandate (child protection, social protection, health among others) and contribute to the effective implementation of the Impact Catalyst Fund’s multi-country thematic window/windows. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in Evaluation office (NYHQ), regional, and country office teams, the incumbent will support planned and ongoing impact evaluations, contribute to strengthening institutional and national capacities in impact evaluations, and support scale-up of innovative approaches in rigorous impact evaluations in fragile and humanitarian settings.
Under the supervision of the Senior Evaluation Specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods) the Evaluation Specialist (data science) will provide support to organizational efforts in better utilization of AI/machine learning applications in evaluations to improve cost-efficiency of evaluation process and methods. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in Evaluation office (NYHQ), the incumbent will support evidence generation and use in planned and ongoing global evaluations and impact evaluations, lead replication of tested and effective AI approaches across regions and country office teams.
The Malawi Country Office (MCO) is currently seeking a seasoned Education Specialist (Education in Emergency). Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Education Specialist (System Strengthening) and under the matrix supervision of the Chief of Humanitarian Action and Resilience (HAR), you will play a crucial role in profoundly impacting and influencing children’s educational enrollment and learning by way of contributing to the overall achievement of transformative results for children who are the most marginalized and disadvantaged – children with disabilities, girls, children from rural and remote areas, and the like – are given education opportunities that allow them to develop to their full potential.
Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding. Qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you. Our State of Palestine Office is seeking a dynamic qualified candidate to join our team as Procurement Assistant at G-5 level based in Jerusalem, SOP.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Section of UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional office outposted to Brussels is looking for a full-time (50% home-based and 50% office based) intern.
The appointed service provider will conduct an evaluability assessment of the NSSF under the general supervision of the Adolescent Development Specialist (Education and Adolescent Development) with close technical inputs and insights from PMRE with overall guidance from Chief of Education. The assignment will also be delivered in close collaboration with the Department of Basic Education (Director: School Safety).
Under the general guidance of the Social Policy Manager and in close collaboration with the UNICEF Shock Responsive Social Protection Specailists, MoLSA Social Protection team, and the staff of the implementing partners, the incumbent is responsible for delivering timely beneficiary data management services for implementing UNICEF social and humanitarian cash transfer programming, while upholding UNICEF data protection policies.
UNICEF Namibia Country Office is seeking for an energetic, focused, committed, strategic and diverse individual to support the implementation of UNICEF Namibia's ECD priorities, focusing on the provision of technical support to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare in the transition of ECD functions and in the Implementation of UNICEF's donor commitments.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will work remotely ensuring availability to work at times suitable to the Pacific Islands region when required. All costs related to the work will be included in the financial proposal and subsequent contract (90 days remote/30 days in-country for Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Tuvalu). Daily monitoring and supervision will be provided by the ECD Specialist in collaboration with the Chief of Education and the Deputy Representative. This includes analyzing existing policies, identifying gaps, and aligning efforts with regional frameworks such as the Pasifika Call to Action on ECD. The consultant will collaborate closely with Pacific Island governments, ensuring the participation of key ministries, and will engage with regional bodies like the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), the Pacific Community (SPC), and the University of the South Pacific (USP).
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting an Emergency Specialist - NOC, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
