The UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is looking for an Emergency Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring that multi-country emergency preparedness and response is well supported and coordinated by ESARO, especially in the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes.
If the post requirements match your profile and career aspirations, UNICEF ESARO would like to hear from you!
UNICEF Eswatini is looking for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for implementing a Universal Child Grant (UCG) program in Eswatini. This includes designing the program, conducting a fiscal space analysis to assess its affordability and sustainability.
The Education Specialist position is required on temporary appointment, to continue technical support to the Ministry of Education on planning, monitoring and reporting of results with a focus on programmes funded by the GPE. The incumbent will also support planning and implementation of key interventions under the national foundational learning strategy, including remedial education, and inclusion of children with disability.
Under the direct supervision of Chief Education, the Education Specialist will work with the Education Section team and government partners, most notably the Ministry of Education and Rwanda Basic Education Board, that leads implementation of GPE funded programmes.
UNICEF Uzbekistan is seeking a highly motivated individual consultant to develop a climate change rationale for children in Central Asia, create submission-ready climate finance proposals/concept notes targeting priority donors, including but not limited to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), World Bank and others, and provide strategic leadership to Country Offices (COs) in Central Asia in advancing climate finance initiatives.
The consultant will drive these efforts across thematic areas aligned with UNICEF’s mandate, including but not limited to education, health, and social protection.
The consultant is expected to further support development and expansion on the comprehensive capacity building programme, while supporting in delivering a series of workshops for curriculum and textbooks writers on the principles of CBE for Math. This includes ensuring consistency of teaching and learning materials (including textbooks) with the curriculum and basic principles of development of inclusive, age-appropriate materials.
Following the completed first phase of UNICEF technical support in standard, curriculum and TLM revision, the consultant is expected to further support development and expansion on the comprehensive capacity building programme, while supporting in delivering a series of workshops for curriculum and textbooks writers on the principles of CBE for Tajik Language. This includes ensuring consistency of teaching and learning materials (including textbooks) with the curriculum and basic principles of development of inclusive, age-appropriate materials.
The consultant will contribute to various construction and renovation phases of 50 selected schools. This includes the preparation and evaluation of tender documents, the management of all phases of project design and construction work, and liaising with construction and consulting companies engaged by UNICEF for the renovations. The consultant will also contribute to the achievement of concrete and sustainable program/project results according to the work plan, budget allocation, results-based management approaches, methodology, and UNICEF’s strategic plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The Education Officer reports to the Education Specialist (Digital) for close guidance and supervision. The Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the digital learning programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Education Programme within the Country Programme.
UNICEF will support the Ministry of Education in piloting inclusive education and equity-focused WASH services in two kindergartens, two secondary schools of Ashgabat city, and one rural school (in total 5 educational facilities) in the framework of the system strengthening for reducing the climate change impacts.
The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Representative in developing, implementing and following up on key strategic priorities; coordinating, managing and planning activities in a systematic and organized manner; and managing an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
El propósito es ofrecer asistencia técnica o expertise específico para la implementación de actividades para restablecer o salvaguardar los intereses de la infancia después de una emergencia, en una respuesta de calidad.
Las personas retenidas en el roster proporcionarán sus servicios bajo los Términos de Referencia (TdR) específicos para la asignación al ser contactados por UNICEF.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Programme Planning and Monitoring section for the post of Planning and Monitoring Specialist (NO-3)
Climate change, energy access, and environmental degradation are urgent global challenges that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly children, young people, and women. In Belize, these issues are critical to ensuring a sustainable future for its youth and most vulnerable groups. Children and young people represent the future of any society, and their human capital is deeply impacted by the adverse effects of climatic and man-made hazards. Their physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as their access to education, health services, and economic opportunities, are all at risk. Addressing these challenges is essential not only to protect their current rights but to ensure that future generations can thrive and fully realize their potential.
UNICEF through its partnership with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will develop a comprehensive disaster risk management training course for public officers to strengthen capacity of key emergency responders during times of crisis. NEMO has long provided essential disaster management training to public officers. However, the current system faces declining attendance and engagement. To address this, UNICEF seeks to modernize NEMO’s training system by redesigning lesson plans, incorporating online learning options, and implementing a certification system to incentives public officers. This document outlines the concept for this overhaul and recommends the engagement of a consultant for its successful execution.
EOF recently finalized its medium-term strategy to cover 2025-2030. We require a consultant to provide technical support to EOF’s leadership team to support with the successful implementation of EOF’s strategy in 2025.
Globally, millions of girls face significant barriers to education due to inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Guyana is no exception, with disparities in access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, and awareness about menstruation being particularly pronounced in rural, riverine, and hinterland communities
In many of these communities, adolescent girls struggle with the lack of access to private, clean, and safe sanitation facilities, coupled with limited access to affordable menstrual hygiene products. These challenges often result in absenteeism, school dropouts, and a perpetuation of gender-based educational disparities. The stigma surrounding menstruation also contributes to social exclusion and reinforces negative attitudes toward girls' education, further hindering their full participation in school life.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for a National Individual Consultant for the Development and costing of National Programme of Measures for Immunization 2025-2027 in Montenegro.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations, including but not limited to people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Child Rights in Business Consultant’s key function will include supporting the Country Office in development of the expansion strategy and targeting the biggest companies with tailored pitches and proposals with integration of child rights approach. The Consultancy will also support the engagement of Business Clubs and business media in the public discourse on child rights, as well as converting business corporate clients in the partnership opportunities with application of the B2B approach.
This consultancy will support MoH in updating community case definitions, developing a structured case notification protocol, and strengthening reporting from communities to health facilities. It will also lead capacity-building for healthcare workers in Mukono, Wakiso, and Kampala while collaborating with MoH and leveraging Living Goods to integrate Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) indicators into eCHIS.
To systematically review the existing national plan for the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B to identify residual gaps and overall strategy responsiveness toward the 2030 elimination goals.
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Health Section (P4) and mobilized by the Project Manager, Ezaka Ho Tomady, the Health Specialist for Health System Strengthening, Monitoring, and Evaluation (HSS/M&E) is responsible for overseeing the EU-funded health projects, with a focus on health systems strengthening. Reporting to the Project Manager for project-specific matters and to the Chief of Health for overall strategic guidance, the specialist works closely with both to ensure smooth project implementation.
The specialist monitors and evaluates the health projects, providing technical expertise throughout the program cycle. This includes ensuring the projects align with results-based management (RBM) principles, organizational strategic objectives, performance standards, and accountability frameworks. The specialist also prepares strategic insights for the Project Manager, participates in steering committee meetings, and helps resolve challenges and bottlenecks with implementing partners.
In collaboration with the Project Manager, the Health Specialist ensures the integration of interventions into health systems at the regional and district levels. Additionally, the role requires close coordination with the technical assistance entity on operational and implementation research components, ensuring alignment with program goals. The position also demands frequent visits to project regions, approximately 50% of the time.
The UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is looking for an Emergency Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring that multi-country emergency preparedness and response is well supported and coordinated by ESARO, especially in the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes.
If the post requirements match your profile and career aspirations, UNICEF ESARO would like to hear from you!
UNICEF Eswatini is looking for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for implementing a Universal Child Grant (UCG) program in Eswatini. This includes designing the program, conducting a fiscal space analysis to assess its affordability and sustainability.
The Education Specialist position is required on temporary appointment, to continue technical support to the Ministry of Education on planning, monitoring and reporting of results with a focus on programmes funded by the GPE. The incumbent will also support planning and implementation of key interventions under the national foundational learning strategy, including remedial education, and inclusion of children with disability.
Under the direct supervision of Chief Education, the Education Specialist will work with the Education Section team and government partners, most notably the Ministry of Education and Rwanda Basic Education Board, that leads implementation of GPE funded programmes.
UNICEF Uzbekistan is seeking a highly motivated individual consultant to develop a climate change rationale for children in Central Asia, create submission-ready climate finance proposals/concept notes targeting priority donors, including but not limited to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), World Bank and others, and provide strategic leadership to Country Offices (COs) in Central Asia in advancing climate finance initiatives.
The consultant will drive these efforts across thematic areas aligned with UNICEF’s mandate, including but not limited to education, health, and social protection.
The consultant is expected to further support development and expansion on the comprehensive capacity building programme, while supporting in delivering a series of workshops for curriculum and textbooks writers on the principles of CBE for Math. This includes ensuring consistency of teaching and learning materials (including textbooks) with the curriculum and basic principles of development of inclusive, age-appropriate materials.
Following the completed first phase of UNICEF technical support in standard, curriculum and TLM revision, the consultant is expected to further support development and expansion on the comprehensive capacity building programme, while supporting in delivering a series of workshops for curriculum and textbooks writers on the principles of CBE for Tajik Language. This includes ensuring consistency of teaching and learning materials (including textbooks) with the curriculum and basic principles of development of inclusive, age-appropriate materials.
The consultant will contribute to various construction and renovation phases of 50 selected schools. This includes the preparation and evaluation of tender documents, the management of all phases of project design and construction work, and liaising with construction and consulting companies engaged by UNICEF for the renovations. The consultant will also contribute to the achievement of concrete and sustainable program/project results according to the work plan, budget allocation, results-based management approaches, methodology, and UNICEF’s strategic plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The Education Officer reports to the Education Specialist (Digital) for close guidance and supervision. The Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the digital learning programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Education Programme within the Country Programme.
UNICEF will support the Ministry of Education in piloting inclusive education and equity-focused WASH services in two kindergartens, two secondary schools of Ashgabat city, and one rural school (in total 5 educational facilities) in the framework of the system strengthening for reducing the climate change impacts.
The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Representative in developing, implementing and following up on key strategic priorities; coordinating, managing and planning activities in a systematic and organized manner; and managing an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
El propósito es ofrecer asistencia técnica o expertise específico para la implementación de actividades para restablecer o salvaguardar los intereses de la infancia después de una emergencia, en una respuesta de calidad.
Las personas retenidas en el roster proporcionarán sus servicios bajo los Términos de Referencia (TdR) específicos para la asignación al ser contactados por UNICEF.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Programme Planning and Monitoring section for the post of Planning and Monitoring Specialist (NO-3)
Climate change, energy access, and environmental degradation are urgent global challenges that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly children, young people, and women. In Belize, these issues are critical to ensuring a sustainable future for its youth and most vulnerable groups. Children and young people represent the future of any society, and their human capital is deeply impacted by the adverse effects of climatic and man-made hazards. Their physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as their access to education, health services, and economic opportunities, are all at risk. Addressing these challenges is essential not only to protect their current rights but to ensure that future generations can thrive and fully realize their potential.
UNICEF through its partnership with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will develop a comprehensive disaster risk management training course for public officers to strengthen capacity of key emergency responders during times of crisis. NEMO has long provided essential disaster management training to public officers. However, the current system faces declining attendance and engagement. To address this, UNICEF seeks to modernize NEMO’s training system by redesigning lesson plans, incorporating online learning options, and implementing a certification system to incentives public officers. This document outlines the concept for this overhaul and recommends the engagement of a consultant for its successful execution.
EOF recently finalized its medium-term strategy to cover 2025-2030. We require a consultant to provide technical support to EOF’s leadership team to support with the successful implementation of EOF’s strategy in 2025.
Globally, millions of girls face significant barriers to education due to inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Guyana is no exception, with disparities in access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, and awareness about menstruation being particularly pronounced in rural, riverine, and hinterland communities
In many of these communities, adolescent girls struggle with the lack of access to private, clean, and safe sanitation facilities, coupled with limited access to affordable menstrual hygiene products. These challenges often result in absenteeism, school dropouts, and a perpetuation of gender-based educational disparities. The stigma surrounding menstruation also contributes to social exclusion and reinforces negative attitudes toward girls' education, further hindering their full participation in school life.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for a National Individual Consultant for the Development and costing of National Programme of Measures for Immunization 2025-2027 in Montenegro.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations, including but not limited to people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Child Rights in Business Consultant’s key function will include supporting the Country Office in development of the expansion strategy and targeting the biggest companies with tailored pitches and proposals with integration of child rights approach. The Consultancy will also support the engagement of Business Clubs and business media in the public discourse on child rights, as well as converting business corporate clients in the partnership opportunities with application of the B2B approach.
This consultancy will support MoH in updating community case definitions, developing a structured case notification protocol, and strengthening reporting from communities to health facilities. It will also lead capacity-building for healthcare workers in Mukono, Wakiso, and Kampala while collaborating with MoH and leveraging Living Goods to integrate Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) indicators into eCHIS.
To systematically review the existing national plan for the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B to identify residual gaps and overall strategy responsiveness toward the 2030 elimination goals.
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Health Section (P4) and mobilized by the Project Manager, Ezaka Ho Tomady, the Health Specialist for Health System Strengthening, Monitoring, and Evaluation (HSS/M&E) is responsible for overseeing the EU-funded health projects, with a focus on health systems strengthening. Reporting to the Project Manager for project-specific matters and to the Chief of Health for overall strategic guidance, the specialist works closely with both to ensure smooth project implementation.
The specialist monitors and evaluates the health projects, providing technical expertise throughout the program cycle. This includes ensuring the projects align with results-based management (RBM) principles, organizational strategic objectives, performance standards, and accountability frameworks. The specialist also prepares strategic insights for the Project Manager, participates in steering committee meetings, and helps resolve challenges and bottlenecks with implementing partners.
In collaboration with the Project Manager, the Health Specialist ensures the integration of interventions into health systems at the regional and district levels. Additionally, the role requires close coordination with the technical assistance entity on operational and implementation research components, ensuring alignment with program goals. The position also demands frequent visits to project regions, approximately 50% of the time.
