The Emergency Specialist (Risk Analysis and Preparedness) will facilitate UNICEF’s global political risk monitoring and analysis, including research and analysis of political, administrative and legislative risks potentially affecting UNICEF’s humanitarian response, focusing on fragile or otherwise high-risk settings including UNICEF’s corporate priority emergency responses. The Emergency Specialist will research and draft analytical reports, liaise with key partners, and support the development of UNICEF’s analytical systems and related analytical capacity, policies and technologies.
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 objective of the assignment is to provide high level coordination for the Qatari partnership (Silatech/ROTA) harnessing the strengths of Shabab Balad as a multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder partnership. The consultant will support the GenU Manager in leading the overall coordination to help shape the partnership and create the enabling environment for its success and for extended impact.
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.
As the national curriculum strengthening process unfolds, there is a need for the DBE to engage a broad range of stakeholders, both within the education sector and beyond at various levels to enable the implementation of the curriculum strengthening plan. The Curriculum System Strengthening (CSS) Integrated Implementation Plan and Communications Strategy will be developed to proceed with adequate information sharing and consensus building, with adequate monitoring and learning from the implementation. Reference may be made to the brief and draft Communications Strategy developed in 2023/2024.
The work targets across programmes and initiatives in the basic education system – including the Three Stream Model (TSM), in line with the overall strategic imperatives of Curriculum Strengthening.
The Safe to Learn initiative focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments by preventing violence, bullying, and discrimination in educational settings, while promoting gender-transformative education.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for a national consultant to support implementation of work under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Capacity Grant Part 1, for which UNICEF was appointed as Grant Agent. UNICEF works closely with the co-chairs of the Local Education Group (LEG), the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE/Kemendikdasmen) and Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), and with the two Co-Coordinating Agencies: Pusat Studi Pendidikan dan Kebijakan (PSPK) and Plan International. The national consultant will support UNICEF in key responsibilities to convene the Local Education Group (LEG) meetings at least once a quarter, and facilitate ad hoc meetings as needed, to ensure that activities are implemented according to agreed timelines and quality standards expected for the GPE System Capacity Grant, draft progress reports, and support preparations for the System Capacity Grant Part 2, for which UNICEF was recently appointed as the Grant Agent. The consultant will also help ensure that the objectives of the LEG co-chairs to strengthen participation, collaboration and coordination among education sector stakeholders in Indonesia, is carried out efficiently and effectively. This consultancy aims to start on 1 February until 31 December 2025 (for Indonesians only).
Apoyar la coordinación, implementación y monitoreo de las intervenciones relacionadas con Desnutrición Crónica Infantil y asesoría técnica especializada en territorios priorizados.
El ADAP Officer (NoA) brindará apoyo técnico y operativo en la implementación de programas y iniciativas que fortalezcan las oportunidades de desarrollo y participación de los adolescentes en Ecuador, promoviendo un enfoque integral en áreas clave como la educación, protección, la participación cívica, la salud y el bienestar mental.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Office aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Team aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
Organization Context
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
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.
UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a committed candidates looking to serve as Programme Assistant at the GS-5 level supporting various programmatic sections for its Office in Jerusalem. This vacancy announcement will establish a roster of candidates for fast-track recruitment against upcoming vacancies.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to be a Team Lead for the evaluation of the UNICEF early childhood development programme in Thailand (2020-2024).
The Emergency Specialist (Risk Analysis and Preparedness) will facilitate UNICEF’s global political risk monitoring and analysis, including research and analysis of political, administrative and legislative risks potentially affecting UNICEF’s humanitarian response, focusing on fragile or otherwise high-risk settings including UNICEF’s corporate priority emergency responses. The Emergency Specialist will research and draft analytical reports, liaise with key partners, and support the development of UNICEF’s analytical systems and related analytical capacity, policies and technologies.
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 objective of the assignment is to provide high level coordination for the Qatari partnership (Silatech/ROTA) harnessing the strengths of Shabab Balad as a multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder partnership. The consultant will support the GenU Manager in leading the overall coordination to help shape the partnership and create the enabling environment for its success and for extended impact.
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.
As the national curriculum strengthening process unfolds, there is a need for the DBE to engage a broad range of stakeholders, both within the education sector and beyond at various levels to enable the implementation of the curriculum strengthening plan. The Curriculum System Strengthening (CSS) Integrated Implementation Plan and Communications Strategy will be developed to proceed with adequate information sharing and consensus building, with adequate monitoring and learning from the implementation. Reference may be made to the brief and draft Communications Strategy developed in 2023/2024.
The work targets across programmes and initiatives in the basic education system – including the Three Stream Model (TSM), in line with the overall strategic imperatives of Curriculum Strengthening.
The Safe to Learn initiative focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments by preventing violence, bullying, and discrimination in educational settings, while promoting gender-transformative education.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for a national consultant to support implementation of work under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Capacity Grant Part 1, for which UNICEF was appointed as Grant Agent. UNICEF works closely with the co-chairs of the Local Education Group (LEG), the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE/Kemendikdasmen) and Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), and with the two Co-Coordinating Agencies: Pusat Studi Pendidikan dan Kebijakan (PSPK) and Plan International. The national consultant will support UNICEF in key responsibilities to convene the Local Education Group (LEG) meetings at least once a quarter, and facilitate ad hoc meetings as needed, to ensure that activities are implemented according to agreed timelines and quality standards expected for the GPE System Capacity Grant, draft progress reports, and support preparations for the System Capacity Grant Part 2, for which UNICEF was recently appointed as the Grant Agent. The consultant will also help ensure that the objectives of the LEG co-chairs to strengthen participation, collaboration and coordination among education sector stakeholders in Indonesia, is carried out efficiently and effectively. This consultancy aims to start on 1 February until 31 December 2025 (for Indonesians only).
Apoyar la coordinación, implementación y monitoreo de las intervenciones relacionadas con Desnutrición Crónica Infantil y asesoría técnica especializada en territorios priorizados.
El ADAP Officer (NoA) brindará apoyo técnico y operativo en la implementación de programas y iniciativas que fortalezcan las oportunidades de desarrollo y participación de los adolescentes en Ecuador, promoviendo un enfoque integral en áreas clave como la educación, protección, la participación cívica, la salud y el bienestar mental.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Office aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Team aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
Organization Context
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
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.
UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a committed candidates looking to serve as Programme Assistant at the GS-5 level supporting various programmatic sections for its Office in Jerusalem. This vacancy announcement will establish a roster of candidates for fast-track recruitment against upcoming vacancies.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to be a Team Lead for the evaluation of the UNICEF early childhood development programme in Thailand (2020-2024).
