UNICEF has established a new Global Child Hazard Database to estimate the exposure of children and critical infrastructures to single and multiple climate-related hazards. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance and scale the core data processing pipeline for the Database by integrating new data streams, improving processing efficiency, and preparing the system for broader deployment and increased data volume. Integrating different data sources and platforms in cloud-based server environment.
The Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva, aims to achieve sustainable impact for children – income and influence at scale – by maximizing UNICEF's private fundraising, partnerships, and engagement activities, including collaboration with National Committees, regional, and country offices, for the realization of children's rights. The Humanitarian Funding Unit within the Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section of PFP supports National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Countries and leads global efforts across the organization to maximize funding opportunities through and for humanitarian crises and sudden-onset disasters.
Over the last 5 years, on average, 66% of private sector funding has gone to only 3 HAC appeals – many of them high-profile, media-covered emergencies. Although we will continue to leverage media-driven crises, our universal mandate requires a more sustainable and equitable distribution of funding across emergencies, particularly for Chronically Underfunded Emergencies (CUEs). Chronically Underfunded Emergencies are crises characterized by long-term humanitarian needs that often span years or even decades. These emergencies typically occur in regions affected by chronic displacement, ongoing conflicts, or recurring natural disasters such as drought.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Associate perform procedural and some specialized activities pertaining to UNICEF’s ICT systems, which include desktop administration and server operations. Specialized activities typically pertain to the installation and routine configuration of ICT system components and user orientation. Procedural activities include all other processes that may not require the application of specialized information technology training and knowledge, such as maintaining technical and user documentation and/or serving as focal point for receipt and processing of user requests.
UNICEF is globally mandated to promote the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026-2029 recognizes the critical role of localization and local governance, through local governments and actors, as accelerators for the realization of children’s rights.
Engaging with local governments and other local stakeholders supports and finances critical transformations in system-building and enhances local capacities. This contributes to improved outcomes for children and their families, ensuring their needs are prioritized and protected, especially those of the most marginalized. As a result, UNICEF has been engaging with local governments and actors for many years, across different entry points, including through UNICEF National Committees in high-income countries. Twenty-one National Committees reported working on different elements of local governance programming, aiming to further enhance results for children at the subnational and local level. The Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) is one of the engagement platforms through which National Committees partner with local governments in many countries.
Since 2021, a new CFCI guidance document, developed and issued by PG Social Policy and Social Protection at HQ has been implemented in UNICEF National Committees. In parallel, reflection on the implementation by National Committees of a local governance approach beyond the CFCI methodology has been launched to ensure a strategic and tailored approach towards local governments, aligned with their national advocacy strategy. With the transition of the PG Social Policy and Social Protection Team at HQ to the newly established Center of Excellence, additional support will be required for the CFCI. This support is essential to ensure continuity of supervision and quality assurance of strategic activities implemented by the National Committees. It also enhances the coherence of activities implemented by Country Offices.
This role is being established to increase the capacity of the Audience and Market Insights (AMI) unit, specifically to enhance the actionability of research and insights. The focus will be on supporting research related to high-value and hard-to-reach audiences.
To help raise more funds and revenue, the Regional Support Center, Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking to hire a consultant that will conduct research on strategic engagement of foundations, philanthropic intermediaries, high net worth individuals/ philanthropists, and private sector events in Asia. Results aim to be both informative about the current landscape and key actors and also provide recommendations on strategic engagement with these entities to advance the regional partnerships towards greater revenue attainment.
UNICEF Mongolia is looking for a National Consultant who will support digital transformation initiatives in the education programme and the education sector in general.
Anchored in UNICEF, Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a leading global Public-Private-Youth Partnership, bringing together global organizations and leaders with young people to co-create and deliver innovative solutions on a global scale. Within GenU, the Global Volunteer Initiative is leading on the Green Rising, working more closely with young people to build climate resilience in their communities and foster sustainable livelihoods.
The hired consultant will be responsible for helping to support implementation of the Green Rising initiative, including the Green Rising Investment Facility, by making inputs into the global Green Rising strategy – through strategy advice and facilitation expertise - and by providing tailored advice on Green Rising programming to implementing UNICEF country offices, including bringing new offices onboard to the initiative. S/he will support the development of multiple strategy streams – from capacity building to supporting collaborationg with other agencies and organizations -- to leverage youth power to achieve programmatic results, including environmental impact and sustainable livelihoods, across UNICEF and partners while empowering and upskilling young people. Linked to this work, s/he will contribute to drafting fundraising proposals and marketing communications and will support key events and fora such as skill-shares, webinars, community calls and design workshops using facilitation techniques guided by human-centred design. The consultant will be supervised by the head of the Global Volunteer Initiative (GVI) within Generation Unlimited/UNICEF and work closely with the GVI team. The work will require some travel. For additional background, refer to the Generation Unlimited/Global Volunteer Initiative and Green Rising websites.
Provide technical support to build national capacity for integrating AI and ICT into teaching and learning, ensuring the optimal use of school-based digital learning solutions being deployed in Public Education, in line with the developed Education Technology Integration Framework.
This role is being established to increase the capacity of the Audience and Market Insights (AMI) unit to provide reporting, prepare supporting documentation, and develop research summaries for an increasing number of markets and new projects.
UNICEF Belarus is transitioning to a new country programme. To achieve the desired results, the Country Office must strengthen its ability to mobilize additional resources from both public and private donors. As part of this effort, the office is enhancing its resource mobilization strategy by implementing comprehensive measures to ensure effective fundraising. One key initiative is a capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening project development skills among staff. To support this, the office is seeking a qualified Project Development Trainer to deliver a two-day training session, including practical guidance.
The Partnerships, Resources Mobilization/Advocacy and Communication position is designed to step resource mobilization and deepen engagement, policy influence and advocacy with a wide range of partners and to accelerate action on innovative financing, public-private partnerships, climate finance and innovative alliances with civil society, religious leaders, influencers, media and the private sector.
The Quality Review of the Country Programme Planning process (CPP) aims to assess the extent to which the purpose, rationale, and practice of the new CPP guidance have been understood and integrated by Country Offices. More deeply, the quality review aims at assessing the extent to which the new country programmes enable and plan for programming for scale and impact and for leveraging partnerships towards the achievement of higher-level results.
Therefore, elements to be assessed will include not only the adherence to the guidance (in terms of steps, processes, and templates) but also the application of its key principles, such as:
- Shifting towards more purposeful, effective and strategic planning at the country level, using high-quality analysis to shape programme choices
- Designing adaptive country programmes that contribute to outcome-level changes in the lives of children, by responding effectively and at scale to the most critical child rights’ deprivations (programming for scale and impact)
- Linking the Theories of Change with the evidence gathered in the Evidence Synthesis
- Identifying relevant systemic changes and appropriate interventions in the ToCs
- Connecting the Results and Resources Plans with the ToC’s interventions and systemic changes
- Harmonising Humanitarian and Development analysis and planning
- Better integrating risk analysis and management throughout the process
- Leveraging of a diverse set of partnerships towards the realisation of higher results for children
- Better reflecting on government and partners’ contributions (including the private sector) and commitment in line with National Development Plans
- Ensuring effective participation of key stakeholders at the critical steps of the planning process, as appropriate to the country's context
The consultant will support the UNICEF Country Office in Serbia by identifying and leveraging funding opportunities and analysing strategic partnerships and approaches in the field of migration in Serbia to strengthen programming for children on the move. This includes conducting a targeted desk review to identify potential national, European and international funding sources relevant to UNICEF Country Office in Serbia, with a strong focus on private funds and foundations providing grants addressing migration issues relevant for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC).
UNICEF Thailand is scaling its digital fundraising strategy and we’re looking for a Digital Data Analytics Consultant to lead performance tracking, data integration, and analytics across digital platforms. If you’re passionate about creating impact by turning data into actionable insights, this is your chance to help drive donor acquisition and long-term value.
Join a purpose-driven team where your digital analytics skills will directly support UNICEF Thailand’s mission to protect and empower children. Use data to unlock insights, optimize fundraising performance, and help scale digital impact across the region.
The Office of Innovation is looking for a seasoned innovation leader to build effective climate innovation pathways for global and country-level programmes. The Climate Innovation Specialist will support the development and implementation of UNICEF’s climate innovation strategy and service offer for 2026–2030, working in close collaboration with the Children and Climate Center of Excellence and the Programme Group. The consultant will coordinate the climate venture pipeline, operationalize innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen country engagement and partnerships to scale climate-smart solutions that advance child health, resilience, and environmental sustainability across UNICEF programmes. We are looking for someone passionate about lifting others, a champion for cross-sectoral collaboration, and an expert in navigating complex stakeholder spaces without losing momentum. In return, we’ll give you one of the most flexible working environments in the UN system and an inspiring opportunity to contribute to building more sustainable futures for every child.
The hired consultant will be responsible to support implementation of the Green Rising initiative, including the Green Rising Investment Facility, by making inputs into the global Green Rising strategy – through strategy advice and facilitation expertise - and by providing tailored advice on Green Rising programming to implementing UNICEF country offices, including bringing new offices onboard to the initiative. S/he will support the development of multiple strategy streams – from capacity building to supporting collaborating with other agencies and organizations -- to leverage youth power to achieve programmatic results, including environmental impact and sustainable livelihoods, across UNICEF and partners while empowering and upskilling young people. Linked to this work, s/he will contribute to drafting fundraising proposals, support key events and fora such as skill-shares, webinars, community calls and design workshops using facilitation techniques guided by human-centred design. The consultant will be supervised by the head of the Global Volunteer Initiative (GVI) within Generation Unlimited/UNICEF and work closely with the GVI team. The work will require some travel. For additional background, refer to the Generation Unlimited/Global Volunteer Initiative and Green Rising websites
UNICEF has established a new Global Child Hazard Database to estimate the exposure of children and critical infrastructures to single and multiple climate-related hazards. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance and scale the core data processing pipeline for the Database by integrating new data streams, improving processing efficiency, and preparing the system for broader deployment and increased data volume. Integrating different data sources and platforms in cloud-based server environment.
The Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva, aims to achieve sustainable impact for children – income and influence at scale – by maximizing UNICEF's private fundraising, partnerships, and engagement activities, including collaboration with National Committees, regional, and country offices, for the realization of children's rights. The Humanitarian Funding Unit within the Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section of PFP supports National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Countries and leads global efforts across the organization to maximize funding opportunities through and for humanitarian crises and sudden-onset disasters.
Over the last 5 years, on average, 66% of private sector funding has gone to only 3 HAC appeals – many of them high-profile, media-covered emergencies. Although we will continue to leverage media-driven crises, our universal mandate requires a more sustainable and equitable distribution of funding across emergencies, particularly for Chronically Underfunded Emergencies (CUEs). Chronically Underfunded Emergencies are crises characterized by long-term humanitarian needs that often span years or even decades. These emergencies typically occur in regions affected by chronic displacement, ongoing conflicts, or recurring natural disasters such as drought.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Associate perform procedural and some specialized activities pertaining to UNICEF’s ICT systems, which include desktop administration and server operations. Specialized activities typically pertain to the installation and routine configuration of ICT system components and user orientation. Procedural activities include all other processes that may not require the application of specialized information technology training and knowledge, such as maintaining technical and user documentation and/or serving as focal point for receipt and processing of user requests.
UNICEF is globally mandated to promote the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026-2029 recognizes the critical role of localization and local governance, through local governments and actors, as accelerators for the realization of children’s rights.
Engaging with local governments and other local stakeholders supports and finances critical transformations in system-building and enhances local capacities. This contributes to improved outcomes for children and their families, ensuring their needs are prioritized and protected, especially those of the most marginalized. As a result, UNICEF has been engaging with local governments and actors for many years, across different entry points, including through UNICEF National Committees in high-income countries. Twenty-one National Committees reported working on different elements of local governance programming, aiming to further enhance results for children at the subnational and local level. The Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) is one of the engagement platforms through which National Committees partner with local governments in many countries.
Since 2021, a new CFCI guidance document, developed and issued by PG Social Policy and Social Protection at HQ has been implemented in UNICEF National Committees. In parallel, reflection on the implementation by National Committees of a local governance approach beyond the CFCI methodology has been launched to ensure a strategic and tailored approach towards local governments, aligned with their national advocacy strategy. With the transition of the PG Social Policy and Social Protection Team at HQ to the newly established Center of Excellence, additional support will be required for the CFCI. This support is essential to ensure continuity of supervision and quality assurance of strategic activities implemented by the National Committees. It also enhances the coherence of activities implemented by Country Offices.
This role is being established to increase the capacity of the Audience and Market Insights (AMI) unit, specifically to enhance the actionability of research and insights. The focus will be on supporting research related to high-value and hard-to-reach audiences.
To help raise more funds and revenue, the Regional Support Center, Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking to hire a consultant that will conduct research on strategic engagement of foundations, philanthropic intermediaries, high net worth individuals/ philanthropists, and private sector events in Asia. Results aim to be both informative about the current landscape and key actors and also provide recommendations on strategic engagement with these entities to advance the regional partnerships towards greater revenue attainment.
UNICEF Mongolia is looking for a National Consultant who will support digital transformation initiatives in the education programme and the education sector in general.
Anchored in UNICEF, Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a leading global Public-Private-Youth Partnership, bringing together global organizations and leaders with young people to co-create and deliver innovative solutions on a global scale. Within GenU, the Global Volunteer Initiative is leading on the Green Rising, working more closely with young people to build climate resilience in their communities and foster sustainable livelihoods.
The hired consultant will be responsible for helping to support implementation of the Green Rising initiative, including the Green Rising Investment Facility, by making inputs into the global Green Rising strategy – through strategy advice and facilitation expertise - and by providing tailored advice on Green Rising programming to implementing UNICEF country offices, including bringing new offices onboard to the initiative. S/he will support the development of multiple strategy streams – from capacity building to supporting collaborationg with other agencies and organizations -- to leverage youth power to achieve programmatic results, including environmental impact and sustainable livelihoods, across UNICEF and partners while empowering and upskilling young people. Linked to this work, s/he will contribute to drafting fundraising proposals and marketing communications and will support key events and fora such as skill-shares, webinars, community calls and design workshops using facilitation techniques guided by human-centred design. The consultant will be supervised by the head of the Global Volunteer Initiative (GVI) within Generation Unlimited/UNICEF and work closely with the GVI team. The work will require some travel. For additional background, refer to the Generation Unlimited/Global Volunteer Initiative and Green Rising websites.
Provide technical support to build national capacity for integrating AI and ICT into teaching and learning, ensuring the optimal use of school-based digital learning solutions being deployed in Public Education, in line with the developed Education Technology Integration Framework.
This role is being established to increase the capacity of the Audience and Market Insights (AMI) unit to provide reporting, prepare supporting documentation, and develop research summaries for an increasing number of markets and new projects.
UNICEF Belarus is transitioning to a new country programme. To achieve the desired results, the Country Office must strengthen its ability to mobilize additional resources from both public and private donors. As part of this effort, the office is enhancing its resource mobilization strategy by implementing comprehensive measures to ensure effective fundraising. One key initiative is a capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening project development skills among staff. To support this, the office is seeking a qualified Project Development Trainer to deliver a two-day training session, including practical guidance.
The Partnerships, Resources Mobilization/Advocacy and Communication position is designed to step resource mobilization and deepen engagement, policy influence and advocacy with a wide range of partners and to accelerate action on innovative financing, public-private partnerships, climate finance and innovative alliances with civil society, religious leaders, influencers, media and the private sector.
The Quality Review of the Country Programme Planning process (CPP) aims to assess the extent to which the purpose, rationale, and practice of the new CPP guidance have been understood and integrated by Country Offices. More deeply, the quality review aims at assessing the extent to which the new country programmes enable and plan for programming for scale and impact and for leveraging partnerships towards the achievement of higher-level results.
Therefore, elements to be assessed will include not only the adherence to the guidance (in terms of steps, processes, and templates) but also the application of its key principles, such as:
- Shifting towards more purposeful, effective and strategic planning at the country level, using high-quality analysis to shape programme choices
- Designing adaptive country programmes that contribute to outcome-level changes in the lives of children, by responding effectively and at scale to the most critical child rights’ deprivations (programming for scale and impact)
- Linking the Theories of Change with the evidence gathered in the Evidence Synthesis
- Identifying relevant systemic changes and appropriate interventions in the ToCs
- Connecting the Results and Resources Plans with the ToC’s interventions and systemic changes
- Harmonising Humanitarian and Development analysis and planning
- Better integrating risk analysis and management throughout the process
- Leveraging of a diverse set of partnerships towards the realisation of higher results for children
- Better reflecting on government and partners’ contributions (including the private sector) and commitment in line with National Development Plans
- Ensuring effective participation of key stakeholders at the critical steps of the planning process, as appropriate to the country's context
The consultant will support the UNICEF Country Office in Serbia by identifying and leveraging funding opportunities and analysing strategic partnerships and approaches in the field of migration in Serbia to strengthen programming for children on the move. This includes conducting a targeted desk review to identify potential national, European and international funding sources relevant to UNICEF Country Office in Serbia, with a strong focus on private funds and foundations providing grants addressing migration issues relevant for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC).
UNICEF Thailand is scaling its digital fundraising strategy and we’re looking for a Digital Data Analytics Consultant to lead performance tracking, data integration, and analytics across digital platforms. If you’re passionate about creating impact by turning data into actionable insights, this is your chance to help drive donor acquisition and long-term value.
Join a purpose-driven team where your digital analytics skills will directly support UNICEF Thailand’s mission to protect and empower children. Use data to unlock insights, optimize fundraising performance, and help scale digital impact across the region.
The Office of Innovation is looking for a seasoned innovation leader to build effective climate innovation pathways for global and country-level programmes. The Climate Innovation Specialist will support the development and implementation of UNICEF’s climate innovation strategy and service offer for 2026–2030, working in close collaboration with the Children and Climate Center of Excellence and the Programme Group. The consultant will coordinate the climate venture pipeline, operationalize innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen country engagement and partnerships to scale climate-smart solutions that advance child health, resilience, and environmental sustainability across UNICEF programmes. We are looking for someone passionate about lifting others, a champion for cross-sectoral collaboration, and an expert in navigating complex stakeholder spaces without losing momentum. In return, we’ll give you one of the most flexible working environments in the UN system and an inspiring opportunity to contribute to building more sustainable futures for every child.
The hired consultant will be responsible to support implementation of the Green Rising initiative, including the Green Rising Investment Facility, by making inputs into the global Green Rising strategy – through strategy advice and facilitation expertise - and by providing tailored advice on Green Rising programming to implementing UNICEF country offices, including bringing new offices onboard to the initiative. S/he will support the development of multiple strategy streams – from capacity building to supporting collaborating with other agencies and organizations -- to leverage youth power to achieve programmatic results, including environmental impact and sustainable livelihoods, across UNICEF and partners while empowering and upskilling young people. Linked to this work, s/he will contribute to drafting fundraising proposals, support key events and fora such as skill-shares, webinars, community calls and design workshops using facilitation techniques guided by human-centred design. The consultant will be supervised by the head of the Global Volunteer Initiative (GVI) within Generation Unlimited/UNICEF and work closely with the GVI team. The work will require some travel. For additional background, refer to the Generation Unlimited/Global Volunteer Initiative and Green Rising websites
