The overall purpose of this post is to lead the Health Section’s strategic and technical work on HSS/PHC and Immunization in line with UNICEF Strategic Plan in the context of primary health care, including institutionalization of community health and nutrition. S/he provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans,
allocation, results-based management (RBM) approaches and methodology, organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountibility framework.
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Regional Health Adviser, the Senior Health Specialist –HSS-PHC and Immunization is responsible for positioning HSS/PHC and Immunization in the regional office and on UNICEF SA regional health agenda as a priority, seizing the opportunity of UNICEF commitment to revitalizing PHC and health systems strengthening.
UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) is looking for a qualified Project Leading Domestic Adoption (Global) Consultant who will serve as a technical lead in carrying out the research and advising on a set of evidence-based recommendations, leading to the best practice framework and high-level roadmap for the reform of the domestic infant adoption system in Ireland.
UNICEF Romania invites qualified candidates to express their interest to be included in the ROSTER OF SPECIALIZED CONSULTANTS FOR THE CHILD PROTECTION SECTION. They might be contracted to provide support to UNICEF in delivering specific products in relation to evidence generation (data collection, research, etc.); policy and legal analyses; policy advocacy; policy and programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; technical assistance and capacity building; public finance management for social services; knowledge management; management information system design and use, etc. to support child protection programmes in Romania.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Staff Counsellor to provide expertise to the management and staff of the regional and country offices, to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff and their families, as well as teams in UNICEF offices in the region.
The Education and Climate teams at the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA), and Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka Country Offices are seeking a consultant to support work on Education and Climate under the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). They will focus primarily on consolidating regional knowledge on the intersection between education and climate in the region, as well as on activity reporting, conducting the review of climate related education data and documents.
This consultancy will have a total of 230 days to be completed between January 2025 and January 2026. Preferably based in Kathmandu, Nepal for the duration of the contract but remote-based consultancy is also an acceptable option.
Under the direct supervision of the LACRO Regional Director, and with guidance from the LACRO Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Advisor for Emergency (P5) is responsible for initiating and supporting strategic and program planning related to humanitarian action across the Latin America and the Caribbean Region. The Regional Advisor supports Country Offices and the Regional Office in contingency planning and preparedness efforts to ensure adequate emergency preparedness, operations, and response capacity throughout the region.
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 supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, 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 RO, 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.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
UNICEF ECARO O/P Istanbul Turkiye, is looking for a highly motivated Regional Staff Counselor at the P4 level who under the supervision of the Regional Director will be expected to provide expertise to UNICEF management and staff of the regional and country offices in Europe and Central Asia and the staff based in UNICEF Geneva; to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff and their families, as well as teams in UNICEF offices in the region.
The Health Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process 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 Health Programme within the Country Programme.
As People and Culture (PC) Specialist, you will be part of the regional People and Culture team in the East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the supervision and guidance of the Regional Chief of People and Culture, you will support Country Offices in the region and sections in the Regional Office in managing people effectively and building a conducive working environment for employees. You will also take the lead in some technical workstreams in people and culture management in the region. As People and Culture Specialist, you will be expected to carry out the responsibilities independently, with minimal oversight, to deliver the results in accordance with the vision set forward by the leadership of the office and the global People and Culture function.
The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Regional Programme, focused on technical assistance, knowledge management, capacity building, partnership and resource mobilization.
If you are committed, passionate about results for children, we are looking for you! This post contributes to technical assistance and policy dialogue, advocacy and communication, evidence and knowledge management, innovation, and partnership changes strategies of public finance related results in Goal Area 5.
UNICEF Country Office in Turkmenistan is looking for a proactive Programme Specialist, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Preparedness to expand and better coordinate the Country Office efforts in supporting the implementation of
the disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation measures in Turkmenistan.
UNICEF Moldova, in collaboration with UNDP, is contracting a National Individual Consultant, to support the Final Evaluation of the EU4Moldova: Focal Regions Programme, focusing on UNICEF component aimed to improve access to quality child and adolescents’ friendly social services.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Partnerships Officer, NO- (FT), to support senior management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
UNICEF Mozambique is hiring a Procurement Services Officer (NO1) in Maputo to support efficient Procurement Services management. Working closely with the Health & Nutrition Section, Supply Division, and Government partners, the role involves reviewing procurement requests, managing local contracting processes, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. This position is ideal for professionals with strong procurement expertise eager to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of improving children’s lives in Mozambique.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a national roadmap and costed action plan, to accelerate progress on Child Survival action in Mozambique (2025-2030), in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) “Good health and well-being” and the Mozambican government's commitment to ending preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years.
PROGRAMME AREA AND SPECIFIC PROJECT AREA:
The objective of the Child Survival Action Plan is to support Mozambique's targets for reducing under-five mortality, improve core indicators, expand coverage, and enhance the quality of high-impact MNCH interventions to manage morbidity and mortality, while strengthening primary healthcare platforms. The focus will be on operationalizing and scaling up quality MNCH interventions currently limited across the service delivery spectrum.
Required is an experienced and willing to learn and deliver individual to temporarily fill in the post of Donor Relations Specialist in South Sudan. The assignment will focus on the the implementation of the resource mobilization strategy including overseeing proposal development, outreach, and communication to donors, managing donor conditionalities, and guiding nascent private sector engagement, as well as the organization of field visits in cooperation with the Communications, Advocacy, Partnerships team. Do you have the right profile and the motivation to work in an emergency context? If so, South Sudan would like to hear from you.
The overall purpose of this post is to lead the Health Section’s strategic and technical work on HSS/PHC and Immunization in line with UNICEF Strategic Plan in the context of primary health care, including institutionalization of community health and nutrition. S/he provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans,
allocation, results-based management (RBM) approaches and methodology, organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountibility framework.
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Regional Health Adviser, the Senior Health Specialist –HSS-PHC and Immunization is responsible for positioning HSS/PHC and Immunization in the regional office and on UNICEF SA regional health agenda as a priority, seizing the opportunity of UNICEF commitment to revitalizing PHC and health systems strengthening.
UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) is looking for a qualified Project Leading Domestic Adoption (Global) Consultant who will serve as a technical lead in carrying out the research and advising on a set of evidence-based recommendations, leading to the best practice framework and high-level roadmap for the reform of the domestic infant adoption system in Ireland.
UNICEF Romania invites qualified candidates to express their interest to be included in the ROSTER OF SPECIALIZED CONSULTANTS FOR THE CHILD PROTECTION SECTION. They might be contracted to provide support to UNICEF in delivering specific products in relation to evidence generation (data collection, research, etc.); policy and legal analyses; policy advocacy; policy and programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; technical assistance and capacity building; public finance management for social services; knowledge management; management information system design and use, etc. to support child protection programmes in Romania.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Staff Counsellor to provide expertise to the management and staff of the regional and country offices, to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff and their families, as well as teams in UNICEF offices in the region.
The Education and Climate teams at the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA), and Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka Country Offices are seeking a consultant to support work on Education and Climate under the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). They will focus primarily on consolidating regional knowledge on the intersection between education and climate in the region, as well as on activity reporting, conducting the review of climate related education data and documents.
This consultancy will have a total of 230 days to be completed between January 2025 and January 2026. Preferably based in Kathmandu, Nepal for the duration of the contract but remote-based consultancy is also an acceptable option.
Under the direct supervision of the LACRO Regional Director, and with guidance from the LACRO Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Advisor for Emergency (P5) is responsible for initiating and supporting strategic and program planning related to humanitarian action across the Latin America and the Caribbean Region. The Regional Advisor supports Country Offices and the Regional Office in contingency planning and preparedness efforts to ensure adequate emergency preparedness, operations, and response capacity throughout the region.
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 supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, 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 RO, 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.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
UNICEF ECARO O/P Istanbul Turkiye, is looking for a highly motivated Regional Staff Counselor at the P4 level who under the supervision of the Regional Director will be expected to provide expertise to UNICEF management and staff of the regional and country offices in Europe and Central Asia and the staff based in UNICEF Geneva; to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff and their families, as well as teams in UNICEF offices in the region.
The Health Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process 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 Health Programme within the Country Programme.
As People and Culture (PC) Specialist, you will be part of the regional People and Culture team in the East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the supervision and guidance of the Regional Chief of People and Culture, you will support Country Offices in the region and sections in the Regional Office in managing people effectively and building a conducive working environment for employees. You will also take the lead in some technical workstreams in people and culture management in the region. As People and Culture Specialist, you will be expected to carry out the responsibilities independently, with minimal oversight, to deliver the results in accordance with the vision set forward by the leadership of the office and the global People and Culture function.
The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Regional Programme, focused on technical assistance, knowledge management, capacity building, partnership and resource mobilization.
If you are committed, passionate about results for children, we are looking for you! This post contributes to technical assistance and policy dialogue, advocacy and communication, evidence and knowledge management, innovation, and partnership changes strategies of public finance related results in Goal Area 5.
UNICEF Country Office in Turkmenistan is looking for a proactive Programme Specialist, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Preparedness to expand and better coordinate the Country Office efforts in supporting the implementation of
the disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation measures in Turkmenistan.
UNICEF Moldova, in collaboration with UNDP, is contracting a National Individual Consultant, to support the Final Evaluation of the EU4Moldova: Focal Regions Programme, focusing on UNICEF component aimed to improve access to quality child and adolescents’ friendly social services.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Partnerships Officer, NO- (FT), to support senior management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
UNICEF Mozambique is hiring a Procurement Services Officer (NO1) in Maputo to support efficient Procurement Services management. Working closely with the Health & Nutrition Section, Supply Division, and Government partners, the role involves reviewing procurement requests, managing local contracting processes, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. This position is ideal for professionals with strong procurement expertise eager to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of improving children’s lives in Mozambique.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a national roadmap and costed action plan, to accelerate progress on Child Survival action in Mozambique (2025-2030), in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) “Good health and well-being” and the Mozambican government's commitment to ending preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years.
PROGRAMME AREA AND SPECIFIC PROJECT AREA:
The objective of the Child Survival Action Plan is to support Mozambique's targets for reducing under-five mortality, improve core indicators, expand coverage, and enhance the quality of high-impact MNCH interventions to manage morbidity and mortality, while strengthening primary healthcare platforms. The focus will be on operationalizing and scaling up quality MNCH interventions currently limited across the service delivery spectrum.
Required is an experienced and willing to learn and deliver individual to temporarily fill in the post of Donor Relations Specialist in South Sudan. The assignment will focus on the the implementation of the resource mobilization strategy including overseeing proposal development, outreach, and communication to donors, managing donor conditionalities, and guiding nascent private sector engagement, as well as the organization of field visits in cooperation with the Communications, Advocacy, Partnerships team. Do you have the right profile and the motivation to work in an emergency context? If so, South Sudan would like to hear from you.
