The incumbent will work under the general guidance of the Chief Social Policy and in close coordination with the Deputy Representative Programs. The Specialist will also work very closely with Programme and Operations Managers, Budget Specialists and the Implementing Partnership Management Specialist to deliver timely beneficiary data management services while upholding UNICEF data protection policies. The Programme Specialist (Beneficiary Data) will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and protection of data within HOPE, thereby contributing to the success of cash Programmes.
The UNICEF WCARO is looking for consultancy to:
• Supporting country office deep dives to define the design, planning, and implementation of advocacy strategies.
• Providing a menu of options to support (media and content, visibility, strategic partnerships) and oversee the creation of media products.
• Creating a community of practice among countries who have identified similar challenges
• Establishing a dashboard to monitor progress via dashboard and regular forums.
• Organizing a regional meeting on Out of School Children
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Administrative Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized complex administrative tasks for the respective section requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you. The State of Palestine office is seeking a dynamic qualified candidate to join our team as a People & Culture Manager (Humanitarian) at the P-4 level based in East Jerusalem, SOP with frequent travel to Gaza.
Under the direct supervision of the AAP Manager and matrixed reporting to the Monitoring and Data Manager in PME, and in collaboration with Section Chiefs, Chiefs of Field Offices, country office and field office AAP focal points and external stakeholders the AAP officer will be responsible for all or most of the following areas of major duties and key end results for AAP and the day-to-day operation of the CFM for the UNICEF Sudan Country Office
UNICEF Sierra Leone is looking for committed Sierra Leoneans to provide administrative and operational support to the Education, Innovation and SBC sections, ensuring timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Representative serves as the accredited representative of UNICEF in the country and reports to the Regional Director for general direction and oversight. The Representative is responsible for establishing dialogue with the Government to develop the framework of cooperation in the country and for working closely and collaboratively with the Government and national institutions, stakeholders and partners, to develop the Government-UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation in active support of efforts to advance children’s rights as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, other international treaties/frameworks, the SDGs, and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead and support the development of :
1. A Gender Equality and Adolescent action plan (2026-2029) with its mainstream strategy.
2. A Gender transformative programming training package and capacity building plan for staff and Implementing partners to be able to implement the priorities of the GEAP, CPD and national priorities.
Step 1: Mapping and analysis – Mapping of existing Gender and adolescent Plans and strategies at national and UNICEF levels including for other UN Agencies.
Step 2: Identification of gender-inequitable outcomes – Review existing data to identify the root causes of gender-inequitable outcomes, prioritizing the emerging outcomes in step1.
Step 3: Development of programmatic response and strategies in form a solid plan of Action (outputs, baseline, indicators, targets) with a through indication of resource requirements such as budget, expertise and partnerships for programming. Develop a Gender and adolescent action plan, a mainstreaming strategy.
Step 4: Documentation and capacity building - Documentation of findings and developing a capacity building package and plan on Gender and Adolescent programming (ToT for the Gender and Adolescent Task team, key Government partners).
The roster will serve as human resources repository from which the Country Office can draw pre-vetted, well qualified professionals quickly and efficiently for assignments.
The required services will include provision of high-quality photographic coverage of the situation of children and families in Serbia related to UNICEF programmes.
The roster will serve as human resources repository from which the Country Office can draw pre-vetted, well qualified professionals quickly and efficiently for specific assignments.
The required services will include provision of multimedia journalistic services in Serbian and English languages, documenting UNICEF Serbia’s advocacy and programmatic activities and their impact on children, adolescents, and youth.
To develop a concise, high-impact policy brief for UNICEF, governments, and partners that:
• Summarizes a compelling rationale for prioritizing specific vulnerable populations for VAS delivery;
• Presents a framework for how to identify and target prioritized groups using available data (e.g., maternal characteristics, geographic disparities, zero-dose status, etc.);
• Offers actionable policy and programming recommendations for ministries of health and implementing partners based on established ways to target prioritized children;
• Is aligned with UNICEF’s equity-driven approach and broader efforts to reach zero-dose and underserved populations.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Communication Officer to supporting UNICEFWCARO’s partnership, communication and advocacy efforts.
The objective of this position is to maintain consistently high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all areas of the UNICEF Country Office (CO) in Serbia, including both internal office spaces and the immediate external surroundings. Reporting directly to the Operations Associate, the Housekeeping Associates are responsible for ensuring that all office facilities are kept in pristine condition, thereby fostering a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and stakeholders.
The Social Policy Specialist (Public Finance for Children) will be housed in the Ukraine Country Office’s Social Policy section and report to the Chief of Social Policy (P5). The incumbent will lead the Country Office’s work on the Public Finance for Children agenda, with a small team reporting to them.
The UNICEF Tanzania office is seeking a highly dedicated and professional Social & Behaviour Change Officer (Partnership) based in Zanzibar. The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support to develop and implement evidence-based social and behaviour strategies that promote child health and wellbeing in Zanzibar, strengthen collaboration and partnerships and ensure alignment with national and organizational priorities.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a consultant to help drive the national rollout of the HPV vaccine in 2026. As Lebanon prepares to introduce this lifesaving vaccine to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer, strong community trust and awareness will be essential. In partnership with the Ministry of Public Health, WHO, and Gavi, UNICEF is prioritizing Social and Behavior Change Community Engagement to address misconceptions, build confidence, and generate demand. The consultant will support community outreach, training, feedback monitoring, and field implementation - playing a key role in ensuring a successful and impactful vaccine introduction.
The incumbent will work under the general guidance of the Chief Social Policy and in close coordination with the Deputy Representative Programs. The Specialist will also work very closely with Programme and Operations Managers, Budget Specialists and the Implementing Partnership Management Specialist to deliver timely beneficiary data management services while upholding UNICEF data protection policies. The Programme Specialist (Beneficiary Data) will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and protection of data within HOPE, thereby contributing to the success of cash Programmes.
The UNICEF WCARO is looking for consultancy to:
• Supporting country office deep dives to define the design, planning, and implementation of advocacy strategies.
• Providing a menu of options to support (media and content, visibility, strategic partnerships) and oversee the creation of media products.
• Creating a community of practice among countries who have identified similar challenges
• Establishing a dashboard to monitor progress via dashboard and regular forums.
• Organizing a regional meeting on Out of School Children
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Administrative Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized complex administrative tasks for the respective section requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you. The State of Palestine office is seeking a dynamic qualified candidate to join our team as a People & Culture Manager (Humanitarian) at the P-4 level based in East Jerusalem, SOP with frequent travel to Gaza.
Under the direct supervision of the AAP Manager and matrixed reporting to the Monitoring and Data Manager in PME, and in collaboration with Section Chiefs, Chiefs of Field Offices, country office and field office AAP focal points and external stakeholders the AAP officer will be responsible for all or most of the following areas of major duties and key end results for AAP and the day-to-day operation of the CFM for the UNICEF Sudan Country Office
UNICEF Sierra Leone is looking for committed Sierra Leoneans to provide administrative and operational support to the Education, Innovation and SBC sections, ensuring timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Representative serves as the accredited representative of UNICEF in the country and reports to the Regional Director for general direction and oversight. The Representative is responsible for establishing dialogue with the Government to develop the framework of cooperation in the country and for working closely and collaboratively with the Government and national institutions, stakeholders and partners, to develop the Government-UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation in active support of efforts to advance children’s rights as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, other international treaties/frameworks, the SDGs, and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead and support the development of :
1. A Gender Equality and Adolescent action plan (2026-2029) with its mainstream strategy.
2. A Gender transformative programming training package and capacity building plan for staff and Implementing partners to be able to implement the priorities of the GEAP, CPD and national priorities.
Step 1: Mapping and analysis – Mapping of existing Gender and adolescent Plans and strategies at national and UNICEF levels including for other UN Agencies.
Step 2: Identification of gender-inequitable outcomes – Review existing data to identify the root causes of gender-inequitable outcomes, prioritizing the emerging outcomes in step1.
Step 3: Development of programmatic response and strategies in form a solid plan of Action (outputs, baseline, indicators, targets) with a through indication of resource requirements such as budget, expertise and partnerships for programming. Develop a Gender and adolescent action plan, a mainstreaming strategy.
Step 4: Documentation and capacity building - Documentation of findings and developing a capacity building package and plan on Gender and Adolescent programming (ToT for the Gender and Adolescent Task team, key Government partners).
The roster will serve as human resources repository from which the Country Office can draw pre-vetted, well qualified professionals quickly and efficiently for assignments.
The required services will include provision of high-quality photographic coverage of the situation of children and families in Serbia related to UNICEF programmes.
The roster will serve as human resources repository from which the Country Office can draw pre-vetted, well qualified professionals quickly and efficiently for specific assignments.
The required services will include provision of multimedia journalistic services in Serbian and English languages, documenting UNICEF Serbia’s advocacy and programmatic activities and their impact on children, adolescents, and youth.
To develop a concise, high-impact policy brief for UNICEF, governments, and partners that:
• Summarizes a compelling rationale for prioritizing specific vulnerable populations for VAS delivery;
• Presents a framework for how to identify and target prioritized groups using available data (e.g., maternal characteristics, geographic disparities, zero-dose status, etc.);
• Offers actionable policy and programming recommendations for ministries of health and implementing partners based on established ways to target prioritized children;
• Is aligned with UNICEF’s equity-driven approach and broader efforts to reach zero-dose and underserved populations.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Communication Officer to supporting UNICEFWCARO’s partnership, communication and advocacy efforts.
The objective of this position is to maintain consistently high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all areas of the UNICEF Country Office (CO) in Serbia, including both internal office spaces and the immediate external surroundings. Reporting directly to the Operations Associate, the Housekeeping Associates are responsible for ensuring that all office facilities are kept in pristine condition, thereby fostering a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and stakeholders.
The Social Policy Specialist (Public Finance for Children) will be housed in the Ukraine Country Office’s Social Policy section and report to the Chief of Social Policy (P5). The incumbent will lead the Country Office’s work on the Public Finance for Children agenda, with a small team reporting to them.
The UNICEF Tanzania office is seeking a highly dedicated and professional Social & Behaviour Change Officer (Partnership) based in Zanzibar. The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support to develop and implement evidence-based social and behaviour strategies that promote child health and wellbeing in Zanzibar, strengthen collaboration and partnerships and ensure alignment with national and organizational priorities.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a consultant to help drive the national rollout of the HPV vaccine in 2026. As Lebanon prepares to introduce this lifesaving vaccine to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer, strong community trust and awareness will be essential. In partnership with the Ministry of Public Health, WHO, and Gavi, UNICEF is prioritizing Social and Behavior Change Community Engagement to address misconceptions, build confidence, and generate demand. The consultant will support community outreach, training, feedback monitoring, and field implementation - playing a key role in ensuring a successful and impactful vaccine introduction.
