The Ministry of Health lacks an integrated, comprehensive national eLMIS to ensure proper accountability and visibility of medicines, vaccines and supplies at the national and district level.
UNEPI has recognised that there is a need for technical support from UNICEF lead a comprehensive assessment, costing, planning, and implementation of an eLMIS that captures the requirements of the immunisation programme and is integrated into existing HMIS architecture.
The Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting project management, planning, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. This includes supporting the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Social Policy Specialist ensures systematic and organized coordination and planning of activities, embedding risk analysis and mitigation strategies into program management. Through knowledge management, data-driven decision-making, and fostering continuous learning, the specialist contributes to the achievement of sustainable and impactful outcomes that advance the well-being of children and families.
The objective is to develop comprehensive operational guidelines, integrate advanced technologies —such as computers, display screens, communication equipment, and digital systems for real-time data management, surveillance, and coordination— advise on facility design and planning, and facilitate the training of relevant staff and stakeholders, with a particular consideration and emphasis on public health emergencies based on global practices.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional consultant to provide support for a period of 12 months to develop and implement EOF’s communication strategy across the breadth of its work.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
Under the direct supervision of the Innovation Manager (Generation Unlimited), with overall guidance from the Deputy Director, Partnerships and in collaboration with the partnerships team, the consultant provide expertise to support the overall project manager (Innovation Manager) for the implementation of Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) and expansion under the Global Youth Agriculture Network (GYAN) into other geographies.
The Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) portfolio of the Health and HIV Unit, Data and
Analytics Section of UNICEF New York Headquarters maintains and updates the global MNCAH database which is a key
source for country- and regional-level MNCAH data. This database is used by a wide range of stakeholders for activities
related to SDG monitoring, global, regional and country programme planning and policy advocacy. The MNCAH team is
expanding the MNCAH database to align with emerging global health landscape and priorities to include
administrative data, modelled data, and subnational data, and to improve timeliness and availability of the data which
will necessitate strategic enhancements to the global database workflow. In addition to maintaining the global
database, this consultancy will support maintenance and development of data products and data reporting processes
such as SDG monitoring, Strategic Plan reporting, and other global reporting processes related to MNCAH.
The consultancy will provide technical expertise needed to navigate this process successfully under the guidance and
supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Adviser (MNCAH). Another priority of the team is to support countries in
strengthening health data analytics and data use in decision making through the Actionable Health Analytics for
Decision-making (AHEAD) project which requires additional analytic capacity on the team. The consultancy will
support build-out of the AHEAD analytics package and respond to custom analytics requests from the countries
This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to work directly with UNICEF’s Chief Data Officer in identifying and
cataloguing key data assets that will be used to scope the data governance framework. The consultant will play a key
role in strengthening UNICEF’s data maturity by developing a validated inventory of enterprise data assets, facilitating
cross-divisional collaboration, and refining strategic documents that will underpin organization-wide data management
practices—promoting visibility, reusability, and accountability.
A Data Analyst/Statistician would be required to support country offices with such an analysis and build their capacity to replicate over time. The consultant will be embedded within the monitoring unit of the Programme Effectiveness Team of DAPM and will be working closely with the Data and Analytics Team in DAPM.
Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Statistics and Monitoring in the Data and Analytics Team and Programme Manager in the Monitoring Unit of the Programme Effectiveness Team and with support from relevant colleagues in the Data and Analytics team of DAPM, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues in EMOPS and Programme Group at HQs, regional and country offices to support the development of a basic methodology in computing the level and intensity of child deprivations and exposure to hazards at subnational levels- to unpack how vulnerable and disadvantaged groups experience deprivations and child rights violations, and how factors such as geographic location, gender, disability, context-specific inequities (e.g., caste, religion, race, ethnicity, migration status, nationality, conflict), and social and behavioral drivers, barriers and risks determine or exacerbate these deprivations and violations. The assignment also includes providing technical support and working closely with colleagues to turn the statistical analysis into geo-spatial maps; design tools and templates to support country offices in evidence-based decision making on programmatic and geographic convergence of Unicef supported programmes; and promote the use of data to support child rights advocacy, gender sensitive programming and accountability to affected populations.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
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.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
We are looking for an Individual Consultant to conduct a review of the role of the Child Rights Monitoring function in the HICs and UMICs transitioning to HICs in Europe and Central Asia region on (i.e. Croatia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Turkey) and make recommendations in order to make CRM function more agile and fit to purpose given the new realities in the UNICEF.
Location: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
UNICEF Pacific is seeking two dynamic and experienced international consultants with complementary expertise to lead a comprehensive dietary intake assessment in Kiribati. This 100-day consultancy, spread over 8 months, will combine multidisciplinary approaches to address five key components of the assignment. If you are passionate about improving nutrition outcomes and have a strong background in dietary assessment, food systems, or public health nutrition, we invite you to apply.
Are you a passionate global health professional ready to make a lasting impact? UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced and proactive international consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in Kiribati in advancing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). Over a 3-month period (32 working days), you will provide technical expertise, build local capacity, and help drive sustainable improvements in breastfeeding practices and maternal-child health outcomes.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced international consultant for an 86-day assignment over 4 months, based full-time in Tarawa, Kiribati with travel to outer islands. The consultant will provide data-driven technical assistance to strengthen immunization systems, support capacity building through on-the-job knowledge transfer, coordinate with government and partners, and document lessons learned and prioritized recommendations to improve routine immunization coverage and control of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a passionate and experienced international consultant to lead the review and revision of the Valium Smol Pikinini Blong Yumi Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in the Solomon Islands. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of early learning for children aged 3–4, ensuring it is inclusive, culturally relevant, and climate-resilient.
The Ministry of Health lacks an integrated, comprehensive national eLMIS to ensure proper accountability and visibility of medicines, vaccines and supplies at the national and district level.
UNEPI has recognised that there is a need for technical support from UNICEF lead a comprehensive assessment, costing, planning, and implementation of an eLMIS that captures the requirements of the immunisation programme and is integrated into existing HMIS architecture.
The Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting project management, planning, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. This includes supporting the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Social Policy Specialist ensures systematic and organized coordination and planning of activities, embedding risk analysis and mitigation strategies into program management. Through knowledge management, data-driven decision-making, and fostering continuous learning, the specialist contributes to the achievement of sustainable and impactful outcomes that advance the well-being of children and families.
The objective is to develop comprehensive operational guidelines, integrate advanced technologies —such as computers, display screens, communication equipment, and digital systems for real-time data management, surveillance, and coordination— advise on facility design and planning, and facilitate the training of relevant staff and stakeholders, with a particular consideration and emphasis on public health emergencies based on global practices.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional consultant to provide support for a period of 12 months to develop and implement EOF’s communication strategy across the breadth of its work.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
Under the direct supervision of the Innovation Manager (Generation Unlimited), with overall guidance from the Deputy Director, Partnerships and in collaboration with the partnerships team, the consultant provide expertise to support the overall project manager (Innovation Manager) for the implementation of Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) and expansion under the Global Youth Agriculture Network (GYAN) into other geographies.
The Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) portfolio of the Health and HIV Unit, Data and
Analytics Section of UNICEF New York Headquarters maintains and updates the global MNCAH database which is a key
source for country- and regional-level MNCAH data. This database is used by a wide range of stakeholders for activities
related to SDG monitoring, global, regional and country programme planning and policy advocacy. The MNCAH team is
expanding the MNCAH database to align with emerging global health landscape and priorities to include
administrative data, modelled data, and subnational data, and to improve timeliness and availability of the data which
will necessitate strategic enhancements to the global database workflow. In addition to maintaining the global
database, this consultancy will support maintenance and development of data products and data reporting processes
such as SDG monitoring, Strategic Plan reporting, and other global reporting processes related to MNCAH.
The consultancy will provide technical expertise needed to navigate this process successfully under the guidance and
supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Adviser (MNCAH). Another priority of the team is to support countries in
strengthening health data analytics and data use in decision making through the Actionable Health Analytics for
Decision-making (AHEAD) project which requires additional analytic capacity on the team. The consultancy will
support build-out of the AHEAD analytics package and respond to custom analytics requests from the countries
This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to work directly with UNICEF’s Chief Data Officer in identifying and
cataloguing key data assets that will be used to scope the data governance framework. The consultant will play a key
role in strengthening UNICEF’s data maturity by developing a validated inventory of enterprise data assets, facilitating
cross-divisional collaboration, and refining strategic documents that will underpin organization-wide data management
practices—promoting visibility, reusability, and accountability.
A Data Analyst/Statistician would be required to support country offices with such an analysis and build their capacity to replicate over time. The consultant will be embedded within the monitoring unit of the Programme Effectiveness Team of DAPM and will be working closely with the Data and Analytics Team in DAPM.
Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Statistics and Monitoring in the Data and Analytics Team and Programme Manager in the Monitoring Unit of the Programme Effectiveness Team and with support from relevant colleagues in the Data and Analytics team of DAPM, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues in EMOPS and Programme Group at HQs, regional and country offices to support the development of a basic methodology in computing the level and intensity of child deprivations and exposure to hazards at subnational levels- to unpack how vulnerable and disadvantaged groups experience deprivations and child rights violations, and how factors such as geographic location, gender, disability, context-specific inequities (e.g., caste, religion, race, ethnicity, migration status, nationality, conflict), and social and behavioral drivers, barriers and risks determine or exacerbate these deprivations and violations. The assignment also includes providing technical support and working closely with colleagues to turn the statistical analysis into geo-spatial maps; design tools and templates to support country offices in evidence-based decision making on programmatic and geographic convergence of Unicef supported programmes; and promote the use of data to support child rights advocacy, gender sensitive programming and accountability to affected populations.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
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.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
We are looking for an Individual Consultant to conduct a review of the role of the Child Rights Monitoring function in the HICs and UMICs transitioning to HICs in Europe and Central Asia region on (i.e. Croatia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Turkey) and make recommendations in order to make CRM function more agile and fit to purpose given the new realities in the UNICEF.
Location: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
UNICEF Pacific is seeking two dynamic and experienced international consultants with complementary expertise to lead a comprehensive dietary intake assessment in Kiribati. This 100-day consultancy, spread over 8 months, will combine multidisciplinary approaches to address five key components of the assignment. If you are passionate about improving nutrition outcomes and have a strong background in dietary assessment, food systems, or public health nutrition, we invite you to apply.
Are you a passionate global health professional ready to make a lasting impact? UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced and proactive international consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in Kiribati in advancing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). Over a 3-month period (32 working days), you will provide technical expertise, build local capacity, and help drive sustainable improvements in breastfeeding practices and maternal-child health outcomes.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced international consultant for an 86-day assignment over 4 months, based full-time in Tarawa, Kiribati with travel to outer islands. The consultant will provide data-driven technical assistance to strengthen immunization systems, support capacity building through on-the-job knowledge transfer, coordinate with government and partners, and document lessons learned and prioritized recommendations to improve routine immunization coverage and control of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a passionate and experienced international consultant to lead the review and revision of the Valium Smol Pikinini Blong Yumi Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in the Solomon Islands. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of early learning for children aged 3–4, ensuring it is inclusive, culturally relevant, and climate-resilient.
