The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Operations Specialist, based in Beni & Butembo, provides strategic leadership, coordination and oversight of all operational functions including Supply Chain, Finance, Administration, Risk Management, and ICT for the Ebola response. The incumbent ensures that operational systems are agile, risk-informed, and responsive to emergency needs, enabling the timely delivery of supplies, rapid deployment and wellbeing of personnel, and uninterrupted program response across affected areas.
The Operations Manager acts as a senior member of the Ebola Coordination team based in Beni & Butembo advising on the most efficient operational approaches, operational risks, governance, resource optimization and systems strengthening, while ensuring alignment with the emergency response plan and applicable simplified emergency procedures.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Eritrea Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy to the Head of Office, the incumbent will provide senior leadership for the Operations function and contribute to office-wide strategic, programme and management decisions. The incumbent will ensure that operational services, systems and controls enable effective programme delivery, safeguard UNICEF resources, support staff and partners, and provide timely, risk-informed and solution-oriented advice in the Eritrean operating context
Under the overall guidance of Country Office senior management and the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, Programme, the Chief Social Policy will provide strategic and managerial leadership to the Social Policy Section. The incumbent will sustain delivery of priority results, quality-assure policy and programme work, manage risks and resources, and maintain effective engagement with government counterparts, development partners and UNICEF teams.
The assignment focus is to maintain programme and team continuity, unblock priority results, strengthen partner engagement, and position the Social Policy Section for an effective transition to the next country programme.
UNICEF Pacific in partnership with Solomon Islands Government (SIG) requires technical assistance to support the development of key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) tools and guidance materials for use within education, health, and community and counselling systems. The assignment will contribute to strengthening mental health service delivery and workforce capacity across the health, education, and community sectors through the development of practical, contextually relevant, and evidence-informed training resources, professional standards and implementation guidance. This includes developing curriculum content for teachers on children’s development, children’s psychosocial needs, identification and support pathways, and the importance of teacher self-care to sustain safe and supportive learning environments, as well as development of training and capacity building resources for health facility-based mental health personnel, including Training of Trainers (ToT) materials and related workforce development resources for mental health professionals.
The consultant will provide technical leadership and hands-on support to strengthen teacher capacity, school-based and integration of MHPSS into teacher professional development programming, and counselling systems in Solomon Islands.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a que desarrollará herramientas, metodologías y recursos para fortalecer la capacidad institucional de los socios para prevenir, identificar, mitigar y responder a riesgos de salvaguarda, incluyendo el desarrollo de paquetes de formación para nuevos socios, adaptación de los módulos especializados sobre los estándares del PSEA Capacity Assessment, herramientas de monitoreo y seguimiento a estándares mínimos en PEAS.
UNICEF está buscando a un consultor/a que desarrollará paquetes de inducción diferenciados para nuevo personal de UNICEF, proveedores de servicios y contratistas, así como visitantes, donantes y misiones de terreno. Los productos incluirán materiales de capacitación, recursos de autoaprendizaje, herramientas de evaluación del aprendizaje, guías de facilitación, materiales de referencia rápida y un video de inducción para nuevo personal de UNICEF.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking an individual consultant to provide time-bound technical assistance to sustain and accelerate digital health transformation in Sierra Leone.
The Project Coordinator will provide technical, coordination, and administrative support to ensure timely and quality implementation of the Airtel Africa initiative for the West and Central Africa Regional Office. The consultant will act as the focal point between UNICEF regional and country offices, Airtel Africa’s group team, and national affiliates, supporting joint planning, monitoring, reporting, and communication efforts.
In the context of the Ebola outbreak and other public health emergencies, the consultant will contribute to strengthening partnerships and supporting the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies and tools for humanitarian fundraising, with the aim of increasing quality resources from public and private sector partners. In collaboration with WCARO and selected Country Offices, the role will provide technical guidance and advice to regional partnership and emergency teams, as well as country teams, on appropriate fundraising strategies, action plans and implementation frameworks. This will include identifying new and existing donors, including National Committees and private sector prospects, supporting the development of resource mobilization materials, preparing area-specific action plans, and developing proposals, investment cases and concept notes as needed. The consultant will also support the organization of meetings with potential donors, as well as partners engaged by the Regional Office and Country Offices, and may participate remotely or in person when relevant to present investment cases and proposals. This assignment is temporary in nature and will be based on defined deliverables and measurable outputs to be completed within the agreed timeframe.
Le Programme WEZIZA EDUC soutient le recrutement d’un consultant pour l’assistance technique aux CS et CIP dans la coordination du processus d’élaboration des plans triennaux et des contrats de performance visant l’amélioration des résultats d’apprentissage. Ce consultant travaillera sous la supervision conjointe de l’Inspection Générale Pédagogique du ministère de l’Enseignement Secondaire (IGPM-MES) et du ministère des Enseignement Maternel et Primaire (DIIP-MEMP), de la Direction de la Planification, de l’Administration et des Finances du MEMP (Unité de la Déconcentration, la Décentralisation et la Coopération), de l’Unité d’Appui Technique et de Suivi (UATS) et de l’UNICEF.
Under the supervision of the Representative, the Chief, Field Operations and Emergencies, is responsible for the overall management of the Field Operations and Emergencies Section. The incumbent provides strategic leadership, coordination, oversight and guidance for field operations, including supervision of the Chiefs of Field Offices, emergency preparedness and response functions, and UNICEF-led Cluster teams across UNICEF Afghanistan’s zonal offices and field presences.
UNICEF works towards the realization of the rights of every child as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Under UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2026-2029, a new organizational ambition has been established through Impact Goal 5: to ensure that 500 million children are better protected from disasters and climate and environmental risks.
Join UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships team and help support the effective delivery of global talent programmes. As a Senior People and Culture Associate, you will coordinate operational and financial processes, support partnership initiatives, and contribute to efficient programme delivery, knowledge management and continuous improvement across UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships portfolio.
Join UNICEF as the Information Associate and support evaluation communication and use through providing a range of procedural, administrative, secretarial, and operational support services, including content development, digital communication, visual communication, multimedia communication and engagement.
Bring your executive support expertise to a role where exceptional organisation helps drive global impact for children. Working closely with the PFP Director, you will connect people, priorities and processes, ensuring the Director’s Office remains responsive, well-coordinated and equipped to advance PFP’s ambitious agenda.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Officer (Growth Marketing Lead, Digital Fundraising) based in Jakarta. The implementation of an audience-focused marketing-led approach to the engagement of mass-market Individuals audiences is a key pillar of UNICEF Indonesia’s ambitious growth strategy. By achieving a clear understanding of the demographics, behaviours and motivations of specific audience segments UNICEF will then be best placed to create tailored audience-focused products and engagement methods along with integrated supporter journeys. These journeys will span all aspects of the engagement funnel – from pre-acquisition positioning all the way through to ongoing retention, donor care and value maximization. A key element of this new approach will be to scale-up UNICEF’s digital fundraising approaches as part of the overall approach to supporter engagement. Under the supervision and guidance of the PSFR Specialist (Head of Supporter Marketing), this role will bring growth marketing specialist expertise and skills to digital fundraising and marketing, owning the donor acquisition funnel and efficiency metrics (CPA, LTV, ROAS). This is a Fixed-Term contract for 2 years duration.
Re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as an Emergency Specialist, NO3, where, under the guidance/supervision of your supervisor, you will establish and implements country office, emergency preparedness and response. You will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Education & ICDS Departments in Madhya Pradesh to improve data and monitoring systems for contextual planning, monitoring and review.
This includes strengthening of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra focusing on school drop-out, teacher education, ECCE, supportive supervision and other relevant areas.
The Monitoring Specialist provides technical guidance to UNICEF Myanmar to establish a streamlined programme monitoring (including HPM) system and works closely with office’s monitoring and information management officers, enabling evidence-based decision-making. As an essential part of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation function, effective Monitoring Specialist contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of programme implementation and supports the office in achieving its programmatic results. It also contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to fulfil Core Commitments for Children.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Operations Specialist, based in Beni & Butembo, provides strategic leadership, coordination and oversight of all operational functions including Supply Chain, Finance, Administration, Risk Management, and ICT for the Ebola response. The incumbent ensures that operational systems are agile, risk-informed, and responsive to emergency needs, enabling the timely delivery of supplies, rapid deployment and wellbeing of personnel, and uninterrupted program response across affected areas.
The Operations Manager acts as a senior member of the Ebola Coordination team based in Beni & Butembo advising on the most efficient operational approaches, operational risks, governance, resource optimization and systems strengthening, while ensuring alignment with the emergency response plan and applicable simplified emergency procedures.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Eritrea Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy to the Head of Office, the incumbent will provide senior leadership for the Operations function and contribute to office-wide strategic, programme and management decisions. The incumbent will ensure that operational services, systems and controls enable effective programme delivery, safeguard UNICEF resources, support staff and partners, and provide timely, risk-informed and solution-oriented advice in the Eritrean operating context
Under the overall guidance of Country Office senior management and the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, Programme, the Chief Social Policy will provide strategic and managerial leadership to the Social Policy Section. The incumbent will sustain delivery of priority results, quality-assure policy and programme work, manage risks and resources, and maintain effective engagement with government counterparts, development partners and UNICEF teams.
The assignment focus is to maintain programme and team continuity, unblock priority results, strengthen partner engagement, and position the Social Policy Section for an effective transition to the next country programme.
UNICEF Pacific in partnership with Solomon Islands Government (SIG) requires technical assistance to support the development of key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) tools and guidance materials for use within education, health, and community and counselling systems. The assignment will contribute to strengthening mental health service delivery and workforce capacity across the health, education, and community sectors through the development of practical, contextually relevant, and evidence-informed training resources, professional standards and implementation guidance. This includes developing curriculum content for teachers on children’s development, children’s psychosocial needs, identification and support pathways, and the importance of teacher self-care to sustain safe and supportive learning environments, as well as development of training and capacity building resources for health facility-based mental health personnel, including Training of Trainers (ToT) materials and related workforce development resources for mental health professionals.
The consultant will provide technical leadership and hands-on support to strengthen teacher capacity, school-based and integration of MHPSS into teacher professional development programming, and counselling systems in Solomon Islands.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a que desarrollará herramientas, metodologías y recursos para fortalecer la capacidad institucional de los socios para prevenir, identificar, mitigar y responder a riesgos de salvaguarda, incluyendo el desarrollo de paquetes de formación para nuevos socios, adaptación de los módulos especializados sobre los estándares del PSEA Capacity Assessment, herramientas de monitoreo y seguimiento a estándares mínimos en PEAS.
UNICEF está buscando a un consultor/a que desarrollará paquetes de inducción diferenciados para nuevo personal de UNICEF, proveedores de servicios y contratistas, así como visitantes, donantes y misiones de terreno. Los productos incluirán materiales de capacitación, recursos de autoaprendizaje, herramientas de evaluación del aprendizaje, guías de facilitación, materiales de referencia rápida y un video de inducción para nuevo personal de UNICEF.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking an individual consultant to provide time-bound technical assistance to sustain and accelerate digital health transformation in Sierra Leone.
The Project Coordinator will provide technical, coordination, and administrative support to ensure timely and quality implementation of the Airtel Africa initiative for the West and Central Africa Regional Office. The consultant will act as the focal point between UNICEF regional and country offices, Airtel Africa’s group team, and national affiliates, supporting joint planning, monitoring, reporting, and communication efforts.
In the context of the Ebola outbreak and other public health emergencies, the consultant will contribute to strengthening partnerships and supporting the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies and tools for humanitarian fundraising, with the aim of increasing quality resources from public and private sector partners. In collaboration with WCARO and selected Country Offices, the role will provide technical guidance and advice to regional partnership and emergency teams, as well as country teams, on appropriate fundraising strategies, action plans and implementation frameworks. This will include identifying new and existing donors, including National Committees and private sector prospects, supporting the development of resource mobilization materials, preparing area-specific action plans, and developing proposals, investment cases and concept notes as needed. The consultant will also support the organization of meetings with potential donors, as well as partners engaged by the Regional Office and Country Offices, and may participate remotely or in person when relevant to present investment cases and proposals. This assignment is temporary in nature and will be based on defined deliverables and measurable outputs to be completed within the agreed timeframe.
Le Programme WEZIZA EDUC soutient le recrutement d’un consultant pour l’assistance technique aux CS et CIP dans la coordination du processus d’élaboration des plans triennaux et des contrats de performance visant l’amélioration des résultats d’apprentissage. Ce consultant travaillera sous la supervision conjointe de l’Inspection Générale Pédagogique du ministère de l’Enseignement Secondaire (IGPM-MES) et du ministère des Enseignement Maternel et Primaire (DIIP-MEMP), de la Direction de la Planification, de l’Administration et des Finances du MEMP (Unité de la Déconcentration, la Décentralisation et la Coopération), de l’Unité d’Appui Technique et de Suivi (UATS) et de l’UNICEF.
Under the supervision of the Representative, the Chief, Field Operations and Emergencies, is responsible for the overall management of the Field Operations and Emergencies Section. The incumbent provides strategic leadership, coordination, oversight and guidance for field operations, including supervision of the Chiefs of Field Offices, emergency preparedness and response functions, and UNICEF-led Cluster teams across UNICEF Afghanistan’s zonal offices and field presences.
UNICEF works towards the realization of the rights of every child as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Under UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2026-2029, a new organizational ambition has been established through Impact Goal 5: to ensure that 500 million children are better protected from disasters and climate and environmental risks.
Join UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships team and help support the effective delivery of global talent programmes. As a Senior People and Culture Associate, you will coordinate operational and financial processes, support partnership initiatives, and contribute to efficient programme delivery, knowledge management and continuous improvement across UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships portfolio.
Join UNICEF as the Information Associate and support evaluation communication and use through providing a range of procedural, administrative, secretarial, and operational support services, including content development, digital communication, visual communication, multimedia communication and engagement.
Bring your executive support expertise to a role where exceptional organisation helps drive global impact for children. Working closely with the PFP Director, you will connect people, priorities and processes, ensuring the Director’s Office remains responsive, well-coordinated and equipped to advance PFP’s ambitious agenda.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Officer (Growth Marketing Lead, Digital Fundraising) based in Jakarta. The implementation of an audience-focused marketing-led approach to the engagement of mass-market Individuals audiences is a key pillar of UNICEF Indonesia’s ambitious growth strategy. By achieving a clear understanding of the demographics, behaviours and motivations of specific audience segments UNICEF will then be best placed to create tailored audience-focused products and engagement methods along with integrated supporter journeys. These journeys will span all aspects of the engagement funnel – from pre-acquisition positioning all the way through to ongoing retention, donor care and value maximization. A key element of this new approach will be to scale-up UNICEF’s digital fundraising approaches as part of the overall approach to supporter engagement. Under the supervision and guidance of the PSFR Specialist (Head of Supporter Marketing), this role will bring growth marketing specialist expertise and skills to digital fundraising and marketing, owning the donor acquisition funnel and efficiency metrics (CPA, LTV, ROAS). This is a Fixed-Term contract for 2 years duration.
Re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as an Emergency Specialist, NO3, where, under the guidance/supervision of your supervisor, you will establish and implements country office, emergency preparedness and response. You will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Education & ICDS Departments in Madhya Pradesh to improve data and monitoring systems for contextual planning, monitoring and review.
This includes strengthening of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra focusing on school drop-out, teacher education, ECCE, supportive supervision and other relevant areas.
The Monitoring Specialist provides technical guidance to UNICEF Myanmar to establish a streamlined programme monitoring (including HPM) system and works closely with office’s monitoring and information management officers, enabling evidence-based decision-making. As an essential part of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation function, effective Monitoring Specialist contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of programme implementation and supports the office in achieving its programmatic results. It also contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to fulfil Core Commitments for Children.
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