The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
Dans le cadre de la mise en oeuvre du projet de lutte anti larvaire du PNLP appuyé par l’UNICEF sur financement japonais TCAD, L’UNICEF apporte un appui technique au pays à travers le recrutement d’un consultant national spécialiste en Gestion des connaissances pour la documentation continue du projet de lutte anti larvaire par drone.
Le Gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo, à travers le Projet d’Apprentissage et d’Autonomisation des Filles (PAAF), et l’UNICEF collaborent pour renforcer l’accès à des services d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (EAH/WASH) sûrs, inclusifs et résilients au climat dans les écoles ciblées des provinces du Kasaï, du Kasaï Central, du Kasaï Oriental et de l’Ituri.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Social Behaviour Change Specialist (Polio) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
We are recruiting a Programme Specialist P3 (Maputo based) to support UNICEF Mozambique’s strategic priorities by driving knowledge management, internal communications, risk follow-up and coordinated information flow across the Country Office and Field Offices, while preparing high quality briefs, SOPs and decision documents for senior leadership If you are passionate about delivering impactful results for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for professional Individual national consultancy for technical and IT systems assessment of child- and youth-centred data interoperability.
Grenada’s school WASH systems face high vulnerability to intensifying climate disasters like Hurricane Beryl, causing service disruptions and prolonged closures. A new initiative aims to develop minimum climate-resilient standards for school infrastructure to ensure educational continuity. Stakeholders will be trained to implement these guidelines, improving the long-term sustainability of sanitation and water facilities.
UNICEF’s fundamental mission is to uphold the rights of every child, everywhere. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the education programme offer is designed to ensure that every child and adolescent has access to quality, inclusive, and resilient learning opportunities. It prioritises three key transitions in a child’s learning journey: readiness for school, acquisition of foundational and transferable skills, and preparation for life and work. These transitions underpin UNICEF’s focus on equitable access, improved learning outcomes, and continuity of education in emergencies and fragile contexts.
UNICEF Iraq Country Office is seeking an Advocacy and Communications Specialist at the NO-3 level, based in Baghdad, to lead the Advocacy and Communication section at UNICEF Iraq.Reporting to the Representative, the incumbent is accountable for coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring public advocacy strategies and associated products and activities on an on-going basis with public audiences with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, geared towards achieving advocacy impact in alignment with programme outcomes and overall advocacy and communication priorities in the country office, and in a coordinated manner with regional and global communication and advocacy priorities.
The Security Associate (GS-6) provides technical, operational, and administrative support to the Security Officer in implementing UNICEF's security management framework to ensure the safety and security of personnel, eligible family members, premises, assets, and operations. The incumbent supports security planning, monitors the local security environment, coordinates security measures, maintains liaison with relevant security stakeholders, and contributes to the implementation of UN and UNICEF security policies, contingency plans, and emergency preparedness activities. The role also supports knowledge management, security training, and capacity-building initiatives while ensuring compliance with established security standards and procedures to enable the safe and effective delivery of UNICEF programmes.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
Join UNICEF Ecuador’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships team to lead business intelligence, data analytics, and reporting initiatives that support fundraising growth and strategic decision-making. The role is responsible for managing data governance, dashboard development (Power BI), financial reconciliation processes, CRM administration, and business performance analysis, while coordinating BI team activities and promoting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The Deputy Executive Director, Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, is one of four Deputy Executive Directors who advises and assists the Executive Director of UNICEF in the overall direction and strategic leadership of the organization, with particular focus on humanitarian policy and response and the delivery and sustainable access to essential products and services for children in need.
The purpose of the Manager Digital Internal Audit Services is to advise on, facilitate, oversee, and coordinate implementation of the Digital audit strategy, assess digital risks and controls across UNICEF’s digital landscape, and manage the execution of digital audit engagements.
The communications Officer is responsible to develop and implement DFAM’s communication strategy, S/He reports on the divisional goals, objectives, results and priorities as well as supports the same for the Operations Community of Practice. The incumbent networks and collaborates closely with the DFAM senior management team to ensure continuity’s and relevance communication of key initiatives, preparing the relevant communication products and channel to reach the relevant audience. The incumbent will be responsible for multiple communications output, managing engagement strategies and content on DFAM’s digital channels.The impact of the role is significant to support the Division of Financial and Administrative Management’s and the Comptroller’s implementation of the divisional communication strategy as well as that of the global operations functions to ensure effective and timely communication of key initiatives, policies, procedures, and results. Inaccurate or delayed reporting could also impact the achievement of the goals and objectives of other UNICEF divisions relying on DFAM.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
Planned interventions include development and implementation of evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change Communication solutions that include production of visuals, PSAs, mini-series, and others. All communication products need to be produced in close collaboration with relevant partners and pre-tested with engagement of target audience.
For the implementation of the above activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely production and dissemination of communication products, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform a quality control and overall coordination of envisaged communication solutions.
Do you thrive on coordination and making things happen behind the scenes? Join UNICEF’s Abijan Office as Administrative Officer and play a vital role in ensuring delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services for the smooth and effective delivery of programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.
The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
Dans le cadre de la mise en oeuvre du projet de lutte anti larvaire du PNLP appuyé par l’UNICEF sur financement japonais TCAD, L’UNICEF apporte un appui technique au pays à travers le recrutement d’un consultant national spécialiste en Gestion des connaissances pour la documentation continue du projet de lutte anti larvaire par drone.
Le Gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo, à travers le Projet d’Apprentissage et d’Autonomisation des Filles (PAAF), et l’UNICEF collaborent pour renforcer l’accès à des services d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (EAH/WASH) sûrs, inclusifs et résilients au climat dans les écoles ciblées des provinces du Kasaï, du Kasaï Central, du Kasaï Oriental et de l’Ituri.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Social Behaviour Change Specialist (Polio) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
We are recruiting a Programme Specialist P3 (Maputo based) to support UNICEF Mozambique’s strategic priorities by driving knowledge management, internal communications, risk follow-up and coordinated information flow across the Country Office and Field Offices, while preparing high quality briefs, SOPs and decision documents for senior leadership If you are passionate about delivering impactful results for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for professional Individual national consultancy for technical and IT systems assessment of child- and youth-centred data interoperability.
Grenada’s school WASH systems face high vulnerability to intensifying climate disasters like Hurricane Beryl, causing service disruptions and prolonged closures. A new initiative aims to develop minimum climate-resilient standards for school infrastructure to ensure educational continuity. Stakeholders will be trained to implement these guidelines, improving the long-term sustainability of sanitation and water facilities.
UNICEF’s fundamental mission is to uphold the rights of every child, everywhere. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the education programme offer is designed to ensure that every child and adolescent has access to quality, inclusive, and resilient learning opportunities. It prioritises three key transitions in a child’s learning journey: readiness for school, acquisition of foundational and transferable skills, and preparation for life and work. These transitions underpin UNICEF’s focus on equitable access, improved learning outcomes, and continuity of education in emergencies and fragile contexts.
UNICEF Iraq Country Office is seeking an Advocacy and Communications Specialist at the NO-3 level, based in Baghdad, to lead the Advocacy and Communication section at UNICEF Iraq.Reporting to the Representative, the incumbent is accountable for coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring public advocacy strategies and associated products and activities on an on-going basis with public audiences with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, geared towards achieving advocacy impact in alignment with programme outcomes and overall advocacy and communication priorities in the country office, and in a coordinated manner with regional and global communication and advocacy priorities.
The Security Associate (GS-6) provides technical, operational, and administrative support to the Security Officer in implementing UNICEF's security management framework to ensure the safety and security of personnel, eligible family members, premises, assets, and operations. The incumbent supports security planning, monitors the local security environment, coordinates security measures, maintains liaison with relevant security stakeholders, and contributes to the implementation of UN and UNICEF security policies, contingency plans, and emergency preparedness activities. The role also supports knowledge management, security training, and capacity-building initiatives while ensuring compliance with established security standards and procedures to enable the safe and effective delivery of UNICEF programmes.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
Join UNICEF Ecuador’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships team to lead business intelligence, data analytics, and reporting initiatives that support fundraising growth and strategic decision-making. The role is responsible for managing data governance, dashboard development (Power BI), financial reconciliation processes, CRM administration, and business performance analysis, while coordinating BI team activities and promoting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The Deputy Executive Director, Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, is one of four Deputy Executive Directors who advises and assists the Executive Director of UNICEF in the overall direction and strategic leadership of the organization, with particular focus on humanitarian policy and response and the delivery and sustainable access to essential products and services for children in need.
The purpose of the Manager Digital Internal Audit Services is to advise on, facilitate, oversee, and coordinate implementation of the Digital audit strategy, assess digital risks and controls across UNICEF’s digital landscape, and manage the execution of digital audit engagements.
The communications Officer is responsible to develop and implement DFAM’s communication strategy, S/He reports on the divisional goals, objectives, results and priorities as well as supports the same for the Operations Community of Practice. The incumbent networks and collaborates closely with the DFAM senior management team to ensure continuity’s and relevance communication of key initiatives, preparing the relevant communication products and channel to reach the relevant audience. The incumbent will be responsible for multiple communications output, managing engagement strategies and content on DFAM’s digital channels.The impact of the role is significant to support the Division of Financial and Administrative Management’s and the Comptroller’s implementation of the divisional communication strategy as well as that of the global operations functions to ensure effective and timely communication of key initiatives, policies, procedures, and results. Inaccurate or delayed reporting could also impact the achievement of the goals and objectives of other UNICEF divisions relying on DFAM.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
Planned interventions include development and implementation of evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change Communication solutions that include production of visuals, PSAs, mini-series, and others. All communication products need to be produced in close collaboration with relevant partners and pre-tested with engagement of target audience.
For the implementation of the above activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely production and dissemination of communication products, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform a quality control and overall coordination of envisaged communication solutions.
Do you thrive on coordination and making things happen behind the scenes? Join UNICEF’s Abijan Office as Administrative Officer and play a vital role in ensuring delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services for the smooth and effective delivery of programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.
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