Purpose of Activity/Assignment: To generate evidence and operational insights on the impact of conflict on nutrition vulnerabilities, access, utilization, quality, and integration of nutrition services in urban and peri-urban displacement-hosting areas in Sudan, and to provide actionable recommendations to strengthen urban nutrition
programming.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the UNICEF National Response in Italy, under the supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National Coordinator, in documenting and designing procedures and governance tools for national and local Youth Advisory Boards (YAB). This work is required to establish the framework for the 3-year YAB project and model implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, ensuring alignment with the signed institutional agreement.
The Innovation Manager (Innovative Financing) leads the design and implementation of innovative financing strategies to increase funding for solutions benefiting children. This includes advising OOI teams, identifying financing opportunities, and managing external partnerships to execute new financing models and platforms.
The Evaluation Specialist (Impact Evaluation& AI/Machine Learning) generates rigorous impact evidence that enables UNICEF to scale cost-effective interventions and optimize resource allocation for children. Through innovative methodologies and standardized frameworks, the role accelerates evidence generation and enhances its credibility while building institutional impact evaluation capacity across country offices. This strengthens UNICEF's ability to demonstrate programmatic impact, attract donor investment, and maximize outcomes for children globally.
Identity Management Interagency Collaboration Consultant, Global Cash hub, Social Policy Global Practice, Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, home based without travel
UNICEF The Office of Innovation is seeking a consultant to lead the development of a Digital and AI Strategy to strengthen the acceleration to scale of UPSHIFT for 12 months with travel.
Under the overall supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, this consultancy will cover:
1. Technical expert support to UNICEF for development, review, and quality assurance of justice for children (J4C) capacity building materials and other working products;
2. Technical expert and advisory support to UNICEF in J4C advocacy, policy and system development, coordination, and strategic communication.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organizations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways.
Pakistan, with a population exceeding 240 million, faces persistent challenges in poverty, social exclusion, gender inequality, and vulnerability to disasters and emergencies. Over 38% of Pakistanis live in multidimensional poverty, with deep disparities at provincial and district levels, exacerbated by social exclusion, discrimination, and violence against marginalized groups, especially women, children, and minorities. The COVID-19 pandemic, recurring natural disasters, and ongoing humanitarian crises have further exposed the fragility of community systems and the urgent need for robust, inclusive, and resilient community engagement mechanisms
Social norms, information gaps, and low trust in public services further hinder service uptake. Technical solutions alone are insufficient; robust community engagement (CE) is essential to expand service reach, strengthen frontline systems, and address behavioral, social, and structural barriers. However, current CE efforts are fragmented and inconsistently linked with service delivery.
Community engagement emerged as one of the most effective components across the SBC portfolio . It relies on trusted local actors, culturally grounded approaches, participatory delivery, and regular interpersonal contact. These strategies helped shift knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours across sectors including health, WASH, education, nutrition, child protection, and polio.
The SBC formative evaluation highlights that interpersonal, community embedded delivery was the central driver of behaviour change. By leveraging community trust, local insights, and repeated face to face engagement, programmes were able to overcome social barriers, build ownership, and make desired behaviours more practical and acceptable for households.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
UNICEF Gambia is recruiting for a Senior Child Rights Advisor who will be posted at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare (MoGCSW) on a part-time consultancy basis. This strategic placement aims to strengthen the Ministry’s technical capacity to advance child rights across all spheres of law, policy, and practice, ensuring that The Gambia fulfills its obligations under international human rights law and that every child in The Gambia enjoys their inherent dignity and fundamental rights without discrimination.
Applicants who submitted an application under the previous announcement do not need to reapply, as their applications remain valid.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que nos apoye con la Estrategia de implementación de los Entornos Virtuales Móviles incluyendo un Manual metodológico para el uso de los kits tecnológicos para el aprendizaje digital.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que pueda apoyarnos en el proceso de diagnóstico, análisis y propuesta de implementación técnica para facilitar el intercambio de datos en el Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN).
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que no brinde acompañamiento técnico el diseño de interfaces de programación de aplicaciones (API) para el fortalecimiento de la gestión de información climática y ambiental.
En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que nos apoye con fortalecer el desarrollo de habilidades de lectura y escritura emergente.
The Child Protection Specialist supports the design, implementation, and oversight of child protection programmes under supervision, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. They provide technical and management support throughout programme processes, contributing to national and international efforts to safeguard children’s rights and well-being. The role emphasizes achieving measurable results aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals and results-based management approach.
UNICEF seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Digital Content Consultant (Individual Consultancy, 3 months, with possible extension) to support digital engagement and training initiatives. Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager, the consultant will contribute to UNICEF’s National Response programme in Italy, promoting inclusion and non-discrimination among unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and refugee and migrant youth. The role involves developing and delivering online trainings, supporting youth engagement and social media content, monitoring digital platforms, and contributing to programme coordination and reporting. The assignment supports efforts to strengthen inclusive practices, amplify youth voices, and address discrimination through innovative digital and educational approaches.
The National Consultant on Career Guidance will provide technical support and contextual expertise for the design and development of a comprehensive Career Guidance Model for the Albanian education system under the “Life Skills and Career Guidance Programme,” in close coordination with UNICEF, national stakeholders, and the International Consultant on Career Guidance. The consultancy will support the development of evidence-based outputs aligned with EU standards, national education priorities, and international best practices, while ensuring full adaptation to the Albanian context. Over an 11-month period, the consultant will contribute to the design of the Career Guidance Model based on the UNICEF and Ministry of Education “DOTS” framework, support a system review of the policy and implementation of Career Education in Albania, contribute to the development of a Career Guidance competency framework, and support the design of a Training of Trainers (ToT) curriculum package. The consultant will also co-facilitate ToT trainings with project experts and supervise 45 ToT experts during the training cascade for the rollout of the Career Guidance model.
We are looking for a Communication Specialist (Engagement) who will be responsible for strategizing, shaping, orchestrating the delivery of how Digital Inclusion engages with, is positioned in and represented within various ecosystems and events ranging across high-stakes/high-visibility opportunities, events we will host, and leveraging other’s platforms, events and engagement opportunities. The role encompasses the design and production of strategic convenings, industry sector events (tech, development, media, geographic etc.), donor-facing events, high-level roundtables, intimate engagement, curated engagement formats and frugal and creative engagements that directly advance programme objectives and resource mobilization goals.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment: To generate evidence and operational insights on the impact of conflict on nutrition vulnerabilities, access, utilization, quality, and integration of nutrition services in urban and peri-urban displacement-hosting areas in Sudan, and to provide actionable recommendations to strengthen urban nutrition
programming.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the UNICEF National Response in Italy, under the supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National Coordinator, in documenting and designing procedures and governance tools for national and local Youth Advisory Boards (YAB). This work is required to establish the framework for the 3-year YAB project and model implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, ensuring alignment with the signed institutional agreement.
The Innovation Manager (Innovative Financing) leads the design and implementation of innovative financing strategies to increase funding for solutions benefiting children. This includes advising OOI teams, identifying financing opportunities, and managing external partnerships to execute new financing models and platforms.
The Evaluation Specialist (Impact Evaluation& AI/Machine Learning) generates rigorous impact evidence that enables UNICEF to scale cost-effective interventions and optimize resource allocation for children. Through innovative methodologies and standardized frameworks, the role accelerates evidence generation and enhances its credibility while building institutional impact evaluation capacity across country offices. This strengthens UNICEF's ability to demonstrate programmatic impact, attract donor investment, and maximize outcomes for children globally.
Identity Management Interagency Collaboration Consultant, Global Cash hub, Social Policy Global Practice, Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, home based without travel
UNICEF The Office of Innovation is seeking a consultant to lead the development of a Digital and AI Strategy to strengthen the acceleration to scale of UPSHIFT for 12 months with travel.
Under the overall supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, this consultancy will cover:
1. Technical expert support to UNICEF for development, review, and quality assurance of justice for children (J4C) capacity building materials and other working products;
2. Technical expert and advisory support to UNICEF in J4C advocacy, policy and system development, coordination, and strategic communication.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organizations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways.
Pakistan, with a population exceeding 240 million, faces persistent challenges in poverty, social exclusion, gender inequality, and vulnerability to disasters and emergencies. Over 38% of Pakistanis live in multidimensional poverty, with deep disparities at provincial and district levels, exacerbated by social exclusion, discrimination, and violence against marginalized groups, especially women, children, and minorities. The COVID-19 pandemic, recurring natural disasters, and ongoing humanitarian crises have further exposed the fragility of community systems and the urgent need for robust, inclusive, and resilient community engagement mechanisms
Social norms, information gaps, and low trust in public services further hinder service uptake. Technical solutions alone are insufficient; robust community engagement (CE) is essential to expand service reach, strengthen frontline systems, and address behavioral, social, and structural barriers. However, current CE efforts are fragmented and inconsistently linked with service delivery.
Community engagement emerged as one of the most effective components across the SBC portfolio . It relies on trusted local actors, culturally grounded approaches, participatory delivery, and regular interpersonal contact. These strategies helped shift knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours across sectors including health, WASH, education, nutrition, child protection, and polio.
The SBC formative evaluation highlights that interpersonal, community embedded delivery was the central driver of behaviour change. By leveraging community trust, local insights, and repeated face to face engagement, programmes were able to overcome social barriers, build ownership, and make desired behaviours more practical and acceptable for households.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
UNICEF Gambia is recruiting for a Senior Child Rights Advisor who will be posted at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare (MoGCSW) on a part-time consultancy basis. This strategic placement aims to strengthen the Ministry’s technical capacity to advance child rights across all spheres of law, policy, and practice, ensuring that The Gambia fulfills its obligations under international human rights law and that every child in The Gambia enjoys their inherent dignity and fundamental rights without discrimination.
Applicants who submitted an application under the previous announcement do not need to reapply, as their applications remain valid.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que nos apoye con la Estrategia de implementación de los Entornos Virtuales Móviles incluyendo un Manual metodológico para el uso de los kits tecnológicos para el aprendizaje digital.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que pueda apoyarnos en el proceso de diagnóstico, análisis y propuesta de implementación técnica para facilitar el intercambio de datos en el Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN).
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que no brinde acompañamiento técnico el diseño de interfaces de programación de aplicaciones (API) para el fortalecimiento de la gestión de información climática y ambiental.
En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que nos apoye con fortalecer el desarrollo de habilidades de lectura y escritura emergente.
The Child Protection Specialist supports the design, implementation, and oversight of child protection programmes under supervision, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. They provide technical and management support throughout programme processes, contributing to national and international efforts to safeguard children’s rights and well-being. The role emphasizes achieving measurable results aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals and results-based management approach.
UNICEF seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Digital Content Consultant (Individual Consultancy, 3 months, with possible extension) to support digital engagement and training initiatives. Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager, the consultant will contribute to UNICEF’s National Response programme in Italy, promoting inclusion and non-discrimination among unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and refugee and migrant youth. The role involves developing and delivering online trainings, supporting youth engagement and social media content, monitoring digital platforms, and contributing to programme coordination and reporting. The assignment supports efforts to strengthen inclusive practices, amplify youth voices, and address discrimination through innovative digital and educational approaches.
The National Consultant on Career Guidance will provide technical support and contextual expertise for the design and development of a comprehensive Career Guidance Model for the Albanian education system under the “Life Skills and Career Guidance Programme,” in close coordination with UNICEF, national stakeholders, and the International Consultant on Career Guidance. The consultancy will support the development of evidence-based outputs aligned with EU standards, national education priorities, and international best practices, while ensuring full adaptation to the Albanian context. Over an 11-month period, the consultant will contribute to the design of the Career Guidance Model based on the UNICEF and Ministry of Education “DOTS” framework, support a system review of the policy and implementation of Career Education in Albania, contribute to the development of a Career Guidance competency framework, and support the design of a Training of Trainers (ToT) curriculum package. The consultant will also co-facilitate ToT trainings with project experts and supervise 45 ToT experts during the training cascade for the rollout of the Career Guidance model.
We are looking for a Communication Specialist (Engagement) who will be responsible for strategizing, shaping, orchestrating the delivery of how Digital Inclusion engages with, is positioned in and represented within various ecosystems and events ranging across high-stakes/high-visibility opportunities, events we will host, and leveraging other’s platforms, events and engagement opportunities. The role encompasses the design and production of strategic convenings, industry sector events (tech, development, media, geographic etc.), donor-facing events, high-level roundtables, intimate engagement, curated engagement formats and frugal and creative engagements that directly advance programme objectives and resource mobilization goals.
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