Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) remains a vital child-survival intervention that significantly reduces mortality in vitamin A–deficient populations. Global VAS coverage initially peaked at 78% in 2009, dropped to 41% in 2020 due to pandemic disruptions, but recovered to the same high level in the years that followed.
The Vitamin A Supplementation in a New Age (VINA) initiative, launched in 2023 with Global Affairs Canada funding, operates across 15 sub-Saharan African countries. By 2024, over 50 million children (6–59 months) received two VAS doses. However, coverage remains unevenly distributed within and between countries, with several countries consistent posting very low coverage, highlighting persistent system and equity challenges.
VINA has a strong mandate to identify and address gender-related barriers to quality VAS services. Headquarters, regional, and country teams have integrated gender analysis and action planning into their programming with set targets to report on. Four VINA countries are implementing special studies on gender and VAS.
This consultancy will:
1. Consolidate and synthesize analyses, special studies, country support documents etc. for write-up into a coherent Year 3 report and a final project report for the donor (due 31 March).
2. Consolidate and synthesize regional, and country office report for writeup into a coherent Year 3 report and a final project report for the donor (due 31 March).
3. Support dissemination activities on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and VAS—finalizing reports, policy briefs, and facilitating webinars and design outputs.
UNICEF requires the services of an external consultant to support the development and maintenance of GenAI (RAG and RPA) and data science driven spatial and other data discovery, harmonization, validation, curation and analytics in several areas: Wash Insecurity Analysis (WIA), automation of SDG Country Brief Production, automation of indicator data pipelines, and delivery of SDG abd CRAVE consultation results indexed and pushed through SOLR, made available for consultation, and deployed to multiple platforms including GeoSight and its Indicator Data Warehouse.
The WIA work shall be performed iteratively in coordination with the Global WASH Cluster (GWC), PG-WASH and Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) team, maintaining the 2024 and 2026 focus countries, and delivering on the 2026 focus countries as they are determined. Working with the GWC, PG-WASH and JMP team and a regular part of virtual and physical team meetings, the consultant will also work to identify novel frontier data technology approaches as an innovation workstream.
The consultancy shall also assist in further testing, validation, and refinement of AI-driven data workflow for the Data and Analytics Section of the Office of Strategy and Evidence, in Data Bricks, GeoRepo, GeoSight, Consult, Indicator Data Warahouse, and other platforms as required.
Finally, the consultancy will support the Frontier Data Network as it continues to enable new data and technology capabilities at Frontier Data Nodes and with other UNICEF data science teams including leveraging big data assets with spatial analytics, machine learning, and other AI approaches.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Programme Budget Specialist in Abuja 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.
The UNICEF Cameroon Office is looking for a Nutrition Specialist to support the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme.
UNICEF Central African Republic is seeking qualified male and female candidates for its Bangui office to fill the position of Supply Assistant, G-5, fixed-term contract, Central African Republic, Bangui.
Are you a safe and reliable driver with a commitment to making a difference? Join our team to provide essential transport services for UNICEF staff and officials. Your role is vital to our mission of reaching the most disadvantaged women and children across Cameroon. We're looking for an adaptable, professional, and discreet individual who can not only manage driving duties but also support administrative tasks
Join us as the next Child Protection Officer!
Are you passionate about protecting children and promoting their rights?
As Child Protection Officer, you’ll support the design, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives that prevent and respond to violence, abuse, and exploitation of children in Equatorial Guinea. Your work will contribute to UNICEF’s goal of protection for every child.
If you're ready to make a difference, read the full job ad and apply today!
The Midterm review is a key moment for government and partners to assess the implementation of the priority reform. It will serve as an opportunity to course- correct, strengthen alignment of partner interventions (including GPE grants), identify gaps or stubborn bottlenecks to reform delivery, mobilize additional financing, and agree that future GPE support could add value. In addition, it will also serve as the basis for the GPE Board decision on the next country allocation. The Compact mid-term review will provide space to support the following objectives:
• Review the overall progress and achievements of education reform implementation envisioned under Partnership Compact with focus priority reform theory of change, including commitments to gender equality and inclusion as well as enabling factors: (1) data and evidence; (2) sector planning, policy, and monitoring; (3) sector coordination; and (4) volume, equity, and efficiency of domestic public expenditure on education,
• Assess how different programs have contributed to progress on the priority reform,
Are you passionate about creating a cleaner, safer, and more resilient environment for children? UNICEF Uganda is seeking a dynamic and committed WASH Officer (environment and climate action) to join our team in Kampala. In this pivotal role, you will support the WASH Environment and Climate Action Programme, working closely with government, private sector, civil society, and youth to drive forward child-centered policies and actions on environment, climate change, and disaster risk reduction.
This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact—strengthening national capacity, accelerating climate solutions, and ensuring that every child grows up in a safe and sustainable world.
The consultancy will be Remote with possibility for travel to one or more focus countries in MENA
The PROSPECTS Partnership is a global initiative, funded by the Government of the Netherlands and implemented by IFC, ILO, UNHCR, UNICEF, and the World Bank. It seeks to improve the well-being, self-reliance, and resilience of forcibly displaced populations and host communities, including children and young people, through an integrated program and multi-agency approach.
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, UNICEF has been a core implementing partner since 2019, with country programs in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt. One of the central pillars of this partnership is Learning to Earning (L2E) (Pillar 1: Learning and Skills), which focuses on strengthening learning, pathways from relevant education to skills development, employability, and sustainable livelihoods for adolescents and young people from refugee and host communities, including foundational learning.
UNICEF Solomon Islands Field Office is recruiting a Social Behavior Change Officer under the supervision of the Chief of the Field Office. The successful candidate will support the team on Social Behavior Change interventions, and communication and advocacy activities in the Solomon Islands.
UNICEF Nigeria Sokoto Field Office is seeking to recruit a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Nutrition Data Consultant – Sokoto state
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational rules. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
Consultoría internacional para la prestación de apoyo metodológico al diseño de mecanismos de derivación para la protección infantil en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela (6 meses)
L’UNICEF recherche un/e consultant/e national/e pour soutenir la Direction Générale du Budget (Ministère des Finances) dans l’intégration des enjeux liés au changement climatique dans la planification stratégique et budgétaire de l’État comorien, avec un focus sur les secteurs sociaux et sur le domaine de l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène (WASH). La consultation appuiera la génération des évidences sur la gestion des finances publiques intégrant les questions climatiques, la promotion de la transparence budgétaire, et la prise en compte des enjeux climatiques dans la planification stratégique.
The consultant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of maternal health promotion activities within UNICEF’s strategic frameworks — the UNICEF Seal and the Agenda Cidade UNICEF — and for providing support to strategies at the federal level.
The UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja is seeking expressions of interest from passionate and committed colleagues for a stretch assignment as Programme Budget Specialist. We invite applications from highly motivated staff members who are eager to take on this opportunity and contribute to advancing results for children in Nigeria.
If you are interested in this assignment and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dedicated and results-oriented team.
This role will provide specific targeted partnerships and advocacy management support to the PFP MSP team on Mental Health.
Under the general guidance of the Partnerships Specialist, this role will lead specific partnerships and advocacy activities to advance UNICEF's strategic objectives and the goals of the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health. The role will ensure that these activities align with advocacy and partnerships targets, maximizing influence and impact.
Mental Health
Mental health and well-being are essential to a child’s healthy development and future opportunities and are among UNICEF’s global priorities. Around the world, we work to promote positive mental health, address mental health challenges, and combat
stigma, all to support the optimal development of children and adolescents. In response to the growing global need for better mental health outcomes, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Zurich Foundation, launched the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health in 2022. The Coalition aims to unlock the full potential of youth by promoting well-being and preventing mental distress.
The Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health addresses the rising global burden of mental disorders in youth by providing a unified platform for investment and action on mental health promotion and prevention.
Partner research and due diligence (DD) are key enablers of UNICEF’s work in scoping, prospecting, and developing private sector engagements. This area of work, managed for the organization by the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) aims to support UNICEF’s effective engagement with businesses and private philanthropic entities, while ensuring that all interactions with the private sector aligned with the organization’s integrity standards, mandate, and priorities. Engagement must be informed by adequate, evidence-based assessments of the risks and opportunities that such interactions may pose to UNICEF, and ultimately to children.
This function requires specialized support for profiling, reviewing, and assessing prospect partners (e.g., companies, foundations, and major donors), as well as conducting risk assessments of activities considered by UNICEF for non-commercial interactions (e.g., funding engagements and co-branded partnerships).
To meet the growing need for corporate research and due diligence, the Partnerships Advisory Support Services (PASS) team seeks additional consultant capacity. This expansion aims to support global engagement with businesses and philanthropists. The team also requires assistance in researching public opinion trends on social issues, media coverage, and reporting for profiling and analyzing potential high-value partnership prospects.
Under the direct supervision of the Corporate Research Officer (PFP-PASS, Geneva), and working closely with the rest of the PASS team, the incumbent, preferably based in the respective region, will be responsible for undertaking regular and ad hoc corporate intelligence work as related to UNICEF corporate engagement.
Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) remains a vital child-survival intervention that significantly reduces mortality in vitamin A–deficient populations. Global VAS coverage initially peaked at 78% in 2009, dropped to 41% in 2020 due to pandemic disruptions, but recovered to the same high level in the years that followed.
The Vitamin A Supplementation in a New Age (VINA) initiative, launched in 2023 with Global Affairs Canada funding, operates across 15 sub-Saharan African countries. By 2024, over 50 million children (6–59 months) received two VAS doses. However, coverage remains unevenly distributed within and between countries, with several countries consistent posting very low coverage, highlighting persistent system and equity challenges.
VINA has a strong mandate to identify and address gender-related barriers to quality VAS services. Headquarters, regional, and country teams have integrated gender analysis and action planning into their programming with set targets to report on. Four VINA countries are implementing special studies on gender and VAS.
This consultancy will:
1. Consolidate and synthesize analyses, special studies, country support documents etc. for write-up into a coherent Year 3 report and a final project report for the donor (due 31 March).
2. Consolidate and synthesize regional, and country office report for writeup into a coherent Year 3 report and a final project report for the donor (due 31 March).
3. Support dissemination activities on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and VAS—finalizing reports, policy briefs, and facilitating webinars and design outputs.
UNICEF requires the services of an external consultant to support the development and maintenance of GenAI (RAG and RPA) and data science driven spatial and other data discovery, harmonization, validation, curation and analytics in several areas: Wash Insecurity Analysis (WIA), automation of SDG Country Brief Production, automation of indicator data pipelines, and delivery of SDG abd CRAVE consultation results indexed and pushed through SOLR, made available for consultation, and deployed to multiple platforms including GeoSight and its Indicator Data Warehouse.
The WIA work shall be performed iteratively in coordination with the Global WASH Cluster (GWC), PG-WASH and Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) team, maintaining the 2024 and 2026 focus countries, and delivering on the 2026 focus countries as they are determined. Working with the GWC, PG-WASH and JMP team and a regular part of virtual and physical team meetings, the consultant will also work to identify novel frontier data technology approaches as an innovation workstream.
The consultancy shall also assist in further testing, validation, and refinement of AI-driven data workflow for the Data and Analytics Section of the Office of Strategy and Evidence, in Data Bricks, GeoRepo, GeoSight, Consult, Indicator Data Warahouse, and other platforms as required.
Finally, the consultancy will support the Frontier Data Network as it continues to enable new data and technology capabilities at Frontier Data Nodes and with other UNICEF data science teams including leveraging big data assets with spatial analytics, machine learning, and other AI approaches.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Programme Budget Specialist in Abuja 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.
The UNICEF Cameroon Office is looking for a Nutrition Specialist to support the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme.
UNICEF Central African Republic is seeking qualified male and female candidates for its Bangui office to fill the position of Supply Assistant, G-5, fixed-term contract, Central African Republic, Bangui.
Are you a safe and reliable driver with a commitment to making a difference? Join our team to provide essential transport services for UNICEF staff and officials. Your role is vital to our mission of reaching the most disadvantaged women and children across Cameroon. We're looking for an adaptable, professional, and discreet individual who can not only manage driving duties but also support administrative tasks
Join us as the next Child Protection Officer!
Are you passionate about protecting children and promoting their rights?
As Child Protection Officer, you’ll support the design, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives that prevent and respond to violence, abuse, and exploitation of children in Equatorial Guinea. Your work will contribute to UNICEF’s goal of protection for every child.
If you're ready to make a difference, read the full job ad and apply today!
The Midterm review is a key moment for government and partners to assess the implementation of the priority reform. It will serve as an opportunity to course- correct, strengthen alignment of partner interventions (including GPE grants), identify gaps or stubborn bottlenecks to reform delivery, mobilize additional financing, and agree that future GPE support could add value. In addition, it will also serve as the basis for the GPE Board decision on the next country allocation. The Compact mid-term review will provide space to support the following objectives:
• Review the overall progress and achievements of education reform implementation envisioned under Partnership Compact with focus priority reform theory of change, including commitments to gender equality and inclusion as well as enabling factors: (1) data and evidence; (2) sector planning, policy, and monitoring; (3) sector coordination; and (4) volume, equity, and efficiency of domestic public expenditure on education,
• Assess how different programs have contributed to progress on the priority reform,
Are you passionate about creating a cleaner, safer, and more resilient environment for children? UNICEF Uganda is seeking a dynamic and committed WASH Officer (environment and climate action) to join our team in Kampala. In this pivotal role, you will support the WASH Environment and Climate Action Programme, working closely with government, private sector, civil society, and youth to drive forward child-centered policies and actions on environment, climate change, and disaster risk reduction.
This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact—strengthening national capacity, accelerating climate solutions, and ensuring that every child grows up in a safe and sustainable world.
The consultancy will be Remote with possibility for travel to one or more focus countries in MENA
The PROSPECTS Partnership is a global initiative, funded by the Government of the Netherlands and implemented by IFC, ILO, UNHCR, UNICEF, and the World Bank. It seeks to improve the well-being, self-reliance, and resilience of forcibly displaced populations and host communities, including children and young people, through an integrated program and multi-agency approach.
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, UNICEF has been a core implementing partner since 2019, with country programs in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt. One of the central pillars of this partnership is Learning to Earning (L2E) (Pillar 1: Learning and Skills), which focuses on strengthening learning, pathways from relevant education to skills development, employability, and sustainable livelihoods for adolescents and young people from refugee and host communities, including foundational learning.
UNICEF Solomon Islands Field Office is recruiting a Social Behavior Change Officer under the supervision of the Chief of the Field Office. The successful candidate will support the team on Social Behavior Change interventions, and communication and advocacy activities in the Solomon Islands.
UNICEF Nigeria Sokoto Field Office is seeking to recruit a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Nutrition Data Consultant – Sokoto state
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational rules. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
Consultoría internacional para la prestación de apoyo metodológico al diseño de mecanismos de derivación para la protección infantil en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela (6 meses)
L’UNICEF recherche un/e consultant/e national/e pour soutenir la Direction Générale du Budget (Ministère des Finances) dans l’intégration des enjeux liés au changement climatique dans la planification stratégique et budgétaire de l’État comorien, avec un focus sur les secteurs sociaux et sur le domaine de l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène (WASH). La consultation appuiera la génération des évidences sur la gestion des finances publiques intégrant les questions climatiques, la promotion de la transparence budgétaire, et la prise en compte des enjeux climatiques dans la planification stratégique.
The consultant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of maternal health promotion activities within UNICEF’s strategic frameworks — the UNICEF Seal and the Agenda Cidade UNICEF — and for providing support to strategies at the federal level.
The UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja is seeking expressions of interest from passionate and committed colleagues for a stretch assignment as Programme Budget Specialist. We invite applications from highly motivated staff members who are eager to take on this opportunity and contribute to advancing results for children in Nigeria.
If you are interested in this assignment and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dedicated and results-oriented team.
This role will provide specific targeted partnerships and advocacy management support to the PFP MSP team on Mental Health.
Under the general guidance of the Partnerships Specialist, this role will lead specific partnerships and advocacy activities to advance UNICEF's strategic objectives and the goals of the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health. The role will ensure that these activities align with advocacy and partnerships targets, maximizing influence and impact.
Mental Health
Mental health and well-being are essential to a child’s healthy development and future opportunities and are among UNICEF’s global priorities. Around the world, we work to promote positive mental health, address mental health challenges, and combat
stigma, all to support the optimal development of children and adolescents. In response to the growing global need for better mental health outcomes, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Zurich Foundation, launched the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health in 2022. The Coalition aims to unlock the full potential of youth by promoting well-being and preventing mental distress.
The Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health addresses the rising global burden of mental disorders in youth by providing a unified platform for investment and action on mental health promotion and prevention.
Partner research and due diligence (DD) are key enablers of UNICEF’s work in scoping, prospecting, and developing private sector engagements. This area of work, managed for the organization by the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) aims to support UNICEF’s effective engagement with businesses and private philanthropic entities, while ensuring that all interactions with the private sector aligned with the organization’s integrity standards, mandate, and priorities. Engagement must be informed by adequate, evidence-based assessments of the risks and opportunities that such interactions may pose to UNICEF, and ultimately to children.
This function requires specialized support for profiling, reviewing, and assessing prospect partners (e.g., companies, foundations, and major donors), as well as conducting risk assessments of activities considered by UNICEF for non-commercial interactions (e.g., funding engagements and co-branded partnerships).
To meet the growing need for corporate research and due diligence, the Partnerships Advisory Support Services (PASS) team seeks additional consultant capacity. This expansion aims to support global engagement with businesses and philanthropists. The team also requires assistance in researching public opinion trends on social issues, media coverage, and reporting for profiling and analyzing potential high-value partnership prospects.
Under the direct supervision of the Corporate Research Officer (PFP-PASS, Geneva), and working closely with the rest of the PASS team, the incumbent, preferably based in the respective region, will be responsible for undertaking regular and ad hoc corporate intelligence work as related to UNICEF corporate engagement.
