Join UNICEF as Chief (Professional Practices), Internal Audit. Lead the strategy, quality, innovation, and transformation of UNICEF’s global internal audit function, driving risk-based assurance, audit excellence, and data-driven insights across a complex international organization. This senior leadership role is ideal for a seasoned audit professional with extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, quality assurance, and audit modernization who is passionate about strengthening governance and organizational impact.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of the Office, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.
Are you a strategic, solutions-oriented People and Culture professional ready to help shape a high-performing, inclusive and resilient workforce in a complex operating environment? UNICEF Mali is looking for a People and Culture Manager, P-4, to provide authoritative HR leadership, trusted advisory support and practical people solutions that enable the Country Office to deliver results for children across Mali. Reporting directly to the Country Representative, you will partner with senior management and programme leaders to align people strategies with country priorities; strengthen workforce planning, talent, performance, learning and organizational design; and promote a workplace culture grounded in UNICEF’s values of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability and sustainability.
Le bureau de l’Unicef Niamey envisage de disposer au sein de la Section des Opérations de deux (02) nouveaux chauffeurs pour apporter un appui logistique aux différentes activités. Les titulaires du poste travailleront sous la supervision directe de l’Administrative Services Associate et la supervision générale de l’Administrative Officer. Ils conduiront les véhicules officiels de l’Unicef et veilleront à ce que ces véhicules soient maintenus en bon état de marche. Ils auront pour responsabilité d’assurer le transport du personnel en missions/déplacements officiels, des matériels, équipements et autres biens de l’Organisation.
L’UNICEF souhaite recruter un(e) consultant(e) national(e) pour concevoir, adapter et produire une gamme cohérente d’outils de communication SBC sur les risques épidémiques découlés du plan national CREC multi-épidémies au Tchad afin d’appuyer efficacement les interventions de préparation et de réponse aux épidémies
The purpose of this assignment is to consolidate and operationalize UNICEF Peru’s IF4C agenda by developing an institutionally owned territorial investment pipeline for children, initially in Arequipa or another prioritized region; integrating CLIF into existing public investment and public-private processes where it adds value; and accompanying priority projects toward actionable structuring and financing pathways. Based on evidence and lessons from the Peru pilot, the consultant will also support LACRO in assessing which elements may be transferable or adaptable to other LAC contexts.
UNICEF Burundi recherche des professionnel(le)s burundais(es) qualifié(e)s et passionné(e)s pour le poste de SBC Officer. Cette opportunité permettra au ou à la titulaire de fournir un appui technique et opérationnel de qualité afin d’accélérer le déploiement d’interventions de Communication des risques et engagement communautaire (CREC), fondées sur les données, mieux ciblées et redevables envers les populations. Le poste contribuera à renforcer la confiance des communautés, à promouvoir l’adoption de comportements protecteurs, à favoriser la détection et le signalement précoces des risques sanitaires, à améliorer l’accès aux services essentiels et à intégrer les perspectives communautaires dans les décisions de préparation et de réponse. Si vous souhaitez mettre votre expertise au service des enfants, des familles et des communautés du Burundi, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Education Research Unit, the incumbent will provide programme implementation, monitoring, and operational support to the relevant units, with a particular focus on supporting effective resource management.
Under the supervision of the DBSA Principal: Climate and Nature Finance, the Specialist (Seconded) will provide technical, financial and programme management support to the DBSA’s Climate and Nature Finance team for the design, operationalisation, fundraising and implementation of Biodiversity projects. The assignment specifically integrates youth economic participation, green skills development, digital credentialing and outcomes-based finance aligned with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU).
UNICEF's Global Programme Division (GPD) is seeking an experienced Programme Specialist (Cash Based Assistance), P-4 to support the Global Cash Hub based in Amman, Jordan. The incumbent will provide technical and operational support to UNICEF Country Offices, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region, to design, implement and scale up cash-based assistance programmes in humanitarian and fragile settings. The role focuses on strengthening linkages with social protection systems, supporting risk management, building country office capacity, promoting partnerships, and contributing to global guidance and evidence generation on cash-based assistance programming. Extensive field mission support may be required to support country-level implementation and surge responses.
Individual consultant: Data interpretation and utilization, Global Education Practice – Financing, Data, Economics and Assessment for Learning and Skills (FinDEALS) Team, Nairobi, Kenya, 14 months, remote with travel
Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office in Arua Zonal Office and to the Adolescent Development Manager (P4) based in Kampala, as his/her second supervisor, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of the consultancy is to support UNICEF’s policy advocacy on Children’s Environmental Health in Multilateral Environmental Agreements, access to environmental justice and corporate ESG frameworks.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Social Policy Specialist, the Social Policy Officer contributes to the effective implementation of UNICEF Maldives's Social Policy Programme, with a particular focus on public finance for children, social policy analysis, child rights monitoring, and evidence generation. The position provides technical, operational, and coordination support for the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities aimed at strengthening policies, systems, and investments that advance children's rights and well-being. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of social policy and public finance, and the ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts, development partners, civil society organizations, and UNICEF programme teams. Through policy analysis, evidence generation, strategic partnerships, advocacy, and programme support, the incumbent contributes to improving child-focused planning, budgeting, accountability, and decision-making.
As part of the UNICEF India Country Programme (2023–2027) and the approved Rolling Work Plan (2026–2027), UNICEF Rajasthan proposes to engage an Individual Consultant to provide technical assistance to the Government of Rajasthan, particularly the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), for strengthening Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance (WQMS) system to ensure equitable, climate-resilient and safely managed drinking water services
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for qualified and experienced professional for the post of Social Policy Officer (Social Protection Systems Strengthening) at NOB level based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, People & Culture, the Consultant will design and deliver a structured AI literacy and responsible adoption programme for UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office staff.
UNICEF Cambodia Country Office works in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, civil society, communities, and development partners to promote and protect the rights of every child, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Country Programme focuses on improving child survival, development, protection, and participation, with particular attention to the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, thereby advancing equity and sustainable national development.
The Administrative Assistant (GS‑4) is based in the UNICEF Cambodia Country Office in Phnom Penh and provides administrative, secretarial, and operational support to the assigned unit within the Operations/Administration function. The post contributes to the effective functioning of the unit by ensuring the smooth flow of information, timely coordination of administrative processes, and compliance with UNICEF rules, policies, and procedures.
UNICEF China is seeking a national individual consultancy to provide coordination and technical support for the planning, implementation and documentation of World Children’s Day 2026 light-up initiatives across China, as well as support the coordination of invitations for the WCD flagship event in Beijing, for a period of 2 months.
Join UNICEF as Chief (Professional Practices), Internal Audit. Lead the strategy, quality, innovation, and transformation of UNICEF’s global internal audit function, driving risk-based assurance, audit excellence, and data-driven insights across a complex international organization. This senior leadership role is ideal for a seasoned audit professional with extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, quality assurance, and audit modernization who is passionate about strengthening governance and organizational impact.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of the Office, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.
Are you a strategic, solutions-oriented People and Culture professional ready to help shape a high-performing, inclusive and resilient workforce in a complex operating environment? UNICEF Mali is looking for a People and Culture Manager, P-4, to provide authoritative HR leadership, trusted advisory support and practical people solutions that enable the Country Office to deliver results for children across Mali. Reporting directly to the Country Representative, you will partner with senior management and programme leaders to align people strategies with country priorities; strengthen workforce planning, talent, performance, learning and organizational design; and promote a workplace culture grounded in UNICEF’s values of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability and sustainability.
Le bureau de l’Unicef Niamey envisage de disposer au sein de la Section des Opérations de deux (02) nouveaux chauffeurs pour apporter un appui logistique aux différentes activités. Les titulaires du poste travailleront sous la supervision directe de l’Administrative Services Associate et la supervision générale de l’Administrative Officer. Ils conduiront les véhicules officiels de l’Unicef et veilleront à ce que ces véhicules soient maintenus en bon état de marche. Ils auront pour responsabilité d’assurer le transport du personnel en missions/déplacements officiels, des matériels, équipements et autres biens de l’Organisation.
L’UNICEF souhaite recruter un(e) consultant(e) national(e) pour concevoir, adapter et produire une gamme cohérente d’outils de communication SBC sur les risques épidémiques découlés du plan national CREC multi-épidémies au Tchad afin d’appuyer efficacement les interventions de préparation et de réponse aux épidémies
The purpose of this assignment is to consolidate and operationalize UNICEF Peru’s IF4C agenda by developing an institutionally owned territorial investment pipeline for children, initially in Arequipa or another prioritized region; integrating CLIF into existing public investment and public-private processes where it adds value; and accompanying priority projects toward actionable structuring and financing pathways. Based on evidence and lessons from the Peru pilot, the consultant will also support LACRO in assessing which elements may be transferable or adaptable to other LAC contexts.
UNICEF Burundi recherche des professionnel(le)s burundais(es) qualifié(e)s et passionné(e)s pour le poste de SBC Officer. Cette opportunité permettra au ou à la titulaire de fournir un appui technique et opérationnel de qualité afin d’accélérer le déploiement d’interventions de Communication des risques et engagement communautaire (CREC), fondées sur les données, mieux ciblées et redevables envers les populations. Le poste contribuera à renforcer la confiance des communautés, à promouvoir l’adoption de comportements protecteurs, à favoriser la détection et le signalement précoces des risques sanitaires, à améliorer l’accès aux services essentiels et à intégrer les perspectives communautaires dans les décisions de préparation et de réponse. Si vous souhaitez mettre votre expertise au service des enfants, des familles et des communautés du Burundi, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Education Research Unit, the incumbent will provide programme implementation, monitoring, and operational support to the relevant units, with a particular focus on supporting effective resource management.
Under the supervision of the DBSA Principal: Climate and Nature Finance, the Specialist (Seconded) will provide technical, financial and programme management support to the DBSA’s Climate and Nature Finance team for the design, operationalisation, fundraising and implementation of Biodiversity projects. The assignment specifically integrates youth economic participation, green skills development, digital credentialing and outcomes-based finance aligned with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU).
UNICEF's Global Programme Division (GPD) is seeking an experienced Programme Specialist (Cash Based Assistance), P-4 to support the Global Cash Hub based in Amman, Jordan. The incumbent will provide technical and operational support to UNICEF Country Offices, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region, to design, implement and scale up cash-based assistance programmes in humanitarian and fragile settings. The role focuses on strengthening linkages with social protection systems, supporting risk management, building country office capacity, promoting partnerships, and contributing to global guidance and evidence generation on cash-based assistance programming. Extensive field mission support may be required to support country-level implementation and surge responses.
Individual consultant: Data interpretation and utilization, Global Education Practice – Financing, Data, Economics and Assessment for Learning and Skills (FinDEALS) Team, Nairobi, Kenya, 14 months, remote with travel
Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office in Arua Zonal Office and to the Adolescent Development Manager (P4) based in Kampala, as his/her second supervisor, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of the consultancy is to support UNICEF’s policy advocacy on Children’s Environmental Health in Multilateral Environmental Agreements, access to environmental justice and corporate ESG frameworks.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Social Policy Specialist, the Social Policy Officer contributes to the effective implementation of UNICEF Maldives's Social Policy Programme, with a particular focus on public finance for children, social policy analysis, child rights monitoring, and evidence generation. The position provides technical, operational, and coordination support for the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities aimed at strengthening policies, systems, and investments that advance children's rights and well-being. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of social policy and public finance, and the ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts, development partners, civil society organizations, and UNICEF programme teams. Through policy analysis, evidence generation, strategic partnerships, advocacy, and programme support, the incumbent contributes to improving child-focused planning, budgeting, accountability, and decision-making.
As part of the UNICEF India Country Programme (2023–2027) and the approved Rolling Work Plan (2026–2027), UNICEF Rajasthan proposes to engage an Individual Consultant to provide technical assistance to the Government of Rajasthan, particularly the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), for strengthening Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance (WQMS) system to ensure equitable, climate-resilient and safely managed drinking water services
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for qualified and experienced professional for the post of Social Policy Officer (Social Protection Systems Strengthening) at NOB level based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, People & Culture, the Consultant will design and deliver a structured AI literacy and responsible adoption programme for UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office staff.
UNICEF Cambodia Country Office works in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, civil society, communities, and development partners to promote and protect the rights of every child, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Country Programme focuses on improving child survival, development, protection, and participation, with particular attention to the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, thereby advancing equity and sustainable national development.
The Administrative Assistant (GS‑4) is based in the UNICEF Cambodia Country Office in Phnom Penh and provides administrative, secretarial, and operational support to the assigned unit within the Operations/Administration function. The post contributes to the effective functioning of the unit by ensuring the smooth flow of information, timely coordination of administrative processes, and compliance with UNICEF rules, policies, and procedures.
UNICEF China is seeking a national individual consultancy to provide coordination and technical support for the planning, implementation and documentation of World Children’s Day 2026 light-up initiatives across China, as well as support the coordination of invitations for the WCD flagship event in Beijing, for a period of 2 months.
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