UNICEF Cambodia is seeking a National Consultant to support the Department of Planning (DoP) in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) in conducting a comprehensive sub-sector analysis of Primary and General Secondary Education, combined with school mapping. The findings will inform the development of a Secondary Education Expansion Plan and contribute to the Mid-Term Review of the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2024–2028, scheduled for 2026. This consultancy will also strengthen national and provincial data systems, enhance the availability, quality, and use of education data, and develop projections for the school years 2026–2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029 to guide evidence-based planning. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking an international consultant for Proposal development for Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) on social sectors for children in Cambodia. The role requires at least an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in climate change, disaster risk management, environmental science, climate finance or social sciences or other relevant fields of study along with at least 8 years of professional experience in climate change, climate finance, loss and damage or disaster risk management or related fields. Experience in conducting research or previous work on loss and damage is preferred.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Research Consultant Impact of Debt Crisis on Children in Laos. The duration of this assignment is 03 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be home based.
The Global Education Practice requires dedicated capacity to ensure effective planning and reporting in support of delivering on UNICEF’s new strategic plan 2026-2029 and the Education Strategy. This is especially important as UNICEF transitions into the new Centers of Excellence (COEs) business model.
Among other things, the consultancy will contribute to ensuring that global education priorities are translated into clear results frameworks, robust monitoring systems, and high-quality reporting that demonstrates progress and impact.
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor Education (Global Management and Programme Partnerships) and in close coordination with numerous colleagues across the COEs and other parts of the organization.
Under the supervision of the GBViE Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for the following areas of work (specific deliverables further outlined in the table below):
1. Support the development of additional content modules to be added on Laaha based on the request from country offices, partners and women and girls and quality control of existing content.
2. Support monitoring, evaluation and learning for Laaha.
3. Develop guidance through a consultative process on engagement with governments
4. Develop an addendum to GBViE Operational Guide on addressing TFGBV and how to safely incorporate technology into UNICEF-supported GBViE programming.
5. Develop draft brief focused on GBV risk mitigation in technology (in alignment with UNICEF’s existing work on GBV risk mitigation in other programmatic sectors).
6. Develop a facilitator’s guide on using Laaha in service delivery.
The consultancy will be home-based with travel to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as feasible
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive national or international consultant to be based in the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) in Samoa. The consultancy is for a period of 18 months. The consultant will be based in Apia, Samoa for the entire duration of the assignment.
The primary purpose of the Technical Advisor Education Monitoring, Evaluation and Research is to provide high quality, accurate and evidenced based technical advice and guidance on the monitoring of the MEC annual workplan and the development, implementation, coordination and monitoring of research and evaluative projects implemented by the Ministry. S/he will also contribute to strengthening the understanding and use of data and data analysis to inform decision-making, planning, and reporting across the Ministry. Significant capacity building and skills transfer is expected from approaches used in carrying out the work as well as specific focused training sessions. The Technical Advisor is also expected to assist MEC in setting up systems and processes (e.g. dashboards, guidance, SOPs, etc.) to enable the team to sustain stronger Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning approaches even after completion of the consultancy.
The Administrative and Finance Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized administrative and financial tasks for the respective section(s) requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative and financial procedures, processes and policies.
In this capacity, the need to project the image of a credible and reliable service provider is imperative to quality of process delivery, and the impact of work directly reflects on the overall reputation of the team in terms of responsiveness to client needs and quality of process execution.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education (MoE) in advancing Foundational Learning (FL) outcomes in Zambia and strengthen coordination among MoE directorates, institutions, and partners working on foundational learning by operationalizing the Foundational Learning Technical Committee (FLTC) and establishing effective linkages with other relevant coordination platforms to ensure a harmonized and impactful approach to foundational learning.
Afin d'assurer une meilleure protection des données des bénéficiaires, une efficacité opérationnelle accrue et une transparence renforcée, un processus de développement d'un Système d'Information et la Gestion (SIG) garantissant une gestion numérique, efficace et sécurisée des données des bénéficiaires est en cours. Un cabinet a été recruté pour le développement de ce SIG transfert monétaire et la consultation des parties prenantes est en cours de finalisation. En attendant le déploiement du SIG définitif, un SIG transitoire allégé a été mis en place pour soutenir le programme Cash Plus Care Faaba. Le consultant accompagnera le MASM dans ses initiatives de numérisation sur le cadre du programme Cash Plus Care, notamment en assurant la bonne gestion des données des bénéficiaires pour faciliter les paiements des bénéficiaires, le déploiement du SIG transitoire et apporter un soutien technique au MASM afin de garantir que le SIG transfert monétaire qui sera élaboré réponde aux besoins et aux critères du ministère et de toute autorité compétente.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a high school graduates, technical professionals, and/or university graduates in administrative fields or related, who provides the programme assistant supports the respective section by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Under the supervision of a head of office, the Executive Associate is accountable for procedural communications, operations and administrative support services, as well as specialized administrative functions, to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to day activities, as well as his/her section. Executive Associates also represent the supervisor in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.
Le Bureau UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire recrute un consultant national pour garantir la conformité aux normes environnementales et sociales (ESS) et à mettre en place un mécanisme fonctionnel de gestion des plaintes et recours (GRM), tout en assurant le suivi des risques et le reporting sur l’efficacité de ces mesures pour les projets financés par la Banque mondiale et la KfW.
VISION-SAP Associate (Business Processes) is to provide transaction processing support for users (Programme and Operations sections) in Kyiv and Zonal Offices, ensuring that all VISION related transactions are acted upon, reports generated as may be necessary, effective and efficient solutions are provided and incidents and queries on the system appropriately addressed. Under the general supervision of VISION-SAP Officer (Business Processes), incumbent performs a variety of data information gathering, input and manipulation, report generation and dissemination using VISION. S/he is responsible for user support in first line functions: provides business support for country and zone offices; communicates with user sections.
UNICEF Moldova is looking for a National Individual Consultancy to Assist the Government in Developing a Disability-sensitive Social Protection Package for Children with Disabilities and contribute to drafting the Budget Briefs on Child Protection, Education and Social Protection.
Under the direct supervision of the Contracts Manager within the supply section, the incumbent supports the procurement of UNICEF’s supplies and services, particularly institutional Contracting Services for the Country Programme. The Contracts Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all requests for contracting for services for construction and consultancies comply with UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual, and other applicable procurement procedures. The position plays a critical role in maintaining timeliness of the procurement processes, supporting programme implementation, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), at the P4 level. The incumbent will provide technical and operational leadership for the design, coordination, and implementation of AAP interventions. This role ensures that the views, priorities, and feedback of affected populations are meaningfully integrated throughout all stages of the Country Office programme cycle, strengthening and guiding the humanitarian response.
The consultant will provide technical assistance to develop a comprehensive transferable/life skills education module for adolescents aged 15–18 years in school settings and non-formal training.
THE UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking for an Emergency Specialist (Access) at P-4 level to support UNICEF Country Offices engaged in humanitarian action across the MENA region to ensure adequate preparedness and response capacity, particularly related to humanitarian access analysis, planning and implementation.
The Construction consultants primarily provide technical support and day-to-day coordination of the ongoing EU-Health construction/rehabilitation works, JICA ongoing and pending construction activities, and served as the technical point of contact for the GPE-STEP construction related activities in their respective assigned regions, and all other construction tasks assigned by the construction Manager, including supervision and quality control for the construction and rehabilitation of Schools and Health Centers. The consultants will assess gaps and propose courses of action, identify, and assess partners, and ensure that UNICEF Contractors are executing the work as per the required scope, specifications, quality standards and timeline.
UNICEF Afghanistan country office invites applications from qualified international consultants to provide coordination and secretarial support to the Education Sector Technical Working Group (Ed-STWG) in Afghanistan, ensuring the effective functioning of the platform for coordination and strategic reporting, leading consensus-building efforts, and facilitating the coordination of education sector interventions and grants. The consultant will support the strategic alignment of donor efforts, the regular tracking of sector activities including Education-sector grants, in particular those from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the UNESCO-led Local Education Group, which is part of Ed STWG.
This consultancy will strengthen partnerships, enhance the role of UNICEF as co-lead of the Ed-STWG, and support capacity-building for national and sub-national education sector coordination. The role of the consultant will therefore ensure that over a period of 6 months, the Education STWG transitions into a more nimble, efficient and unique platform for coordination and strategic engagement for the sector, bringing together coordination and reporting of the sector’s work within the basic human needs space and humanitarian work.
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking a National Consultant to support the Department of Planning (DoP) in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) in conducting a comprehensive sub-sector analysis of Primary and General Secondary Education, combined with school mapping. The findings will inform the development of a Secondary Education Expansion Plan and contribute to the Mid-Term Review of the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2024–2028, scheduled for 2026. This consultancy will also strengthen national and provincial data systems, enhance the availability, quality, and use of education data, and develop projections for the school years 2026–2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029 to guide evidence-based planning. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking an international consultant for Proposal development for Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) on social sectors for children in Cambodia. The role requires at least an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in climate change, disaster risk management, environmental science, climate finance or social sciences or other relevant fields of study along with at least 8 years of professional experience in climate change, climate finance, loss and damage or disaster risk management or related fields. Experience in conducting research or previous work on loss and damage is preferred.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Research Consultant Impact of Debt Crisis on Children in Laos. The duration of this assignment is 03 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be home based.
The Global Education Practice requires dedicated capacity to ensure effective planning and reporting in support of delivering on UNICEF’s new strategic plan 2026-2029 and the Education Strategy. This is especially important as UNICEF transitions into the new Centers of Excellence (COEs) business model.
Among other things, the consultancy will contribute to ensuring that global education priorities are translated into clear results frameworks, robust monitoring systems, and high-quality reporting that demonstrates progress and impact.
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor Education (Global Management and Programme Partnerships) and in close coordination with numerous colleagues across the COEs and other parts of the organization.
Under the supervision of the GBViE Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for the following areas of work (specific deliverables further outlined in the table below):
1. Support the development of additional content modules to be added on Laaha based on the request from country offices, partners and women and girls and quality control of existing content.
2. Support monitoring, evaluation and learning for Laaha.
3. Develop guidance through a consultative process on engagement with governments
4. Develop an addendum to GBViE Operational Guide on addressing TFGBV and how to safely incorporate technology into UNICEF-supported GBViE programming.
5. Develop draft brief focused on GBV risk mitigation in technology (in alignment with UNICEF’s existing work on GBV risk mitigation in other programmatic sectors).
6. Develop a facilitator’s guide on using Laaha in service delivery.
The consultancy will be home-based with travel to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as feasible
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive national or international consultant to be based in the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) in Samoa. The consultancy is for a period of 18 months. The consultant will be based in Apia, Samoa for the entire duration of the assignment.
The primary purpose of the Technical Advisor Education Monitoring, Evaluation and Research is to provide high quality, accurate and evidenced based technical advice and guidance on the monitoring of the MEC annual workplan and the development, implementation, coordination and monitoring of research and evaluative projects implemented by the Ministry. S/he will also contribute to strengthening the understanding and use of data and data analysis to inform decision-making, planning, and reporting across the Ministry. Significant capacity building and skills transfer is expected from approaches used in carrying out the work as well as specific focused training sessions. The Technical Advisor is also expected to assist MEC in setting up systems and processes (e.g. dashboards, guidance, SOPs, etc.) to enable the team to sustain stronger Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning approaches even after completion of the consultancy.
The Administrative and Finance Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized administrative and financial tasks for the respective section(s) requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative and financial procedures, processes and policies.
In this capacity, the need to project the image of a credible and reliable service provider is imperative to quality of process delivery, and the impact of work directly reflects on the overall reputation of the team in terms of responsiveness to client needs and quality of process execution.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education (MoE) in advancing Foundational Learning (FL) outcomes in Zambia and strengthen coordination among MoE directorates, institutions, and partners working on foundational learning by operationalizing the Foundational Learning Technical Committee (FLTC) and establishing effective linkages with other relevant coordination platforms to ensure a harmonized and impactful approach to foundational learning.
Afin d'assurer une meilleure protection des données des bénéficiaires, une efficacité opérationnelle accrue et une transparence renforcée, un processus de développement d'un Système d'Information et la Gestion (SIG) garantissant une gestion numérique, efficace et sécurisée des données des bénéficiaires est en cours. Un cabinet a été recruté pour le développement de ce SIG transfert monétaire et la consultation des parties prenantes est en cours de finalisation. En attendant le déploiement du SIG définitif, un SIG transitoire allégé a été mis en place pour soutenir le programme Cash Plus Care Faaba. Le consultant accompagnera le MASM dans ses initiatives de numérisation sur le cadre du programme Cash Plus Care, notamment en assurant la bonne gestion des données des bénéficiaires pour faciliter les paiements des bénéficiaires, le déploiement du SIG transitoire et apporter un soutien technique au MASM afin de garantir que le SIG transfert monétaire qui sera élaboré réponde aux besoins et aux critères du ministère et de toute autorité compétente.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a high school graduates, technical professionals, and/or university graduates in administrative fields or related, who provides the programme assistant supports the respective section by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Under the supervision of a head of office, the Executive Associate is accountable for procedural communications, operations and administrative support services, as well as specialized administrative functions, to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to day activities, as well as his/her section. Executive Associates also represent the supervisor in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.
Le Bureau UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire recrute un consultant national pour garantir la conformité aux normes environnementales et sociales (ESS) et à mettre en place un mécanisme fonctionnel de gestion des plaintes et recours (GRM), tout en assurant le suivi des risques et le reporting sur l’efficacité de ces mesures pour les projets financés par la Banque mondiale et la KfW.
VISION-SAP Associate (Business Processes) is to provide transaction processing support for users (Programme and Operations sections) in Kyiv and Zonal Offices, ensuring that all VISION related transactions are acted upon, reports generated as may be necessary, effective and efficient solutions are provided and incidents and queries on the system appropriately addressed. Under the general supervision of VISION-SAP Officer (Business Processes), incumbent performs a variety of data information gathering, input and manipulation, report generation and dissemination using VISION. S/he is responsible for user support in first line functions: provides business support for country and zone offices; communicates with user sections.
UNICEF Moldova is looking for a National Individual Consultancy to Assist the Government in Developing a Disability-sensitive Social Protection Package for Children with Disabilities and contribute to drafting the Budget Briefs on Child Protection, Education and Social Protection.
Under the direct supervision of the Contracts Manager within the supply section, the incumbent supports the procurement of UNICEF’s supplies and services, particularly institutional Contracting Services for the Country Programme. The Contracts Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all requests for contracting for services for construction and consultancies comply with UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual, and other applicable procurement procedures. The position plays a critical role in maintaining timeliness of the procurement processes, supporting programme implementation, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), at the P4 level. The incumbent will provide technical and operational leadership for the design, coordination, and implementation of AAP interventions. This role ensures that the views, priorities, and feedback of affected populations are meaningfully integrated throughout all stages of the Country Office programme cycle, strengthening and guiding the humanitarian response.
The consultant will provide technical assistance to develop a comprehensive transferable/life skills education module for adolescents aged 15–18 years in school settings and non-formal training.
THE UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking for an Emergency Specialist (Access) at P-4 level to support UNICEF Country Offices engaged in humanitarian action across the MENA region to ensure adequate preparedness and response capacity, particularly related to humanitarian access analysis, planning and implementation.
The Construction consultants primarily provide technical support and day-to-day coordination of the ongoing EU-Health construction/rehabilitation works, JICA ongoing and pending construction activities, and served as the technical point of contact for the GPE-STEP construction related activities in their respective assigned regions, and all other construction tasks assigned by the construction Manager, including supervision and quality control for the construction and rehabilitation of Schools and Health Centers. The consultants will assess gaps and propose courses of action, identify, and assess partners, and ensure that UNICEF Contractors are executing the work as per the required scope, specifications, quality standards and timeline.
UNICEF Afghanistan country office invites applications from qualified international consultants to provide coordination and secretarial support to the Education Sector Technical Working Group (Ed-STWG) in Afghanistan, ensuring the effective functioning of the platform for coordination and strategic reporting, leading consensus-building efforts, and facilitating the coordination of education sector interventions and grants. The consultant will support the strategic alignment of donor efforts, the regular tracking of sector activities including Education-sector grants, in particular those from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the UNESCO-led Local Education Group, which is part of Ed STWG.
This consultancy will strengthen partnerships, enhance the role of UNICEF as co-lead of the Ed-STWG, and support capacity-building for national and sub-national education sector coordination. The role of the consultant will therefore ensure that over a period of 6 months, the Education STWG transitions into a more nimble, efficient and unique platform for coordination and strategic engagement for the sector, bringing together coordination and reporting of the sector’s work within the basic human needs space and humanitarian work.
