UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
This consultancy, which will be hosted on the UNICEF-DRP GitHub, delivers a technology suite that takes outputs and figures from R scripts and makes them accessible to large language models (LLMs) for natural language querying. This approach ensures interoperability with cross-unit workflows, allowing various teams to leverage the tool regardless of their specific R script outputs. By transforming raw data into easily digestible insights, this work directly supports the Africa Data Strategy's shift "From Data to Insights," making data more accessible and useful for decision-making across the continent. This not only enhances technical assistance by improving data analysis capacity but also promotes knowledge exchange by fostering a shared, technology-driven approach to understanding child welfare data.
To support this growing portfolio, UNICEF is seeking support to:
• Strengthen global data infrastructure, analytics tools, and documentation of best practices
• Provide technical support to country offices and ministries of health to access, clean, and analyze routine data
• Finalize and scale country-specific data pipelines, dashboards, and analytics products
This role will be embedded within the MNCAH Data and Analytics team and will work closely with regional and country teams. The consultant will help close the gap between data and action, supporting more agile, accountable, and equitable health systems.
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a qualified Maldivian National for the fixed-term position of Child Protection Officer, NO-1. All interested local candidates are invited to apply!
UNICEF is offering exciting internship opportunities at their European Partnerships Office in Brussels, Belgium. These internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in supporting UNICEF's mission to advocate for children's rights and engage with EU institutions. Interns will work full-time for six months, starting in November 2025, and will be involved in various areas such as humanitarian affairs, development, policy and advocacy. This is a unique chance to gain valuable insights into UNICEF's work and contribute to strategic engagement with the EU.
Applicants must be able to legally reside in Belgium for the entire duration of the internship and meet specific qualifications, including a graduate degree. Familiarity with EU institutions is considered a strong asset. UNICEF encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and offers reasonable support for personnel with disabilities. Interested candidates should complete the online application form, as email applications will not be accepted.
The International Consultant will provide technical expertise to develop, pilot, and refine the Inclusive Education Programmatic Framework (IEPF) for preschools in Uzbekistan. This will include supporting the establishment of pilot inclusive preschools, designing and delivering a comprehensive capacity-building programme for preschool staff, and generating evidence to inform scale-up and integration into national policy and professional development systems.
UNICEF Karachi Pakistan is seeking a highly experienced, seasoned, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Education Specialist to join the Education Team on a fixed-term basis in the Karachi Office.
The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct costing of the multisectoral State Programme on Nutrition for the period of 2026-2030 for Tajikistan, to enable realistic resource planning, prioritization, and advocacy with partners.
Join UNICEF Bhutan as Education Specialist (Digitalization and Adolescent Development). You will contribute towards development and preparation of the Education programmes, focusing on digitalization of education and Adolescents’ Development.
UNICEF Namibia Country Office invites an energetic, focus and suitable individual to provide a framework by which students and graduates pursuing or having recently completed tertiary education are assigned to UNICEF Offices to enhance their education experience through practical work assignments; to expose them to the work of UNICEF; and to provide UNICEF Offices with the assistance of qualified students or recent graduates specialized in various professional fields.
UNICEF Malawi will establish a Long Term Agreement with an individual consultant to provide technical support and engineering expertise on-demand for the design, review, validation, and oversight of rural WASH infrastructure in Malawi. The consultant will support UNICEF Malawi on an as-and-when-required basis in ensuring that all WASH infrastructure designs—particularly solar-powered water supply systems and WASH facilities in schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions—meet national guidelines and UNICEF standards for sustainability, safety, equity, and climate resilience. In addition, the consultant will provide advisory services and technical capacity-building to UNICEF partners, including government institutions and NGOs, to strengthen national systems and support effective implementation of WASH infrastructure across the country.
L’objectif principal de cette consultance du diagnostic institutionnel participatif de l’égalité des genres du ministère de l’éducation nationale est de
promouvoir une gestion, une planification et un suivi sectoriel sensible au genre du secteur de l’éducation au niveau national et déconcentré
L’objectif principal du diagnostic institutionnel participatif de l’égalité des genres du ministère de l’éducation nationale est de promouvoir une gestion, une planification et un suivi sectoriel sensible au genre du secteur de l’éducation au niveau national et déconcentré. Le diagnostic genre vise essentiellement un but d’apprentissage organisationnel dans la mesure où il informera d’une part le développement des futures interventions sectorielles en vue de promouvoir une gestion, une planification et un suivi sectoriels sensibles au genre aux niveaux national et déconcentré. D’autre part, il guidera l’UNICEF ainsi que les autres agences du Système des Nations Unies et les Partenaires techniques et Financiers du secteur de l’éducation à mieux intégrer les bonnes pratiques et les stratégies performantes en matière de gestion, de planification et de suivi sectoriels sensibles au genre dans leurs propositions futures de recherche des financements destinées aux bailleurs de fonds.
The overall goal is to further support the integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental issues into the education system. The purpose of the consultancy is to build the capacity of local experts in green school standards conceptualization and its roll out in Kazakhstan. This consultancy aims to guide the established technical working group in developing standards and self-assessment tools for green schools and capacities for implementation nationwide.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a WASH Officer (Engineer) at the NOB level to be based in Tarawa, Kiribati. The WASH Officer will report to the WASH Specialist and provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The WASH Officer will prepare, and implement a variety of technical, management, and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme. Specifically, this position will provide dedicated WASH engineering expertise to the WASH Programme in the country office including working closely with key government stakeholders and selected contractors in planning of improvement works and to provide close technical oversight and regular reporting of implementation of the construction works.
UNICEF China wishes to set up a Long Term Arrangement (LTA) for the procurement of services of individual consultants who can help support the creation and crafting of compelling digital content, which engages audiences in a dynamic, interactive and meaningful way and sparks conversations around issues related to UNICEF’s mandate.
UNICEF is seeking a Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy to lead the Center of Excellence on Child Poverty in Panama with satellite teams in Nairobi, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme. The Chief Economist & Director, Social Policy must possess credibility and strong leadership abilities to actively engage at the cutting edge of international policy dialogue and participate in important discussions that prioritize child rights and well-being. S/he will provide effective leadership in influencing the policy agenda of key global partners and for relevant UNICEF programme and advocacy agenda, and advise the senior management of the organization on policy pathways to achieving the child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. S/he will contribute to shaping opportunities and solving various challenging economic and social policy issues affecting children by providing analysis and policy recommendations towards at-scale programme design and institutional strengthening. Such analysis and policy recommendations will include pro-child development measures for macroeconomic stability, good governance, and sustainable fiscal space and debt restructuring for enhanced investments in child wellbeing by governments and partners.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations. The post leads and manages the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), which is a key component of UNICEF's independent internal oversight system. OIAI reports to the Executive Director, and to the Executive Board independently, on its findings.
UNICEF is seeking a Director, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to lead the Global WASH Practice in the Center of Excellence in Nairobi with satellite teams in Panama, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme . The Global Director WASH will also lead the Sustainable WASH Innovation HUB in Copenhagen and supervise the CEO of the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership.
The Gender, Rights, and Protection unit is establishing a Roster of Consultants to pre-qualify candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. Consultants on the roster may be called upon to:
• Conduct evidence reviews and quality appraisals of programmatic research on child marriage, FGM, and related interventions (e.g. social protection, cash transfers, health, social and behavioural change)
• Draft high-quality research outputs including reports, briefs, academic articles, and presentations.
• Provide technical assistance on harmful practice research to UNICEF and UNFPA country and regional offices to support evidence-informed programming.
• Support evidence-agenda setting processes including research consultations, evidence synthesis, engaging stakeholders, and developing knowledge translation tools to enhance evidence uptake.
Join UNICEF’s Investigations Section as a consultant! We’re looking for a French/English speaker to help assess and investigate misconduct cases worldwide-ensuring accountability, integrity and impact in UNICEF’s work
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
This consultancy, which will be hosted on the UNICEF-DRP GitHub, delivers a technology suite that takes outputs and figures from R scripts and makes them accessible to large language models (LLMs) for natural language querying. This approach ensures interoperability with cross-unit workflows, allowing various teams to leverage the tool regardless of their specific R script outputs. By transforming raw data into easily digestible insights, this work directly supports the Africa Data Strategy's shift "From Data to Insights," making data more accessible and useful for decision-making across the continent. This not only enhances technical assistance by improving data analysis capacity but also promotes knowledge exchange by fostering a shared, technology-driven approach to understanding child welfare data.
To support this growing portfolio, UNICEF is seeking support to:
• Strengthen global data infrastructure, analytics tools, and documentation of best practices
• Provide technical support to country offices and ministries of health to access, clean, and analyze routine data
• Finalize and scale country-specific data pipelines, dashboards, and analytics products
This role will be embedded within the MNCAH Data and Analytics team and will work closely with regional and country teams. The consultant will help close the gap between data and action, supporting more agile, accountable, and equitable health systems.
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a qualified Maldivian National for the fixed-term position of Child Protection Officer, NO-1. All interested local candidates are invited to apply!
UNICEF is offering exciting internship opportunities at their European Partnerships Office in Brussels, Belgium. These internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in supporting UNICEF's mission to advocate for children's rights and engage with EU institutions. Interns will work full-time for six months, starting in November 2025, and will be involved in various areas such as humanitarian affairs, development, policy and advocacy. This is a unique chance to gain valuable insights into UNICEF's work and contribute to strategic engagement with the EU.
Applicants must be able to legally reside in Belgium for the entire duration of the internship and meet specific qualifications, including a graduate degree. Familiarity with EU institutions is considered a strong asset. UNICEF encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and offers reasonable support for personnel with disabilities. Interested candidates should complete the online application form, as email applications will not be accepted.
The International Consultant will provide technical expertise to develop, pilot, and refine the Inclusive Education Programmatic Framework (IEPF) for preschools in Uzbekistan. This will include supporting the establishment of pilot inclusive preschools, designing and delivering a comprehensive capacity-building programme for preschool staff, and generating evidence to inform scale-up and integration into national policy and professional development systems.
UNICEF Karachi Pakistan is seeking a highly experienced, seasoned, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Education Specialist to join the Education Team on a fixed-term basis in the Karachi Office.
The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct costing of the multisectoral State Programme on Nutrition for the period of 2026-2030 for Tajikistan, to enable realistic resource planning, prioritization, and advocacy with partners.
Join UNICEF Bhutan as Education Specialist (Digitalization and Adolescent Development). You will contribute towards development and preparation of the Education programmes, focusing on digitalization of education and Adolescents’ Development.
UNICEF Namibia Country Office invites an energetic, focus and suitable individual to provide a framework by which students and graduates pursuing or having recently completed tertiary education are assigned to UNICEF Offices to enhance their education experience through practical work assignments; to expose them to the work of UNICEF; and to provide UNICEF Offices with the assistance of qualified students or recent graduates specialized in various professional fields.
UNICEF Malawi will establish a Long Term Agreement with an individual consultant to provide technical support and engineering expertise on-demand for the design, review, validation, and oversight of rural WASH infrastructure in Malawi. The consultant will support UNICEF Malawi on an as-and-when-required basis in ensuring that all WASH infrastructure designs—particularly solar-powered water supply systems and WASH facilities in schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions—meet national guidelines and UNICEF standards for sustainability, safety, equity, and climate resilience. In addition, the consultant will provide advisory services and technical capacity-building to UNICEF partners, including government institutions and NGOs, to strengthen national systems and support effective implementation of WASH infrastructure across the country.
L’objectif principal de cette consultance du diagnostic institutionnel participatif de l’égalité des genres du ministère de l’éducation nationale est de
promouvoir une gestion, une planification et un suivi sectoriel sensible au genre du secteur de l’éducation au niveau national et déconcentré
L’objectif principal du diagnostic institutionnel participatif de l’égalité des genres du ministère de l’éducation nationale est de promouvoir une gestion, une planification et un suivi sectoriel sensible au genre du secteur de l’éducation au niveau national et déconcentré. Le diagnostic genre vise essentiellement un but d’apprentissage organisationnel dans la mesure où il informera d’une part le développement des futures interventions sectorielles en vue de promouvoir une gestion, une planification et un suivi sectoriels sensibles au genre aux niveaux national et déconcentré. D’autre part, il guidera l’UNICEF ainsi que les autres agences du Système des Nations Unies et les Partenaires techniques et Financiers du secteur de l’éducation à mieux intégrer les bonnes pratiques et les stratégies performantes en matière de gestion, de planification et de suivi sectoriels sensibles au genre dans leurs propositions futures de recherche des financements destinées aux bailleurs de fonds.
The overall goal is to further support the integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental issues into the education system. The purpose of the consultancy is to build the capacity of local experts in green school standards conceptualization and its roll out in Kazakhstan. This consultancy aims to guide the established technical working group in developing standards and self-assessment tools for green schools and capacities for implementation nationwide.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a WASH Officer (Engineer) at the NOB level to be based in Tarawa, Kiribati. The WASH Officer will report to the WASH Specialist and provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The WASH Officer will prepare, and implement a variety of technical, management, and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme. Specifically, this position will provide dedicated WASH engineering expertise to the WASH Programme in the country office including working closely with key government stakeholders and selected contractors in planning of improvement works and to provide close technical oversight and regular reporting of implementation of the construction works.
UNICEF China wishes to set up a Long Term Arrangement (LTA) for the procurement of services of individual consultants who can help support the creation and crafting of compelling digital content, which engages audiences in a dynamic, interactive and meaningful way and sparks conversations around issues related to UNICEF’s mandate.
UNICEF is seeking a Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy to lead the Center of Excellence on Child Poverty in Panama with satellite teams in Nairobi, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme. The Chief Economist & Director, Social Policy must possess credibility and strong leadership abilities to actively engage at the cutting edge of international policy dialogue and participate in important discussions that prioritize child rights and well-being. S/he will provide effective leadership in influencing the policy agenda of key global partners and for relevant UNICEF programme and advocacy agenda, and advise the senior management of the organization on policy pathways to achieving the child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. S/he will contribute to shaping opportunities and solving various challenging economic and social policy issues affecting children by providing analysis and policy recommendations towards at-scale programme design and institutional strengthening. Such analysis and policy recommendations will include pro-child development measures for macroeconomic stability, good governance, and sustainable fiscal space and debt restructuring for enhanced investments in child wellbeing by governments and partners.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations. The post leads and manages the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), which is a key component of UNICEF's independent internal oversight system. OIAI reports to the Executive Director, and to the Executive Board independently, on its findings.
UNICEF is seeking a Director, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to lead the Global WASH Practice in the Center of Excellence in Nairobi with satellite teams in Panama, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme . The Global Director WASH will also lead the Sustainable WASH Innovation HUB in Copenhagen and supervise the CEO of the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership.
The Gender, Rights, and Protection unit is establishing a Roster of Consultants to pre-qualify candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. Consultants on the roster may be called upon to:
• Conduct evidence reviews and quality appraisals of programmatic research on child marriage, FGM, and related interventions (e.g. social protection, cash transfers, health, social and behavioural change)
• Draft high-quality research outputs including reports, briefs, academic articles, and presentations.
• Provide technical assistance on harmful practice research to UNICEF and UNFPA country and regional offices to support evidence-informed programming.
• Support evidence-agenda setting processes including research consultations, evidence synthesis, engaging stakeholders, and developing knowledge translation tools to enhance evidence uptake.
Join UNICEF’s Investigations Section as a consultant! We’re looking for a French/English speaker to help assess and investigate misconduct cases worldwide-ensuring accountability, integrity and impact in UNICEF’s work
