UNICEF Czech Republic RRO is looking for a qualified Communications Consultant to strengthen the communication and advocacy efforts of the UNICEF Refugee Response Office by organizing key events, producing multimedia content, and supporting a range of communication initiatives.
Under the general supervision and overall guidance of the Operations Manager, the post is responsible for carrying out proactive and systematic quality assurance activities of all activities implemented under the UNICEF Ukraine Country office, in order to provide an independent and objective assessment of the rationale, adequacy and effectiveness of the Country Office's risk management and operations internal control framework, processes and systems.
UNICEF Pakistan is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Monitoring Officer at the NOA level to join the Planning and Monitoring Team on a fixed term basis in Islamabad Office.
The Health Officer will report to the Health Specialist Team Lead. The Health Officer-HSS will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme goals on objectives within the Country Programme on all the pillars of Health System Strengthening.
Consolidate an evidence-based investment case to promote the scaling up of UNICEF-supported models of services piloted in Italy, namely the foster care model for UASC and the support to 6 Prefectures through deployment of UNICEF case managers.
The main objective of the Quality Review is to provide an evidence base on the quality of the CPDs submitted in 2024 and to determine the extent to which they:
- Convey UNICEF’s commitment to foundational norms and programming principles.
- Adhere to the relevant guidance or guidelines.
- Are results-based, coherent and convincing: conveying UNICEF’s relevance, strategic positioning, comparative advantage or value-added in the country
The main objective of the review of the Country Programme Planning is to determine the extent to which the Country Offices:
- Adhered to the new CPP guidance.
- Promoted the reflection and conceptualization of systemic changes necessary to contribute to outcome-level results in the lives of children.
- Have designed country programmes for scale and impact, that effectively leverage partnerships towards the realization of higher results for children.
- Have benefitted from the strategic intentions of the new CPP methodology aimed at:
o Strengthening the evidence base and linking evidence better to programme interventions
o Better reflecting on government and partners' contributions and commitment in line with National Development Plans
o Clearly laying out the systemic changes that need to occur for Outcomes to be achieved
o Better combining emergency and development interventions towards these systemic changes
o Providing clear “visibility” of the private sector in our work (if applicable)
The UCHI Regional Programme Coordinator will have the key responsibility to design the implementation of the community outreach component in each of the districts assigned to him/her and facilitate a smooth implementation of the programme in close collaboration with all stakeholders. The Regional Programme Coordinator will work in close collaboration with Principal Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Officer (PHNAO), and the District Nutrition Coordinating Committee (DNCC) with the aim of systems strengthening.
The review of UNICEF's Operations Centre (OPSCEN) is part of the EMOPS initiative to improve support to field offices and enhance crisis response. Since its 1996 establishment, OPSCEN has provided 24/7 global information and communication services, starting with the Kosovo crisis in 1999. The upcoming “OPSCEN of the Future/OPSCEN 2.0” review will evaluate OPSCEN’s capabilities, services, and future needs to boost efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and support UNICEF’s senior leaders in decision-making for global Level 3 emergencies. This review will align with the “EMOPS 2.0” strategy and build on previous assessments to improve business continuity, knowledge management, and visibility.
The mission of the UNICEF evaluation function is to help drive results for children by fostering evidence-informed decision making. Evaluation in UNICEF supports both learning and decision-making, which in turn support better results for children. Evaluation also helps to hold UNICEF accountable for contributing to results for children, or for failing to do so. UNICEF’S evaluation function, along with the evaluation units of many other UN agencies, are a part of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG), an interagency professional network that aims to promote, strengthen and advocate for a robust, influential, independent and credible evaluation function throughout the UN system. In the past few years, as a part of these efforts to understand and promote the use of evaluative methods, the UNEG Methods Working Group has developed a compendium of methods (Issue I and II) with illustrative examples and organized dedicated learning seminars. These endeavors received very positive informal feedback, but they were not necessarily based on systematic assessment of methods currently used or misused by the UN evaluation community. We know relatively little of the extent to which standard social science methods and specific evaluative approaches were applied in UN evaluation practice- what are the common patterns in approaches used? what are some of the systematic issues related to the methodological approaches of UN evaluations?
The Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants will be responsible for monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all UCHI Nutrition Programme activities in their allocated districts. Additionally, the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants will back-stop the District Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, in close collaboration with the District Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinating Committee (DMECC) with the aim of strengthening the government systems.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
UNICEF’S evaluation function, along with the evaluation units of many other UN agencies, are a part of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG), an interagency professional network that aims to promote, strengthen and advocate for a robust, influential, independent and credible evaluation function throughout the UN system. In the past few years, as a part of these efforts to understand and promote the use of evaluative methods, the UNEG Methods Working Group has developed a compendium of methods (Issue I and II) with illustrative examples and organized dedicated learning seminars. These
endeavors received very positive informal feedback, but they were not necessarily based on systematic assessment of methods currently used or misused by the UN evaluation community. We know relatively little of the extent to which standard social science methods and specific evaluative approaches were applied in UN evaluation practice- what are the common patterns in approaches used? what are some of the systematic issues related to the methodological approaches of UN evaluations?
In an effort to answer these questions, the UNEG Methods group seeks to hire consultant(s) who will carry out a diagnostic review of the different evaluation methods and approaches used across UN evaluation exercises. The overarching objective of the review will be to assess the prevalence, common patterns and trends in the use of standard social science methods (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) and specific evaluation approaches. This will provide ground for stimulating a dialogue on system-level changes required to improve quality, credibility, and utilization within individual UN agencies, funds and programmes.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an individual consultant to provide Strategic, Technical, and Operational and coordination support to the MoH/EPI and the UNICEF Zambia Country Office (ZCO) to the polio (WPV1 and nOPV2) Out-Break Response (OBR) through effectively planning, budgeting, operations management, monitoring, and reporting of quality Supplementary Immunisation Activities (SIAs) campaigns towards achieving high (above 95%) coverage of bi-valent Oral Polio Vaccine (bOPV) and novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type-2 (nOPV2). .
Under the direction and guidance of direct supervisor the Deputy Representative programs, coordinates overall country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the emergency interventions, including providing coordination and oversight for the Emergency Management Team (EMT), Situation Reports (SITREPs), Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP), Basic Services Response Priorities (BSRP). He/she will also support advocacy and resource mobilization through development of strategic briefs and proposals. Overall, this position will provide coordination and support for all stages of UNICEF Eritrea’s emergency and humanitarian programmes.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Field Office and technical guidance of Chief of Education or Education Manager, the Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results in the field according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Field Office and technical guidance of Chief of Education or Education Manager, the Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results in the field according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Under the supervision of Programme Manager (Data & Analytics), the incumbent will support UNICEF’s commitments to Transparency, particularly within the framework of International Aid Transparency Initiative. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities, including internal and external communications, knowledge management, data analysis, collation and compilation of financial and programme data. Additionally, the incumbent will also manage the maintenance and enhancements of UNICEF Transparency Portal.
The Chief WASH reports to the Representative or Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the WASH programme from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of the WASH outcome and output results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the CO WASH team. The Chief WASH is accountable for ensuring that the WASH outcome and output results are achieved according to plans, allocations, results based-management approaches and methodology, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, standards of performance and accountability framework
Provide support to develop an efficient and sustainable model for protection and social inclusion of Ukrainian refugee children and families by improving coordination, referral and enhancing access to services under the Blue Grid initiative.
oin our team as a Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist (Infectious Disease Outbreak Response)! In this vital role, you'll work under the guidance of the Senior Adviser for public health emergencies and in collaboration with the Associate Director.
UNICEF Czech Republic RRO is looking for a qualified Communications Consultant to strengthen the communication and advocacy efforts of the UNICEF Refugee Response Office by organizing key events, producing multimedia content, and supporting a range of communication initiatives.
Under the general supervision and overall guidance of the Operations Manager, the post is responsible for carrying out proactive and systematic quality assurance activities of all activities implemented under the UNICEF Ukraine Country office, in order to provide an independent and objective assessment of the rationale, adequacy and effectiveness of the Country Office's risk management and operations internal control framework, processes and systems.
UNICEF Pakistan is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Monitoring Officer at the NOA level to join the Planning and Monitoring Team on a fixed term basis in Islamabad Office.
The Health Officer will report to the Health Specialist Team Lead. The Health Officer-HSS will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme goals on objectives within the Country Programme on all the pillars of Health System Strengthening.
Consolidate an evidence-based investment case to promote the scaling up of UNICEF-supported models of services piloted in Italy, namely the foster care model for UASC and the support to 6 Prefectures through deployment of UNICEF case managers.
The main objective of the Quality Review is to provide an evidence base on the quality of the CPDs submitted in 2024 and to determine the extent to which they:
- Convey UNICEF’s commitment to foundational norms and programming principles.
- Adhere to the relevant guidance or guidelines.
- Are results-based, coherent and convincing: conveying UNICEF’s relevance, strategic positioning, comparative advantage or value-added in the country
The main objective of the review of the Country Programme Planning is to determine the extent to which the Country Offices:
- Adhered to the new CPP guidance.
- Promoted the reflection and conceptualization of systemic changes necessary to contribute to outcome-level results in the lives of children.
- Have designed country programmes for scale and impact, that effectively leverage partnerships towards the realization of higher results for children.
- Have benefitted from the strategic intentions of the new CPP methodology aimed at:
o Strengthening the evidence base and linking evidence better to programme interventions
o Better reflecting on government and partners' contributions and commitment in line with National Development Plans
o Clearly laying out the systemic changes that need to occur for Outcomes to be achieved
o Better combining emergency and development interventions towards these systemic changes
o Providing clear “visibility” of the private sector in our work (if applicable)
The UCHI Regional Programme Coordinator will have the key responsibility to design the implementation of the community outreach component in each of the districts assigned to him/her and facilitate a smooth implementation of the programme in close collaboration with all stakeholders. The Regional Programme Coordinator will work in close collaboration with Principal Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Officer (PHNAO), and the District Nutrition Coordinating Committee (DNCC) with the aim of systems strengthening.
The review of UNICEF's Operations Centre (OPSCEN) is part of the EMOPS initiative to improve support to field offices and enhance crisis response. Since its 1996 establishment, OPSCEN has provided 24/7 global information and communication services, starting with the Kosovo crisis in 1999. The upcoming “OPSCEN of the Future/OPSCEN 2.0” review will evaluate OPSCEN’s capabilities, services, and future needs to boost efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and support UNICEF’s senior leaders in decision-making for global Level 3 emergencies. This review will align with the “EMOPS 2.0” strategy and build on previous assessments to improve business continuity, knowledge management, and visibility.
The mission of the UNICEF evaluation function is to help drive results for children by fostering evidence-informed decision making. Evaluation in UNICEF supports both learning and decision-making, which in turn support better results for children. Evaluation also helps to hold UNICEF accountable for contributing to results for children, or for failing to do so. UNICEF’S evaluation function, along with the evaluation units of many other UN agencies, are a part of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG), an interagency professional network that aims to promote, strengthen and advocate for a robust, influential, independent and credible evaluation function throughout the UN system. In the past few years, as a part of these efforts to understand and promote the use of evaluative methods, the UNEG Methods Working Group has developed a compendium of methods (Issue I and II) with illustrative examples and organized dedicated learning seminars. These endeavors received very positive informal feedback, but they were not necessarily based on systematic assessment of methods currently used or misused by the UN evaluation community. We know relatively little of the extent to which standard social science methods and specific evaluative approaches were applied in UN evaluation practice- what are the common patterns in approaches used? what are some of the systematic issues related to the methodological approaches of UN evaluations?
The Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants will be responsible for monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all UCHI Nutrition Programme activities in their allocated districts. Additionally, the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants will back-stop the District Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, in close collaboration with the District Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinating Committee (DMECC) with the aim of strengthening the government systems.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
UNICEF’S evaluation function, along with the evaluation units of many other UN agencies, are a part of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG), an interagency professional network that aims to promote, strengthen and advocate for a robust, influential, independent and credible evaluation function throughout the UN system. In the past few years, as a part of these efforts to understand and promote the use of evaluative methods, the UNEG Methods Working Group has developed a compendium of methods (Issue I and II) with illustrative examples and organized dedicated learning seminars. These
endeavors received very positive informal feedback, but they were not necessarily based on systematic assessment of methods currently used or misused by the UN evaluation community. We know relatively little of the extent to which standard social science methods and specific evaluative approaches were applied in UN evaluation practice- what are the common patterns in approaches used? what are some of the systematic issues related to the methodological approaches of UN evaluations?
In an effort to answer these questions, the UNEG Methods group seeks to hire consultant(s) who will carry out a diagnostic review of the different evaluation methods and approaches used across UN evaluation exercises. The overarching objective of the review will be to assess the prevalence, common patterns and trends in the use of standard social science methods (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) and specific evaluation approaches. This will provide ground for stimulating a dialogue on system-level changes required to improve quality, credibility, and utilization within individual UN agencies, funds and programmes.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an individual consultant to provide Strategic, Technical, and Operational and coordination support to the MoH/EPI and the UNICEF Zambia Country Office (ZCO) to the polio (WPV1 and nOPV2) Out-Break Response (OBR) through effectively planning, budgeting, operations management, monitoring, and reporting of quality Supplementary Immunisation Activities (SIAs) campaigns towards achieving high (above 95%) coverage of bi-valent Oral Polio Vaccine (bOPV) and novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type-2 (nOPV2). .
Under the direction and guidance of direct supervisor the Deputy Representative programs, coordinates overall country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the emergency interventions, including providing coordination and oversight for the Emergency Management Team (EMT), Situation Reports (SITREPs), Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP), Basic Services Response Priorities (BSRP). He/she will also support advocacy and resource mobilization through development of strategic briefs and proposals. Overall, this position will provide coordination and support for all stages of UNICEF Eritrea’s emergency and humanitarian programmes.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Field Office and technical guidance of Chief of Education or Education Manager, the Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results in the field according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Field Office and technical guidance of Chief of Education or Education Manager, the Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results in the field according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Under the supervision of Programme Manager (Data & Analytics), the incumbent will support UNICEF’s commitments to Transparency, particularly within the framework of International Aid Transparency Initiative. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities, including internal and external communications, knowledge management, data analysis, collation and compilation of financial and programme data. Additionally, the incumbent will also manage the maintenance and enhancements of UNICEF Transparency Portal.
The Chief WASH reports to the Representative or Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the WASH programme from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of the WASH outcome and output results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the CO WASH team. The Chief WASH is accountable for ensuring that the WASH outcome and output results are achieved according to plans, allocations, results based-management approaches and methodology, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, standards of performance and accountability framework
Provide support to develop an efficient and sustainable model for protection and social inclusion of Ukrainian refugee children and families by improving coordination, referral and enhancing access to services under the Blue Grid initiative.
oin our team as a Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist (Infectious Disease Outbreak Response)! In this vital role, you'll work under the guidance of the Senior Adviser for public health emergencies and in collaboration with the Associate Director.