The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme.
Under supervision of the Chief of Section, with dot lines with the Programme Partnership Manager, the incumbent will perform a variety of knowledge management, programme/project/financial monitoring and analysis, and secretariat functions in support of the Child Protection Program, and particularly the Sudan Free of FGM Initiative, jointly implemented by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund and the World Health Organization, in order to strengthen overall management of the Joint Programme and the analysis of Value for Money.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a national individual consultant to support MER and INEL in determining the personal and development needs of teachers, mentors, and school managers from the perspective of improving the learning outcomes. The study’s results will serve as a reference for decision-making regarding teacher training policies, for the re-design of initial and ongoing professional development programs for teachers and school managers, and the development of mentor training programs.
UNICEF Tajikistan intends to hire a national consultant to conduct the endline IPC assessment in the selected secondary (maternity, surgical, pediatric, infectious diseases, laboratory) departments and primary health care facilities of the selected districts. The required technical support will include a review of the existing policies, standards, assessment, and situation analysis on Infection Prevention and Control practices (IPC) and Healthcare Waste Management (HWM) in the selected health facilities of project districts.
UNICEF ROSA’s education team seeks a consultant to map and analyze the current state of learning assessments in the region, focusing on identifying their strengths and weaknesses, including in terms of their use, and offer actionable recommendations for discussions with relevant country-level stakeholders. The consultant will help build a foundation for the potential development of a regional programme, contextually relevant, and capable of strengthening capacity in relation to learning assessment for improving learning outcomes, in particular foundational learning.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultancy for Nutrition Capacity Development. The duration of this assignment is 12 months starting as soon as possible and the consultant will be working from the designated government office at the Department of Research Institute (DRI), MPI Laos, where she/he will be based for the duration of the assignment.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a International Consultancy for Nutrition Advocacy. The duration of this assignment is 12 months starting as soon as possible and The consultant will be working from the designated government office at the Socio-economic Policy Research Institute (SPRI), LASES, where she/he will be based for the duration of the assignment.
The purpose of this post is to contribute to the UNICEF mandate through strong security risk reporting, analysis, and relevant advice on mitigation measures. The Security Specialist has first and secondary reporting lines to the Program Manager (IFIs) and to the Country Security Manager. He/she manages and supports, on behalf of the Program Team, all security activities in the country in close coordination with the UNICEF Sudan Country Office Security Team, as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) platform. In line with UN Security Management System (UNSMS) procedures, contributes to the development of assessments, procedures and guidelines including Security Risk Management (SRM)processes, SRM measures, relevant Security Plan, and the Security Management Framework(s) of IFIs and donors.
LACRO is looking for a consultant to coordinate the Regional Education Working Group (GRE-LAC) in collaboration with global partners such as GADRRRES, INEE, GEC and subregional networks. Apply now!!
UNICEF Ghana seeks a Digital Communication Consultant to enhance our online presence and reach our target audiences, with a particular focus on youth engagement. The consultant will help implement a digital strategy to increase awareness of children's rights across UNICEF porgrams, mobilize support, and engage stakeholders, including through the U-Report platform. Additionally, the consultant will manage and optimize digital platforms, keeping them active, relevant, and aligned with UNICEF’s goals. By producing engaging content, the consultant will facilitate knowledge sharing and showcase UNICEF Ghana’s impact and best practices to partners, donors, and the public.
1. Provide expert advice and services to the Director of Ethics, due to work surges or as required by special circumstances, in conducting a preliminary assessment of complaints of retaliation based on UNICEF policy on Protection Against Retaliation and the UNICEF Standard Operating Procedures.
a) Provide expertise in the preliminary assessment of reports and complaints of retaliation under the guidance of the Ethics Director.
b) If the assessment results in a prima facie case, provide expertise towards the preparation of the following for review by the Director of Ethics:
• Draft report to Office of Internal Audit and Investigation.
• In consultation with the Director of Ethics, determine if interim relief is needed and draft a recommendation for approval by the Executive Director.
• Draft note to be shared with the complainant on the outcome of the assessment and other relevant communications.
c) If the assessment result is that there is no retaliation, provide expertise towards the preparation of a draft memo and other communication to inform the complainant about the outcome.
d) When the investigation is completed on cases referred to OIAI, review the report and underlying evidence and, in consultation with the Director of Ethics, draft recommendations and propose actions based on UNICEF policy on Whistle-blower Protection against Retaliation
2 Contribute external expertise to the Office’s work on Policy review and development, such as by providing expertise towards the work of the Office in the review, development, and revisions of the Policies on Whistle-blower Protection against retaliation, Financial Disclosure and other Ethics policies.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Health officer, (HIV/AIDS) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of social policy specialist (Data Management) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
L’Administrateur de la protection de l'enfance travaillera sous la supervision directe du chef de bureau de zone d’Agadez, de Maradi, et de Tahoua et sous la supervision technique de la Cheffe de section de la protection de l'enfance. Il/elle sera basé (e ) dans l’un des bureaux de zone d’ Agadez, de Maradi et de Tahoua afin d'assurer la coordination inter-agences et de respecter les engagements fondamentaux de l'UNICEF pour les enfants dans l'action humanitaire pour le programme de protection de l'enfance.
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will develop, implement, monitor and report UNICEF Ethiopia Office’s Action Plan on PSEA which focuses on enhancing UNICEF and partners’ capacity to prevent and respond to SEA in line with organizational processes and procedures; supporting the country office in managing and coordinating SEA concerns and allegations, supporting partners to implement internal complaints and investigation procedures.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The WASH Manager reports directly to the Chief of Field Office in Odesa for general guidance and direction and maintains a dotted line to the Chief of WASH in Kyiv for technical oversight, ensuring programme coherence and compliance with national coordination mechanisms. The Wash Manager leads the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme primarily within the Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts.
UNICEF Moldova is launching the Internship call for its Programme Section. This internship position seeks to target youth and to offer opportunities to benefit from a professional experience within a UN agency.
In line with the UNICEF Country Programme and Government 13th FYP which prioritizes strengthening the community health systems, this exercise aims to assess the current situation of community health and nutrition (CHN) services and community engagement, update the village/community health and nutrition strategy and develop an action plan. The updated CHN strategy and action plan will enable implementation of community health and nutrition interventions for primary health care (PHC).
If you are a committed, resourceful professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The UNICEF Refugee Response Office (RRO) in Poland is seeking a senior national consultant to provide strategic technical expertise for the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programme priorities within the Health and Nutrition section. The Senior National Consultant will also offer technical support and contribute to the implementation of the multisectoral MHPSS interventions across various sections, including Health, Child Protection, Education, Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Social and Behavior Change (SBC).
This is a consultancy contract (considered non-staff), full-time, on-site in Warsaw, for a period of up to 31 December 2025.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme.
Under supervision of the Chief of Section, with dot lines with the Programme Partnership Manager, the incumbent will perform a variety of knowledge management, programme/project/financial monitoring and analysis, and secretariat functions in support of the Child Protection Program, and particularly the Sudan Free of FGM Initiative, jointly implemented by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund and the World Health Organization, in order to strengthen overall management of the Joint Programme and the analysis of Value for Money.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a national individual consultant to support MER and INEL in determining the personal and development needs of teachers, mentors, and school managers from the perspective of improving the learning outcomes. The study’s results will serve as a reference for decision-making regarding teacher training policies, for the re-design of initial and ongoing professional development programs for teachers and school managers, and the development of mentor training programs.
UNICEF Tajikistan intends to hire a national consultant to conduct the endline IPC assessment in the selected secondary (maternity, surgical, pediatric, infectious diseases, laboratory) departments and primary health care facilities of the selected districts. The required technical support will include a review of the existing policies, standards, assessment, and situation analysis on Infection Prevention and Control practices (IPC) and Healthcare Waste Management (HWM) in the selected health facilities of project districts.
UNICEF ROSA’s education team seeks a consultant to map and analyze the current state of learning assessments in the region, focusing on identifying their strengths and weaknesses, including in terms of their use, and offer actionable recommendations for discussions with relevant country-level stakeholders. The consultant will help build a foundation for the potential development of a regional programme, contextually relevant, and capable of strengthening capacity in relation to learning assessment for improving learning outcomes, in particular foundational learning.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultancy for Nutrition Capacity Development. The duration of this assignment is 12 months starting as soon as possible and the consultant will be working from the designated government office at the Department of Research Institute (DRI), MPI Laos, where she/he will be based for the duration of the assignment.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a International Consultancy for Nutrition Advocacy. The duration of this assignment is 12 months starting as soon as possible and The consultant will be working from the designated government office at the Socio-economic Policy Research Institute (SPRI), LASES, where she/he will be based for the duration of the assignment.
The purpose of this post is to contribute to the UNICEF mandate through strong security risk reporting, analysis, and relevant advice on mitigation measures. The Security Specialist has first and secondary reporting lines to the Program Manager (IFIs) and to the Country Security Manager. He/she manages and supports, on behalf of the Program Team, all security activities in the country in close coordination with the UNICEF Sudan Country Office Security Team, as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) platform. In line with UN Security Management System (UNSMS) procedures, contributes to the development of assessments, procedures and guidelines including Security Risk Management (SRM)processes, SRM measures, relevant Security Plan, and the Security Management Framework(s) of IFIs and donors.
LACRO is looking for a consultant to coordinate the Regional Education Working Group (GRE-LAC) in collaboration with global partners such as GADRRRES, INEE, GEC and subregional networks. Apply now!!
UNICEF Ghana seeks a Digital Communication Consultant to enhance our online presence and reach our target audiences, with a particular focus on youth engagement. The consultant will help implement a digital strategy to increase awareness of children's rights across UNICEF porgrams, mobilize support, and engage stakeholders, including through the U-Report platform. Additionally, the consultant will manage and optimize digital platforms, keeping them active, relevant, and aligned with UNICEF’s goals. By producing engaging content, the consultant will facilitate knowledge sharing and showcase UNICEF Ghana’s impact and best practices to partners, donors, and the public.
1. Provide expert advice and services to the Director of Ethics, due to work surges or as required by special circumstances, in conducting a preliminary assessment of complaints of retaliation based on UNICEF policy on Protection Against Retaliation and the UNICEF Standard Operating Procedures.
a) Provide expertise in the preliminary assessment of reports and complaints of retaliation under the guidance of the Ethics Director.
b) If the assessment results in a prima facie case, provide expertise towards the preparation of the following for review by the Director of Ethics:
• Draft report to Office of Internal Audit and Investigation.
• In consultation with the Director of Ethics, determine if interim relief is needed and draft a recommendation for approval by the Executive Director.
• Draft note to be shared with the complainant on the outcome of the assessment and other relevant communications.
c) If the assessment result is that there is no retaliation, provide expertise towards the preparation of a draft memo and other communication to inform the complainant about the outcome.
d) When the investigation is completed on cases referred to OIAI, review the report and underlying evidence and, in consultation with the Director of Ethics, draft recommendations and propose actions based on UNICEF policy on Whistle-blower Protection against Retaliation
2 Contribute external expertise to the Office’s work on Policy review and development, such as by providing expertise towards the work of the Office in the review, development, and revisions of the Policies on Whistle-blower Protection against retaliation, Financial Disclosure and other Ethics policies.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Health officer, (HIV/AIDS) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of social policy specialist (Data Management) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
L’Administrateur de la protection de l'enfance travaillera sous la supervision directe du chef de bureau de zone d’Agadez, de Maradi, et de Tahoua et sous la supervision technique de la Cheffe de section de la protection de l'enfance. Il/elle sera basé (e ) dans l’un des bureaux de zone d’ Agadez, de Maradi et de Tahoua afin d'assurer la coordination inter-agences et de respecter les engagements fondamentaux de l'UNICEF pour les enfants dans l'action humanitaire pour le programme de protection de l'enfance.
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will develop, implement, monitor and report UNICEF Ethiopia Office’s Action Plan on PSEA which focuses on enhancing UNICEF and partners’ capacity to prevent and respond to SEA in line with organizational processes and procedures; supporting the country office in managing and coordinating SEA concerns and allegations, supporting partners to implement internal complaints and investigation procedures.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The WASH Manager reports directly to the Chief of Field Office in Odesa for general guidance and direction and maintains a dotted line to the Chief of WASH in Kyiv for technical oversight, ensuring programme coherence and compliance with national coordination mechanisms. The Wash Manager leads the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme primarily within the Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts.
UNICEF Moldova is launching the Internship call for its Programme Section. This internship position seeks to target youth and to offer opportunities to benefit from a professional experience within a UN agency.
In line with the UNICEF Country Programme and Government 13th FYP which prioritizes strengthening the community health systems, this exercise aims to assess the current situation of community health and nutrition (CHN) services and community engagement, update the village/community health and nutrition strategy and develop an action plan. The updated CHN strategy and action plan will enable implementation of community health and nutrition interventions for primary health care (PHC).
If you are a committed, resourceful professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The UNICEF Refugee Response Office (RRO) in Poland is seeking a senior national consultant to provide strategic technical expertise for the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programme priorities within the Health and Nutrition section. The Senior National Consultant will also offer technical support and contribute to the implementation of the multisectoral MHPSS interventions across various sections, including Health, Child Protection, Education, Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Social and Behavior Change (SBC).
This is a consultancy contract (considered non-staff), full-time, on-site in Warsaw, for a period of up to 31 December 2025.