To address the needs of women and adolescents, the Nutrition Section has established a maternal nutrition and adolescent nutrition program. These two new programs require careful development, planning, coordination, and monitoring in collaboration with other sections within UNICEF, other UN agencies, and government and non-governmental partners. Consequently, the UNICEF office in Madagascar is seeking a Nutrition Officer (NOB) responsible for maternal and adolescent nutrition. This position will be based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of these two programs.
Under the supervision of the P3 Nutrition Specialists for Output 1 and Output 2, the Nutrition Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for maternal and adolescent nutrition programs/projects within the country program, from development planning to achieving results. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the progress of key deliverables related to these two nutrition programs. This will be carried out in accordance with plans, allocations, results-based management approaches and methodologies, as well as UNICEF’s strategic plans, performance standards, and accountability framework.
Consultant will lead the production of Climate and Environmental Strategy for the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office (CO) and provide direction and support to implement its recommendations.
Will be responsible for collecting, compiling and reviewing key resources (web-based), gathering in-country information, and undertaking a key-stakeholder analysis. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with CO management and technical staff in relevant sections within the CO to identify and develop programming options and recommendations for the successful integration of climate, energy and environment (CEE) issues in the country programme cycle.
As a Strategic Business Partner, the Operations Manager will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.
In the context of a rapid scale up of its cash operations in the Gaza strip and West Bank, UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a Business Analyst (International Consultant) to support Cash transfer programme on a wide range of topics. This is a remote consultancy and no travel is foreseen. The duration of the consultancy is from 1 October 2024 to 1 of October 2025. The consultancy will report to the Chief Social Policy.
The thematic scope of this exercise aligns with that of the evaluation of UNICEF work for children in urban settings and the objectives of the follow-up evaluation, including additional emerging needs and ongoing organizational changes around UNICEF work in urban settings. Risk analyses will be produced in areas identified as key in the evaluation, vis-à-vis current global emerging needs, and organizational changes around urban work. Particular attention will be given to ongoing work on urban resilience and peacebuilding for in-depth analyses. The geographical scope of this follow-up evaluation is global, with regional and country level assessments of progress, prioritizing regions where limited progress has been made between 2021 until 2024. In deemed relevant, field-based primary data collection and country selection will follow similar selection criteria as those utilized for the 2021 urban evaluation. Particular attention will be given to countries with ongoing work on urban resilience and peacebuilding
The ICT Associate supports users to ensure that effective and efficient solutions are provided to all incidents and queries on IT infrastructure and services. This role specifically provides IT support to users on requests related to all IT applications and services, facilitates communication between users, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and IT Management, escalates incidents from users; maintains relevant documentation on known issues, processes and procedures related to the Technical Team.
You will report to the Health Manager (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. You will ensure that all aspects of the vaccine supply chain operate appropriately, from forecasting demand to managing procurement requests maintaining optimal inventory levels and guaranteeing the quality and safety of vaccines throughout their lifecycle. The purpose of this job is to implement best practices in vaccine logistics, cold chain management, and inventory management to prevent vaccine stockouts, reduce wastage, and ensure that vaccines are available and accessible to populations in need. By working closely with the Ministry of Health, WHO, healthcare providers, and other stakeholder, the Vaccine Management Specialist contributes significantly to the success of immunization programs, ultimately supporting the reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases and improving health outcomes on a national and global scale.
Yemen Country Office (YCO) has got two potential opportunities and vacancies as the chief of field office, and thus, if you are dedicated, experienced, highly motivated, proactive, and passionate to make a difference in children's lives, here is the chance to apply and join UNICEF dynamic team in Yemen for the post of Chief Field Office (CFO), Aden - Yemen.
To conduct connectivity gap analysis in schools and recommend three connectivity models for the schools based on agreed criteria for implementation country wide.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a seasoned Child Protection professional to lead the design, management, and oversight of the child protection programme. The Chief Child Protection will ensure that the child protection programme in Brazil is carefully implemented to ensure the prevention and protection of children against all forms of violence, particularly homicides, gender based violence and corporal punishment.
We are looking for a mature professional, preferably with experience working in Middle Income Countries (MICs), with a track record in successful design, implementation and monitoring of child protection programmes. The post holder will be responsible to support the consolidation of a protective environment for children against all forms of violence in Brazil, promoting prevention initiatives and the integration of protection with education, social policy and health interventions, following national and international standards. The position is based in Brasilia, reporting to the UNICEF Deputy Representative, programmes.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional Consultant (Evaluation) to work with EOF’s program team and provide strategic and technical advice on the design and implementation of country-level monitoring, evaluation and learning across all three of our portfolios: early childhood care and education, basic education, and skills for employment.
The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme. The support provided by the WASH officer will enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a National Consultant to to support the Department of Policy (DoPo) in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport to undertake a research study on the determinants of student retention in upper primary, lower secondary and upper secondary in Cambodia, and identify potential policy interventions at school, sub-national and central levels that could support students to remain enrolled.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Are you a proactive and dedicated professional? We're in search of someone like you. If you have experience building capacity for a systematic long – term fundraising for both public and private partners (corporate) We invite you to apply for this vacant position
ECW is seeking to recruit an exceptional Consultant specializing in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to drive key initiatives outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The consultant will play a crucial role in leveraging insights from existing and past MHPSS programs, integrating these with international best practices to enhance future investments.
ECW is recruiting two interns to join our team and gain hands-on experience in the global Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crises (EIEPC) sector. This internship enhances your understanding of EIEPC operations worldwide and develops familiarity with internal UN reporting, strategic planning, and policy development processes. You will also gain firsthand experience with a global fund's grant management processes.
ECW is recruiting three interns to join our dynamic Advocacy & Communications Section. Under the overall guidance of the Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the direct supervision of the Chief of Advocacy/Communications, the selected intern(s) will play a pivotal role in providing professional advocacy and communication support. This opportunity is designed to support the development and implementation of the ECW strategic plan, offering interns a chance to contribute to meaningful global education initiatives.
o UNICEF Innocenti is seeking to engage a consultant to embed research into innovations in education programmes with a focus on the West and Central Africa region. Participatory mixed-methods research will be used to test innovations in education programmes with an aim to synthesize global lessons on how to best harness innovative education practices (including but not limited to digital learning).
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Associates perform procedural and some specialized activities pertaining to UNICEF’s ICT systems, which include desktop administration and server operations. Specialized activities typically pertain to the installation and routine configuration of ICT system components and user orientation. Procedural activities include all other processes that may not require the application of specialized information technology training and knowledge, such as maintaining technical and user documentation and/or serving as focal point for receipt and processing of user requests.
The UNICEF Montenegro Country Office is looking to recruit a dedicated and highly motivated Programme Associate (PA) who will be accountable for the full spectrum of administrative and project/programme support activities. As part of our team, the PA will ensure accurate programme monitoring and recommendations, data entry, and presentation of information to support proper programme decision-making. The key results will have an impact on the overall performance of the country office and the success in the implementation of project/programme activities.
To address the needs of women and adolescents, the Nutrition Section has established a maternal nutrition and adolescent nutrition program. These two new programs require careful development, planning, coordination, and monitoring in collaboration with other sections within UNICEF, other UN agencies, and government and non-governmental partners. Consequently, the UNICEF office in Madagascar is seeking a Nutrition Officer (NOB) responsible for maternal and adolescent nutrition. This position will be based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of these two programs.
Under the supervision of the P3 Nutrition Specialists for Output 1 and Output 2, the Nutrition Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for maternal and adolescent nutrition programs/projects within the country program, from development planning to achieving results. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the progress of key deliverables related to these two nutrition programs. This will be carried out in accordance with plans, allocations, results-based management approaches and methodologies, as well as UNICEF’s strategic plans, performance standards, and accountability framework.
Consultant will lead the production of Climate and Environmental Strategy for the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office (CO) and provide direction and support to implement its recommendations.
Will be responsible for collecting, compiling and reviewing key resources (web-based), gathering in-country information, and undertaking a key-stakeholder analysis. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with CO management and technical staff in relevant sections within the CO to identify and develop programming options and recommendations for the successful integration of climate, energy and environment (CEE) issues in the country programme cycle.
As a Strategic Business Partner, the Operations Manager will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.
In the context of a rapid scale up of its cash operations in the Gaza strip and West Bank, UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a Business Analyst (International Consultant) to support Cash transfer programme on a wide range of topics. This is a remote consultancy and no travel is foreseen. The duration of the consultancy is from 1 October 2024 to 1 of October 2025. The consultancy will report to the Chief Social Policy.
The thematic scope of this exercise aligns with that of the evaluation of UNICEF work for children in urban settings and the objectives of the follow-up evaluation, including additional emerging needs and ongoing organizational changes around UNICEF work in urban settings. Risk analyses will be produced in areas identified as key in the evaluation, vis-à-vis current global emerging needs, and organizational changes around urban work. Particular attention will be given to ongoing work on urban resilience and peacebuilding for in-depth analyses. The geographical scope of this follow-up evaluation is global, with regional and country level assessments of progress, prioritizing regions where limited progress has been made between 2021 until 2024. In deemed relevant, field-based primary data collection and country selection will follow similar selection criteria as those utilized for the 2021 urban evaluation. Particular attention will be given to countries with ongoing work on urban resilience and peacebuilding
The ICT Associate supports users to ensure that effective and efficient solutions are provided to all incidents and queries on IT infrastructure and services. This role specifically provides IT support to users on requests related to all IT applications and services, facilitates communication between users, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and IT Management, escalates incidents from users; maintains relevant documentation on known issues, processes and procedures related to the Technical Team.
You will report to the Health Manager (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. You will ensure that all aspects of the vaccine supply chain operate appropriately, from forecasting demand to managing procurement requests maintaining optimal inventory levels and guaranteeing the quality and safety of vaccines throughout their lifecycle. The purpose of this job is to implement best practices in vaccine logistics, cold chain management, and inventory management to prevent vaccine stockouts, reduce wastage, and ensure that vaccines are available and accessible to populations in need. By working closely with the Ministry of Health, WHO, healthcare providers, and other stakeholder, the Vaccine Management Specialist contributes significantly to the success of immunization programs, ultimately supporting the reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases and improving health outcomes on a national and global scale.
Yemen Country Office (YCO) has got two potential opportunities and vacancies as the chief of field office, and thus, if you are dedicated, experienced, highly motivated, proactive, and passionate to make a difference in children's lives, here is the chance to apply and join UNICEF dynamic team in Yemen for the post of Chief Field Office (CFO), Aden - Yemen.
To conduct connectivity gap analysis in schools and recommend three connectivity models for the schools based on agreed criteria for implementation country wide.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a seasoned Child Protection professional to lead the design, management, and oversight of the child protection programme. The Chief Child Protection will ensure that the child protection programme in Brazil is carefully implemented to ensure the prevention and protection of children against all forms of violence, particularly homicides, gender based violence and corporal punishment.
We are looking for a mature professional, preferably with experience working in Middle Income Countries (MICs), with a track record in successful design, implementation and monitoring of child protection programmes. The post holder will be responsible to support the consolidation of a protective environment for children against all forms of violence in Brazil, promoting prevention initiatives and the integration of protection with education, social policy and health interventions, following national and international standards. The position is based in Brasilia, reporting to the UNICEF Deputy Representative, programmes.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional Consultant (Evaluation) to work with EOF’s program team and provide strategic and technical advice on the design and implementation of country-level monitoring, evaluation and learning across all three of our portfolios: early childhood care and education, basic education, and skills for employment.
The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme. The support provided by the WASH officer will enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a National Consultant to to support the Department of Policy (DoPo) in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport to undertake a research study on the determinants of student retention in upper primary, lower secondary and upper secondary in Cambodia, and identify potential policy interventions at school, sub-national and central levels that could support students to remain enrolled.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Are you a proactive and dedicated professional? We're in search of someone like you. If you have experience building capacity for a systematic long – term fundraising for both public and private partners (corporate) We invite you to apply for this vacant position
ECW is seeking to recruit an exceptional Consultant specializing in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to drive key initiatives outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The consultant will play a crucial role in leveraging insights from existing and past MHPSS programs, integrating these with international best practices to enhance future investments.
ECW is recruiting two interns to join our team and gain hands-on experience in the global Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crises (EIEPC) sector. This internship enhances your understanding of EIEPC operations worldwide and develops familiarity with internal UN reporting, strategic planning, and policy development processes. You will also gain firsthand experience with a global fund's grant management processes.
ECW is recruiting three interns to join our dynamic Advocacy & Communications Section. Under the overall guidance of the Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the direct supervision of the Chief of Advocacy/Communications, the selected intern(s) will play a pivotal role in providing professional advocacy and communication support. This opportunity is designed to support the development and implementation of the ECW strategic plan, offering interns a chance to contribute to meaningful global education initiatives.
o UNICEF Innocenti is seeking to engage a consultant to embed research into innovations in education programmes with a focus on the West and Central Africa region. Participatory mixed-methods research will be used to test innovations in education programmes with an aim to synthesize global lessons on how to best harness innovative education practices (including but not limited to digital learning).
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Associates perform procedural and some specialized activities pertaining to UNICEF’s ICT systems, which include desktop administration and server operations. Specialized activities typically pertain to the installation and routine configuration of ICT system components and user orientation. Procedural activities include all other processes that may not require the application of specialized information technology training and knowledge, such as maintaining technical and user documentation and/or serving as focal point for receipt and processing of user requests.
The UNICEF Montenegro Country Office is looking to recruit a dedicated and highly motivated Programme Associate (PA) who will be accountable for the full spectrum of administrative and project/programme support activities. As part of our team, the PA will ensure accurate programme monitoring and recommendations, data entry, and presentation of information to support proper programme decision-making. The key results will have an impact on the overall performance of the country office and the success in the implementation of project/programme activities.