Under the supervision of the Associate Director, MNCAH, Health Programme Group, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to the UNICEF community health and nutrition programme implementation.
Under the supervision of the Fundraising Manager, NO-C, the Finance and Budget Associate GS6 will be responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks to support planning, budgeting, financial management and administration for the Fundraising department.
The purpose of the assignment is to support the Alliance in conducting a progress review of its 2021-2025 strategy to inform the refresh of the strategy for 2026-2030.
This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
UNICEF Sierra Leone seeks a Social Transformation Manager with responsibility for the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of regional strategies related to Social Transformation, (Social and Behavior Change (SBC), Gender Equality and Equity (Gender) and Adolescent and Development and Participation (ADAP).
The candidate, under the supervision of the Gender and Development Specialist, will
provide technical support to ensure the integration of gender perspectives in all phases of immunisation programming. The specialist will work closely with the EPI to plan, implement, and monitor gender-based immunisation programmes at national and provincial levels. The candidate will also oversee gender programming activities agreed upon by the government, UNICEF, and Gavi. This involves improving (a) national gender-responsive programming to enhance vaccination coverage; (b) implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the HPV vaccine introduction plan while incorporating the priority of girls; (c) integrating gender perspectives in preparedness and response to health epidemics; (d) fostering partnerships with women's groups and organizations at the local level to ensure programming is responsive to the needs and interests of women and girls. This includes direct program work with government and civil society partners, as well as support for working groups on SBC, health, child protection, and education.
The Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Advocacy (MSP-A) team in UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP), leads on UNICEF’s engagement with multi-stakeholder platforms, and advocacy with business and public-private partnerships (PPPs). As part of its business advocacy and engagement strategy, the MSP-A team undertakes a range of activities aiming to raise awareness and visibility of UNICEF and its key priorities with the private sector, and also with the public sector in relation to critical issues concerning business and children.
Join UNICEF as a Human Resources Officer (Employer Branding) and play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s employer brand and talent outreach efforts. Drive global strategies and campaigns that attract diverse, high-potential talent aligned with UNICEF's mission. In collaboration with internal and external partners, you'll develop dynamic content, manage global branding activities, and provide innovative solutions to enhance the candidate experience. Your expertise in digital marketing, talent acquisition, and employer branding will help build a committed and motivated workforce. If you're passionate about creating impact and fostering inclusion, apply now to help shape UNICEF’s workforce for a brighter future!
Lead the transformation of UNICEF’s talent acquisition and development as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Partnerships). In this strategic role, you will spearhead initiatives to attract diverse, high-potential talent through partnerships with public and private sectors, advancing equity and inclusion priorities. Oversee key programs like Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), government secondments, fellowships, and internships, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s People and Culture Strategy. Collaborate globally to design innovative HR solutions, mentor young professionals, and strengthen organizational impact. If you are passionate about shaping the future workforce and driving meaningful change, join UNICEF in creating a better world for every child.
Join UNICEF as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Engagement and Placement) and play a pivotal role in transforming global HR strategies. In this dynamic position, you will lead innovative recruitment practices, champion proactive mobility initiatives, and build robust talent pipelines aligned with UNICEF’s mission to promote equity and inclusion. Oversee critical HR programs like the Staff Selection Policy, Talent Group Management, and mobility exercises, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience and succession planning while contributing to the development of a comprehensive Talent Management Framework. Drive meaningful impact by shaping UNICEF’s workforce to better serve children worldwide.
The Safe to Learn initiative focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments by preventing violence, bullying, and discrimination in educational settings, while promoting gender-transformative education.
The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s right among governments and public actors around the world. The intern will acquire direct practical experience in PPD Tokyo’s work and the United Nations system by supporting the office’s advocacy, communication and visibility activities under the general guidance of the supervisor (Public Partnership Specialist).
Le/la consultant (e) international (e) va conduire, en collaboration avec un(e) consultant(e) national(e) qui sera recruté après la sélection du consultant international, un travail qui consiste dans un premier temps à faire un état des lieux sur l’accès à la justice pour enfants au Burundi et dans un second temps à produire un document de stratégie nationale de protection des enfants en contact avec la loi.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the RO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
The Security Associate reports to the SO (Security Officer) for supervision. The Security Associate provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Supervisor in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules and procedures
The Security Associate reports to the SO (Security Officer) for supervision. The Security Associate provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Supervisor in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules and procedures
The Nutrition and Early Childhood Development Specialist (NO-C) position is situated within the Country Office (CO) in Kiev, Ukraine. Reporting to the ECD specialist (P3), this role is crucial for advancing UNICEF’s strategic objectives in planning, implementing and monitoring integrated nutrition and ECD programmes within Health while ensuring cross-sectoral linkages with other sectors in UNICEF and with partners in Ukraine.
The Health Specialist (MHPSS) role is situated in the Ukraine Country Office and reports directly to the Health Manager (MHPSS). This position is essential for bridging health-focused MHPSS programming with broader organizational goals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health and psychosocial support by integrating efforts across both internal sectors and external partnerships
UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a committed candidates looking to serve as Programme Assistant at the GS-5 level supporting various programmatic sections for its Office in Jerusalem. This vacancy announcement will establish a roster of candidates for fast-track recruitment against upcoming vacancies.
Under the supervision of the Associate Director, MNCAH, Health Programme Group, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to the UNICEF community health and nutrition programme implementation.
Under the supervision of the Fundraising Manager, NO-C, the Finance and Budget Associate GS6 will be responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks to support planning, budgeting, financial management and administration for the Fundraising department.
The purpose of the assignment is to support the Alliance in conducting a progress review of its 2021-2025 strategy to inform the refresh of the strategy for 2026-2030.
This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
UNICEF Sierra Leone seeks a Social Transformation Manager with responsibility for the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of regional strategies related to Social Transformation, (Social and Behavior Change (SBC), Gender Equality and Equity (Gender) and Adolescent and Development and Participation (ADAP).
The candidate, under the supervision of the Gender and Development Specialist, will
provide technical support to ensure the integration of gender perspectives in all phases of immunisation programming. The specialist will work closely with the EPI to plan, implement, and monitor gender-based immunisation programmes at national and provincial levels. The candidate will also oversee gender programming activities agreed upon by the government, UNICEF, and Gavi. This involves improving (a) national gender-responsive programming to enhance vaccination coverage; (b) implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the HPV vaccine introduction plan while incorporating the priority of girls; (c) integrating gender perspectives in preparedness and response to health epidemics; (d) fostering partnerships with women's groups and organizations at the local level to ensure programming is responsive to the needs and interests of women and girls. This includes direct program work with government and civil society partners, as well as support for working groups on SBC, health, child protection, and education.
The Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Advocacy (MSP-A) team in UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP), leads on UNICEF’s engagement with multi-stakeholder platforms, and advocacy with business and public-private partnerships (PPPs). As part of its business advocacy and engagement strategy, the MSP-A team undertakes a range of activities aiming to raise awareness and visibility of UNICEF and its key priorities with the private sector, and also with the public sector in relation to critical issues concerning business and children.
Join UNICEF as a Human Resources Officer (Employer Branding) and play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s employer brand and talent outreach efforts. Drive global strategies and campaigns that attract diverse, high-potential talent aligned with UNICEF's mission. In collaboration with internal and external partners, you'll develop dynamic content, manage global branding activities, and provide innovative solutions to enhance the candidate experience. Your expertise in digital marketing, talent acquisition, and employer branding will help build a committed and motivated workforce. If you're passionate about creating impact and fostering inclusion, apply now to help shape UNICEF’s workforce for a brighter future!
Lead the transformation of UNICEF’s talent acquisition and development as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Partnerships). In this strategic role, you will spearhead initiatives to attract diverse, high-potential talent through partnerships with public and private sectors, advancing equity and inclusion priorities. Oversee key programs like Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), government secondments, fellowships, and internships, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s People and Culture Strategy. Collaborate globally to design innovative HR solutions, mentor young professionals, and strengthen organizational impact. If you are passionate about shaping the future workforce and driving meaningful change, join UNICEF in creating a better world for every child.
Join UNICEF as the Human Resources Manager (Talent Engagement and Placement) and play a pivotal role in transforming global HR strategies. In this dynamic position, you will lead innovative recruitment practices, champion proactive mobility initiatives, and build robust talent pipelines aligned with UNICEF’s mission to promote equity and inclusion. Oversee critical HR programs like the Staff Selection Policy, Talent Group Management, and mobility exercises, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience and succession planning while contributing to the development of a comprehensive Talent Management Framework. Drive meaningful impact by shaping UNICEF’s workforce to better serve children worldwide.
The Safe to Learn initiative focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments by preventing violence, bullying, and discrimination in educational settings, while promoting gender-transformative education.
The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s right among governments and public actors around the world. The intern will acquire direct practical experience in PPD Tokyo’s work and the United Nations system by supporting the office’s advocacy, communication and visibility activities under the general guidance of the supervisor (Public Partnership Specialist).
Le/la consultant (e) international (e) va conduire, en collaboration avec un(e) consultant(e) national(e) qui sera recruté après la sélection du consultant international, un travail qui consiste dans un premier temps à faire un état des lieux sur l’accès à la justice pour enfants au Burundi et dans un second temps à produire un document de stratégie nationale de protection des enfants en contact avec la loi.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the RO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
The Security Associate reports to the SO (Security Officer) for supervision. The Security Associate provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Supervisor in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules and procedures
The Security Associate reports to the SO (Security Officer) for supervision. The Security Associate provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Supervisor in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules and procedures
The Nutrition and Early Childhood Development Specialist (NO-C) position is situated within the Country Office (CO) in Kiev, Ukraine. Reporting to the ECD specialist (P3), this role is crucial for advancing UNICEF’s strategic objectives in planning, implementing and monitoring integrated nutrition and ECD programmes within Health while ensuring cross-sectoral linkages with other sectors in UNICEF and with partners in Ukraine.
The Health Specialist (MHPSS) role is situated in the Ukraine Country Office and reports directly to the Health Manager (MHPSS). This position is essential for bridging health-focused MHPSS programming with broader organizational goals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health and psychosocial support by integrating efforts across both internal sectors and external partnerships
UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a committed candidates looking to serve as Programme Assistant at the GS-5 level supporting various programmatic sections for its Office in Jerusalem. This vacancy announcement will establish a roster of candidates for fast-track recruitment against upcoming vacancies.
