We are seeking a highly skilled data scientist to join our team and support the analysis and processing of a diverse range of datasets including geospatial data, school location data, mobile coverage data, internet Quality of Service (QoS) data, Internet Provider’s data, connectivity pricing data and other socioeconomic data. The successful candidate will support the development of machine learning and/or statistical models to generate new insights that will help Giga achieve its goal of connecting every school to the internet, with a particular focus on developing models to help UNICEF and governments to scale up the procurement of affordable school connectivity services.
The Market Research Specialist will support UNICEF Supply Division and Giga to implement interventions aimed at incentivizing the telecommunications industry to improve availability and affordability of school connectivity solutions. This role will support, with solid market research and evidence, the development and implementation of procurement strategies for school connectivity. Demand forecasts and market shaping strategies will be developed where needed to help UNICEF accelerate market development, improve availability of connectivity solutions for schools, and reduce prices for this essential service for children. High-quality business intelligence will be maintained and kept up to date to inform UNICEF’s strategic engagement with key industry suppliers, ensuring core business are postured to meet the needs of children.
The Technical Specialist for Connectivity Solutions will significantly enhance the capacity of UNICEF and Giga to deliver high-quality, reliable, and sustainable connectivity solutions to schools. By ensuring the implementation of robust technical standards and quality assurance measures, the specialist will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of school connectivity projects. This role will help bridge the digital divide, providing children in unconnected schools with access to educational resources and opportunities, thus supporting UNICEF’s mission to promote equity and the right to education for every child. The specialist’s work in monitoring and adapting service requirements, evaluating suppliers, and managing product portfolios will ensure that connectivity solutions are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and aligned with the latest industry advancements. This will ultimately lead to improved educational outcomes and a stronger foundation for the future development of connected learning environments globally.
The Senior Adviser Health will be instrumental in embedding gender considerations into immunization program design, implementation, and monitoring for Gavi-supported initiatives.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for an experience and energetic candidate to take up the role of Programme Officer based in Bhairahawa Field Office under Fixed Term appointment.
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.
The Business Development Manager (Connectivity Credits) at UNICEF's Giga initiative plays a crucial role in the growth and adoption of the Connectivity Credits Marketplace. Tasked with the challenging job of steering Giga and UNICEF teams from pilot phase to global adoption, this position will at times require the Manager to take initiative and get first results directly themselves, and later evolve to enabling other teams inside UNICEF to generate opportunities at scale. This position is a senior business development role, requiring the ability to quickly establish credibility around global development and connectivity with government and IFI stakeholders.
Success in this position would steadily drive financial buy-in through stages of growth – the first $1m, $10m, $100m and $1bn, adapting their role with each phase, and bringing significant resource mobilization to Giga’s goal of global connectivity.
Guinea is a lower-middle-income country facing significant challenges in child development and deprivation. According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, Guinea has an HDI of 0.480, ranking 178th out of 191 countries in 2023, reflecting its ongoing struggle with poverty and social development challenges. Since 1984, UNICEF has worked with the government and various partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve conditions for children.
The population of Guinea is estimated to be around 14.3 million in 2024, with 63.4% living in rural areas and women comprising approximately 50.3% of the population. The annual growth rate stands at about 2.8%. Children under the age of 18 make up roughly 51% of the population, highlighting the critical need for child-focused interventions (World Population Review)
The vision of the 2024-2028 country programme is: "A Guinea where children, especially adolescent girls and children from the most vulnerable families in the most disadvantaged geographical areas, have equitable opportunities for sustainable access to essential social services and quality social protection, and can reach their full potential, including in a context of climate-related vulnerabilities and emergencies".
As focal point of administrative management services in the UNICEF Global Shared Services Center and Central Services Center (CSC), Budapest, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's policy, procedures, rules and regulations. The Administrative Officer reports to the Operations Manager P4 and ensures that the unit is providing added value through innovative approaches.
In line with the 13th five-year plan of Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) and UNICEF Country Programme Plan (2024-2028), UNICEF Bhutan in collaboration with Ministry of Health is seeking international consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of multisectoral nutrition programme interventions including the review and update of the National Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan (NNSAP 2021-2025). The consultant shall develop next NNSAP-2 (2025-2030) in alignment with the 13th FYP and findings from National Health Survey (NHS 2023/2024).
Under the general supervision of Operations Officer, the incumbent performs administrative support functions, such as personnel, finance, registry, supply and transportation, as indicated by the requirements and structure of the organization.
UNICEF PERU
PASANTÍA ADMINISTRATIVA PARA HUANCAVELICA
SUPERVISOR: Coordinador/a de Huancavelica
PERIODO: 26 Semanas (Aprox. 6 meses)
MODALIDAD: Presencial
UBICACIÓN DE LA PASANTÍA: Huancavelica
As approved in the BHA support project for humanitarian support in NW, The UNICEF Sokoto Field Office is seeking the support of one State MNCH Coordinator (based in Sokoto state) to support the implementation and coordination of the health intervention of the Multisectoral action to address Health in coordination with nutrition and associated WASH and child protection needs in the states of Sokoto and Zamfara in Northwest Nigeria.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for a dynamic and technically sound professional to support our nutrition programme. The individual will be contracted as a Nutrition Officer under Fixed Term Appointment and physically located in Kathmandu Office.
Under the supervision of the Child Protection Violence Against Children (VAC) Manager (P4) or Child Protection Specialist (P3), the Child Protection/Gender based violence (CP GBV) Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
Under the supervision of the Chief Child Protection or Child Protection Specialist, the Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
The Service Contracting Centre with Supply Division is looking for a dedicated Procurement Assistant to be part of the team based in Budapest on a temporary basis.
We are seeking a highly skilled data scientist to join our team and support the analysis and processing of a diverse range of datasets including geospatial data, school location data, mobile coverage data, internet Quality of Service (QoS) data, Internet Provider’s data, connectivity pricing data and other socioeconomic data. The successful candidate will support the development of machine learning and/or statistical models to generate new insights that will help Giga achieve its goal of connecting every school to the internet, with a particular focus on developing models to help UNICEF and governments to scale up the procurement of affordable school connectivity services.
The Market Research Specialist will support UNICEF Supply Division and Giga to implement interventions aimed at incentivizing the telecommunications industry to improve availability and affordability of school connectivity solutions. This role will support, with solid market research and evidence, the development and implementation of procurement strategies for school connectivity. Demand forecasts and market shaping strategies will be developed where needed to help UNICEF accelerate market development, improve availability of connectivity solutions for schools, and reduce prices for this essential service for children. High-quality business intelligence will be maintained and kept up to date to inform UNICEF’s strategic engagement with key industry suppliers, ensuring core business are postured to meet the needs of children.
The Technical Specialist for Connectivity Solutions will significantly enhance the capacity of UNICEF and Giga to deliver high-quality, reliable, and sustainable connectivity solutions to schools. By ensuring the implementation of robust technical standards and quality assurance measures, the specialist will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of school connectivity projects. This role will help bridge the digital divide, providing children in unconnected schools with access to educational resources and opportunities, thus supporting UNICEF’s mission to promote equity and the right to education for every child. The specialist’s work in monitoring and adapting service requirements, evaluating suppliers, and managing product portfolios will ensure that connectivity solutions are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and aligned with the latest industry advancements. This will ultimately lead to improved educational outcomes and a stronger foundation for the future development of connected learning environments globally.
The Senior Adviser Health will be instrumental in embedding gender considerations into immunization program design, implementation, and monitoring for Gavi-supported initiatives.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for an experience and energetic candidate to take up the role of Programme Officer based in Bhairahawa Field Office under Fixed Term appointment.
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.
The Business Development Manager (Connectivity Credits) at UNICEF's Giga initiative plays a crucial role in the growth and adoption of the Connectivity Credits Marketplace. Tasked with the challenging job of steering Giga and UNICEF teams from pilot phase to global adoption, this position will at times require the Manager to take initiative and get first results directly themselves, and later evolve to enabling other teams inside UNICEF to generate opportunities at scale. This position is a senior business development role, requiring the ability to quickly establish credibility around global development and connectivity with government and IFI stakeholders.
Success in this position would steadily drive financial buy-in through stages of growth – the first $1m, $10m, $100m and $1bn, adapting their role with each phase, and bringing significant resource mobilization to Giga’s goal of global connectivity.
Guinea is a lower-middle-income country facing significant challenges in child development and deprivation. According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, Guinea has an HDI of 0.480, ranking 178th out of 191 countries in 2023, reflecting its ongoing struggle with poverty and social development challenges. Since 1984, UNICEF has worked with the government and various partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve conditions for children.
The population of Guinea is estimated to be around 14.3 million in 2024, with 63.4% living in rural areas and women comprising approximately 50.3% of the population. The annual growth rate stands at about 2.8%. Children under the age of 18 make up roughly 51% of the population, highlighting the critical need for child-focused interventions (World Population Review)
The vision of the 2024-2028 country programme is: "A Guinea where children, especially adolescent girls and children from the most vulnerable families in the most disadvantaged geographical areas, have equitable opportunities for sustainable access to essential social services and quality social protection, and can reach their full potential, including in a context of climate-related vulnerabilities and emergencies".
As focal point of administrative management services in the UNICEF Global Shared Services Center and Central Services Center (CSC), Budapest, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's policy, procedures, rules and regulations. The Administrative Officer reports to the Operations Manager P4 and ensures that the unit is providing added value through innovative approaches.
In line with the 13th five-year plan of Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) and UNICEF Country Programme Plan (2024-2028), UNICEF Bhutan in collaboration with Ministry of Health is seeking international consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of multisectoral nutrition programme interventions including the review and update of the National Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan (NNSAP 2021-2025). The consultant shall develop next NNSAP-2 (2025-2030) in alignment with the 13th FYP and findings from National Health Survey (NHS 2023/2024).
Under the general supervision of Operations Officer, the incumbent performs administrative support functions, such as personnel, finance, registry, supply and transportation, as indicated by the requirements and structure of the organization.
UNICEF PERU
PASANTÍA ADMINISTRATIVA PARA HUANCAVELICA
SUPERVISOR: Coordinador/a de Huancavelica
PERIODO: 26 Semanas (Aprox. 6 meses)
MODALIDAD: Presencial
UBICACIÓN DE LA PASANTÍA: Huancavelica
As approved in the BHA support project for humanitarian support in NW, The UNICEF Sokoto Field Office is seeking the support of one State MNCH Coordinator (based in Sokoto state) to support the implementation and coordination of the health intervention of the Multisectoral action to address Health in coordination with nutrition and associated WASH and child protection needs in the states of Sokoto and Zamfara in Northwest Nigeria.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for a dynamic and technically sound professional to support our nutrition programme. The individual will be contracted as a Nutrition Officer under Fixed Term Appointment and physically located in Kathmandu Office.
Under the supervision of the Child Protection Violence Against Children (VAC) Manager (P4) or Child Protection Specialist (P3), the Child Protection/Gender based violence (CP GBV) Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
Under the supervision of the Chief Child Protection or Child Protection Specialist, the Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
The Service Contracting Centre with Supply Division is looking for a dedicated Procurement Assistant to be part of the team based in Budapest on a temporary basis.