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 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).
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
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
As a Strategic Business Partner, the incumbent 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.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking a dedicated Strategic Business Partner – Operations Officer to join our team in Tamale. In this pivotal role, you will support our operational functions and contribute to delivering impactful results for children by providing risk-informed, solution-focused analysis and advice. As an integral part of the team, you will ensure effective operations management and play a critical role in decision-making processes.
This is a fixed-term position that reports directly to the Chief, Field Office (P4).
UNICEF is seeking a Programme Associate to join Giga, a UNICEF-ITU initiative to connect every school in the world to the internet. This role involves supporting communications, programme, and administrative tasks to enhance operational efficiency. If you have strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and experience in diverse team environments, apply now to make a global impact on children's lives.
As a Strategic Business Partner, the incumbent 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.
Health & Nutrition Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Officer at the NOB level on fixed term appointment to be based in Honiara, Solomons Islands. Under the general supervision of the Social and Behavior Change Specialist, Solomon Islands will be required to provide technical and operational support and is responsible communication, advocacy and social and behavior change activities.
Joining UNICEF Ghana means being part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and leadership. If you are experienced and fits the job profile, then we are on the lookout for you.
Join our team as Administrative and Finance Specialist, P3, where you will lead and manage efficient administrative operations in the country office. The role involves providing policy guidance, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures, and collaborating with operations management to support efficient administrative operations of the office and country programs. You will also be responsible for staff capacity development and driving continuous improvement in administrative services.
This fixed-term position reports directly to the Deputy Representative, Operations (P4).
We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in administrative service management functions. Please note that this opportunity is not open to Ghanaian nationals.
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.
Lead the development of Global Partnership for Education’s System Transformation (STG) application package for Guinea-Bissau in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Investigation (MENESIC) in consultation with the Education partners.
Under the direct supervision of the ICT Manager (CRM Solutions), the ICT Specialist (Salesforce Lead Developer) will be responsible for the delivery of CRM projects as well as the support and enhancement of CRM capabilities.
The incumbent will perform hands-on design, development and implementation of products and features. In addition, the incumbent will be required to lead a team of consultants. Following the “build, run, own” strategy, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring applications are adhering to the highest degree of technical standards and will be part of the team that continually evolve the standards to support fast-changing requirements. The incumbent will be part of the global CRM community and user groups and will be a key member of CRM architecture forum.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation is looking for an Innovation Officer who will coordinate new calls for applications, coordinate the selection strategy and conduct research on new potential areas of investment. In addition, the incumbent will work on strengthening the diversity outlook of UNICEF’s Venture Fund portfolio ensuring an equitable gender and geographic representation.
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 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).
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
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
As a Strategic Business Partner, the incumbent 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.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking a dedicated Strategic Business Partner – Operations Officer to join our team in Tamale. In this pivotal role, you will support our operational functions and contribute to delivering impactful results for children by providing risk-informed, solution-focused analysis and advice. As an integral part of the team, you will ensure effective operations management and play a critical role in decision-making processes.
This is a fixed-term position that reports directly to the Chief, Field Office (P4).
UNICEF is seeking a Programme Associate to join Giga, a UNICEF-ITU initiative to connect every school in the world to the internet. This role involves supporting communications, programme, and administrative tasks to enhance operational efficiency. If you have strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and experience in diverse team environments, apply now to make a global impact on children's lives.
As a Strategic Business Partner, the incumbent 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.
Health & Nutrition Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Officer at the NOB level on fixed term appointment to be based in Honiara, Solomons Islands. Under the general supervision of the Social and Behavior Change Specialist, Solomon Islands will be required to provide technical and operational support and is responsible communication, advocacy and social and behavior change activities.
Joining UNICEF Ghana means being part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and leadership. If you are experienced and fits the job profile, then we are on the lookout for you.
Join our team as Administrative and Finance Specialist, P3, where you will lead and manage efficient administrative operations in the country office. The role involves providing policy guidance, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures, and collaborating with operations management to support efficient administrative operations of the office and country programs. You will also be responsible for staff capacity development and driving continuous improvement in administrative services.
This fixed-term position reports directly to the Deputy Representative, Operations (P4).
We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in administrative service management functions. Please note that this opportunity is not open to Ghanaian nationals.
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.
Lead the development of Global Partnership for Education’s System Transformation (STG) application package for Guinea-Bissau in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Investigation (MENESIC) in consultation with the Education partners.
Under the direct supervision of the ICT Manager (CRM Solutions), the ICT Specialist (Salesforce Lead Developer) will be responsible for the delivery of CRM projects as well as the support and enhancement of CRM capabilities.
The incumbent will perform hands-on design, development and implementation of products and features. In addition, the incumbent will be required to lead a team of consultants. Following the “build, run, own” strategy, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring applications are adhering to the highest degree of technical standards and will be part of the team that continually evolve the standards to support fast-changing requirements. The incumbent will be part of the global CRM community and user groups and will be a key member of CRM architecture forum.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation is looking for an Innovation Officer who will coordinate new calls for applications, coordinate the selection strategy and conduct research on new potential areas of investment. In addition, the incumbent will work on strengthening the diversity outlook of UNICEF’s Venture Fund portfolio ensuring an equitable gender and geographic representation.
