Child wasting remains a persistent public health challenge in the Philippines, with low coverage of early identification and treatment services under the Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM). While national policies and guidelines are in place, implementation gaps persist across service delivery, workforce capacity, data systems, supply chain reliability, and sustainable financing. The Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) Programme (2025–2029) supports the Government of the Philippines to accelerate reduction of wasting through five interlinked implementation components: 1. Improving access and uptake of nutrition services 2. Building a skilled and supported workforce 3. Strengthening nutrition data for action 4. Enabling reliable supply of essential nutrition supplies 5. Mobilising and optimizing nutrition financing Within this framework, UNICEF is supporting the nationwide scale-up of the PhilHealth SAM Outpatient Therapeutic Care (OTC) package, updating guidelines and capacities of service providers, strengthening PIMAM implementation across development and emergency contexts, and closing ongoing Simplified Approaches (SA) Operations Research, including Family MUAC and CHW-led treatment pilots. The Philippines through the Child Nutrition Fund channeled through UNICEF Philippines has committed to accrediting at least 2,011 primary health care facilities nationwide by 2029 under the PhilHealth SAM OTC package, alongside improvements in service utilization and admissions. Achieving these targets requires coordinated technical assistance that strengthens the wasting ecosystem across all five CNF components. This consultancy will therefore provide national technical support (capacity building, monitoring of program implementation, quality assurance, and documentation) to advance PIMAM scale-up across these components, while ensuring structured closure and policy translation of the Simplified Approaches Operations Research.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action.
Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children, especially those in hard-to-reach areas.
The evaluation aims to put forward recommendations that will equip UNICEF staff across a variety of emergency contexts to manage, prevent and share risks more responsibly and effectively in the future.
The EO is seeking a Corporate Risk Benchmarking Expert for this evaluation.
The United Nations in Tajikistan is establishing a roster of qualified national interns to support participating UN entities, offices, programmes and projects. Candidates included in the roster may be considered for specific internship opportunities through a desk review, competitive selection or other applicable process, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the respective UN entity.
The purpose of this assignment is to support UNICEF and government partners in strengthening the enabling environment for safely managed sanitation financing in Nepal by assessing the sanitation financing landscape, identifying viable financing mechanisms and partnerships, addressing policy and institutional barriers, and developing practical approaches for mobilizing, tracking, and scaling sanitation investments.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action. Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. The evaluation aims to put forward recommendations that will equip UNICEF staff across a variety of emergency contexts to manage, prevent and share risks more responsibly and effectively in the future.
UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is seeking for a Consultant to commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action. Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children
UNICEF Mongolia seeks to establish a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with qualified individual consultants to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, written translation, and editing services between Mongolian and English (and vice versa) to the UNICEF Mongolia Country Office.
The LTA will be established for a two-year period, with services requested on an as-needed, call-down basis. It aims to ensure timely access to qualified language professionals, maintain the quality and consistency of language services, and streamline the engagement of consultants while reducing the need for repeated competitive selection processes for individual assignments.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action. Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. The evaluation aims to put forward recommendations that will equip UNICEF staff across a variety of emergency contexts to manage, prevent and share risks more responsibly and effectively in the future.
La consultoría brindará asistencia técnica especializada al Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MAE), bajo la supervisión de UNICEF, para fortalecer los mecanismos que facilitan el acceso de los gobiernos municipales al financiamiento de proyectos de agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH). El trabajo incluirá la revisión y mejora de los procesos de viabilidad técnica, la armonización de criterios entre el MAE y el Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE), y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas e instrumentos de gestión utilizados en el sector.
Asimismo, la consultoría apoyará la coordinación entre instituciones públicas, organismos multilaterales y otros actores relevantes, contribuyendo al desarrollo de herramientas técnicas, la generación de evidencia y la formulación de recomendaciones para mejorar las políticas públicas y las estrategias de financiamiento del sector WASH.
Viet Nam Country Office is looking for a Programme Associate (Temporary Appointment), GS6 level. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist, CCDRR-Emergency, the Programme Associate provides financial, budget, grant, partner-management and administrative support to UNICEF’s climate, disaster risk reduction, emergency, environmental health and WASH portfolio transitioning into Result Area 3.The incumbent supports programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting by ensuring accurate and timely processing and tracking of programme resources; monitoring budgets, grants and expenditures; supporting DCT and HACT processes; maintaining financial and programme records; preparing financial analyses and reports; and supporting implementing partners to comply with UNICEF financial requirements.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to strengthen child protection preparedness, response and
recovery for children and families living in disaster- and climate-vulnerable communities in Oudomxay, Savannakhet and
Saravan province. The consultancy will contribute to the Child Protection component of the UNICEF-supported “Disaster
Risk Reduction for the Most Vulnerable Children” initiative, which seeks to strengthen child-sensitive disaster risk reduction
and the capacity of social service workforce and communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies. This consultancy
will contribute to the UNICEF Lao PDR Country Programme Document (CPD) 2027–2031, outcome 4: “By 2031, more
children and families in climate- and disaster-vulnerable areas are protected by child-sensitive risk information and early
warning systems and use climate-resilient WASH, health and education services,” and outcome 3, which aims to ensure that
adolescents, particularly those who are vulnerable and marginalized, use inclusive child protection and social protection
services.
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.
UNICEF seeks a Child Protection Specialist to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of child protection programmes, provide technical support to partners, and strengthen systems that protect children’s rights and well-being. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field, at least five years of experience in child protection or social development, and fluency in English.
UNICEF is seeking a committed and experienced Child Protection Specialist to support the design, implementation and monitoring of programmes that protect children from violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and other protection risks. The role will provide technical guidance, strengthen partnerships with government institutions and key stakeholders, and support the development of effective and sustainable child protection systems. Through strategic programme management, evidence-based interventions and capacity development, the successful candidate will contribute to advancing children's rights and ensuring that every child, particularly the most vulnerable, grows up in a safe and protective environment.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Manager, the post holder will provide support to COs to engage with National Disaster Management Agencies to integrate child-sensitive Disaster Management into policies and systems; Support regional level inter-agency coordination on national systems strengthening systems; Support coordination with COEs on sectoral systems strengthening; Develop and support COs to implement EPR capacity building for NDMAs / subnational DMAs and for private sector; Support the development and rollout of regional programme on private sector engagement in disaster response, risk management and resilience building.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical and analytical support to UNICEF China’s child-sensitive ESG, responsible business, family-friendly policy and child-lens investing work. The consultant will develop concise, high quality knowledge products; provide technical inputs and policy analysis; prepare a strategic roadmap; and produce government advocacy and policy-briefing materials tailored to China’s policy, business and sustainable finance context. The assignment will translate UNICEF frameworks, China-specific evidence and relevant policy and market developments into actionable recommendations for government and other priority stakeholders. It will complement, but remain separate from, partnership coordination, event management and routine stakeholder follow-up functions covered under other arrangements. The technical work will connect children’s rights with China’s priorities on population high-quality development, family support, child-friendly society, childcare services, inclusive growth, human capital development, responsible business conduct, ESG disclosure and sustainable finance
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Kano, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Information Management Officer: Data, Analytics and Evidence (Nutrition) 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
The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF China in advancing child-sensitive ESG and child-lens investing through partnership development, stakeholder engagement, coordination of capacity-building activities, documentation of good practices, and development of advocacy, event and engagement materials tailored to China’s policy, business and sustainable finance context. The consultancy will help position children as a critical stakeholder group in China’s evolving ESG, sustainable finance, responsible business, and corporate disclosure work. It will support UNICEF China to engage strategically with investors, financial institutions, listed companies, stock exchanges, ESG data and rating providers, business associations, research institutions, foundations, and relevant policy stakeholders on how business and investment decisions affect children’s rights and well-being. The assignment will build on UNICEF China’s ongoing work on child rights in ESG disclosure, responsible business conduct, child-lens investing, family-friendly workplaces, care economy, digital protection, climate and just transition, nutrition, disability inclusion, rural children, and business respect for children’s rights. It will also help UNICEF China identify practical entry points for integrating child-related considerations into ESG disclosure, responsible investment practices, corporate sustainability strategies, and capital market engagement, with particular attention to China's evolving regulatory and sustainability reporting landscape; and connect child-sensitive ESG with China’s policy priorities, including population high-quality development, family support, child-friendly society, childcare services, inclusive growth, and human capital development.
Become the next Health and Nutrition Specialist for UNICEF Mexico! We are seeking a senior professional to lead a key component of UNICEF Mexico’s Health and Nutrition agenda, providing strategic and technical leadership to strengthen national and subnational systems, influence public policy, build strategic partnerships and advance integrated Health, Nutrition and WASH approaches for school-age children and adolescents. You will lead a senior team and work closely with government and partners to translate evidence and policy commitments into sustainable results at scale.If you have the leadership, technical expertise and commitment to drive systems-level change in health and nutrition for children and adolescents, apply today!
Join our team in Deir Ez Zor office as Health and Nutrition Officer. Work with partners on ground to ensure that every child has the right to survive and thrive.
Child wasting remains a persistent public health challenge in the Philippines, with low coverage of early identification and treatment services under the Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM). While national policies and guidelines are in place, implementation gaps persist across service delivery, workforce capacity, data systems, supply chain reliability, and sustainable financing. The Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) Programme (2025–2029) supports the Government of the Philippines to accelerate reduction of wasting through five interlinked implementation components: 1. Improving access and uptake of nutrition services 2. Building a skilled and supported workforce 3. Strengthening nutrition data for action 4. Enabling reliable supply of essential nutrition supplies 5. Mobilising and optimizing nutrition financing Within this framework, UNICEF is supporting the nationwide scale-up of the PhilHealth SAM Outpatient Therapeutic Care (OTC) package, updating guidelines and capacities of service providers, strengthening PIMAM implementation across development and emergency contexts, and closing ongoing Simplified Approaches (SA) Operations Research, including Family MUAC and CHW-led treatment pilots. The Philippines through the Child Nutrition Fund channeled through UNICEF Philippines has committed to accrediting at least 2,011 primary health care facilities nationwide by 2029 under the PhilHealth SAM OTC package, alongside improvements in service utilization and admissions. Achieving these targets requires coordinated technical assistance that strengthens the wasting ecosystem across all five CNF components. This consultancy will therefore provide national technical support (capacity building, monitoring of program implementation, quality assurance, and documentation) to advance PIMAM scale-up across these components, while ensuring structured closure and policy translation of the Simplified Approaches Operations Research.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action.
Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children, especially those in hard-to-reach areas.
The evaluation aims to put forward recommendations that will equip UNICEF staff across a variety of emergency contexts to manage, prevent and share risks more responsibly and effectively in the future.
The EO is seeking a Corporate Risk Benchmarking Expert for this evaluation.
The United Nations in Tajikistan is establishing a roster of qualified national interns to support participating UN entities, offices, programmes and projects. Candidates included in the roster may be considered for specific internship opportunities through a desk review, competitive selection or other applicable process, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the respective UN entity.
The purpose of this assignment is to support UNICEF and government partners in strengthening the enabling environment for safely managed sanitation financing in Nepal by assessing the sanitation financing landscape, identifying viable financing mechanisms and partnerships, addressing policy and institutional barriers, and developing practical approaches for mobilizing, tracking, and scaling sanitation investments.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action. Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. The evaluation aims to put forward recommendations that will equip UNICEF staff across a variety of emergency contexts to manage, prevent and share risks more responsibly and effectively in the future.
UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is seeking for a Consultant to commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action. Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children
UNICEF Mongolia seeks to establish a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with qualified individual consultants to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, written translation, and editing services between Mongolian and English (and vice versa) to the UNICEF Mongolia Country Office.
The LTA will be established for a two-year period, with services requested on an as-needed, call-down basis. It aims to ensure timely access to qualified language professionals, maintain the quality and consistency of language services, and streamline the engagement of consultants while reducing the need for repeated competitive selection processes for individual assignments.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action. Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. The evaluation aims to put forward recommendations that will equip UNICEF staff across a variety of emergency contexts to manage, prevent and share risks more responsibly and effectively in the future.
La consultoría brindará asistencia técnica especializada al Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MAE), bajo la supervisión de UNICEF, para fortalecer los mecanismos que facilitan el acceso de los gobiernos municipales al financiamiento de proyectos de agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH). El trabajo incluirá la revisión y mejora de los procesos de viabilidad técnica, la armonización de criterios entre el MAE y el Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE), y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas e instrumentos de gestión utilizados en el sector.
Asimismo, la consultoría apoyará la coordinación entre instituciones públicas, organismos multilaterales y otros actores relevantes, contribuyendo al desarrollo de herramientas técnicas, la generación de evidencia y la formulación de recomendaciones para mejorar las políticas públicas y las estrategias de financiamiento del sector WASH.
Viet Nam Country Office is looking for a Programme Associate (Temporary Appointment), GS6 level. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist, CCDRR-Emergency, the Programme Associate provides financial, budget, grant, partner-management and administrative support to UNICEF’s climate, disaster risk reduction, emergency, environmental health and WASH portfolio transitioning into Result Area 3.The incumbent supports programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting by ensuring accurate and timely processing and tracking of programme resources; monitoring budgets, grants and expenditures; supporting DCT and HACT processes; maintaining financial and programme records; preparing financial analyses and reports; and supporting implementing partners to comply with UNICEF financial requirements.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to strengthen child protection preparedness, response and
recovery for children and families living in disaster- and climate-vulnerable communities in Oudomxay, Savannakhet and
Saravan province. The consultancy will contribute to the Child Protection component of the UNICEF-supported “Disaster
Risk Reduction for the Most Vulnerable Children” initiative, which seeks to strengthen child-sensitive disaster risk reduction
and the capacity of social service workforce and communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies. This consultancy
will contribute to the UNICEF Lao PDR Country Programme Document (CPD) 2027–2031, outcome 4: “By 2031, more
children and families in climate- and disaster-vulnerable areas are protected by child-sensitive risk information and early
warning systems and use climate-resilient WASH, health and education services,” and outcome 3, which aims to ensure that
adolescents, particularly those who are vulnerable and marginalized, use inclusive child protection and social protection
services.
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.
UNICEF seeks a Child Protection Specialist to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of child protection programmes, provide technical support to partners, and strengthen systems that protect children’s rights and well-being. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field, at least five years of experience in child protection or social development, and fluency in English.
UNICEF is seeking a committed and experienced Child Protection Specialist to support the design, implementation and monitoring of programmes that protect children from violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and other protection risks. The role will provide technical guidance, strengthen partnerships with government institutions and key stakeholders, and support the development of effective and sustainable child protection systems. Through strategic programme management, evidence-based interventions and capacity development, the successful candidate will contribute to advancing children's rights and ensuring that every child, particularly the most vulnerable, grows up in a safe and protective environment.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Manager, the post holder will provide support to COs to engage with National Disaster Management Agencies to integrate child-sensitive Disaster Management into policies and systems; Support regional level inter-agency coordination on national systems strengthening systems; Support coordination with COEs on sectoral systems strengthening; Develop and support COs to implement EPR capacity building for NDMAs / subnational DMAs and for private sector; Support the development and rollout of regional programme on private sector engagement in disaster response, risk management and resilience building.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical and analytical support to UNICEF China’s child-sensitive ESG, responsible business, family-friendly policy and child-lens investing work. The consultant will develop concise, high quality knowledge products; provide technical inputs and policy analysis; prepare a strategic roadmap; and produce government advocacy and policy-briefing materials tailored to China’s policy, business and sustainable finance context. The assignment will translate UNICEF frameworks, China-specific evidence and relevant policy and market developments into actionable recommendations for government and other priority stakeholders. It will complement, but remain separate from, partnership coordination, event management and routine stakeholder follow-up functions covered under other arrangements. The technical work will connect children’s rights with China’s priorities on population high-quality development, family support, child-friendly society, childcare services, inclusive growth, human capital development, responsible business conduct, ESG disclosure and sustainable finance
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Kano, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Information Management Officer: Data, Analytics and Evidence (Nutrition) 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
The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF China in advancing child-sensitive ESG and child-lens investing through partnership development, stakeholder engagement, coordination of capacity-building activities, documentation of good practices, and development of advocacy, event and engagement materials tailored to China’s policy, business and sustainable finance context. The consultancy will help position children as a critical stakeholder group in China’s evolving ESG, sustainable finance, responsible business, and corporate disclosure work. It will support UNICEF China to engage strategically with investors, financial institutions, listed companies, stock exchanges, ESG data and rating providers, business associations, research institutions, foundations, and relevant policy stakeholders on how business and investment decisions affect children’s rights and well-being. The assignment will build on UNICEF China’s ongoing work on child rights in ESG disclosure, responsible business conduct, child-lens investing, family-friendly workplaces, care economy, digital protection, climate and just transition, nutrition, disability inclusion, rural children, and business respect for children’s rights. It will also help UNICEF China identify practical entry points for integrating child-related considerations into ESG disclosure, responsible investment practices, corporate sustainability strategies, and capital market engagement, with particular attention to China's evolving regulatory and sustainability reporting landscape; and connect child-sensitive ESG with China’s policy priorities, including population high-quality development, family support, child-friendly society, childcare services, inclusive growth, and human capital development.
Become the next Health and Nutrition Specialist for UNICEF Mexico! We are seeking a senior professional to lead a key component of UNICEF Mexico’s Health and Nutrition agenda, providing strategic and technical leadership to strengthen national and subnational systems, influence public policy, build strategic partnerships and advance integrated Health, Nutrition and WASH approaches for school-age children and adolescents. You will lead a senior team and work closely with government and partners to translate evidence and policy commitments into sustainable results at scale.If you have the leadership, technical expertise and commitment to drive systems-level change in health and nutrition for children and adolescents, apply today!
Join our team in Deir Ez Zor office as Health and Nutrition Officer. Work with partners on ground to ensure that every child has the right to survive and thrive.
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