The objective of these services is to manage finances within the UWR in accordance with the Financial Agreement and the Operational Manual for Program Implementation; to ensure compliance with budgetary procedures and payment processes within the UWR; to provide the necessary support to the Project Implementation Units (PIUs); and to compile and prepare the relevant budgetary and financial reports.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for a highly motivated Programme Specialist (Safeguarding) to support and strengthen ECW’s safeguarding work across its global humanitarian education portfolio. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief of Education, the incumbent will play a critical role within the Programme Delivery and Quality Team, conducting Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) assessments of partner organizations, managing safeguarding incidents and concerns involving partners, and supporting safeguarding capacity-strengthening initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the Programme Delivery and Quality, Finance, Risk & Operations, Evidence, Results and Reporting, and Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization teams, the Programme Specialist will also engage with UNICEF colleagues through cross-divisional safeguarding forums and collaborate with ECW-funded partners to promote safe, accountable and child-centered programming.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and experienced Education Specialist Cluster Coordination to support the effective coordination of the Education Cluster and strengthen the humanitarian education response across the country. Reporting to the Chief Education (Programme/Cluster), you will work closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other partners to ensure a coordinated, strategic, and accountable response that meets the education needs of children affected by emergencies. If you are passionate about humanitarian coordination and ensuring every child has access to quality education in times of crisis, we encourage you to apply.
The EU SARAH programme and GAVI HSS3 programme (2025–2026) support the strengthening of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (SRMCH) services and primary health care systems through State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (PHCDAs). As part of these initiatives, the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT)/Implementing Partnership Management (IPM) team will provide financial management system strengthening support to PHCDAs in EU SARAH states (Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto) and GAVI Health System Strengthening 3 (HSS3) states i.e. Bayelsa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Zamfara). To support the effective delivery of this work, a Financial Management Consultant is required.
The EU launched the programme titled ”Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH)" in Nigeria in 2024 to contribute to sustainable demographic transition and Universal Health Coverage by supporting gender and adolescent-responsive integrated Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in three states namely Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto.
As an integral part of health system strengthening initiative, the HACT team will be providing financial management system strengthening support to the three PHCDAs in Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto respectively. To provide effective technical support to Adamawa state Ministry of Health (MOH) and Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), a FSS Associate consultant needs to be recruited accordingly.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Social Behaviour Change Specialist (Polio) 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 consultancy will identify and recommend an efficient, inclusive, and financially sustainable management model for the rehabilitated Sports Complex and computer room in Bissau. It will also develop a practical sustainability plan covering operations, maintenance, waste management, financial viability, and community engagement to ensure long-term functionality and positive community impact.
The Website, Editorial and Governance Section within UNICEF’s Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) is seeking to hire a consultant with specialized web editorial, Content Management System, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expertise as well as knowledge of humanitarian communications and issues related to child rights
and youth participation.
The consultant will support digital communication and content development for Phase I of UNICEF’s “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” agenda, as well as rapid-response emergency and evergreen content priorities on unicef.org.
The “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” area of work focuses on advancing children’s rights in the digital environment, including issues related to digital governance, artificial intelligence, online safety, platform accountability, children’s data rights, social media, digital inclusion, and the participation of parents, children and
young people in decisions shaping digital spaces. The agenda requires the development of public-facing digital content that translates complex policy, advocacy and research materials into clear, engaging and accessible web products for global audiences.
By being the Chief Social Policy you will report to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of Economic and Social Policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce monetary and multidimensional child poverty; (b) inclusive, shock-responsive social protection systems and programmes; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments, domestic financing and financial management; (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services, and (e) livelihoods and economic opportunities as per new UNICEF Strategic Plan. This encompasses both direct programme work with government (central and at subnational levels), international financial institutions, development partners, and civil society partners, as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, and water and sanitation.
Join UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) team and help shape the future of digital livelihoods for young people around the world. As the Innovation Specialist, Youth Agency Marketplace (YOMA), you will lead the coordination, technical management and partnership delivery of YOMA, GenU’s global digital platform connecting young people to learning, employment, entrepreneurship and social impact opportunities. Working with governments, private sector partners, technology providers, donors, UNICEF Country Offices and youth-serving organizations, you will drive the implementation of YOMA’s technology roadmap, strengthen Youth Digital Identity (YoID) integration, advance YOMA’s transition as a Digital Public Good, and support country adoption across a growing global ecosystem.
UNICEF Philippines seeks an accomplished digital paid media performance marketing specialist to act as a strategic
advisor, technical leader, and quality gatekeeper for all digital paid media fundraising activities.
The Consultant will enable step‑change growth in digital fundraising performance by strengthening strategy,
decision‑making, measurement rigor, and optimization discipline—ensuring that paid media investments consistently
drive high‑quality donor acquisition, with improved retention, and increased donor lifetime value (LTV).
This role is critical to scaling sustainable digital fundraising growth and will serve as advisor to the internal fundraising
teams, and external agencies.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection and in close collaboration with relevant programme sections and field offices, the Programme Officer supports the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Selo UNICEF and Agenda Cidade UNICEF initiatives.
Under the supervision of the Fundraising Officer (Acquisition) and the general supervision of the Individual Giving Officer, the incumbent will support the coordination and follow-up of offline acquisition activities, including strategy implementation and engagement with agencies and suppliers. The incumbent will contribute to supplier and agency management processes, including the preparation of RFPs and LTAs; cost planning and fund-loading support; monitoring of CPA, ROI and relevant KPIs; preparation of internal and external meetings; responses to agency requests; support for supplier negotiation processes and kick-off meetings; projections and reprojections; administrative support; and quality reporting and feedback to agencies, in accordance with PSFR objectives.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
This consultation aims to conduct an in-depth market study on the menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon, with particular attention to inequities affecting adolescent girls and women in both urban, peri-urban and rural settings. The study will generate evidence to inform UNICEF Cameroon’s programme strategies on improving access to safe, affordable, quality menstrual products, while strengthening local markets, promoting sustainable and reusable solutions, and addressing socio-cultural barriers.
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.
Are you ready to help shape safe, resilient and child-friendly spaces across the Pacific? UNICEF Pacific is seeking a motivated Construction Officer to join our team in Suva, Fiji, and provide technical support to construction activities that directly contribute to better services and outcomes for children and communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a background in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or a related field, and experience in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance or construction project management. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure, working with government and programme partners, and using your technical expertise to make a meaningful difference for every child, we encourage you to apply.
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative on the overall management of the CO and for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.
Adolescence is a critical period of development during which mental health challenges can have lasting impacts. In Bhutan, mental health concerns among children, adolescents, young people, and women are increasing, with anxiety and depression accounting for more than 55% of reported cases, followed by alcohol -related mental and behavioral disorders. In response, WHO and UNICEF launched the Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) Initiative, including evidence -based guidelines, an implementation toolkit, a teacher’ s Guide, and a Comic Book to promote adolescent mental health and socio -emotional learning. To pilot the initiative in Bhutan, UNICEF partnered with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD) and the PEMA Secretariat in 2025, implementing the adapted HAT toolkit in 24 schools over six months through school counsellors in 12 schools and mentor -mentee programmes in the remaining 12 schools.
The pilot implementation of the HAT initiative demonstrated positive outcomes in strengthening adolescents’ social -emotional skills, with participants showing improved emotional awareness and a greater willingness to seek support from peers, counsellors, and wellbeing focal persons. Teachers observed that students felt more comfortable discussing their challenges, while parents and caregivers reported being better equipped to understand and support their children after participating in the programme. A major factor contributing to the pilot’s success was the adaptation of the resources to the Bhutanese context, particularly the comic book Magnificent Meto and Friends , whose relatable characters and storylines resonated strongly with adolescents. Due to high demand, including among older adolescents aged 15 –19 years,
The objective of these services is to manage finances within the UWR in accordance with the Financial Agreement and the Operational Manual for Program Implementation; to ensure compliance with budgetary procedures and payment processes within the UWR; to provide the necessary support to the Project Implementation Units (PIUs); and to compile and prepare the relevant budgetary and financial reports.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for a highly motivated Programme Specialist (Safeguarding) to support and strengthen ECW’s safeguarding work across its global humanitarian education portfolio. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief of Education, the incumbent will play a critical role within the Programme Delivery and Quality Team, conducting Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) assessments of partner organizations, managing safeguarding incidents and concerns involving partners, and supporting safeguarding capacity-strengthening initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the Programme Delivery and Quality, Finance, Risk & Operations, Evidence, Results and Reporting, and Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization teams, the Programme Specialist will also engage with UNICEF colleagues through cross-divisional safeguarding forums and collaborate with ECW-funded partners to promote safe, accountable and child-centered programming.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and experienced Education Specialist Cluster Coordination to support the effective coordination of the Education Cluster and strengthen the humanitarian education response across the country. Reporting to the Chief Education (Programme/Cluster), you will work closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other partners to ensure a coordinated, strategic, and accountable response that meets the education needs of children affected by emergencies. If you are passionate about humanitarian coordination and ensuring every child has access to quality education in times of crisis, we encourage you to apply.
The EU SARAH programme and GAVI HSS3 programme (2025–2026) support the strengthening of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (SRMCH) services and primary health care systems through State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (PHCDAs). As part of these initiatives, the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT)/Implementing Partnership Management (IPM) team will provide financial management system strengthening support to PHCDAs in EU SARAH states (Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto) and GAVI Health System Strengthening 3 (HSS3) states i.e. Bayelsa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Zamfara). To support the effective delivery of this work, a Financial Management Consultant is required.
The EU launched the programme titled ”Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH)" in Nigeria in 2024 to contribute to sustainable demographic transition and Universal Health Coverage by supporting gender and adolescent-responsive integrated Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in three states namely Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto.
As an integral part of health system strengthening initiative, the HACT team will be providing financial management system strengthening support to the three PHCDAs in Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto respectively. To provide effective technical support to Adamawa state Ministry of Health (MOH) and Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), a FSS Associate consultant needs to be recruited accordingly.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Social Behaviour Change Specialist (Polio) 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 consultancy will identify and recommend an efficient, inclusive, and financially sustainable management model for the rehabilitated Sports Complex and computer room in Bissau. It will also develop a practical sustainability plan covering operations, maintenance, waste management, financial viability, and community engagement to ensure long-term functionality and positive community impact.
The Website, Editorial and Governance Section within UNICEF’s Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) is seeking to hire a consultant with specialized web editorial, Content Management System, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expertise as well as knowledge of humanitarian communications and issues related to child rights
and youth participation.
The consultant will support digital communication and content development for Phase I of UNICEF’s “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” agenda, as well as rapid-response emergency and evergreen content priorities on unicef.org.
The “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” area of work focuses on advancing children’s rights in the digital environment, including issues related to digital governance, artificial intelligence, online safety, platform accountability, children’s data rights, social media, digital inclusion, and the participation of parents, children and
young people in decisions shaping digital spaces. The agenda requires the development of public-facing digital content that translates complex policy, advocacy and research materials into clear, engaging and accessible web products for global audiences.
By being the Chief Social Policy you will report to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of Economic and Social Policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce monetary and multidimensional child poverty; (b) inclusive, shock-responsive social protection systems and programmes; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments, domestic financing and financial management; (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services, and (e) livelihoods and economic opportunities as per new UNICEF Strategic Plan. This encompasses both direct programme work with government (central and at subnational levels), international financial institutions, development partners, and civil society partners, as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, and water and sanitation.
Join UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) team and help shape the future of digital livelihoods for young people around the world. As the Innovation Specialist, Youth Agency Marketplace (YOMA), you will lead the coordination, technical management and partnership delivery of YOMA, GenU’s global digital platform connecting young people to learning, employment, entrepreneurship and social impact opportunities. Working with governments, private sector partners, technology providers, donors, UNICEF Country Offices and youth-serving organizations, you will drive the implementation of YOMA’s technology roadmap, strengthen Youth Digital Identity (YoID) integration, advance YOMA’s transition as a Digital Public Good, and support country adoption across a growing global ecosystem.
UNICEF Philippines seeks an accomplished digital paid media performance marketing specialist to act as a strategic
advisor, technical leader, and quality gatekeeper for all digital paid media fundraising activities.
The Consultant will enable step‑change growth in digital fundraising performance by strengthening strategy,
decision‑making, measurement rigor, and optimization discipline—ensuring that paid media investments consistently
drive high‑quality donor acquisition, with improved retention, and increased donor lifetime value (LTV).
This role is critical to scaling sustainable digital fundraising growth and will serve as advisor to the internal fundraising
teams, and external agencies.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection and in close collaboration with relevant programme sections and field offices, the Programme Officer supports the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Selo UNICEF and Agenda Cidade UNICEF initiatives.
Under the supervision of the Fundraising Officer (Acquisition) and the general supervision of the Individual Giving Officer, the incumbent will support the coordination and follow-up of offline acquisition activities, including strategy implementation and engagement with agencies and suppliers. The incumbent will contribute to supplier and agency management processes, including the preparation of RFPs and LTAs; cost planning and fund-loading support; monitoring of CPA, ROI and relevant KPIs; preparation of internal and external meetings; responses to agency requests; support for supplier negotiation processes and kick-off meetings; projections and reprojections; administrative support; and quality reporting and feedback to agencies, in accordance with PSFR objectives.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
This consultation aims to conduct an in-depth market study on the menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon, with particular attention to inequities affecting adolescent girls and women in both urban, peri-urban and rural settings. The study will generate evidence to inform UNICEF Cameroon’s programme strategies on improving access to safe, affordable, quality menstrual products, while strengthening local markets, promoting sustainable and reusable solutions, and addressing socio-cultural barriers.
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.
Are you ready to help shape safe, resilient and child-friendly spaces across the Pacific? UNICEF Pacific is seeking a motivated Construction Officer to join our team in Suva, Fiji, and provide technical support to construction activities that directly contribute to better services and outcomes for children and communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a background in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or a related field, and experience in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance or construction project management. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure, working with government and programme partners, and using your technical expertise to make a meaningful difference for every child, we encourage you to apply.
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative on the overall management of the CO and for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.
Adolescence is a critical period of development during which mental health challenges can have lasting impacts. In Bhutan, mental health concerns among children, adolescents, young people, and women are increasing, with anxiety and depression accounting for more than 55% of reported cases, followed by alcohol -related mental and behavioral disorders. In response, WHO and UNICEF launched the Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) Initiative, including evidence -based guidelines, an implementation toolkit, a teacher’ s Guide, and a Comic Book to promote adolescent mental health and socio -emotional learning. To pilot the initiative in Bhutan, UNICEF partnered with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD) and the PEMA Secretariat in 2025, implementing the adapted HAT toolkit in 24 schools over six months through school counsellors in 12 schools and mentor -mentee programmes in the remaining 12 schools.
The pilot implementation of the HAT initiative demonstrated positive outcomes in strengthening adolescents’ social -emotional skills, with participants showing improved emotional awareness and a greater willingness to seek support from peers, counsellors, and wellbeing focal persons. Teachers observed that students felt more comfortable discussing their challenges, while parents and caregivers reported being better equipped to understand and support their children after participating in the programme. A major factor contributing to the pilot’s success was the adaptation of the resources to the Bhutanese context, particularly the comic book Magnificent Meto and Friends , whose relatable characters and storylines resonated strongly with adolescents. Due to high demand, including among older adolescents aged 15 –19 years,
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