UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of SBC interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.
UNICEF Syria is seeking a qualified consultant to support the Country Office and the Ministry of Health in strengthening evidence-based programming to address child malnutrition. The assignment will focus on analyzing nutrition trends and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Key responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive comparative analysis of nutrition indicators from the SMART 2023 and SMART 2025 surveys, and presenting findings through innovative, visually compelling formats such as infographics tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Building on this analysis, the consultant will develop strategic, evidence-based recommendations to support national efforts to reverse the rising trend of wasting in Syria.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Social Policy professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Chief Social Policy is a pivotal role within PCMO, leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Supply & Procurement professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Supply and Logistics Specialist is a pivotal role within PCMO, ensuring the optimal delivery of UNICEF resources to 14 countries across a wide geographic area, including 5 field offices and 7 warehouses, across the Pacific countries and Australia. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of 5 staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
In Niger, the combined effects of climate disruptions (droughts, floods), recurrent food and nutrition crises, insecurity in border areas (Tillabéri, Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi), and weak state presence in certain zones have led to a progressive deterioration of livelihoods. Health, water, education, and child protection systems are all severely affected, limiting children's access to essential social services and deepening their vulnerability.The primary objective is to provide technical support to the Country Office, programme sections, and partners (government, civil society, technical and financial partners) in the conceptualization, contextualization, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, research and evaluation of resilience programming.Specifically, the Resilience Coordinator will dedicate a substantial amount of time to supporting the Deputy Representative Programmes to coordinate UNICEF's contributions to the large scale, ambitious, resiliencepartnership between BMZ, GIZ, UNICEF and WFP. The work will go beyond strengthening the capacity to "bounce back" from disruptions, addressing the complexity of human and community systems, their potential to adapt and persist through changing circumstances, and the implications for children's rights and well-being.
The consultancy aims to provide overall technical support to UNICEF-supported health projects, particularly in the areas of procurement, technical specification development, installation, commissioning, monitoring, operation and maintenance, and quality assurance of medical equipment. This includes essential diagnostic and newborn care equipment such as sphygmomanometers, glucometers, bilirubinometers, hematology analyzers, and SCANU-related equipment including radiant warmers, phototherapy machines, and bubble CPAP systems.
Benin is a middle-income country that faces many challenges in guaranteeing the rights of everychild. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), ithas significant disparities between urban and rural areas, and between girls and boys. Since 1977,UNICEF has been working closely with the government, civil society, technical and financialpartners, young people and communities to improve access to education, health services,protection, water, sanitation, nutrition and social policies for children.The 2024-2026 cooperation program pays particular attention to girls' education, protectionagainst violence, community health, and the fight against child labor. Present in the field throughits offices in Cotonou, Natitingou and Parakou, UNICEF is committed to working alongside themost vulnerable communities to guarantee concrete, lasting results.Social Policy is a standalone section.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the integration of child protection and GBV prevention and response within WASH Sectors in Liberia, ensuring that WASH policies, programmes, and investments contribute to safer environments and reduced violence risks for children, adolescents, and women.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking for the services of professional consultant to design and deliver an interactive training on Effective Communication and Presentation Skills . The consultant will equip participants to develop and confidently deliver a finalized, audience-tailored pitch to support effective internal communication and resource mobilization across priority thematic areas.
The assignment will be home-based and carried out over a period of seven (7) days. Ghanaian Nationals are not eligible to apply
As a Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in conducting a comprehensive assessment using the global BEP tool with consumers, programme and policy people in Nigeria at all levels. Through the analysis and landscaping assessment covering 6 geopolitical zones of the country, the consultant will develop a national roadmap for scaling up BEP programming for improved maternal nutrition in Nigeria. These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally.
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability Inclusion) to provide expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that gender, disability and adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work. This is a Fixed-Term contract with duration of 2 years.
This is a re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
To ensure the successful delivery of the UNITE system, a temporary appointment is required to support the development and implementation of the UNITE project. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders, DID and the vendor, ensuring that business requirements are clearly understood and addressed.
Join UNICEF Malawi and be part of a mission that delivers lasting impact for every child. UNICEF Malawi advances children's rights through advocacy and communication. As Advocacy and Communication Officer, you will help turn programme priorities into public support and action.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop practical continental guidance on engaging community-based and informal justice mechanisms to strengthen their alignment with child rights standards and laws protecting girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage across Africa.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Communication Officer, NO-A to support the UNICEF Education programme team in communication efforts related to the EU Advancing Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All Programme.
UNICEF Pakistan is looking for a passionate and results-driven Social & Behavior Change Specialist (Digital Communication) to join our Pakistan Polio team.If you're passionate about harnessing the power of digital communication to inspire behavior change and improve the lives of children, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. At UNICEF, we are committed to eradicating polio through sustained immunization efforts, meaningful community engagement, and evidence-based health communication. In this role, you will help strengthen UNICEF's digital presence, build public trust and support, and contribute to achieving lasting results for every child in Pakistan.Join us and be part of a team that's creating a healthier, safer future for every child.
El/la consultor/a tendrá como objetivo generar insumos técnicos especializados que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de los instrumentos aplicables al sector de agua potable y saneamiento en el Ecuador, mediante el diagnóstico y análisis del marco técnico vigente, la identificación de brechas, desafíos y oportunidades de mejora, y la elaboración de un compendio regional de tecnologías viables para el abastecimiento de agua potable y el saneamiento. Dicho compendio deberá incorporará tecnologías convencionales e innovadoras, soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) y alternativas adaptadas a las características geográficas, climáticas y socioeconómicas de las diferentes regiones del país, incluyendo un apartado sobre captación, almacenamiento, tratamiento y aprovechamiento de agua lluvia como fuente complementaria para diversos usos, incluido el consumo humano bajo condiciones técnicas y sanitarias apropiadas.
Under the supervision of the Representative, the Risk and Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading the strengthening of risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of the Venezuela country office. He/She will be responsible for providing complementary expertise, support, and monitoring related to the management of risk, including but not limited to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at a process, systems, and entity level.
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of SBC interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.
UNICEF Syria is seeking a qualified consultant to support the Country Office and the Ministry of Health in strengthening evidence-based programming to address child malnutrition. The assignment will focus on analyzing nutrition trends and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Key responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive comparative analysis of nutrition indicators from the SMART 2023 and SMART 2025 surveys, and presenting findings through innovative, visually compelling formats such as infographics tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Building on this analysis, the consultant will develop strategic, evidence-based recommendations to support national efforts to reverse the rising trend of wasting in Syria.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Social Policy professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Chief Social Policy is a pivotal role within PCMO, leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Supply & Procurement professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Supply and Logistics Specialist is a pivotal role within PCMO, ensuring the optimal delivery of UNICEF resources to 14 countries across a wide geographic area, including 5 field offices and 7 warehouses, across the Pacific countries and Australia. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of 5 staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
In Niger, the combined effects of climate disruptions (droughts, floods), recurrent food and nutrition crises, insecurity in border areas (Tillabéri, Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi), and weak state presence in certain zones have led to a progressive deterioration of livelihoods. Health, water, education, and child protection systems are all severely affected, limiting children's access to essential social services and deepening their vulnerability.The primary objective is to provide technical support to the Country Office, programme sections, and partners (government, civil society, technical and financial partners) in the conceptualization, contextualization, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, research and evaluation of resilience programming.Specifically, the Resilience Coordinator will dedicate a substantial amount of time to supporting the Deputy Representative Programmes to coordinate UNICEF's contributions to the large scale, ambitious, resiliencepartnership between BMZ, GIZ, UNICEF and WFP. The work will go beyond strengthening the capacity to "bounce back" from disruptions, addressing the complexity of human and community systems, their potential to adapt and persist through changing circumstances, and the implications for children's rights and well-being.
The consultancy aims to provide overall technical support to UNICEF-supported health projects, particularly in the areas of procurement, technical specification development, installation, commissioning, monitoring, operation and maintenance, and quality assurance of medical equipment. This includes essential diagnostic and newborn care equipment such as sphygmomanometers, glucometers, bilirubinometers, hematology analyzers, and SCANU-related equipment including radiant warmers, phototherapy machines, and bubble CPAP systems.
Benin is a middle-income country that faces many challenges in guaranteeing the rights of everychild. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), ithas significant disparities between urban and rural areas, and between girls and boys. Since 1977,UNICEF has been working closely with the government, civil society, technical and financialpartners, young people and communities to improve access to education, health services,protection, water, sanitation, nutrition and social policies for children.The 2024-2026 cooperation program pays particular attention to girls' education, protectionagainst violence, community health, and the fight against child labor. Present in the field throughits offices in Cotonou, Natitingou and Parakou, UNICEF is committed to working alongside themost vulnerable communities to guarantee concrete, lasting results.Social Policy is a standalone section.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the integration of child protection and GBV prevention and response within WASH Sectors in Liberia, ensuring that WASH policies, programmes, and investments contribute to safer environments and reduced violence risks for children, adolescents, and women.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking for the services of professional consultant to design and deliver an interactive training on Effective Communication and Presentation Skills . The consultant will equip participants to develop and confidently deliver a finalized, audience-tailored pitch to support effective internal communication and resource mobilization across priority thematic areas.
The assignment will be home-based and carried out over a period of seven (7) days. Ghanaian Nationals are not eligible to apply
As a Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in conducting a comprehensive assessment using the global BEP tool with consumers, programme and policy people in Nigeria at all levels. Through the analysis and landscaping assessment covering 6 geopolitical zones of the country, the consultant will develop a national roadmap for scaling up BEP programming for improved maternal nutrition in Nigeria. These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally.
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability Inclusion) to provide expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that gender, disability and adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work. This is a Fixed-Term contract with duration of 2 years.
This is a re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
To ensure the successful delivery of the UNITE system, a temporary appointment is required to support the development and implementation of the UNITE project. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders, DID and the vendor, ensuring that business requirements are clearly understood and addressed.
Join UNICEF Malawi and be part of a mission that delivers lasting impact for every child. UNICEF Malawi advances children's rights through advocacy and communication. As Advocacy and Communication Officer, you will help turn programme priorities into public support and action.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop practical continental guidance on engaging community-based and informal justice mechanisms to strengthen their alignment with child rights standards and laws protecting girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage across Africa.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Communication Officer, NO-A to support the UNICEF Education programme team in communication efforts related to the EU Advancing Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All Programme.
UNICEF Pakistan is looking for a passionate and results-driven Social & Behavior Change Specialist (Digital Communication) to join our Pakistan Polio team.If you're passionate about harnessing the power of digital communication to inspire behavior change and improve the lives of children, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. At UNICEF, we are committed to eradicating polio through sustained immunization efforts, meaningful community engagement, and evidence-based health communication. In this role, you will help strengthen UNICEF's digital presence, build public trust and support, and contribute to achieving lasting results for every child in Pakistan.Join us and be part of a team that's creating a healthier, safer future for every child.
El/la consultor/a tendrá como objetivo generar insumos técnicos especializados que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de los instrumentos aplicables al sector de agua potable y saneamiento en el Ecuador, mediante el diagnóstico y análisis del marco técnico vigente, la identificación de brechas, desafíos y oportunidades de mejora, y la elaboración de un compendio regional de tecnologías viables para el abastecimiento de agua potable y el saneamiento. Dicho compendio deberá incorporará tecnologías convencionales e innovadoras, soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) y alternativas adaptadas a las características geográficas, climáticas y socioeconómicas de las diferentes regiones del país, incluyendo un apartado sobre captación, almacenamiento, tratamiento y aprovechamiento de agua lluvia como fuente complementaria para diversos usos, incluido el consumo humano bajo condiciones técnicas y sanitarias apropiadas.
Under the supervision of the Representative, the Risk and Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading the strengthening of risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of the Venezuela country office. He/She will be responsible for providing complementary expertise, support, and monitoring related to the management of risk, including but not limited to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at a process, systems, and entity level.
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