The Chief Field Office is responsible for leading UNICEF's presence and operations within the assigned region, overseeing programme implementation, partnerships, resources, and staff to ensure the effective delivery of results for children and communities. The role provides strategic leadership in programme planning, monitoring, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, while fostering strong partnerships with government, UN agencies, donors, and other development partners. The incumbent ensures that all programmes are implemented using rights-based and results-based approaches, strengthens local capacity, and promotes sustainable impact in both development and humanitarian contexts.
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.
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.
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.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
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.
L'UNICEF recherche un consultant pour apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support field-level data collection for the design and piloting of the School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) in primary schools across the Sahrawi refugee camps. Consultants will work under the supervision of the National Consultant and UNICEF Education team to collect high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from schools, teachers, students, and community stakeholders.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Programme Associate. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers.
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. For this position, a bachelor’s degree in finance/ administration/ Budget/ Accounting from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, administration or related areas is required. Experience in supporting financial transactions, document management and data entry is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations or an international organization is an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme. The Child Protection Officer provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Child Protection Officer (alternative care) provide technical assistance to the Government and partners to strengthen child protection system, protocols and capacities for the identification, case management, interim care, family tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in line with international standards and the specific emergency context in Venezuela.
UNICEF Venezuela is seeking a seasoned Emergency Manager to lead the Country Office's response to one of the most demanding humanitarian operations in the region. Reporting directly to the Representative, you will set the strategic direction for emergency preparedness and response, provide technical leadership across sectors, and represent UNICEF at the highest levels of coordination with Government, the UN Country Team, and the humanitarian cluster system. This is a role for a proven crisis leader — someone who has led response operations before, knows how to build and steer a team under pressure, and is ready to shape both the immediate response and the long-term recovery architecture for children and families affected by the earthquake. If you're looking for a posting where your seniority, judgment and leadership will define the outcome for thousands of children, this is it.
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.
UNICEF Burundi is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and results-oriented Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) to support the Country Office in strengthening programme planning, monitoring, and results-based management. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly independent and analytical professional who is committed to excellence, accountability, and the delivery of meaningful and sustainable results for children and communities in Burundi.The Planning and Monitoring Specialist will provide technical expertise and coordination support to enhance the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of planning and monitoring systems across the Country Office.
UNICEF seeks an experienced Chief of Nutrition to lead UNICEF Malawi’s comprehensive nutrition portfolio, providing strategic direction, technical leadership and partnership coordination to strengthen nutrition systems and deliver sustainable results for children, adolescents and women across development and humanitarian contexts.
The Chief Field Office is responsible for leading UNICEF's presence and operations within the assigned region, overseeing programme implementation, partnerships, resources, and staff to ensure the effective delivery of results for children and communities. The role provides strategic leadership in programme planning, monitoring, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, while fostering strong partnerships with government, UN agencies, donors, and other development partners. The incumbent ensures that all programmes are implemented using rights-based and results-based approaches, strengthens local capacity, and promotes sustainable impact in both development and humanitarian contexts.
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.
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.
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.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
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.
L'UNICEF recherche un consultant pour apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support field-level data collection for the design and piloting of the School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) in primary schools across the Sahrawi refugee camps. Consultants will work under the supervision of the National Consultant and UNICEF Education team to collect high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from schools, teachers, students, and community stakeholders.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Programme Associate. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers.
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. For this position, a bachelor’s degree in finance/ administration/ Budget/ Accounting from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, administration or related areas is required. Experience in supporting financial transactions, document management and data entry is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations or an international organization is an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme. The Child Protection Officer provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Child Protection Officer (alternative care) provide technical assistance to the Government and partners to strengthen child protection system, protocols and capacities for the identification, case management, interim care, family tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in line with international standards and the specific emergency context in Venezuela.
UNICEF Venezuela is seeking a seasoned Emergency Manager to lead the Country Office's response to one of the most demanding humanitarian operations in the region. Reporting directly to the Representative, you will set the strategic direction for emergency preparedness and response, provide technical leadership across sectors, and represent UNICEF at the highest levels of coordination with Government, the UN Country Team, and the humanitarian cluster system. This is a role for a proven crisis leader — someone who has led response operations before, knows how to build and steer a team under pressure, and is ready to shape both the immediate response and the long-term recovery architecture for children and families affected by the earthquake. If you're looking for a posting where your seniority, judgment and leadership will define the outcome for thousands of children, this is it.
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.
UNICEF Burundi is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and results-oriented Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) to support the Country Office in strengthening programme planning, monitoring, and results-based management. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly independent and analytical professional who is committed to excellence, accountability, and the delivery of meaningful and sustainable results for children and communities in Burundi.The Planning and Monitoring Specialist will provide technical expertise and coordination support to enhance the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of planning and monitoring systems across the Country Office.
UNICEF seeks an experienced Chief of Nutrition to lead UNICEF Malawi’s comprehensive nutrition portfolio, providing strategic direction, technical leadership and partnership coordination to strengthen nutrition systems and deliver sustainable results for children, adolescents and women across development and humanitarian contexts.
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