The Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) Consultant will support the National Department of Health (NDOH), UNICEF, and
nutrition partners to prepare for and respond to the nutrition consequences of the El Niño-induced drought. The consultant
will strengthen nutrition sector coordination, emergency preparedness and contingency planning, nutrition surveillance and
early warning systems, partner capacity, and the delivery of nutrition services and supplies to affected populations. In
addition, the consultant will support the preparation of the national nutrition survey and strengthen national and
subnational capacity for the prevention, detection, and management of acute malnutrition among children. Overall, the
consultant will facilitate a timely, evidence-based, and coordinated nutrition response aimed at preventing and treating
acute malnutrition while safeguarding essential nutrition services during the Elnino driven drought emergency.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Health Specialist 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.
Join UNICEF in Ethiopia and help deliver life-saving impact for children and women. Working within the Supply and Procurement team, you will support the efficient delivery and distribution of essential supplies that strengthen child survival, development, and protection. This is an opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of advancing equity and ensuring that the most vulnerable children and families have the support they need to thrive.
The Fada Field Office is located in eastern Burkina Faso and covers four regions: Nakambe, Goulmou, Tapoa and Sirba.The Fada Field Office will play a key role in advancing the objectives of the 2027–2030 Country Programme, which adopts geographic and demographic targeting as a key implementation approach. Covering the regions of Goulmou, Sirba, Tapoa, and Nakambé, areas that face some of the highest levels of child deprivation in the country, the Field Office will be central to ensuring that program interventions effectively reach the most vulnerable children and populations, thereby contributing to more equitable and impactful results.Given the public health and humanitarian challenges in the Area of Responsibility, the position requires strong capacity to lead multisectoral field programming, with expertise in health or public health. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight of interventions that strengthen access to essential health services, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, immunization, disease prevention and surveillance, community health, emergency preparedness and response, while ensuring effective integration with nutrition, WASH, education, child protection and social policy.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Risk and Compliance professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Risk and Compliance Specialist is a pivotal role within PCMO, supporting support the Senior Managers in making sure that resources are continuously, effectively and efficiently geared towards achieving results for children.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a highly organized and proactive Programme Associate (G-6) to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting under the guidance of the Deputy Representative (Programmes). The incumbent will contribute to project management, partnership coordination, budget and grant monitoring, data analysis, reporting, digital innovation, and knowledge management to help achieve results for children across Afghanistan.
The Zimbabwe Country Office offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic People & Culture team and play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce. In this role, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, providing timely, client-focused HR advisory services and ensuring fair, policy-compliant solutions.You will lead key people initiatives—including recruitment, performance management, and staff development—while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through coaching, learning initiatives, and data-driven insights, you will strengthen workforce capacity and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
Under the supervision of and in regular consultation with the supervisor, implement emergency preparedness and response in central (including Kyiv and Chernihiv) as well as western Ukraine and, in parallel, support national emergency programming at country office level. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.
Become the next Field Support Specialist for UNICEF Mexico!We are seeking a qualified Field Support Specialist at the NO-3 level to support UNICEF Mexico’s territorial presence and coordination in the Western region, based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and covering Jalisco, Michoacán and Guanajuato. If selected, you will contribute to the consolidation of UNICEF’s presence in the region, support integrated programme planning and monitoring, facilitate coordination across programme, communications, partnerships, operations and security functions, and help maintain strategic engagement with state and municipal authorities, civil society, academia, private sector actors, media, influencers, cultural and sports entities, and other key stakeholders.If you have experience in field office coordination, territorial planning, integrated programme delivery, team supervision and multi-stakeholder engagement, and the commitment to help advance the rights of children and adolescents in the Bajío region, apply today!
As a key member of the Country Office, the Reporting Officer (Writer) contributes to advancing results for children, adolescents, and their families by leading the development of high-quality donor reports, funding proposals, and public partnership agreements. Through strategic writing, quality assurance, results-based management (RBM) compliance, and effective coordination with programme and partnership teams, the incumbent supports UNICEF and its partners in achieving resource mobilization and advocacy objectives. In doing so, the Reporting Officer ensures that all written deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, demonstrate measurable results, and are fully aligned with UNICEF’s strategic priorities and commitments in Colombia.
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, Child Protection, Education and/or management, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.Work Experience: At minimum 5 years of relevant work experience is required in one or more of the following areas is required: Child Protection, Education, social policy, planning and management or finances Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Background/familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in an UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish languages is required.
The consultancy will support a rigorous, participatory and decision-oriented review process to generate validated evidence on the extent to which Teaching and Learning Resources (TLR) used from Kindergarten to Basic 6 in Ghana are gender-responsive, inclusive and aligned with national policies and international good practice.
UNICEF DRC is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Contracts Officer (NO-B) on a Temporary Appointment (364 days).Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children? If so, we encourage you to apply and become part of an organization that is working every day to protect children's rights and help them reach their full potential.Apply now and be part of something bigger.
Under the supervision of the Communication Specialist (NOC), the Communication Officer provides professional and technical communication support for private sector engagement, fundraising communication, donor stewardship, youth engagement and digital communication initiatives that contribute to the achievement of UNICEF Montenegro's programme, advocacy and resource mobilization objectives. The incumbent contributes to the planning, coordination and implementation of communication activities that strengthen partnerships with the private sector, enhance donor visibility and recognition, support fundraising and supporter engagement, promote meaningful youth participation through the UNICEF Young Reporters initiative, and ensure consistent application of UNICEF communication standards, brand guidelines and partnership requirements.
Join UNICEF and make tech work for impact! As our Digital Impact Assistant, you’ll keep our team connected and efficient by delivering fast, reliable IT support, ensuring smooth implementation of digital initiatives, and maintaining accurate systems and documentation. Your role helps drive innovation, enhance user experience, and keep communication flowing—so we can focus on what matters most: improving the lives of children worldwide.
UNICEF Croatia CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of social change in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, values, and the socio-cultural norms that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for sustainable behavior and social change. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around social and behavioral practices like immunization, breastfeeding, hygiene, and positive discipline.
UNICEF Lebanon is seeking a qualified and motivated individual who provides dedicated administrative, coordination and field support to the Security Section to ensure the effective implementation of security risk management measures and staff safety procedures.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action.
SHINE, Sustainable Health Investment through National Economists, is a UNICEF approach developed by the Health Economics and Financing Section within the Centre of Excellence for Child Survival and Development, launching on 1 October 2026. It embeds nationally recruited health economists for four years inside government, working alongside the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance on the decisions that determine how children's health is financed: primary health care costing, essential benefit package design, donor transition planning, domestic resource mobilisation, health insurance design, budget advocacy and public financial management and other topics as suitable depending on the context. The founding cohort covers 20 countries across all regions, with 24 funded placements.
The programme is now in its start-up phase, with the first country offices confirmed and recruitment opening country by country. It has a decision memorandum, a strategy paper draft and a set of communication products, but it does not yet have a programme document: a single reference setting out the theory of change, the inputs and outputs, the results architecture, the indicators, the reporting arrangements and the starting point, the risks parameters, partners, future etc… in a form that a country office, an evaluator and a contributing partner can all use.
The Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) Consultant will support the National Department of Health (NDOH), UNICEF, and
nutrition partners to prepare for and respond to the nutrition consequences of the El Niño-induced drought. The consultant
will strengthen nutrition sector coordination, emergency preparedness and contingency planning, nutrition surveillance and
early warning systems, partner capacity, and the delivery of nutrition services and supplies to affected populations. In
addition, the consultant will support the preparation of the national nutrition survey and strengthen national and
subnational capacity for the prevention, detection, and management of acute malnutrition among children. Overall, the
consultant will facilitate a timely, evidence-based, and coordinated nutrition response aimed at preventing and treating
acute malnutrition while safeguarding essential nutrition services during the Elnino driven drought emergency.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Health Specialist 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.
Join UNICEF in Ethiopia and help deliver life-saving impact for children and women. Working within the Supply and Procurement team, you will support the efficient delivery and distribution of essential supplies that strengthen child survival, development, and protection. This is an opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of advancing equity and ensuring that the most vulnerable children and families have the support they need to thrive.
The Fada Field Office is located in eastern Burkina Faso and covers four regions: Nakambe, Goulmou, Tapoa and Sirba.The Fada Field Office will play a key role in advancing the objectives of the 2027–2030 Country Programme, which adopts geographic and demographic targeting as a key implementation approach. Covering the regions of Goulmou, Sirba, Tapoa, and Nakambé, areas that face some of the highest levels of child deprivation in the country, the Field Office will be central to ensuring that program interventions effectively reach the most vulnerable children and populations, thereby contributing to more equitable and impactful results.Given the public health and humanitarian challenges in the Area of Responsibility, the position requires strong capacity to lead multisectoral field programming, with expertise in health or public health. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight of interventions that strengthen access to essential health services, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, immunization, disease prevention and surveillance, community health, emergency preparedness and response, while ensuring effective integration with nutrition, WASH, education, child protection and social policy.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Risk and Compliance professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Risk and Compliance Specialist is a pivotal role within PCMO, supporting support the Senior Managers in making sure that resources are continuously, effectively and efficiently geared towards achieving results for children.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a highly organized and proactive Programme Associate (G-6) to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting under the guidance of the Deputy Representative (Programmes). The incumbent will contribute to project management, partnership coordination, budget and grant monitoring, data analysis, reporting, digital innovation, and knowledge management to help achieve results for children across Afghanistan.
The Zimbabwe Country Office offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic People & Culture team and play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce. In this role, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, providing timely, client-focused HR advisory services and ensuring fair, policy-compliant solutions.You will lead key people initiatives—including recruitment, performance management, and staff development—while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through coaching, learning initiatives, and data-driven insights, you will strengthen workforce capacity and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
Under the supervision of and in regular consultation with the supervisor, implement emergency preparedness and response in central (including Kyiv and Chernihiv) as well as western Ukraine and, in parallel, support national emergency programming at country office level. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.
Become the next Field Support Specialist for UNICEF Mexico!We are seeking a qualified Field Support Specialist at the NO-3 level to support UNICEF Mexico’s territorial presence and coordination in the Western region, based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and covering Jalisco, Michoacán and Guanajuato. If selected, you will contribute to the consolidation of UNICEF’s presence in the region, support integrated programme planning and monitoring, facilitate coordination across programme, communications, partnerships, operations and security functions, and help maintain strategic engagement with state and municipal authorities, civil society, academia, private sector actors, media, influencers, cultural and sports entities, and other key stakeholders.If you have experience in field office coordination, territorial planning, integrated programme delivery, team supervision and multi-stakeholder engagement, and the commitment to help advance the rights of children and adolescents in the Bajío region, apply today!
As a key member of the Country Office, the Reporting Officer (Writer) contributes to advancing results for children, adolescents, and their families by leading the development of high-quality donor reports, funding proposals, and public partnership agreements. Through strategic writing, quality assurance, results-based management (RBM) compliance, and effective coordination with programme and partnership teams, the incumbent supports UNICEF and its partners in achieving resource mobilization and advocacy objectives. In doing so, the Reporting Officer ensures that all written deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, demonstrate measurable results, and are fully aligned with UNICEF’s strategic priorities and commitments in Colombia.
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, Child Protection, Education and/or management, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.Work Experience: At minimum 5 years of relevant work experience is required in one or more of the following areas is required: Child Protection, Education, social policy, planning and management or finances Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Background/familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in an UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish languages is required.
The consultancy will support a rigorous, participatory and decision-oriented review process to generate validated evidence on the extent to which Teaching and Learning Resources (TLR) used from Kindergarten to Basic 6 in Ghana are gender-responsive, inclusive and aligned with national policies and international good practice.
UNICEF DRC is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Contracts Officer (NO-B) on a Temporary Appointment (364 days).Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children? If so, we encourage you to apply and become part of an organization that is working every day to protect children's rights and help them reach their full potential.Apply now and be part of something bigger.
Under the supervision of the Communication Specialist (NOC), the Communication Officer provides professional and technical communication support for private sector engagement, fundraising communication, donor stewardship, youth engagement and digital communication initiatives that contribute to the achievement of UNICEF Montenegro's programme, advocacy and resource mobilization objectives. The incumbent contributes to the planning, coordination and implementation of communication activities that strengthen partnerships with the private sector, enhance donor visibility and recognition, support fundraising and supporter engagement, promote meaningful youth participation through the UNICEF Young Reporters initiative, and ensure consistent application of UNICEF communication standards, brand guidelines and partnership requirements.
Join UNICEF and make tech work for impact! As our Digital Impact Assistant, you’ll keep our team connected and efficient by delivering fast, reliable IT support, ensuring smooth implementation of digital initiatives, and maintaining accurate systems and documentation. Your role helps drive innovation, enhance user experience, and keep communication flowing—so we can focus on what matters most: improving the lives of children worldwide.
UNICEF Croatia CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of social change in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, values, and the socio-cultural norms that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for sustainable behavior and social change. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around social and behavioral practices like immunization, breastfeeding, hygiene, and positive discipline.
UNICEF Lebanon is seeking a qualified and motivated individual who provides dedicated administrative, coordination and field support to the Security Section to ensure the effective implementation of security risk management measures and staff safety procedures.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action.
SHINE, Sustainable Health Investment through National Economists, is a UNICEF approach developed by the Health Economics and Financing Section within the Centre of Excellence for Child Survival and Development, launching on 1 October 2026. It embeds nationally recruited health economists for four years inside government, working alongside the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance on the decisions that determine how children's health is financed: primary health care costing, essential benefit package design, donor transition planning, domestic resource mobilisation, health insurance design, budget advocacy and public financial management and other topics as suitable depending on the context. The founding cohort covers 20 countries across all regions, with 24 funded placements.
The programme is now in its start-up phase, with the first country offices confirmed and recruitment opening country by country. It has a decision memorandum, a strategy paper draft and a set of communication products, but it does not yet have a programme document: a single reference setting out the theory of change, the inputs and outputs, the results architecture, the indicators, the reporting arrangements and the starting point, the risks parameters, partners, future etc… in a form that a country office, an evaluator and a contributing partner can all use.
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