UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Programme Associate in the Health Section 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 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.
UNICEF is one of the most admired organizations globally, impacting the lives of children in almost every country of the world. Your work with UNICEF will enable this life-saving and critical work in the most direct way: by raising money that lets us help the most difficult to reach.
UNICEF is looking for a Digital Data Analyst to work closely with our Global Data and Insights team, which sits within the Individual Giving Unit (IG), Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), to support a digital transformation journey aimed at increasing revenues and making an impact on children’s lives around the world.
The Supply & Logistic Associate (Construction) reports to the Supply and Construction Officer as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for providing technical support to construction activities of the country office. The technical support on construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children.
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.
UNICEF is seeking experienced consultants to help countries identify and reach zero-dose and under-vaccinated children by conducting coverage and equity assessments, developing targeted immunization strategies, and strengthening integrated health services. Consultants will provide technical expertise to reduce immunization inequities, improve routine vaccination systems, and support sustainable, data-driven solutions for underserved populations, including those in remote, urban, and humanitarian settings.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para actualizar y modernizar integralmente el Plan Nacional para la Prevención, Detección Temprana, Control y Erradicación de la Influenza Aviaria en Honduras (2007) bajo estándares técnicos internacionales, integrando el enfoque multisectorial "Una Salud".
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 passionate about designing, managing and leading impactful Social and Behavioral Change strategies that advance children’s rights and strengthen community engagement? If so, this opportunity is for you.
The Government of Senegal has constructed a state-of-the-art office complex in Diamniadio—the Maison des Nations Unies (UN House)—available to the United Nations System under a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). The UN portion of the complex spans approximately 38,000 m². Within this common premises framework, UN agencies in Senegal will pool administrative, IT and facility management services. As per the Common Premises MoU signed by the participating entities (including UNICEF), UNICEF is selected to manage the dedicated United Nations House Management Unit (UNHMU), to deliver these shared services.To ensure a seamless, high-efficiency transition for both the UNICEF Senegal Country Office (SCO) and the UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO), UNICEF is recruiting a senior Project Manager (TA) to lead the move to the UN House and manage the transition in close collaboration with stakeholders from both SCO and WCARO.
The Child Protection Officer reports to Child Protection Specialist for supervision. The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. Incumbent prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication work according to the evolving situation on the ground and relevant strategies and workplans to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of better protecting and improving children’s lives, as well as positioning of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced Health Specialist (Emergency) to lead and support emergency health programming for vulnerable women and children across Afghanistan. Reporting to the Chief of Health, the position plays a critical role in emergency preparedness, outbreak response, programme management, health systems strengthening, and coordination with government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and Health Cluster partners.
Join UNICEF as a Planning & Monitoring Specialist (Reporting) and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, effectiveness, and accountability of UNICEF programmes across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.In this role, you will lead and support programme planning, results monitoring, donor reporting, and grant management processes, helping to ensure that UNICEF programmes are strategically designed, effectively implemented, and aligned with organizational priorities and national development goals. You will collaborate closely with programme teams, government counterparts, donors, civil society partners, and operations colleagues to strengthen programme performance and maximize impact for children
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Sierra Leonne Country Office for a passionate and committed Deputy Representative Programme at the P-5 level. The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing 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.
As part of UNICEF’s Future Focus Initiative (FFI), a corporate-wide transformation launched in 2025 to ensure UNICEF remains fit for purpose in an era of declining Official Development Assistance and increasing complexity, the offices in Belize, Jamaica, Guyana & Suriname, and the Eastern Caribbean Area (ECA) are consolidating into a new Caribbean Multi-Country Office — a regional platform combining policy influence, technical depth, and strategic partnerships across 12 countries, designed for systems-level impact and results at scale.
For the transition, UNICEF is seeking a Knowledge Specialist professional to join a dynamic team driving one of the most organization transformation processes in the Latin America and Caribbean Region: the consolidation of the new Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean.
The incumbent will provide support during the transition, establishing systems, templates, and capacity for effective knowledge handover. The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate a smooth and effective transition of knowledge during the restructuring by ensuring that essential institutional knowledge is systematically documented, retained, transferred, and made accessible to relevant teams and staff across the four offices.
The assignment will support offices to operationalize practical, time bound KM processes that safeguard continuity of programmes, partnerships, and internal operations during and immediately after the transition period.
The Project Management Unit’s Information Management Officer (Beneficiary Data) will be based in Kabul and report directly to the Programme Specialist (Beneficiary Data). The incumbent will support the Team in delivering effective and secure beneficiary data management services.The position will contribute to the implementation of Humanitarian Cash Transfer and Incentive Payment projects through partner capacity-building, beneficiary data processing and management, and the administration of relevant information systems. The Information Management Officer will work closely with the PMU and Programme Sections across the Afghanistan Country Office and, where required, coordinate with ACO Field Offices and other relevant stakeholders.
Under the close supervision and guidance of the Chief Field Office, the Programme Assistant supports the Manaus field office work by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The ability of the Senior Supply and Logistics Manager to successfully advise and provide critical remote and physical support to emergency responses directly impacts on UNICEF’s ability to deliver results of children in complex emergency contexts. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results for children.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Programme Associate in the Health Section 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 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.
UNICEF is one of the most admired organizations globally, impacting the lives of children in almost every country of the world. Your work with UNICEF will enable this life-saving and critical work in the most direct way: by raising money that lets us help the most difficult to reach.
UNICEF is looking for a Digital Data Analyst to work closely with our Global Data and Insights team, which sits within the Individual Giving Unit (IG), Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), to support a digital transformation journey aimed at increasing revenues and making an impact on children’s lives around the world.
The Supply & Logistic Associate (Construction) reports to the Supply and Construction Officer as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for providing technical support to construction activities of the country office. The technical support on construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children.
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.
UNICEF is seeking experienced consultants to help countries identify and reach zero-dose and under-vaccinated children by conducting coverage and equity assessments, developing targeted immunization strategies, and strengthening integrated health services. Consultants will provide technical expertise to reduce immunization inequities, improve routine vaccination systems, and support sustainable, data-driven solutions for underserved populations, including those in remote, urban, and humanitarian settings.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para actualizar y modernizar integralmente el Plan Nacional para la Prevención, Detección Temprana, Control y Erradicación de la Influenza Aviaria en Honduras (2007) bajo estándares técnicos internacionales, integrando el enfoque multisectorial "Una Salud".
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 passionate about designing, managing and leading impactful Social and Behavioral Change strategies that advance children’s rights and strengthen community engagement? If so, this opportunity is for you.
The Government of Senegal has constructed a state-of-the-art office complex in Diamniadio—the Maison des Nations Unies (UN House)—available to the United Nations System under a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). The UN portion of the complex spans approximately 38,000 m². Within this common premises framework, UN agencies in Senegal will pool administrative, IT and facility management services. As per the Common Premises MoU signed by the participating entities (including UNICEF), UNICEF is selected to manage the dedicated United Nations House Management Unit (UNHMU), to deliver these shared services.To ensure a seamless, high-efficiency transition for both the UNICEF Senegal Country Office (SCO) and the UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO), UNICEF is recruiting a senior Project Manager (TA) to lead the move to the UN House and manage the transition in close collaboration with stakeholders from both SCO and WCARO.
The Child Protection Officer reports to Child Protection Specialist for supervision. The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. Incumbent prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication work according to the evolving situation on the ground and relevant strategies and workplans to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of better protecting and improving children’s lives, as well as positioning of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced Health Specialist (Emergency) to lead and support emergency health programming for vulnerable women and children across Afghanistan. Reporting to the Chief of Health, the position plays a critical role in emergency preparedness, outbreak response, programme management, health systems strengthening, and coordination with government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and Health Cluster partners.
Join UNICEF as a Planning & Monitoring Specialist (Reporting) and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, effectiveness, and accountability of UNICEF programmes across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.In this role, you will lead and support programme planning, results monitoring, donor reporting, and grant management processes, helping to ensure that UNICEF programmes are strategically designed, effectively implemented, and aligned with organizational priorities and national development goals. You will collaborate closely with programme teams, government counterparts, donors, civil society partners, and operations colleagues to strengthen programme performance and maximize impact for children
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Sierra Leonne Country Office for a passionate and committed Deputy Representative Programme at the P-5 level. The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing 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.
As part of UNICEF’s Future Focus Initiative (FFI), a corporate-wide transformation launched in 2025 to ensure UNICEF remains fit for purpose in an era of declining Official Development Assistance and increasing complexity, the offices in Belize, Jamaica, Guyana & Suriname, and the Eastern Caribbean Area (ECA) are consolidating into a new Caribbean Multi-Country Office — a regional platform combining policy influence, technical depth, and strategic partnerships across 12 countries, designed for systems-level impact and results at scale.
For the transition, UNICEF is seeking a Knowledge Specialist professional to join a dynamic team driving one of the most organization transformation processes in the Latin America and Caribbean Region: the consolidation of the new Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean.
The incumbent will provide support during the transition, establishing systems, templates, and capacity for effective knowledge handover. The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate a smooth and effective transition of knowledge during the restructuring by ensuring that essential institutional knowledge is systematically documented, retained, transferred, and made accessible to relevant teams and staff across the four offices.
The assignment will support offices to operationalize practical, time bound KM processes that safeguard continuity of programmes, partnerships, and internal operations during and immediately after the transition period.
The Project Management Unit’s Information Management Officer (Beneficiary Data) will be based in Kabul and report directly to the Programme Specialist (Beneficiary Data). The incumbent will support the Team in delivering effective and secure beneficiary data management services.The position will contribute to the implementation of Humanitarian Cash Transfer and Incentive Payment projects through partner capacity-building, beneficiary data processing and management, and the administration of relevant information systems. The Information Management Officer will work closely with the PMU and Programme Sections across the Afghanistan Country Office and, where required, coordinate with ACO Field Offices and other relevant stakeholders.
Under the close supervision and guidance of the Chief Field Office, the Programme Assistant supports the Manaus field office work by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The ability of the Senior Supply and Logistics Manager to successfully advise and provide critical remote and physical support to emergency responses directly impacts on UNICEF’s ability to deliver results of children in complex emergency contexts. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results for children.
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