This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the RO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Consultancy to support NIPN provinces for nutrition data reporting. The duration of this assignment is 12 months, starting as soon as possible. The consultant will be based in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.
UNICEF's West and Central Africa Regional Office is recruiting a Programme Assistant for its Communication and Public Advocacy team to provide administrative support to the work of the section.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultant to support MoES to develop its Digital Education Action Plan. The duration of this assignment is 11.5 months, starting as soon as possible. The consultant is expected be based primarily in Laos and work primarily at the MoES ICT Centre in Lao PDR for the duration of the assignment.
Under the supervision of the Chief Field Operations & Emergency, the Education Cluster Coordinator is responsible for giving technical assistance and support to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions in the education sector. In particular, the Cluster Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the Education Cluster, a forum in which different partners work together to support the Nigerien education system in current and future emergencies and strengthening the system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond in a timely, cohesive manner.
Under the supervision of the Chief Field Operations & Emergency, the Child Protection Area Of Responsibility Coordinator is responsible for giving technical assistance and support to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions in the Child Protection sector. In particular, the CPAoR Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the CPAoR sub provide guidance to all partners on common standards, strategies and approaches, ensure that all critical child protection gaps and vulnerabilities are identified; and that information is provided on roles, responsibilities and accountability to ensure that all gaps are addressed without duplication. The Child Protection Specialist (Sub-Cluster) works with the Protection Cluster and in close collaboration with the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Area of Responsibility.
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist who is at level 3 based in Central Southern States Zonal Office. The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme which is focused on provision of emergency WASH services to the people affected by conflict, floods, droughts and cholera outbreak, development and provision of sustainable water supply systems and sanitation services in rural and urban areas, and promotion of good hygiene practices in communities, schools and health care facilities. The WASH Officer will cover WASH activities in Hirshabelle and Galmudug states, and Banadir Region, while allowing additional field presence for WASH interventions in Dhusamareb and Galkacyo and ensuring liaison with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Galmudug state in Dhusamareb.
Lead the development of Global Partnership for Education’s System Transformation (STG) application package for Guinea-Bissau in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Investigation (MENESIC) in consultation with the Education partners.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a data and analytics in Nigeria 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.
Guinea is a middle level income country with significant child deprivation. With a Human Development Index of 0,477 it ranks 178th out of 189 nations (2019). Since 1984, UNICEF has collaborated with other UN agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to support the government in its efforts to support child development. Guinea's population is estimated to be 13.6 million in 2023 (64% rural and 52% female), with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. People under the age of 18 represent 51.3% of the population. Young people aged between 10 and 18 account for 23%. The potential demographic dividend is overshadowed by the challenges of expanding basic social services, strengthening social protection and improving employability.
The 2024-2028 country program includes interventions across education, protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and social policy programs. In the field, through the zone offices in Labé, Kankan and N’Zérékoré, UNICEF ensures the active implementation of programs across the country including the most remote areas. In its 2024-2028 country programme, UNICEF Guinea will expand the use of advocacy and communication to support policy development and raise awareness of children's rights. It will also institutionalize child and youth participation to ensure that their voices are heard. External partnerships will facilitate the mobilization of resources to achieve systemic impact through collaboration. UNICEF will contribute to the fight against the disenfranchisement of adolescents and young people, including their right to participation.
Under the general supervision of the Partnership Specialist, you will develop, manage, and evaluate non-financial partnerships with the corporate community in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in the country. You will also pilot innovative solutions for on-the-ground programme delivery, set the child rights agenda in policy and advocacy development, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand as a technical expert in the area of child rights and responsible business.
The position is also expected to provide technical input in line with UNICEF’s strategic framework on CSR and manage programmatic alliances with national CSR-related agencies, including business industry champions and the Companies Commission of Guinea
L'UNICEF travaille dans certains des endroits les plus difficiles du monde, pour atteindre les enfants les plus défavorisés de la planète. Pour sauver leur vie. Pour défendre leurs droits. Pour les aider à réaliser leur potentiel.
Dans 190 pays et territoires, nous travaillons pour chaque enfant, partout, chaque jour, afin de construire un monde meilleur pour tous.
Et nous n'abandonnons jamais.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Immunization specialist to provide UNICEF's strategic and technical leadership on polio eradication agenda in the five countries of Lake Chad Basin, namely Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
The purpose of this role is to coordinate and support the demand for Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support. As UNICEF Programmes increasingly rely on digital solutions for effective program delivery, systems strengthening, and monitoring, you will collaborate with programme teams to identify, assess, and integrate ICTs and digital innovations into UNICEF's programming. You will also focus on strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D-related initiatives, identifying and engaging with key partners, and building business relationships.
Your role will include applying reusable and replicable technical building blocks to maximize the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming. You will work closely with Programme staff, liaising with the Regional Office ICT and T4D teams, as well as the central ICT Division, where applicable. Additionally, the T4D Specialist may supervise local staff or oversee the work of consultants to ensure the successful implementation of initiatives.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Office is looking for a Senior Immunization Specialist to provide technical and managerial leadership, advocacy, networking, programmatic guidance, and capacity building to UNICEF’s Country Offices throughout the West and Central Africa region on immunization as part of Primary Health Care.
SEULEMENT POUR LES CANDIDATS DE NATIONALITE BENINOISE
Consultant(e) chargé(e) d'appuyer l’Agence nationale des soins de santé primaires (ANSSP) dans le domaine de la Logistique pour l’implémentation du système logistique optimisé (SLO) dans les nouvelles zones sanitaires ciblées et le suivi de sa mise en oeuvre dans les anciennes zones sanitaires.
The Product Designer will enable UNICEF’s Digital Governance and Platforms Team to offer clear and engaging web products by crafting, adapting, and enhancing the features available on our web platform.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is recruiting a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and Disability) to provide technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Regional Adviser Adolescence and Youth Coordinate with a team of professionals to achieve the goals of UNICEF Strategic Plan in the area of Adolescent and Youth Programming.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their region, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the RO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Consultancy to support NIPN provinces for nutrition data reporting. The duration of this assignment is 12 months, starting as soon as possible. The consultant will be based in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.
UNICEF's West and Central Africa Regional Office is recruiting a Programme Assistant for its Communication and Public Advocacy team to provide administrative support to the work of the section.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultant to support MoES to develop its Digital Education Action Plan. The duration of this assignment is 11.5 months, starting as soon as possible. The consultant is expected be based primarily in Laos and work primarily at the MoES ICT Centre in Lao PDR for the duration of the assignment.
Under the supervision of the Chief Field Operations & Emergency, the Education Cluster Coordinator is responsible for giving technical assistance and support to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions in the education sector. In particular, the Cluster Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the Education Cluster, a forum in which different partners work together to support the Nigerien education system in current and future emergencies and strengthening the system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond in a timely, cohesive manner.
Under the supervision of the Chief Field Operations & Emergency, the Child Protection Area Of Responsibility Coordinator is responsible for giving technical assistance and support to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions in the Child Protection sector. In particular, the CPAoR Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the CPAoR sub provide guidance to all partners on common standards, strategies and approaches, ensure that all critical child protection gaps and vulnerabilities are identified; and that information is provided on roles, responsibilities and accountability to ensure that all gaps are addressed without duplication. The Child Protection Specialist (Sub-Cluster) works with the Protection Cluster and in close collaboration with the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Area of Responsibility.
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist who is at level 3 based in Central Southern States Zonal Office. The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme which is focused on provision of emergency WASH services to the people affected by conflict, floods, droughts and cholera outbreak, development and provision of sustainable water supply systems and sanitation services in rural and urban areas, and promotion of good hygiene practices in communities, schools and health care facilities. The WASH Officer will cover WASH activities in Hirshabelle and Galmudug states, and Banadir Region, while allowing additional field presence for WASH interventions in Dhusamareb and Galkacyo and ensuring liaison with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Galmudug state in Dhusamareb.
Lead the development of Global Partnership for Education’s System Transformation (STG) application package for Guinea-Bissau in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Investigation (MENESIC) in consultation with the Education partners.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a data and analytics in Nigeria 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.
Guinea is a middle level income country with significant child deprivation. With a Human Development Index of 0,477 it ranks 178th out of 189 nations (2019). Since 1984, UNICEF has collaborated with other UN agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to support the government in its efforts to support child development. Guinea's population is estimated to be 13.6 million in 2023 (64% rural and 52% female), with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. People under the age of 18 represent 51.3% of the population. Young people aged between 10 and 18 account for 23%. The potential demographic dividend is overshadowed by the challenges of expanding basic social services, strengthening social protection and improving employability.
The 2024-2028 country program includes interventions across education, protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and social policy programs. In the field, through the zone offices in Labé, Kankan and N’Zérékoré, UNICEF ensures the active implementation of programs across the country including the most remote areas. In its 2024-2028 country programme, UNICEF Guinea will expand the use of advocacy and communication to support policy development and raise awareness of children's rights. It will also institutionalize child and youth participation to ensure that their voices are heard. External partnerships will facilitate the mobilization of resources to achieve systemic impact through collaboration. UNICEF will contribute to the fight against the disenfranchisement of adolescents and young people, including their right to participation.
Under the general supervision of the Partnership Specialist, you will develop, manage, and evaluate non-financial partnerships with the corporate community in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in the country. You will also pilot innovative solutions for on-the-ground programme delivery, set the child rights agenda in policy and advocacy development, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand as a technical expert in the area of child rights and responsible business.
The position is also expected to provide technical input in line with UNICEF’s strategic framework on CSR and manage programmatic alliances with national CSR-related agencies, including business industry champions and the Companies Commission of Guinea
L'UNICEF travaille dans certains des endroits les plus difficiles du monde, pour atteindre les enfants les plus défavorisés de la planète. Pour sauver leur vie. Pour défendre leurs droits. Pour les aider à réaliser leur potentiel.
Dans 190 pays et territoires, nous travaillons pour chaque enfant, partout, chaque jour, afin de construire un monde meilleur pour tous.
Et nous n'abandonnons jamais.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Immunization specialist to provide UNICEF's strategic and technical leadership on polio eradication agenda in the five countries of Lake Chad Basin, namely Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
The purpose of this role is to coordinate and support the demand for Technology for Development (T4D) programmatic support. As UNICEF Programmes increasingly rely on digital solutions for effective program delivery, systems strengthening, and monitoring, you will collaborate with programme teams to identify, assess, and integrate ICTs and digital innovations into UNICEF's programming. You will also focus on strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D-related initiatives, identifying and engaging with key partners, and building business relationships.
Your role will include applying reusable and replicable technical building blocks to maximize the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming. You will work closely with Programme staff, liaising with the Regional Office ICT and T4D teams, as well as the central ICT Division, where applicable. Additionally, the T4D Specialist may supervise local staff or oversee the work of consultants to ensure the successful implementation of initiatives.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Office is looking for a Senior Immunization Specialist to provide technical and managerial leadership, advocacy, networking, programmatic guidance, and capacity building to UNICEF’s Country Offices throughout the West and Central Africa region on immunization as part of Primary Health Care.
SEULEMENT POUR LES CANDIDATS DE NATIONALITE BENINOISE
Consultant(e) chargé(e) d'appuyer l’Agence nationale des soins de santé primaires (ANSSP) dans le domaine de la Logistique pour l’implémentation du système logistique optimisé (SLO) dans les nouvelles zones sanitaires ciblées et le suivi de sa mise en oeuvre dans les anciennes zones sanitaires.
The Product Designer will enable UNICEF’s Digital Governance and Platforms Team to offer clear and engaging web products by crafting, adapting, and enhancing the features available on our web platform.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is recruiting a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection and Disability) to provide technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
