Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Specialist (P4), establishes and implements emergency preparedness and response activities across the 24 Country Offices in West and Central Africa Region including through regular travel (50-75% outside of Dakar) and deployments to Country and Field Offices. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
The purpose of the consultancy is to coordinate and provide overall technical guidance in design, planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF supported public activities and events that will contribute to the achievement of advocacy and programmatic outcomes. The Consultant will support the Communication section with events management. Close interaction with Partnerships and programme sections will be required.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide professional editing and proofreading services to UNICEF in Belarus, ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and adherence to UNICEF Style Book standards of the office’s written materials, produced in English, Russian, Belarusian, Arabic, Farsi, and French. The consultant will review and correct various documents – including but not limited to reports, publications, articles, booklets, and official correspondence – to ensure the linguistic quality and literature style of texts (their structure, coherence of content, syntax, presentation) and to eliminate grammatical errors, typographical mistakes, and inconsistencies. This assignment aims to enhance the clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of UNICEF Belarus’s written communications, thereby supporting the organization’s mission to advocate for the rights and well-being of children in Belarus.
UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a committed candidates looking to serve as Programme Assistant at the GS-5 level supporting various programmatic sections for its Office in Jerusalem. This vacancy announcement will establish a roster of candidates for fast-track recruitment against upcoming vacancies.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to be a Team Lead for the evaluation of the UNICEF early childhood development programme in Thailand (2020-2024).
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to be a Team Member for the evaluation of the UNICEF early childhood development programme in Thailand (2020-2024).
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.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office is seeking a seasoned Operations Specialist to join its strategic planning and operations team. In this role, the Operations Specialist will deliver solution-oriented analysis, advice, and services to optimize the management of operations and administrative processes. Key responsibilities include providing policy guidance, ensuring adherence to organizational procedures, and collaborating with management to enhance the efficiency of the evaluation function. If you are a skilled professional with a strong track record in driving organizational initiatives across various operations management areas, including budgeting, financial management, reporting, administration, and human resources, we invite you to apply.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office is committed to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic work environment, free from discrimination of any kind, in which every team member is valued and respected for her/his skills, competencies, knowledge, experience and values. Qualified candidates from UNICEF programme countries are particularly encouraged to apply, as are candidates with disabilities.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the field team in Gaza with additional support. Under the direction of the Education Manager, the Education Specialist will support in managing the EiE response plan for the Gaza Strip, contributing to programme development, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. The Specialist will provide expert technical guidance and operational support across all stages of programming.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager ensures that UNICEF South Africa has strategic and results-based programme planning strategies and documents; useful, valid, and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights; relevant, effective, and timely use of programme monitoring information and insights for strategic and programmatic decision making, including insights for coverage, coordination, and coherence in emergency contexts. More specifically, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the first area, ensuring the alignment of programme planning, monitoring, and corporate reporting.
The consultant will engage with the DBE’s Curriculum Strengthening team, and other relevant stakeholders, to develop a Procedural Policy to Guide the Regular Review of Curriculum Policy. The intervention is highly process-oriented as adequate methodology is needed to enable consultations and reflection of technical inputs in developing a comprehensive review process and a policy that is strategic yet realistic under each workstream (Curriculum Policy, Teacher Development, Learning Environment, Assessment and LTSM).
The support is expected to reflect the existing political relationships among the key stakeholders, as well as consideration of the historical progress that the country has experienced over the years. Further, the consultant is expected to showcase adaptability to the changing environment by adjusting and updating work when required.
The consultant’s responsibilities will include a meticulous review of the report’s content to ensure consistency, alignment with UNICEF's strategic priorities, and adherence to donor guidelines. Additionally, they will focus on improving the narrative flow, making complex information more accessible to diverse audiences, and ensuring that the report is visually engaging through the inclusion of infographics, data visualization, and multimedia elements.
Under the guidance of the Field Chief, oversee overall planning, management, coordination and monitoring of UNICEF’s office in Sucumbíos province, in support of the advancement of UNICEF’s country program document 2023-2026.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and digital solutions for equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
El propósito de la Consultoría es contar con asesoramiento especializado para el logro de resultados inscritos en el Programa de UNICEF en materia de DRR – EPR y específicamente para el diseño y adaptación de recursos y materiales para el desarrollo de dos Diplomados en Gestión de Riesgos, y los ToTs para aplicación a instituciones locales y comunidades. Esto en el marco del proyecto "Comprehensive Disaster Participatory Preparedness Focused on Highly Vulnerable Communities”, contribuyendo al siguiente resultado: Las comunidades y sus líderes han mejorado su capacidad para desarrollar evaluaciones de riesgo exhaustivas y definir escenarios de riesgo prioritarios para planes de contingencia y acciones de preparación, utilizando competencias multisectoriales y especializadas.
UNICEF ECARO is looking for a qualified ECD senior consultant (TSI advisory) to provide technical and strategic oversight on the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) portfolio in the region and to find synergies between the TSI portfolio and the wider, regional ECD portfolio.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is seeking to engage an International Content Coordinator consultant in the Communications team to execute the workplan for 2025.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for a Programme Officer (HACT) who will support the supervisor (HACT focal point) and colleagues in the office by providing professional and systematic Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) quality assurance for all activities implemented under the UNICEF Indonesia Country Programme, in order to provide an independent, objective and effective assessment of the rationale, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Country office’s risk management and HACT internal control framework, processes, and systems. The Programme Officer (HACT) will carry out due diligence reviews, and spot checks to promote efficiency, reduce risks of asset loss, and help ensure the reliability of financial statements, applying theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and UNICEF HACT Policy and Procedure.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Specialist (P4), establishes and implements emergency preparedness and response activities across the 24 Country Offices in West and Central Africa Region including through regular travel (50-75% outside of Dakar) and deployments to Country and Field Offices. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
The purpose of the consultancy is to coordinate and provide overall technical guidance in design, planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF supported public activities and events that will contribute to the achievement of advocacy and programmatic outcomes. The Consultant will support the Communication section with events management. Close interaction with Partnerships and programme sections will be required.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide professional editing and proofreading services to UNICEF in Belarus, ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and adherence to UNICEF Style Book standards of the office’s written materials, produced in English, Russian, Belarusian, Arabic, Farsi, and French. The consultant will review and correct various documents – including but not limited to reports, publications, articles, booklets, and official correspondence – to ensure the linguistic quality and literature style of texts (their structure, coherence of content, syntax, presentation) and to eliminate grammatical errors, typographical mistakes, and inconsistencies. This assignment aims to enhance the clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of UNICEF Belarus’s written communications, thereby supporting the organization’s mission to advocate for the rights and well-being of children in Belarus.
UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a committed candidates looking to serve as Programme Assistant at the GS-5 level supporting various programmatic sections for its Office in Jerusalem. This vacancy announcement will establish a roster of candidates for fast-track recruitment against upcoming vacancies.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to be a Team Lead for the evaluation of the UNICEF early childhood development programme in Thailand (2020-2024).
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to be a Team Member for the evaluation of the UNICEF early childhood development programme in Thailand (2020-2024).
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.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office is seeking a seasoned Operations Specialist to join its strategic planning and operations team. In this role, the Operations Specialist will deliver solution-oriented analysis, advice, and services to optimize the management of operations and administrative processes. Key responsibilities include providing policy guidance, ensuring adherence to organizational procedures, and collaborating with management to enhance the efficiency of the evaluation function. If you are a skilled professional with a strong track record in driving organizational initiatives across various operations management areas, including budgeting, financial management, reporting, administration, and human resources, we invite you to apply.
The UNICEF Evaluation Office is committed to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic work environment, free from discrimination of any kind, in which every team member is valued and respected for her/his skills, competencies, knowledge, experience and values. Qualified candidates from UNICEF programme countries are particularly encouraged to apply, as are candidates with disabilities.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the field team in Gaza with additional support. Under the direction of the Education Manager, the Education Specialist will support in managing the EiE response plan for the Gaza Strip, contributing to programme development, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. The Specialist will provide expert technical guidance and operational support across all stages of programming.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager ensures that UNICEF South Africa has strategic and results-based programme planning strategies and documents; useful, valid, and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights; relevant, effective, and timely use of programme monitoring information and insights for strategic and programmatic decision making, including insights for coverage, coordination, and coherence in emergency contexts. More specifically, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the first area, ensuring the alignment of programme planning, monitoring, and corporate reporting.
The consultant will engage with the DBE’s Curriculum Strengthening team, and other relevant stakeholders, to develop a Procedural Policy to Guide the Regular Review of Curriculum Policy. The intervention is highly process-oriented as adequate methodology is needed to enable consultations and reflection of technical inputs in developing a comprehensive review process and a policy that is strategic yet realistic under each workstream (Curriculum Policy, Teacher Development, Learning Environment, Assessment and LTSM).
The support is expected to reflect the existing political relationships among the key stakeholders, as well as consideration of the historical progress that the country has experienced over the years. Further, the consultant is expected to showcase adaptability to the changing environment by adjusting and updating work when required.
The consultant’s responsibilities will include a meticulous review of the report’s content to ensure consistency, alignment with UNICEF's strategic priorities, and adherence to donor guidelines. Additionally, they will focus on improving the narrative flow, making complex information more accessible to diverse audiences, and ensuring that the report is visually engaging through the inclusion of infographics, data visualization, and multimedia elements.
Under the guidance of the Field Chief, oversee overall planning, management, coordination and monitoring of UNICEF’s office in Sucumbíos province, in support of the advancement of UNICEF’s country program document 2023-2026.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and digital solutions for equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
El propósito de la Consultoría es contar con asesoramiento especializado para el logro de resultados inscritos en el Programa de UNICEF en materia de DRR – EPR y específicamente para el diseño y adaptación de recursos y materiales para el desarrollo de dos Diplomados en Gestión de Riesgos, y los ToTs para aplicación a instituciones locales y comunidades. Esto en el marco del proyecto "Comprehensive Disaster Participatory Preparedness Focused on Highly Vulnerable Communities”, contribuyendo al siguiente resultado: Las comunidades y sus líderes han mejorado su capacidad para desarrollar evaluaciones de riesgo exhaustivas y definir escenarios de riesgo prioritarios para planes de contingencia y acciones de preparación, utilizando competencias multisectoriales y especializadas.
UNICEF ECARO is looking for a qualified ECD senior consultant (TSI advisory) to provide technical and strategic oversight on the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) portfolio in the region and to find synergies between the TSI portfolio and the wider, regional ECD portfolio.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is seeking to engage an International Content Coordinator consultant in the Communications team to execute the workplan for 2025.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for a Programme Officer (HACT) who will support the supervisor (HACT focal point) and colleagues in the office by providing professional and systematic Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) quality assurance for all activities implemented under the UNICEF Indonesia Country Programme, in order to provide an independent, objective and effective assessment of the rationale, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Country office’s risk management and HACT internal control framework, processes, and systems. The Programme Officer (HACT) will carry out due diligence reviews, and spot checks to promote efficiency, reduce risks of asset loss, and help ensure the reliability of financial statements, applying theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and UNICEF HACT Policy and Procedure.
