UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Specialist to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programs. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, strengthen health systems, and ensure high-quality service delivery, particularly for women and children.
The aim of the internship is to support UNICEF’s engagement with human rights mechanisms in Geneva, including the Human Rights Council, the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Periodic review.
UNICEF’s Operations Centre supports this mandate by providing 24/7 real-time global situational awareness and crisis communication, enabling risk-informed decision-making across the organization. By maintaining a continuous picture of emerging and evolving situations, OPSCEN enables UNICEF’s efforts to support children and families and serves as a vital communication bridge between Headquarters and field offices. This role is for professionals who are comfortable operating at the centre of a global organization. As an OPSCEN Associate, you will serve as a first point of contact for UNICEF personnel in the field and contribute to the team’s shared responsibility for maintaining situational awareness by ensuring the availability of real time data and reporting, in support of timely and coordinated action. Following its relocation from New York to Rome, OPSCEN is entering an exciting new phase, with a clear vision to strengthen its role as UNICEF’s global emergency operations and crisis communication service. This includes expanding and refining its suite of products and services, with a strong emphasis on innovation, application of technology, adaptability, and creative approaches to how information is captured, analyzed, presented, and shared. The work is delivered through a rotational shift system grounded in established operational best practices, ensuring continuity, predictable scheduling, and formal compensatory arrangements. The environment values professionalism, reliability, and mutual accountability; and those selected will undertake a structured onboarding and training period designed to ensure a clear understanding of OPSCEN’s internal guidelines, processes, tools, and expectations.
Updating the Maternal and Newborn Health Strategic Plan is essential to provide strategic direction and a coherent framework for the development and implementation of action plans for maternal and newborn care at national, provincial, and district levels, as well as across hospitals providing maternity and newborn services for the next planning cycle. To achieve this, an external consultant is required to undertake end-term review and support drafting of an updated, evidence-based, and contextually relevant National Strategic Plan on Maternal and Newborn Health for 2026 - 2030.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to develop a concise framing note and a brochure that connect the Childcare and Early Learning Financing Facility (CELFF) as a catalytic financing platform with the jobs & skills agenda.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
DGCA Child and Youth Engagement team is seeking a consultant as a UNICEF80 Events Coordinator for 6 months. The event coordinator will:
(i) Lead end-to-end event and activation production, including the conceptualization, planning and execution of two events: one event (Dec 11 morning) in the ECOSOC chamber of the UN HQ with member states and children, and one event in UNICEF House (Dec 11 evening) in UNICEF House with private sector, celebrities, children, musicians, artists, and Goodwill Ambassadors.
(ii) Support the engagement of an external agency to implement an exhibition in the Danny Kaye Hall at UNICEF House to commemorate 80 years.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Administrative Officer to serve as the focal point of administrative management services. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support, provide guidance on the operations of administrative services, and manage administrative staff. The role is responsible for ensuring that all office administrative operations and services are fully compliant with the organization’s policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to review and adapt UNICEF’s existing AI Risk Assessment Framework into a practical, operational approach that can be applied by government officials when evaluating AI applications in health contexts. This includes development of a user-oriented assessment tool, risk classification methodology, and accompanying governance guidance that links identified risks to mitigation and decision-making processes.
The Partner Recognition and Impact team in the Private Sector Communication and Engagement Section at UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnership (PFP) Division is seeking to establish a roster of highly skilled, experienced, and strategic communication professional to contribute to a diverse range of partnership communication activities.
UNICEF seeks the services of a seasoned international consultant with demonstrated expertise in youth social innovation, entrepreneurship programming, and the UPSHIFT methodology to support UNICEF ZCO in contextualizing and rolling out the UPSHIFT Entrepreneurship Programme for Youth Community Health Workers in Zimbabwe.
Under the direct supervision of the Education Officer and in collaboration with the Education Specialist , the consultant is responsible for providing technical support in the implementation of the Akelius initiative, contributing to a quality scaleup in 31 additional schools (further to the 17 existing ones) in Una-Sana Canton by ensuring technical support to key partners (schools, teacher training institute and education ministry), providing monitoring of activities within schools, monitoring of equipment, feedback collection and knowledge exchange between different administrative units and schools and regular reporting of these activities and serving as a technical resource person for schools and partners.
The Office of Innovation is looking for an Innovation Specialist (Blockchain) to help lead and shape UNICEF’s blockchain and Web3 initiatives. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, strategic guidance, and partnership support to advance innovative open-source solutions that can improve outcomes for children globally. Working closely with the UNICEF Venture Fund and a wide range of internal and external partners, you will help identify emerging opportunities, support frontier technology investments, and contribute to the development of digital public goods and innovative financing mechanisms. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about leveraging blockchain technology for social impact.
You as the People and Culture Officer provide support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist to join the Generation Unlimited (GenU) team in New York. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a global partnership working to ensure that every young person is in school, learning, training or employment by 2030. The role offers the chance to lead and strengthen global MERL systems, support evidence-based decision-making, and work closely with partners across governments, UN agencies, and the private sector to design and scale innovative solutions for youth. If you are passionate about using data, evidence and learning to drive impact at scale and improve outcomes for adolescents and young people worldwide, we encourage you to apply.
The consultant is required to coordinate the rewriting of the R991 Regulations which will include the production of a technical report on the revision and amendment of the R 991 regulations. The report will provide a basis for completing the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) and for discussions and consultations with relevant stakeholders on the revision and amendment of the Regulation, prior to the finalization and publication of the revised Regulations
UNICEF continues to support government initiatives on improving the South African food systems through implementation of evidence-based policy initiatives such as taxing of sugar-sweetened beverages, labelling of foodstuffs including front-of-package labelling, restrictions of marketing of unhealthy foods to children, strengthening food standards in places where children live, learn and play. To support these initiatives UNICEF has been capacitating youths as agents of changes to advocate for these policy initiatives and working closely with various stakeholders including civil society organizations and youth networks.
The Consultant will be required to coordinate and facilitate implementation of activities for Fix My Food (FMF) advocacy initiatives targeting adolescents and young people aged 15-24 with the aim of building capacity on advocacy initiatives for the change in the food environments for the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
To strengthen the convergence, functionality, coordination, and responsiveness of child protection in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh through evidence-based consultations, multi-level stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning for improved delivery of Mission Vatsalya and related child protection interventions.
UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Specialist to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programs. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, strengthen health systems, and ensure high-quality service delivery, particularly for women and children.
The aim of the internship is to support UNICEF’s engagement with human rights mechanisms in Geneva, including the Human Rights Council, the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Periodic review.
UNICEF’s Operations Centre supports this mandate by providing 24/7 real-time global situational awareness and crisis communication, enabling risk-informed decision-making across the organization. By maintaining a continuous picture of emerging and evolving situations, OPSCEN enables UNICEF’s efforts to support children and families and serves as a vital communication bridge between Headquarters and field offices. This role is for professionals who are comfortable operating at the centre of a global organization. As an OPSCEN Associate, you will serve as a first point of contact for UNICEF personnel in the field and contribute to the team’s shared responsibility for maintaining situational awareness by ensuring the availability of real time data and reporting, in support of timely and coordinated action. Following its relocation from New York to Rome, OPSCEN is entering an exciting new phase, with a clear vision to strengthen its role as UNICEF’s global emergency operations and crisis communication service. This includes expanding and refining its suite of products and services, with a strong emphasis on innovation, application of technology, adaptability, and creative approaches to how information is captured, analyzed, presented, and shared. The work is delivered through a rotational shift system grounded in established operational best practices, ensuring continuity, predictable scheduling, and formal compensatory arrangements. The environment values professionalism, reliability, and mutual accountability; and those selected will undertake a structured onboarding and training period designed to ensure a clear understanding of OPSCEN’s internal guidelines, processes, tools, and expectations.
Updating the Maternal and Newborn Health Strategic Plan is essential to provide strategic direction and a coherent framework for the development and implementation of action plans for maternal and newborn care at national, provincial, and district levels, as well as across hospitals providing maternity and newborn services for the next planning cycle. To achieve this, an external consultant is required to undertake end-term review and support drafting of an updated, evidence-based, and contextually relevant National Strategic Plan on Maternal and Newborn Health for 2026 - 2030.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to develop a concise framing note and a brochure that connect the Childcare and Early Learning Financing Facility (CELFF) as a catalytic financing platform with the jobs & skills agenda.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
DGCA Child and Youth Engagement team is seeking a consultant as a UNICEF80 Events Coordinator for 6 months. The event coordinator will:
(i) Lead end-to-end event and activation production, including the conceptualization, planning and execution of two events: one event (Dec 11 morning) in the ECOSOC chamber of the UN HQ with member states and children, and one event in UNICEF House (Dec 11 evening) in UNICEF House with private sector, celebrities, children, musicians, artists, and Goodwill Ambassadors.
(ii) Support the engagement of an external agency to implement an exhibition in the Danny Kaye Hall at UNICEF House to commemorate 80 years.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Administrative Officer to serve as the focal point of administrative management services. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support, provide guidance on the operations of administrative services, and manage administrative staff. The role is responsible for ensuring that all office administrative operations and services are fully compliant with the organization’s policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to review and adapt UNICEF’s existing AI Risk Assessment Framework into a practical, operational approach that can be applied by government officials when evaluating AI applications in health contexts. This includes development of a user-oriented assessment tool, risk classification methodology, and accompanying governance guidance that links identified risks to mitigation and decision-making processes.
The Partner Recognition and Impact team in the Private Sector Communication and Engagement Section at UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnership (PFP) Division is seeking to establish a roster of highly skilled, experienced, and strategic communication professional to contribute to a diverse range of partnership communication activities.
UNICEF seeks the services of a seasoned international consultant with demonstrated expertise in youth social innovation, entrepreneurship programming, and the UPSHIFT methodology to support UNICEF ZCO in contextualizing and rolling out the UPSHIFT Entrepreneurship Programme for Youth Community Health Workers in Zimbabwe.
Under the direct supervision of the Education Officer and in collaboration with the Education Specialist , the consultant is responsible for providing technical support in the implementation of the Akelius initiative, contributing to a quality scaleup in 31 additional schools (further to the 17 existing ones) in Una-Sana Canton by ensuring technical support to key partners (schools, teacher training institute and education ministry), providing monitoring of activities within schools, monitoring of equipment, feedback collection and knowledge exchange between different administrative units and schools and regular reporting of these activities and serving as a technical resource person for schools and partners.
The Office of Innovation is looking for an Innovation Specialist (Blockchain) to help lead and shape UNICEF’s blockchain and Web3 initiatives. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, strategic guidance, and partnership support to advance innovative open-source solutions that can improve outcomes for children globally. Working closely with the UNICEF Venture Fund and a wide range of internal and external partners, you will help identify emerging opportunities, support frontier technology investments, and contribute to the development of digital public goods and innovative financing mechanisms. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about leveraging blockchain technology for social impact.
You as the People and Culture Officer provide support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist to join the Generation Unlimited (GenU) team in New York. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a global partnership working to ensure that every young person is in school, learning, training or employment by 2030. The role offers the chance to lead and strengthen global MERL systems, support evidence-based decision-making, and work closely with partners across governments, UN agencies, and the private sector to design and scale innovative solutions for youth. If you are passionate about using data, evidence and learning to drive impact at scale and improve outcomes for adolescents and young people worldwide, we encourage you to apply.
The consultant is required to coordinate the rewriting of the R991 Regulations which will include the production of a technical report on the revision and amendment of the R 991 regulations. The report will provide a basis for completing the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) and for discussions and consultations with relevant stakeholders on the revision and amendment of the Regulation, prior to the finalization and publication of the revised Regulations
UNICEF continues to support government initiatives on improving the South African food systems through implementation of evidence-based policy initiatives such as taxing of sugar-sweetened beverages, labelling of foodstuffs including front-of-package labelling, restrictions of marketing of unhealthy foods to children, strengthening food standards in places where children live, learn and play. To support these initiatives UNICEF has been capacitating youths as agents of changes to advocate for these policy initiatives and working closely with various stakeholders including civil society organizations and youth networks.
The Consultant will be required to coordinate and facilitate implementation of activities for Fix My Food (FMF) advocacy initiatives targeting adolescents and young people aged 15-24 with the aim of building capacity on advocacy initiatives for the change in the food environments for the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
To strengthen the convergence, functionality, coordination, and responsiveness of child protection in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh through evidence-based consultations, multi-level stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning for improved delivery of Mission Vatsalya and related child protection interventions.
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