The Qualitative Research Consultant will support the technical design, co-creation and co-implementation of the qualitative research component of the Data Must Speak to Strengthen Capacity and Advance Local Evidence Use (DMS SCALE) research in a maximum of four participating countries. The consultant will also support the triangulation and validation of research results and draft policy-relevant research outputs for diverse audiences, as well as engage in co-creation and dissemination activities alongside Ministries of Education, UNICEF Country Offices and Regional Offices.
UNICEF's ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence Gender and Technology team is seeking services of individual Gender and Technology consultants to provide a range of support services and technical assistance to enhance the ability of UNICEF Offices at global, regional, and field level to lead and deliver high quality digital programmatic results that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, as specified within the UNICEF Strategic Plan and the Gender Action Plan 2022-25.
Applicants will be considered for current and upcoming Gender and Technology consultancy opportunities, and for placement on the ICTD Gender and Technology Consultant Roster 2025-2027.
L’UNICEF en Tunisie travaille en collaboration avec les partenaires du Gouvernement qui assurent la co-responsabilité des orientations stratégiques du programme de coopération et de sa mise en œuvre et avec la société civile (associations, ONG).
Dans le cadre de la gestion du programme Protection de l’enfance, UNICEF - Tunisie est à la recherche d'un(e) stagiaire Traducteur (ice)- interprète pour une durée de 6 mois. Le / La stagiaire bénéficiera d’une allocation mensuelle.
To systematically review the existing national plan for the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B to identify residual gaps and overall strategy responsiveness toward the 2030 elimination goals.
The main purpose of the consultancy is to join and complement a multisectoral team of Health and Social and Behaviour Change specialists at provincial and municipal levels to support the government and actors responding to the current cholera outbreak. This will be mainly done through “on the job” training to improve the quality of the response, reduce the Case Fatality Rate and reduce overall the number of cases in the Province of intervention.
UNICEF Belize is seeking a national consultant to provide technical assistance in the costing, budgeting, and financial analysis of the country’s National Immunization Strategy (NIS). This consultancy will support the Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with key partners such as the Ministry of Finance, PAHO, and UNICEF. The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing relevant financial and non-financial data related to immunization, preparing cost estimates using the NIS.Cost application, and supporting the validation and training processes tied to the strategy.
This consultancy is part of a broader effort to align Belize’s immunization planning with the Immunization Agenda 2030 and the Belize Health Sector Strategic Plan 2025–2034. The ideal candidate will have a background in health economics, public health, accounting, or a related field, and bring at least five years of relevant experience in health sector financing or economic analysis. Familiarity with Belize’s health system, strong analytical skills, and experience engaging with government and development partners are essential.
The assignment will be based in Belmopan and run from 1 May to 31 August 2025. It offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the strengthening of Belize’s immunization program and long-term health planning.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Programme Planning and Monitoring section for the post of Planning and Monitoring Specialist (NO-3)
Climate change, energy access, and environmental degradation are urgent global challenges that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly children, young people, and women. In Belize, these issues are critical to ensuring a sustainable future for its youth and most vulnerable groups. Children and young people represent the future of any society, and their human capital is deeply impacted by the adverse effects of climatic and man-made hazards. Their physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as their access to education, health services, and economic opportunities, are all at risk. Addressing these challenges is essential not only to protect their current rights but to ensure that future generations can thrive and fully realize their potential.
UNICEF through its partnership with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will develop a comprehensive disaster risk management training course for public officers to strengthen capacity of key emergency responders during times of crisis. NEMO has long provided essential disaster management training to public officers. However, the current system faces declining attendance and engagement. To address this, UNICEF seeks to modernize NEMO’s training system by redesigning lesson plans, incorporating online learning options, and implementing a certification system to incentives public officers. This document outlines the concept for this overhaul and recommends the engagement of a consultant for its successful execution.
These Terms of Reference are for an individual Consultant to develop an investment case to provide evidence and financial analysis to support the expansion of CHCs to Regions 1, 7 and 8. The investment case will utilize an equity-focused and risk informed approach and will provide an in-depth financial and cost-benefit analysis for the expansion of CHCs to inform at scale programming. The Ministry of Health is partnering with UNICEF for the development of this investment case.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Programme Specialist (Social Safeguards) accountable for providing technical support for the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) and Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) of the World Bank-funded project EERA to ensure UNICEF compliance with agreements between the World Bank and UNICEF under the Environmental and Social Commitments Plan (ESCP).
UNICEF Country Office in Croatia is looking for Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraiser for the direct recruitment of pledge donors during all of 2025. Fundraising activities will be conducted in Zagreb and Rijeka as well as in cities across the country with mobile teams. To reach our fundraising targets, a team of 35 - 50 Fundraisers is required continuously.
Globally, millions of girls face significant barriers to education due to inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Guyana is no exception, with disparities in access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, and awareness about menstruation being particularly pronounced in rural, riverine, and hinterland communities
In many of these communities, adolescent girls struggle with the lack of access to private, clean, and safe sanitation facilities, coupled with limited access to affordable menstrual hygiene products. These challenges often result in absenteeism, school dropouts, and a perpetuation of gender-based educational disparities. The stigma surrounding menstruation also contributes to social exclusion and reinforces negative attitudes toward girls' education, further hindering their full participation in school life.
This consultancy will support MoH in updating community case definitions, developing a structured case notification protocol, and strengthening reporting from communities to health facilities. It will also lead capacity-building for healthcare workers in Mukono, Wakiso, and Kampala while collaborating with MoH and leveraging Living Goods to integrate Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) indicators into eCHIS.
UNICEF Panamá esta en búsqueda de una persona creativa y con mucho entusiasmo para brindar apoyo en el desarrollo, gestión, monitoreo y optimización de la Comunicación Digital con un claro enfoque hacia el alcance de metas definidas por UNICEF.
UNICEF Jordan Country office is seeking to hire a consultant to support research functions and administrative assistance to the Implementation Support Unit, established at the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development to support the launch and the implementation of the updated National Social Protection Strategy 2025-2033 (NSPS).
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Health Section (P4) and mobilized by the Project Manager, Ezaka Ho Tomady, the Health Specialist for Health System Strengthening, Monitoring, and Evaluation (HSS/M&E) is responsible for overseeing the EU-funded health projects, with a focus on health systems strengthening. Reporting to the Project Manager for project-specific matters and to the Chief of Health for overall strategic guidance, the specialist works closely with both to ensure smooth project implementation.
The specialist monitors and evaluates the health projects, providing technical expertise throughout the program cycle. This includes ensuring the projects align with results-based management (RBM) principles, organizational strategic objectives, performance standards, and accountability frameworks. The specialist also prepares strategic insights for the Project Manager, participates in steering committee meetings, and helps resolve challenges and bottlenecks with implementing partners.
In collaboration with the Project Manager, the Health Specialist ensures the integration of interventions into health systems at the regional and district levels. Additionally, the role requires close coordination with the technical assistance entity on operational and implementation research components, ensuring alignment with program goals. The position also demands frequent visits to project regions, approximately 50% of the time.
UNICEF South Sudan is looking for a Child Protection Officer to provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programs/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. The Child Protection Officer will be roving within the Greater Upper Nile Region (Bentiu, Malakal, Bor and Pibor), but be based in the Malakal Field Office. Join us in our efforts to make a difference in the lives of children and vulnerable communities.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to support the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) to harmonize existing case management tools being used at district and community levels by District Social Welfare officers (DSWOs), Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) as well as different Non-government Organisations in the provision of child welfare and protection services. This is aimed at harmonizing the case management tools to ensure uniformity of data collection to support assessments, planning and referrals. Once harmonized, the tools will be endorsed by the government, rolled out to all districts. The standardised paper-based system will later be used to customize the national CPIMS + platform to manage information on child protection cases including Child Marriage, Violence Against Children, Circumstantial Children, Children in conflict with the Law, migrant and refugee children and Children in Alternative care at national, provincial, district and community levels. In addition, the assignment will aim to develop a case management quality assessment framework designed for the MCDSS and partners to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of a standard case management system in child protection service provision.
At UNICEF we are looking for a the Innovative and Sustainable Financing consultant will be instrumental in leading the CO teams and providing strategic advisory to the Colombia, Chile and Uruguay CO teams in exploring, designing, and implementing a variety of financing solutions.
The role involves providing leadership to BMI ideation and implementation under the Innovative and Sustainable Finance Learning Lab in 3 countries, making critical contributions to innovative finance structuring, product development, and the coordinating with public and private sector (PPD and PFP) colleagues the execution of financing strategies to effectively mobilize resources that support UNICEF’s mission.
The Qualitative Research Consultant will support the technical design, co-creation and co-implementation of the qualitative research component of the Data Must Speak to Strengthen Capacity and Advance Local Evidence Use (DMS SCALE) research in a maximum of four participating countries. The consultant will also support the triangulation and validation of research results and draft policy-relevant research outputs for diverse audiences, as well as engage in co-creation and dissemination activities alongside Ministries of Education, UNICEF Country Offices and Regional Offices.
UNICEF's ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence Gender and Technology team is seeking services of individual Gender and Technology consultants to provide a range of support services and technical assistance to enhance the ability of UNICEF Offices at global, regional, and field level to lead and deliver high quality digital programmatic results that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, as specified within the UNICEF Strategic Plan and the Gender Action Plan 2022-25.
Applicants will be considered for current and upcoming Gender and Technology consultancy opportunities, and for placement on the ICTD Gender and Technology Consultant Roster 2025-2027.
L’UNICEF en Tunisie travaille en collaboration avec les partenaires du Gouvernement qui assurent la co-responsabilité des orientations stratégiques du programme de coopération et de sa mise en œuvre et avec la société civile (associations, ONG).
Dans le cadre de la gestion du programme Protection de l’enfance, UNICEF - Tunisie est à la recherche d'un(e) stagiaire Traducteur (ice)- interprète pour une durée de 6 mois. Le / La stagiaire bénéficiera d’une allocation mensuelle.
To systematically review the existing national plan for the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B to identify residual gaps and overall strategy responsiveness toward the 2030 elimination goals.
The main purpose of the consultancy is to join and complement a multisectoral team of Health and Social and Behaviour Change specialists at provincial and municipal levels to support the government and actors responding to the current cholera outbreak. This will be mainly done through “on the job” training to improve the quality of the response, reduce the Case Fatality Rate and reduce overall the number of cases in the Province of intervention.
UNICEF Belize is seeking a national consultant to provide technical assistance in the costing, budgeting, and financial analysis of the country’s National Immunization Strategy (NIS). This consultancy will support the Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with key partners such as the Ministry of Finance, PAHO, and UNICEF. The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing relevant financial and non-financial data related to immunization, preparing cost estimates using the NIS.Cost application, and supporting the validation and training processes tied to the strategy.
This consultancy is part of a broader effort to align Belize’s immunization planning with the Immunization Agenda 2030 and the Belize Health Sector Strategic Plan 2025–2034. The ideal candidate will have a background in health economics, public health, accounting, or a related field, and bring at least five years of relevant experience in health sector financing or economic analysis. Familiarity with Belize’s health system, strong analytical skills, and experience engaging with government and development partners are essential.
The assignment will be based in Belmopan and run from 1 May to 31 August 2025. It offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the strengthening of Belize’s immunization program and long-term health planning.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Programme Planning and Monitoring section for the post of Planning and Monitoring Specialist (NO-3)
Climate change, energy access, and environmental degradation are urgent global challenges that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly children, young people, and women. In Belize, these issues are critical to ensuring a sustainable future for its youth and most vulnerable groups. Children and young people represent the future of any society, and their human capital is deeply impacted by the adverse effects of climatic and man-made hazards. Their physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as their access to education, health services, and economic opportunities, are all at risk. Addressing these challenges is essential not only to protect their current rights but to ensure that future generations can thrive and fully realize their potential.
UNICEF through its partnership with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will develop a comprehensive disaster risk management training course for public officers to strengthen capacity of key emergency responders during times of crisis. NEMO has long provided essential disaster management training to public officers. However, the current system faces declining attendance and engagement. To address this, UNICEF seeks to modernize NEMO’s training system by redesigning lesson plans, incorporating online learning options, and implementing a certification system to incentives public officers. This document outlines the concept for this overhaul and recommends the engagement of a consultant for its successful execution.
These Terms of Reference are for an individual Consultant to develop an investment case to provide evidence and financial analysis to support the expansion of CHCs to Regions 1, 7 and 8. The investment case will utilize an equity-focused and risk informed approach and will provide an in-depth financial and cost-benefit analysis for the expansion of CHCs to inform at scale programming. The Ministry of Health is partnering with UNICEF for the development of this investment case.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Programme Specialist (Social Safeguards) accountable for providing technical support for the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) and Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) of the World Bank-funded project EERA to ensure UNICEF compliance with agreements between the World Bank and UNICEF under the Environmental and Social Commitments Plan (ESCP).
UNICEF Country Office in Croatia is looking for Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraiser for the direct recruitment of pledge donors during all of 2025. Fundraising activities will be conducted in Zagreb and Rijeka as well as in cities across the country with mobile teams. To reach our fundraising targets, a team of 35 - 50 Fundraisers is required continuously.
Globally, millions of girls face significant barriers to education due to inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Guyana is no exception, with disparities in access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, and awareness about menstruation being particularly pronounced in rural, riverine, and hinterland communities
In many of these communities, adolescent girls struggle with the lack of access to private, clean, and safe sanitation facilities, coupled with limited access to affordable menstrual hygiene products. These challenges often result in absenteeism, school dropouts, and a perpetuation of gender-based educational disparities. The stigma surrounding menstruation also contributes to social exclusion and reinforces negative attitudes toward girls' education, further hindering their full participation in school life.
This consultancy will support MoH in updating community case definitions, developing a structured case notification protocol, and strengthening reporting from communities to health facilities. It will also lead capacity-building for healthcare workers in Mukono, Wakiso, and Kampala while collaborating with MoH and leveraging Living Goods to integrate Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) indicators into eCHIS.
UNICEF Panamá esta en búsqueda de una persona creativa y con mucho entusiasmo para brindar apoyo en el desarrollo, gestión, monitoreo y optimización de la Comunicación Digital con un claro enfoque hacia el alcance de metas definidas por UNICEF.
UNICEF Jordan Country office is seeking to hire a consultant to support research functions and administrative assistance to the Implementation Support Unit, established at the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development to support the launch and the implementation of the updated National Social Protection Strategy 2025-2033 (NSPS).
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Health Section (P4) and mobilized by the Project Manager, Ezaka Ho Tomady, the Health Specialist for Health System Strengthening, Monitoring, and Evaluation (HSS/M&E) is responsible for overseeing the EU-funded health projects, with a focus on health systems strengthening. Reporting to the Project Manager for project-specific matters and to the Chief of Health for overall strategic guidance, the specialist works closely with both to ensure smooth project implementation.
The specialist monitors and evaluates the health projects, providing technical expertise throughout the program cycle. This includes ensuring the projects align with results-based management (RBM) principles, organizational strategic objectives, performance standards, and accountability frameworks. The specialist also prepares strategic insights for the Project Manager, participates in steering committee meetings, and helps resolve challenges and bottlenecks with implementing partners.
In collaboration with the Project Manager, the Health Specialist ensures the integration of interventions into health systems at the regional and district levels. Additionally, the role requires close coordination with the technical assistance entity on operational and implementation research components, ensuring alignment with program goals. The position also demands frequent visits to project regions, approximately 50% of the time.
UNICEF South Sudan is looking for a Child Protection Officer to provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programs/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. The Child Protection Officer will be roving within the Greater Upper Nile Region (Bentiu, Malakal, Bor and Pibor), but be based in the Malakal Field Office. Join us in our efforts to make a difference in the lives of children and vulnerable communities.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to support the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) to harmonize existing case management tools being used at district and community levels by District Social Welfare officers (DSWOs), Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) as well as different Non-government Organisations in the provision of child welfare and protection services. This is aimed at harmonizing the case management tools to ensure uniformity of data collection to support assessments, planning and referrals. Once harmonized, the tools will be endorsed by the government, rolled out to all districts. The standardised paper-based system will later be used to customize the national CPIMS + platform to manage information on child protection cases including Child Marriage, Violence Against Children, Circumstantial Children, Children in conflict with the Law, migrant and refugee children and Children in Alternative care at national, provincial, district and community levels. In addition, the assignment will aim to develop a case management quality assessment framework designed for the MCDSS and partners to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of a standard case management system in child protection service provision.
At UNICEF we are looking for a the Innovative and Sustainable Financing consultant will be instrumental in leading the CO teams and providing strategic advisory to the Colombia, Chile and Uruguay CO teams in exploring, designing, and implementing a variety of financing solutions.
The role involves providing leadership to BMI ideation and implementation under the Innovative and Sustainable Finance Learning Lab in 3 countries, making critical contributions to innovative finance structuring, product development, and the coordinating with public and private sector (PPD and PFP) colleagues the execution of financing strategies to effectively mobilize resources that support UNICEF’s mission.
