This is a Junior Professional Officer position open to Finnish nationals only. The JPO will provide support across the different sectors to ensure the technical excellence and quality of programmatic work on inclusion of children with disabilities in the South Asia region to advance the DIPAS cross-sectoral strategic priorities. The JPO will also support the knowledge interchange on best practices in disability inclusive programming across the region. Overall, the funding of this position will provide much-needed support for the organization's strengthened commitment to leaving no child behind.
In response to these challenges, UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights in the context of the debt crisis in lower and lower-middle income countries. This research seeks to (i) assess and articulate the impacts of the current debt situation on children and (ii) explore policy approaches to debt management and restructuring that prioritize child outcomes and the long-term benefits of investing in human capital.
To support this work UNICEF is seeking a subject matter expert to develop a background paper as a foundation of a chapter for a final book to investigate the role of IMF social safeguarding approaches in protecting and promoting child development.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive national or international Consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 97 days (83 remote and 14 in country) spread over 7 months. The consultancy is open to both national and international applicants and is expected to be home-based with 14 days at country level. The consultant must be available for meetings scheduled during Vanuatu working hours. The consultant will report on a day-to-day basis to the Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Vanuatu, who will provide administrative oversight and facilitate engagement with national counterparts and partners. Technical guidance, quality assurance, and coordination support will be provided by the Climate and Environmental Specialist based at the UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office in Suva, Fiji. For consultants based outside of Vanuatu, two in-country missions are anticipated over the duration of the assignment. The number, timing, and duration of these missions will be defined during the inception phase. The consultant’s financial proposal must include all the costs required to carry out the assignment. This includes professional fees, travel-related expenses such as return economy-class airfare, terminal expenses, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and insurance, communication cost etc. Costs associated with the organization of consultation workshops (e.g., venue hire, refreshments, materials) will be covered directly by UNICEF and should not be included in the consultant’s financial proposal.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Content Editors (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Photographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for roster of pre-approved Videographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
Provide coordination and liaison support at the field implementation level of the different service providers contracted (contractors and site engineers) by UNICEF and the UNOPS/NCRP team at the district level, monitoring the WASH construction works carried out by the contractors and consultants contracted by UNICEF in the districts of Metuge, Chiure, Ancuabe, Montepuez, Namuno, Balama, Muidumbe, Mocimboa da Praia and Palma or other districts in the Province of Cabo Delgado.
This position is a temporary position that will focus on a major new partnership focused on achieving impact on climate and employment for and by young people. The role of GenU in the new partnership will be to provide strategic coordination for the work and this job will provide a range of support for the coordination, which will include managing committee meetings, partner liaison, communications and outreach to stakeholders involved in young people’s impact on addressing climate change and young people’s employment.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is looking to strengthen our programme implementation on parenting of children in the early years. In addition, UNICEF WHO Thailand, and other partners aim to advocate, advocate for the increase investment for the government to improve access for parenting programmes, as well as to mobilize the multi-sectoral stakeholders to jointly agree upon and support the development of a strategic framework for parenting in Thailand. To support this effort, the ECD/Education Team of UNICEF is seeking a qualified consultant to provide technical support with UNICEF’s programme implementation to support parenting for young children and for UNICEF and partners’ effort to advocate the universal expansion of quality parenting programme for young children.
UNICEF Moldova is looking for an individual consultant to provide technical assistance to assess the digitalization of social protection business processes within the National Office of Social Insurance.
The consultant will operationalize data-collection mechanisms in 4 pilot districts; prepare child- and maternal-sensitive communication materials; and assist in coordinating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across key national agencies (MoHSPP, Hydromet, and CoES) for a timely response and analyze major existing guidelines.
This consultant’s role is vital to ensuring vulnerable populations (children, pregnant and lactating women, newborns, and the elderly) receive targeted prevention and care measures, and that health workers have the right training and tools to manage climate-induced health risks.
UNICEF Office for Croatia is looking for a Consultant/Lead Expert to join our team and provide technical support in all stages of the project “Strengthening the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the National Action Plan to implement the EU Council's recommendations on establishing the European Child Guarantee (NAP CG)”, as the Croatian national component of the multi-country project supported by and in partnership with the European Commission - SG Reform, Technical Support Instrument (TSI). Under the overall coordination, management and technical guidance of UNICEF staff, the consultant is expected to provide expert advice and inputs, and coordination support services to achieve more effective planning, coordination, and monitoring of the implementation of all measures and activities planned by the national action plan for the implementation of the European Child Guarantee (NAP CG). So, if you are a self-driven professional, experienced in planning, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of social protection / education / public health policies and programs who understands child rights and the situation of children in Croatia, and possess a good knowledge of EU funding mechanisms and regulations as well as the Government’s budget processes, we invite you to apply for this job opportunity.
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.
Reporting to the Chief of Advocacy and Communication, the Communication Officer (Digital) is accountable for developing, managing, implementing and monitoring a digital engagement communication strategy with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in Sudan.
Dans le cadre du développement du nouveau programme d’urgence de l’UNICEF, les deux consultants contribueront à identifier les informateurs clés sur les chocs et établir un réseau de communication avec eux. Ils appuieront aussi les évaluations des besoins lorsqu’il y aura des chocs, et coordonneront avec les acteurs locaux la mise en œuvre de la réponse. Enfin, ils veilleront à assurer la coordination avec les autres acteurs humanitaires dans les zones d’intervention.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 348 days spread over 16 months. The international consultant will be based in Majuro, RMI for the duration of the assignment with frequent in-country field missions. S/he will supervised on a day-to-day basis by the WASH Specialist of North Pacific Field Office, SBC Specialist of North Pacific Field Office, and with the support of the Chief of Field Office and the Chief of WASH programme at Suva office. S/he will to carry out the technical support and regular dialogues with government counterparts and UNICEF.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to an International Consultant in conducting a comprehensive assessment of the current program aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, HBV, and syphilis in Tajikistan. The assessment will identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement to enhance the program's effectiveness and ensure alignment with international best practices.
This is a Junior Professional Officer position open to Finnish nationals only. The JPO will provide support across the different sectors to ensure the technical excellence and quality of programmatic work on inclusion of children with disabilities in the South Asia region to advance the DIPAS cross-sectoral strategic priorities. The JPO will also support the knowledge interchange on best practices in disability inclusive programming across the region. Overall, the funding of this position will provide much-needed support for the organization's strengthened commitment to leaving no child behind.
In response to these challenges, UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights in the context of the debt crisis in lower and lower-middle income countries. This research seeks to (i) assess and articulate the impacts of the current debt situation on children and (ii) explore policy approaches to debt management and restructuring that prioritize child outcomes and the long-term benefits of investing in human capital.
To support this work UNICEF is seeking a subject matter expert to develop a background paper as a foundation of a chapter for a final book to investigate the role of IMF social safeguarding approaches in protecting and promoting child development.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive national or international Consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 97 days (83 remote and 14 in country) spread over 7 months. The consultancy is open to both national and international applicants and is expected to be home-based with 14 days at country level. The consultant must be available for meetings scheduled during Vanuatu working hours. The consultant will report on a day-to-day basis to the Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Vanuatu, who will provide administrative oversight and facilitate engagement with national counterparts and partners. Technical guidance, quality assurance, and coordination support will be provided by the Climate and Environmental Specialist based at the UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office in Suva, Fiji. For consultants based outside of Vanuatu, two in-country missions are anticipated over the duration of the assignment. The number, timing, and duration of these missions will be defined during the inception phase. The consultant’s financial proposal must include all the costs required to carry out the assignment. This includes professional fees, travel-related expenses such as return economy-class airfare, terminal expenses, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and insurance, communication cost etc. Costs associated with the organization of consultation workshops (e.g., venue hire, refreshments, materials) will be covered directly by UNICEF and should not be included in the consultant’s financial proposal.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Content Editors (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Photographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for roster of pre-approved Videographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
Provide coordination and liaison support at the field implementation level of the different service providers contracted (contractors and site engineers) by UNICEF and the UNOPS/NCRP team at the district level, monitoring the WASH construction works carried out by the contractors and consultants contracted by UNICEF in the districts of Metuge, Chiure, Ancuabe, Montepuez, Namuno, Balama, Muidumbe, Mocimboa da Praia and Palma or other districts in the Province of Cabo Delgado.
This position is a temporary position that will focus on a major new partnership focused on achieving impact on climate and employment for and by young people. The role of GenU in the new partnership will be to provide strategic coordination for the work and this job will provide a range of support for the coordination, which will include managing committee meetings, partner liaison, communications and outreach to stakeholders involved in young people’s impact on addressing climate change and young people’s employment.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is looking to strengthen our programme implementation on parenting of children in the early years. In addition, UNICEF WHO Thailand, and other partners aim to advocate, advocate for the increase investment for the government to improve access for parenting programmes, as well as to mobilize the multi-sectoral stakeholders to jointly agree upon and support the development of a strategic framework for parenting in Thailand. To support this effort, the ECD/Education Team of UNICEF is seeking a qualified consultant to provide technical support with UNICEF’s programme implementation to support parenting for young children and for UNICEF and partners’ effort to advocate the universal expansion of quality parenting programme for young children.
UNICEF Moldova is looking for an individual consultant to provide technical assistance to assess the digitalization of social protection business processes within the National Office of Social Insurance.
The consultant will operationalize data-collection mechanisms in 4 pilot districts; prepare child- and maternal-sensitive communication materials; and assist in coordinating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across key national agencies (MoHSPP, Hydromet, and CoES) for a timely response and analyze major existing guidelines.
This consultant’s role is vital to ensuring vulnerable populations (children, pregnant and lactating women, newborns, and the elderly) receive targeted prevention and care measures, and that health workers have the right training and tools to manage climate-induced health risks.
UNICEF Office for Croatia is looking for a Consultant/Lead Expert to join our team and provide technical support in all stages of the project “Strengthening the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the National Action Plan to implement the EU Council's recommendations on establishing the European Child Guarantee (NAP CG)”, as the Croatian national component of the multi-country project supported by and in partnership with the European Commission - SG Reform, Technical Support Instrument (TSI). Under the overall coordination, management and technical guidance of UNICEF staff, the consultant is expected to provide expert advice and inputs, and coordination support services to achieve more effective planning, coordination, and monitoring of the implementation of all measures and activities planned by the national action plan for the implementation of the European Child Guarantee (NAP CG). So, if you are a self-driven professional, experienced in planning, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of social protection / education / public health policies and programs who understands child rights and the situation of children in Croatia, and possess a good knowledge of EU funding mechanisms and regulations as well as the Government’s budget processes, we invite you to apply for this job opportunity.
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.
Reporting to the Chief of Advocacy and Communication, the Communication Officer (Digital) is accountable for developing, managing, implementing and monitoring a digital engagement communication strategy with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in Sudan.
Dans le cadre du développement du nouveau programme d’urgence de l’UNICEF, les deux consultants contribueront à identifier les informateurs clés sur les chocs et établir un réseau de communication avec eux. Ils appuieront aussi les évaluations des besoins lorsqu’il y aura des chocs, et coordonneront avec les acteurs locaux la mise en œuvre de la réponse. Enfin, ils veilleront à assurer la coordination avec les autres acteurs humanitaires dans les zones d’intervention.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 348 days spread over 16 months. The international consultant will be based in Majuro, RMI for the duration of the assignment with frequent in-country field missions. S/he will supervised on a day-to-day basis by the WASH Specialist of North Pacific Field Office, SBC Specialist of North Pacific Field Office, and with the support of the Chief of Field Office and the Chief of WASH programme at Suva office. S/he will to carry out the technical support and regular dialogues with government counterparts and UNICEF.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to an International Consultant in conducting a comprehensive assessment of the current program aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, HBV, and syphilis in Tajikistan. The assessment will identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement to enhance the program's effectiveness and ensure alignment with international best practices.
