The Young People Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an expert to lead a Rapid Assessment of Child and Adolescent Road Safety in Thailand. This assessment will provide a comprehensive analysis of the burden and impact of road traffic injuries on children and adolescents, identify key risk factors, and review existing road safety policies, laws, and interventions, particularly those targeting children and youth. The rapid assessment will map out relevant stakeholders and highlight opportunities for strengthened collaboration.
The findings will inform UNICEF’s engagement in this area, support evidence-based advocacy for safer environments for children and adolescents and contribute to the preparation of the new UNICEF Thailand Country Programme 2027-2031 by helping to identify UNICEF’s comparative advantage in addressing road safety challenges.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of the RMPS and of their focal points in the Regional Offices (ROs) to support more efficiently Country Offices (COs) in reviewing ESS-related documents submitted by country offices, ensuring compliance with World Bank requirements and the Entity’s internal ESS policies, and providing recommendations to strengthen the quality of submissions and of their subsequent implementation.
It is anticipated that there are three key technical areas of work under this consultancy:
- Quality assurance of ESS-related documents developed by 11 Country Offices (COs), and technical assistance to country offices in the preparation of relevant ESS components.
- Analysis of the documentation provided by COs and/or ROs and development of generic ESS and Safeguarding Risk mitigation strategies according to the type of activities.
- Development of a concise guide for the RMPS unit to adopt in the support of CO and/or ROs in quality assurance of the risk management technical area as part of the IFI financial contributions (design, implementation and monitoring of ESS/Safeguarding instruments) from an ESS/Safeguarding perspective.
The consultant will also ensure better alignment of the RMPS’s work with other risk areas within the risk management framework including AAP and data protection and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding Unit (RMPS) is expected to manage this consultancy in close coordination and collaboration with other relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders as needed
The Capacity Development Lead will drive capacity building initiatives to help strengthen innovation capabilities across country and regional offices, equipping teams with the skills, knowledge, and systems needed to design, scale, and sustain impactful innovations for children. This role will focus on embedding innovation mindsets and methodologies within UNICEF’s programmes, fostering a culture of experimentation, and supporting government partners in integrating innovative approaches into key sectors. The Capacity Development Lead will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic institutions and private sector partners, to build capacity through the SPARK Accelerator, training programmes and strategic partnerships.
The Global Learning Innovation Hub seeks a seasoned EdTech strategist to drive the EdTech for Good Initiative forward through designing and implementing models for the key building blocks of the initiative, including positioning, business and governance models, partnership strategies, community engagement, and content management.
2025 is a significant moment for polio eradication efforts. The months ahead are high risk, but with important opportunities for UNICEF’s advocacy and to secure essential results. UNICEF is looking for a consultant for seven months to support key moments and initiatives which are part of UNICEF’s Global Polio Advocacy Strategy. Additional capacity is needed in the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, Advocacy Section, to undertake timebound projects and scale up polio advocacy results at a crucial moment in time. This includes delivering resources and materials for global advocacy moments, including World Polio Day (24 October).
UNICEF’s polio advocacy is supported by a leading Foundation. This role will support a number of key grant deliverables from April 2025 to October 2025
UNICEF is implementing the IPA2020 project, funded by EU, which includes the development of a digital system for child disability assessment and referral in the FBiH. Following the introduction of this reform, Ministries have allocated budgets and identified local/cantonal institutions as hubs for newly established full-time Assessment Teams. To enhance the efficiency of the new system, which requires referrals to multiple local social service providers, it must be transitioned to a digital platform with several key functionalities. A critical aspect of this system is the monitoring and reporting on the trends and needs of children with disabilities and their families, which will be used for more effective and efficient social service planning and delivery.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international consultant to support Education Data Systems and Products in Kiribati and Tuvalu. the consultant will map and identify specific needs within National Police services across five countries (Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, FSM, and RMI) related to provision of child-friendly services. This includes developing or strengthening training packages for child friendly services and then rolling out training Police across these countries to build the capacity of Police to carry out child-sensitive investigations of crimes against children. Key factors include providing child-sensitive services to child survivors of sexual assault, utilization of child interviewing techniques, making appropriate referrals of children in need of support to other service providers including social welfare and MHPSS professionals, and ensuring child-safe emergency accommodation where appropriate.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments, commercial service providers and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Team aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
Are you a passionate, driven professional looking to make a real difference? UNICEF, the world's leading organization for children's rights, is seeking a Supply & Logistics Specialist to join our team in Manila, Philippines.
In this key role, you’ll be a strategic procurement business partner, ensuring our country office has the resources and logistics needed to deliver life-saving support to children and communities.
Are you ready to bring your expertise to a team that creates real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) is looking for an exceptional consultant to provide strategic and technical guidance to EOF on the management of EOF’s early childhood programme in Rwanda. The Consultant (Rwanda) will report to EOF’s Programme Manager and work closely with EOF’s central team.
To primarily support the D&A nutrition team in collating data and undertaking data analysis for the upcoming 2026 Flagship Child Nutrition Report (CNR) and support the finalization of different advocacy products for 2025 CNR. The 2025 report is delayed and now scheduled to be released in September 2025. As a result, data and analysis will need to be updated to ensure that UNICEF’S flagship nutrition report features the most up to data for countries worldwide. At the same time, the team needs to conceptualize and undertake analysis for the 2026 report which is scheduled to be released in August 2026. The 2026 edition of the CNR is focused on exclusive breastfeeding, a global nutrition target and the incumbent will support the team in identification and collation of relevant data sources, undertaking data quality reviews, validation of estimates. Additionally, this position will also support the team with undertaking country consultations for the nutrition sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators especially the newly accepted SDG on diets.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive Social Behavior Change strategy for immunization efforts, ensuring gender considerations are integrated into every phase from planning to implementation and monitoring, with a core focus on Human-Centered Design (HCD). The strategy will prioritize the needs of the community, especially women, girls, and marginalized groups, ensuring that solutions are tailored to their specific challenges and aspirations.
As a part of the GenU Programmes Team, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director Programmes, under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Global Programmes, in collaboration with the Global P2E Coordinator, P2E Content Specialist, UNICEF and GenU partners, the Digital Strategy & ICT Consultant will support GenU’s broader digital initiatives, ensuring cross-programme ICT support by:
• Developing and implementing a digital strategy that enables a portfolio approach to digital scaling across GenU programmes.
• Providing ICT technical expertise across P2E, GVI, imaGen Ventures, and other initiatives requiring digital infrastructure support.
• Overseeing platform integrations and technical alignment between Learning Passport, ICTD, and other digital solutions.
• Enhancing back-end system management, data security, and cost optimization to ensure sustainability and compliance.
This role is critical for ensuring that all GenU digital programs are technically sound, scalable, and cost-efficient.
To drive awareness and advocacy around the youth skills-to-opportunity gap and inspire action to better support the learning to earning journey of young people in a digital and green economy, GenU is seeking a copywriter and editor to produce quality engaging written content for social media and digital platforms.
UNICEF's Ethics Office is hiring for a fixed-term position of Ethics Manager. The Ethics Manager is a member of the Ethics Office senior management reporting to the Director of the Ethics Office and, when required, serving as an Officer in Charge in the absence of senior managers of the Ethics Office. The Ethics Manager assists in managing and supervising junior staff as well as consultants in the office. The role involves supporting the Ethics Office senior management in running the office as well as taking a proactive role in fostering staff awareness of UNICEF standards on ethical behavior, the prevention of conflicts of interest, proper conduct and sound business practices in accordance with the United Nations Regulatory Framework. A significant function of the position is to advise management and staff in promoting an organizational culture and work environment characterized by high ethical standards and in full compliance with the UN Regulatory Framework.
After four years of investment and implementation, UNICEF is seeking the services of a consultant to review and advise on project strategy and operating model for Oky. This involves management advisory and review of the current model, use cases, return on investment, viability strategies, governance, and sustainable options for further scaling. The Oky project will continue to adhere to ethical and open-source technology principles, ensuring the digital innovation also benefits marginalized and un(der)served demographics. Additionally, the operating models will have to include provisions for future expansion into different regions and use cases.
The overall aim of the internship is to assist PME Specialist to provide oversight of office-wide programme planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Sous la supervision de la Chargée de Programme Protection de l’Enfance - Migration, le/ la consultant/e aura pour objectif principal de soutenir les efforts des partenaires nationaux dans la mise en place et le renforcement des services inclusifs et de qualité pour la protection des enfants en situation de migration.
Africa’s importance to global objectives, particularly in maternal and child wellbeing, cannot be overstated. By the end of the century, nearly half of the world’s children will reside in Africa. With abundant natural resources and a burgeoning youth population, the continent is poised to play a critical role in a globalized future.
Despite commendable progress in child survival and development over recent decades, Africa faces emerging challenges such as rapid urbanization, digitalization, and climate disasters, which demand innovative solutions and urgent action. African leadership has set forth visionary frameworks like the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, the Ten-Year Implementation Plan 2024-2033, and Africa’s Agenda 2040 for Children. These documents underscore the need for evolving methodologies and expanded partnerships to support African-owned agendas.
In support of these efforts, a new strategy for UNICEF’s contribution to existing African development agendas (referred to internally as the Africa Strategy) was adopted by the UNICEF Executive Board on the 5th of September 2024. UNICEF is now tasked with the complex responsibility of developing and delivering a Year-1 Implementation Plan.
This consultancy is needed to aid with fundraising for and communications regarding the Year-1 Implementation Plan. This role would then continue to oversee development out of all fundraising materials, including investment briefs, prospectuses, donor pitch decks, and all other communications necessary to fundraise for and implement the Africa
Exciting consultancy opportunity to primarily develop an adolescent Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) training manual and tools for facilitators to train and equip healthcare workers, teachers, and social welfare officers (CBVs, CWACs and peer educators) working with and for adolescents in the provision of MHPSS services in health facilities, schools, and communities. The consultant is also expected to develop a MHPSS service directory to strengthen linkages and referral systems in North Western and Luapula Provinces.
The Young People Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an expert to lead a Rapid Assessment of Child and Adolescent Road Safety in Thailand. This assessment will provide a comprehensive analysis of the burden and impact of road traffic injuries on children and adolescents, identify key risk factors, and review existing road safety policies, laws, and interventions, particularly those targeting children and youth. The rapid assessment will map out relevant stakeholders and highlight opportunities for strengthened collaboration.
The findings will inform UNICEF’s engagement in this area, support evidence-based advocacy for safer environments for children and adolescents and contribute to the preparation of the new UNICEF Thailand Country Programme 2027-2031 by helping to identify UNICEF’s comparative advantage in addressing road safety challenges.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of the RMPS and of their focal points in the Regional Offices (ROs) to support more efficiently Country Offices (COs) in reviewing ESS-related documents submitted by country offices, ensuring compliance with World Bank requirements and the Entity’s internal ESS policies, and providing recommendations to strengthen the quality of submissions and of their subsequent implementation.
It is anticipated that there are three key technical areas of work under this consultancy:
- Quality assurance of ESS-related documents developed by 11 Country Offices (COs), and technical assistance to country offices in the preparation of relevant ESS components.
- Analysis of the documentation provided by COs and/or ROs and development of generic ESS and Safeguarding Risk mitigation strategies according to the type of activities.
- Development of a concise guide for the RMPS unit to adopt in the support of CO and/or ROs in quality assurance of the risk management technical area as part of the IFI financial contributions (design, implementation and monitoring of ESS/Safeguarding instruments) from an ESS/Safeguarding perspective.
The consultant will also ensure better alignment of the RMPS’s work with other risk areas within the risk management framework including AAP and data protection and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding Unit (RMPS) is expected to manage this consultancy in close coordination and collaboration with other relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders as needed
The Capacity Development Lead will drive capacity building initiatives to help strengthen innovation capabilities across country and regional offices, equipping teams with the skills, knowledge, and systems needed to design, scale, and sustain impactful innovations for children. This role will focus on embedding innovation mindsets and methodologies within UNICEF’s programmes, fostering a culture of experimentation, and supporting government partners in integrating innovative approaches into key sectors. The Capacity Development Lead will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic institutions and private sector partners, to build capacity through the SPARK Accelerator, training programmes and strategic partnerships.
The Global Learning Innovation Hub seeks a seasoned EdTech strategist to drive the EdTech for Good Initiative forward through designing and implementing models for the key building blocks of the initiative, including positioning, business and governance models, partnership strategies, community engagement, and content management.
2025 is a significant moment for polio eradication efforts. The months ahead are high risk, but with important opportunities for UNICEF’s advocacy and to secure essential results. UNICEF is looking for a consultant for seven months to support key moments and initiatives which are part of UNICEF’s Global Polio Advocacy Strategy. Additional capacity is needed in the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, Advocacy Section, to undertake timebound projects and scale up polio advocacy results at a crucial moment in time. This includes delivering resources and materials for global advocacy moments, including World Polio Day (24 October).
UNICEF’s polio advocacy is supported by a leading Foundation. This role will support a number of key grant deliverables from April 2025 to October 2025
UNICEF is implementing the IPA2020 project, funded by EU, which includes the development of a digital system for child disability assessment and referral in the FBiH. Following the introduction of this reform, Ministries have allocated budgets and identified local/cantonal institutions as hubs for newly established full-time Assessment Teams. To enhance the efficiency of the new system, which requires referrals to multiple local social service providers, it must be transitioned to a digital platform with several key functionalities. A critical aspect of this system is the monitoring and reporting on the trends and needs of children with disabilities and their families, which will be used for more effective and efficient social service planning and delivery.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international consultant to support Education Data Systems and Products in Kiribati and Tuvalu. the consultant will map and identify specific needs within National Police services across five countries (Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, FSM, and RMI) related to provision of child-friendly services. This includes developing or strengthening training packages for child friendly services and then rolling out training Police across these countries to build the capacity of Police to carry out child-sensitive investigations of crimes against children. Key factors include providing child-sensitive services to child survivors of sexual assault, utilization of child interviewing techniques, making appropriate referrals of children in need of support to other service providers including social welfare and MHPSS professionals, and ensuring child-safe emergency accommodation where appropriate.
The Legal Affairs Specialist will give recommendations and advice on a wide range of organizational activities and interests, and concern, among other things, the interaction of UNICEF with governments, commercial service providers and other key partners as well as on strategic initiatives across UNICEF. This support helps UNICEF to take advantage of opportunities as well as safeguard the organization from risk. The Legal Team aims to identify and mitigate exposure to potential liability and financial loss, to safeguard the ability of the organization to be accountable to its stakeholders, and to preserve credibility as well as funding from member states and other donors, both public and private.
Are you a passionate, driven professional looking to make a real difference? UNICEF, the world's leading organization for children's rights, is seeking a Supply & Logistics Specialist to join our team in Manila, Philippines.
In this key role, you’ll be a strategic procurement business partner, ensuring our country office has the resources and logistics needed to deliver life-saving support to children and communities.
Are you ready to bring your expertise to a team that creates real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) is looking for an exceptional consultant to provide strategic and technical guidance to EOF on the management of EOF’s early childhood programme in Rwanda. The Consultant (Rwanda) will report to EOF’s Programme Manager and work closely with EOF’s central team.
To primarily support the D&A nutrition team in collating data and undertaking data analysis for the upcoming 2026 Flagship Child Nutrition Report (CNR) and support the finalization of different advocacy products for 2025 CNR. The 2025 report is delayed and now scheduled to be released in September 2025. As a result, data and analysis will need to be updated to ensure that UNICEF’S flagship nutrition report features the most up to data for countries worldwide. At the same time, the team needs to conceptualize and undertake analysis for the 2026 report which is scheduled to be released in August 2026. The 2026 edition of the CNR is focused on exclusive breastfeeding, a global nutrition target and the incumbent will support the team in identification and collation of relevant data sources, undertaking data quality reviews, validation of estimates. Additionally, this position will also support the team with undertaking country consultations for the nutrition sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators especially the newly accepted SDG on diets.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive Social Behavior Change strategy for immunization efforts, ensuring gender considerations are integrated into every phase from planning to implementation and monitoring, with a core focus on Human-Centered Design (HCD). The strategy will prioritize the needs of the community, especially women, girls, and marginalized groups, ensuring that solutions are tailored to their specific challenges and aspirations.
As a part of the GenU Programmes Team, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director Programmes, under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Global Programmes, in collaboration with the Global P2E Coordinator, P2E Content Specialist, UNICEF and GenU partners, the Digital Strategy & ICT Consultant will support GenU’s broader digital initiatives, ensuring cross-programme ICT support by:
• Developing and implementing a digital strategy that enables a portfolio approach to digital scaling across GenU programmes.
• Providing ICT technical expertise across P2E, GVI, imaGen Ventures, and other initiatives requiring digital infrastructure support.
• Overseeing platform integrations and technical alignment between Learning Passport, ICTD, and other digital solutions.
• Enhancing back-end system management, data security, and cost optimization to ensure sustainability and compliance.
This role is critical for ensuring that all GenU digital programs are technically sound, scalable, and cost-efficient.
To drive awareness and advocacy around the youth skills-to-opportunity gap and inspire action to better support the learning to earning journey of young people in a digital and green economy, GenU is seeking a copywriter and editor to produce quality engaging written content for social media and digital platforms.
UNICEF's Ethics Office is hiring for a fixed-term position of Ethics Manager. The Ethics Manager is a member of the Ethics Office senior management reporting to the Director of the Ethics Office and, when required, serving as an Officer in Charge in the absence of senior managers of the Ethics Office. The Ethics Manager assists in managing and supervising junior staff as well as consultants in the office. The role involves supporting the Ethics Office senior management in running the office as well as taking a proactive role in fostering staff awareness of UNICEF standards on ethical behavior, the prevention of conflicts of interest, proper conduct and sound business practices in accordance with the United Nations Regulatory Framework. A significant function of the position is to advise management and staff in promoting an organizational culture and work environment characterized by high ethical standards and in full compliance with the UN Regulatory Framework.
After four years of investment and implementation, UNICEF is seeking the services of a consultant to review and advise on project strategy and operating model for Oky. This involves management advisory and review of the current model, use cases, return on investment, viability strategies, governance, and sustainable options for further scaling. The Oky project will continue to adhere to ethical and open-source technology principles, ensuring the digital innovation also benefits marginalized and un(der)served demographics. Additionally, the operating models will have to include provisions for future expansion into different regions and use cases.
The overall aim of the internship is to assist PME Specialist to provide oversight of office-wide programme planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Sous la supervision de la Chargée de Programme Protection de l’Enfance - Migration, le/ la consultant/e aura pour objectif principal de soutenir les efforts des partenaires nationaux dans la mise en place et le renforcement des services inclusifs et de qualité pour la protection des enfants en situation de migration.
Africa’s importance to global objectives, particularly in maternal and child wellbeing, cannot be overstated. By the end of the century, nearly half of the world’s children will reside in Africa. With abundant natural resources and a burgeoning youth population, the continent is poised to play a critical role in a globalized future.
Despite commendable progress in child survival and development over recent decades, Africa faces emerging challenges such as rapid urbanization, digitalization, and climate disasters, which demand innovative solutions and urgent action. African leadership has set forth visionary frameworks like the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, the Ten-Year Implementation Plan 2024-2033, and Africa’s Agenda 2040 for Children. These documents underscore the need for evolving methodologies and expanded partnerships to support African-owned agendas.
In support of these efforts, a new strategy for UNICEF’s contribution to existing African development agendas (referred to internally as the Africa Strategy) was adopted by the UNICEF Executive Board on the 5th of September 2024. UNICEF is now tasked with the complex responsibility of developing and delivering a Year-1 Implementation Plan.
This consultancy is needed to aid with fundraising for and communications regarding the Year-1 Implementation Plan. This role would then continue to oversee development out of all fundraising materials, including investment briefs, prospectuses, donor pitch decks, and all other communications necessary to fundraise for and implement the Africa
Exciting consultancy opportunity to primarily develop an adolescent Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) training manual and tools for facilitators to train and equip healthcare workers, teachers, and social welfare officers (CBVs, CWACs and peer educators) working with and for adolescents in the provision of MHPSS services in health facilities, schools, and communities. The consultant is also expected to develop a MHPSS service directory to strengthen linkages and referral systems in North Western and Luapula Provinces.
