Join UNICEF's LAC Region in Panama City as a Market Development Manager and play a pivotal role in driving private sector fundraising and engagement to support UNICEF’s global resource mobilization strategy. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with Country Offices across the region to develop and implement tailored private sector strategies that maximize results. You’ll engage a range of private sector audiences, including individuals, businesses, major donors, foundations, and faith-based organizations, all while making a lasting impact on UNICEF’s mission to improve the lives of children in Latin America and the Caribbean.
We are seeking a skilled professional to conduct a comprehensive mapping of how the private sector in Romania engages with and influences child rights. The insights from this analysis will inform future strategies for meaningful collaboration, advocacy, and program development between businesses and organizations working to advance child well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to assess the potential for UNICEF Romania's engagement with business and on business policies/practices to deliver outcomes that make a real difference for children.
As a Strategic Business Partner and regional advisor, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts within the Regional office and provide technical leadership and guidance for Operations in all countries and field offices within the region.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to enhance UNICEF Mozambique’s operational efficiency and control environment.
The consultancy seeks to enhance UNICEF Mozambique’s operational efficiency, digitalization and control environment by designing and implementing end-to-end automation for selected priority workflows.
UNICEF intends to hire an external consultant to support in undertaking the situation analysis work. Based on the findings, the consultant will support local stakeholders in the development of Local Action Plans for the European Child Guarantee.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for an ECD Specialist who provides technical guidance and management support across Sections to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on ECD related programmes/projects. S/he assists in coordination and cross-sectoral work around the ECD thematic focus which links with Nutrition, Health, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Policy, Communication and Advocacy and Social Behavioral Change programmes.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to strengthen national information systems for child protection case management, providing specific technical support to Lao PDR, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, as well as technical support to UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office and UNICEF
Headquarters.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to identify and draw on available data and evidence to provide a regional specific overview of harmful and problematic sexual behaviours of under-18s in Southeast Asia, with a focus on tech facilitated behaviours, current approaches in the region, and a summary of evidence on what works to prevent harmful conduct and the escalation of behaviours in adolescent and adulthood. This region-specific desk-based background paper will be used to inform dialogue on guidelines, programme and policy development in the region.
UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified Public Health Communication Consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in finalizing the Belize Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction Plan and developing communication strategies to enhance uptake of the rotavirus and measles vaccines. The consultant will conduct a technical review of the draft plan, lead consultations, and finalize strategic documents. They will also design and produce four training demonstration videos illustrating the Announcement Approach to strengthen health worker communication with caregivers. The consultancy is home-based and expected to be completed over 3 months.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Under the supervision of the Country Representative, implement country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Office in Rio, the external consultant will support the implementation activities of the Protected Listening Law in Rio de Janeiro, fulfilling, among other roles and duties, (i) assessment on the action plan of the Committee for the Implementation of the Protected Listening Law in Rio de Janeiro, (ii) design, mobilization, and facilitation of awareness and training activities for specific stakeholders regarding the law; (iii) support for workshops on the design of integrated flows and protocols; (iv) support for the organization of a public event to shine a spotlight on the committee's impactful work.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
The HPM&GDA Consultant will support evidence-based decisions by providing expert data analysis and visualization for WASH, climate, and disaster initiatives. The consultant will also collaborate with national and regional teams to capture, organize, share, and use knowledge for improved organizational performance and efficiency towards development and humanitarian results for children.
The main objective of this consultancy is to explore the IVCAD and its indicators to assess their relevance and application for children and adolescents (0-6 and 0–17 years). Based on this assessment, the consultancy will analyze the viability and give suggestions for developing a child-focused version of the IVCAD or a complementary multidimensional child vulnerability index using Unified Registry data. Additionally, the consultancy will assess families’ and children's access to Social Assistance and Education services using georeferenced data. To this end, the consultant will be required to access restricted databases that are physically located within public institutions in Brasília.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting project management, planning, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. This includes supporting the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Social Policy Specialist ensures systematic and organized coordination and planning of activities, embedding risk analysis and mitigation strategies into program management. Through knowledge management, data-driven decision-making, and fostering continuous learning, the specialist contributes to the achievement of sustainable and impactful outcomes that advance the well-being of children and families.
Join UNICEF's LAC Region in Panama City as a Market Development Manager and play a pivotal role in driving private sector fundraising and engagement to support UNICEF’s global resource mobilization strategy. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with Country Offices across the region to develop and implement tailored private sector strategies that maximize results. You’ll engage a range of private sector audiences, including individuals, businesses, major donors, foundations, and faith-based organizations, all while making a lasting impact on UNICEF’s mission to improve the lives of children in Latin America and the Caribbean.
We are seeking a skilled professional to conduct a comprehensive mapping of how the private sector in Romania engages with and influences child rights. The insights from this analysis will inform future strategies for meaningful collaboration, advocacy, and program development between businesses and organizations working to advance child well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to assess the potential for UNICEF Romania's engagement with business and on business policies/practices to deliver outcomes that make a real difference for children.
As a Strategic Business Partner and regional advisor, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts within the Regional office and provide technical leadership and guidance for Operations in all countries and field offices within the region.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to enhance UNICEF Mozambique’s operational efficiency and control environment.
The consultancy seeks to enhance UNICEF Mozambique’s operational efficiency, digitalization and control environment by designing and implementing end-to-end automation for selected priority workflows.
UNICEF intends to hire an external consultant to support in undertaking the situation analysis work. Based on the findings, the consultant will support local stakeholders in the development of Local Action Plans for the European Child Guarantee.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for an ECD Specialist who provides technical guidance and management support across Sections to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on ECD related programmes/projects. S/he assists in coordination and cross-sectoral work around the ECD thematic focus which links with Nutrition, Health, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Policy, Communication and Advocacy and Social Behavioral Change programmes.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to strengthen national information systems for child protection case management, providing specific technical support to Lao PDR, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, as well as technical support to UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office and UNICEF
Headquarters.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to identify and draw on available data and evidence to provide a regional specific overview of harmful and problematic sexual behaviours of under-18s in Southeast Asia, with a focus on tech facilitated behaviours, current approaches in the region, and a summary of evidence on what works to prevent harmful conduct and the escalation of behaviours in adolescent and adulthood. This region-specific desk-based background paper will be used to inform dialogue on guidelines, programme and policy development in the region.
UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified Public Health Communication Consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in finalizing the Belize Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction Plan and developing communication strategies to enhance uptake of the rotavirus and measles vaccines. The consultant will conduct a technical review of the draft plan, lead consultations, and finalize strategic documents. They will also design and produce four training demonstration videos illustrating the Announcement Approach to strengthen health worker communication with caregivers. The consultancy is home-based and expected to be completed over 3 months.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Under the supervision of the Country Representative, implement country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Office in Rio, the external consultant will support the implementation activities of the Protected Listening Law in Rio de Janeiro, fulfilling, among other roles and duties, (i) assessment on the action plan of the Committee for the Implementation of the Protected Listening Law in Rio de Janeiro, (ii) design, mobilization, and facilitation of awareness and training activities for specific stakeholders regarding the law; (iii) support for workshops on the design of integrated flows and protocols; (iv) support for the organization of a public event to shine a spotlight on the committee's impactful work.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
The HPM&GDA Consultant will support evidence-based decisions by providing expert data analysis and visualization for WASH, climate, and disaster initiatives. The consultant will also collaborate with national and regional teams to capture, organize, share, and use knowledge for improved organizational performance and efficiency towards development and humanitarian results for children.
The main objective of this consultancy is to explore the IVCAD and its indicators to assess their relevance and application for children and adolescents (0-6 and 0–17 years). Based on this assessment, the consultancy will analyze the viability and give suggestions for developing a child-focused version of the IVCAD or a complementary multidimensional child vulnerability index using Unified Registry data. Additionally, the consultancy will assess families’ and children's access to Social Assistance and Education services using georeferenced data. To this end, the consultant will be required to access restricted databases that are physically located within public institutions in Brasília.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting project management, planning, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. This includes supporting the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Social Policy Specialist ensures systematic and organized coordination and planning of activities, embedding risk analysis and mitigation strategies into program management. Through knowledge management, data-driven decision-making, and fostering continuous learning, the specialist contributes to the achievement of sustainable and impactful outcomes that advance the well-being of children and families.
