The Emergency Manager coordinates overall country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions, including fund-raising for emergency activities, to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in emergency. Provides coordination and support for policy and programme planning and management in UNICEF supported emergency programme.
UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights. 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 researcher to support the development of the research programme and development of a final book that brings the research together.
EOF recently finalized its medium-term strategy to cover 2025-2030. We require a consultant to provide technical support to EOF’s leadership team to support with the successful implementation of EOF’s strategy in 2025.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled consultant to develop knowledge management products that will support advocacy and technical capacity-building efforts as part of the implementation of the Business Engagement and Children's Rights (BECR) strategy across the Latin America and Caribbean region. This consultancy will involve creating high-quality resources to strengthen UNICEF’s engagement with Country Offices and key business stakeholders, advancing the organization's mission to promote children’s rights. The ideal candidate will have expertise in knowledge management, advocacy, and a deep understanding of the regional context, working collaboratively to drive impactful initiatives for children in the region. Join us in making a tangible difference for children across Latin America and the Caribbean – apply today and be part of this transformative journey!
UNICEF’s Education section requires a National Consultant to coordinate and facilitate the work related to enhancing quality of preschool education to ensure quality project implementation, monitoring and reporting on the project progress, and timely risk mitigations.
In 2022, Regional Advocacy & Communications and PFP-RSC teams worked on a Business to Business (B2B) communication toolkit with Red Havas. The toolkit was drafted to support PSFR countries and the RO to develop strategies to communicate better with a business audience. The toolkit includes guidance on media approaches (business); social media engagement (LinkedIn, X) and speaking opportunities (regional conferences).
To implement this work, regional LinkedIn profiles were initiated at the end of 2022. To continue its outreach to business prospects and High-Value donors, digital communications consultant will be assigned to monitor and manage those and other social media profiles to further position UNICEF as thought leader and a partner of choice and to strategically raise awareness and engage business audience on child rights.
Also, the consultant will support the inclusion of our advocacy priorities from a CRB perspective to ensure that we can urge business partners, and the business ecosystems, to improve their practices to respect and promote children rights.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for an International Consultant for the data gap assessment on MICS indicators in North Macedonia. This is home based consultancy with one travel to North Macedonia. Duration of the consultancy is for seven months with a total of 27 working days engagement.
UNICEF’s Office of Innovation seeks a Knowledge Management and Content Creation Consultant to develop high-quality knowledge products, strategic reports, and communications materials on innovation. The consultant will also coordinate and host webinars and learning events, ensuring the dissemination of key insights to internal and external audiences. This remote-based role offers an opportunity to contribute to strengthening UNICEF’s innovation knowledge base and fostering evidence-driven decision-making.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the polio communication effort in Yemen based in the Aden Field Office during the response to the poliovirus outbreak, working under the supervision of the Chief of SBC in UNICEF Country Office and in close collaboration with the Chief of Field Office of Aden, SBC specialist in Aden, and the WHO communication team at national and Aden level, and Health Offices’ Extended Programme on Immunization and Health Education Centres.
Under the supervision of the Chief Health Section, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Specialist is responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing the EU-funded Ezaka ho Tomady PHC project across six regions of Madagascar. This includes the priority regions of Diana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Atsimo Atsinanana, as well as the regions of the "Pacte vert project," Androy and Anosy. The project’s goal is to improve access to and the use of quality health services, particularly for mothers, children, adolescents (especially girls), and vulnerable populations. The focus is on enhancing maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent healthcare at basic health facilities and district hospitals.
The PHC Specialist maintains technical communication with the European Union Delegation and works closely with the other components of the “UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady” program, especially the coordination and operational research teams. They oversee the implementation of the PHC project and contribute to monitoring the overall program through periodic coordination meetings with the EU Delegation’s Technical Team and government counterparts.
The PHC Specialist supervises project staff, including District Technical Assistance, Hospital Doctors, Consultants, and NGOs. They also guide cross-functional contributions from central-level staff. Collaboration with UNICEF's Health Section ensures alignment with UNICEF's reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) objectives. The PHC Specialist identifies obstacles to project progress, proposes solutions, conducts field visits, and participates in technical and steering committees. They ensure compliance with donor financial requirements and produce necessary reports.
The Chief Youth & Adolescent Development reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief supports country office programming processes by providing expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work.
The Social Policy Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified consultant who is experienced in employing strategic foresight methods, such as horizon scanning, megatrend analysis, scenario planning, future-proofing policies and back-casting, to undertake this analysis during this important window of opportunity.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the Capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners, in particular the Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESS) focal points, on Environmental and Social Standards as per UNICEF and the donors’ relevant frameworks. A specific focus will be dedicated to the following: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Community Health and Safety, Medical Waste Management (MWM) and other environmental aspects.
The Internal Audit Specialist – Professional Practices is a seasoned professional who assists the Internal Audit Manager- Professional Practices and Deputy Director, Internal Audit. It is expected that the incumbent has in-depth understanding and experience in internal auditing, technical knowledge and experience in audit management applications (Eg. TeamMate+), experience in data analytics and technological innovations such as AI. The incumbent is also expected to have knowledge and proficiency in Quality Assurance and Improvement.As an Internal Audit Specialist in the Professional Practices section of OIAI, the primary purpose of the job is to reinforce and uphold the highest standards of internal audit quality and technology effectiveness. This individual will be responsible for optimal configuration and use of Audit Management Software, and the development and/or enhancement of performance BI dashboards, ensuring the seamless operation and data accuracy across these systems, including user support. The role is also expected to foster improved use of data analytics, promote knowledge sharing and curating knowledge repositories.The role's involvement in Audit Quality Assurance includes collaborating with the Internal Audit Manager-Professional Practices to execute internal QA programs, reviewing audits against IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, and supporting improvement and training initiatives.
We are looking for a consultant to provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and risk management for the design, development, testing, and deployment of the Umbrella mobile app and the MHPSS app. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful digital solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and seamless implementation on UNICEF's uSupport platform.
We are seeking a National Local Governance Expert to support the implementation and advancement of sub-national partnerships in selected localities. In this role, you will provide both remote and in-person technical assistance to local governments, helping strengthen evidence-based planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes. Working under the supervision of the Social Policy Specialist and in close collaboration with UNICEF teams in the country, you will play a key role in enhancing governance practices to drive meaningful impact at the community level.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for an international consultant to conduct an evaluability assessment of UNICEF Cambodia’s sub-national approach.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
The Office of Innovation (OOI) is undertaking a process improvement initiative as part of a comprehensive review of operational support delivery to enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve access to tools, templates, job aids, and training resources across a range of operational functions. The objective is to redesign processes with a user-focused lens, ensuring better systemization, ease of navigation, and increased operational transparency.
To achieve this, OOI seeks a seasoned consultant with extensive expertise in process improvement, change management, and knowledge management. The consultant will support the operations team in executing this initiative by facilitating process analysis and identifying practical solutions.
UNICEF seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the development of Small and Sick Newborn Care Units (SSNCUs) is crucial for improving neonatal care and reducing mortality and morbidity among vulnerable newborns. The standards for the care of small and sick newborns in health facilities define, standardize and mainstream inpatient care of small and sick newborns, building on essential newborn care and ensuring consistency with the WHO quality of care framework
The Emergency Manager coordinates overall country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions, including fund-raising for emergency activities, to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in emergency. Provides coordination and support for policy and programme planning and management in UNICEF supported emergency programme.
UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights. 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 researcher to support the development of the research programme and development of a final book that brings the research together.
EOF recently finalized its medium-term strategy to cover 2025-2030. We require a consultant to provide technical support to EOF’s leadership team to support with the successful implementation of EOF’s strategy in 2025.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled consultant to develop knowledge management products that will support advocacy and technical capacity-building efforts as part of the implementation of the Business Engagement and Children's Rights (BECR) strategy across the Latin America and Caribbean region. This consultancy will involve creating high-quality resources to strengthen UNICEF’s engagement with Country Offices and key business stakeholders, advancing the organization's mission to promote children’s rights. The ideal candidate will have expertise in knowledge management, advocacy, and a deep understanding of the regional context, working collaboratively to drive impactful initiatives for children in the region. Join us in making a tangible difference for children across Latin America and the Caribbean – apply today and be part of this transformative journey!
UNICEF’s Education section requires a National Consultant to coordinate and facilitate the work related to enhancing quality of preschool education to ensure quality project implementation, monitoring and reporting on the project progress, and timely risk mitigations.
In 2022, Regional Advocacy & Communications and PFP-RSC teams worked on a Business to Business (B2B) communication toolkit with Red Havas. The toolkit was drafted to support PSFR countries and the RO to develop strategies to communicate better with a business audience. The toolkit includes guidance on media approaches (business); social media engagement (LinkedIn, X) and speaking opportunities (regional conferences).
To implement this work, regional LinkedIn profiles were initiated at the end of 2022. To continue its outreach to business prospects and High-Value donors, digital communications consultant will be assigned to monitor and manage those and other social media profiles to further position UNICEF as thought leader and a partner of choice and to strategically raise awareness and engage business audience on child rights.
Also, the consultant will support the inclusion of our advocacy priorities from a CRB perspective to ensure that we can urge business partners, and the business ecosystems, to improve their practices to respect and promote children rights.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for an International Consultant for the data gap assessment on MICS indicators in North Macedonia. This is home based consultancy with one travel to North Macedonia. Duration of the consultancy is for seven months with a total of 27 working days engagement.
UNICEF’s Office of Innovation seeks a Knowledge Management and Content Creation Consultant to develop high-quality knowledge products, strategic reports, and communications materials on innovation. The consultant will also coordinate and host webinars and learning events, ensuring the dissemination of key insights to internal and external audiences. This remote-based role offers an opportunity to contribute to strengthening UNICEF’s innovation knowledge base and fostering evidence-driven decision-making.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the polio communication effort in Yemen based in the Aden Field Office during the response to the poliovirus outbreak, working under the supervision of the Chief of SBC in UNICEF Country Office and in close collaboration with the Chief of Field Office of Aden, SBC specialist in Aden, and the WHO communication team at national and Aden level, and Health Offices’ Extended Programme on Immunization and Health Education Centres.
Under the supervision of the Chief Health Section, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Specialist is responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing the EU-funded Ezaka ho Tomady PHC project across six regions of Madagascar. This includes the priority regions of Diana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Atsimo Atsinanana, as well as the regions of the "Pacte vert project," Androy and Anosy. The project’s goal is to improve access to and the use of quality health services, particularly for mothers, children, adolescents (especially girls), and vulnerable populations. The focus is on enhancing maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent healthcare at basic health facilities and district hospitals.
The PHC Specialist maintains technical communication with the European Union Delegation and works closely with the other components of the “UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady” program, especially the coordination and operational research teams. They oversee the implementation of the PHC project and contribute to monitoring the overall program through periodic coordination meetings with the EU Delegation’s Technical Team and government counterparts.
The PHC Specialist supervises project staff, including District Technical Assistance, Hospital Doctors, Consultants, and NGOs. They also guide cross-functional contributions from central-level staff. Collaboration with UNICEF's Health Section ensures alignment with UNICEF's reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) objectives. The PHC Specialist identifies obstacles to project progress, proposes solutions, conducts field visits, and participates in technical and steering committees. They ensure compliance with donor financial requirements and produce necessary reports.
The Chief Youth & Adolescent Development reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief supports country office programming processes by providing expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work.
The Social Policy Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified consultant who is experienced in employing strategic foresight methods, such as horizon scanning, megatrend analysis, scenario planning, future-proofing policies and back-casting, to undertake this analysis during this important window of opportunity.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the Capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners, in particular the Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESS) focal points, on Environmental and Social Standards as per UNICEF and the donors’ relevant frameworks. A specific focus will be dedicated to the following: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Community Health and Safety, Medical Waste Management (MWM) and other environmental aspects.
The Internal Audit Specialist – Professional Practices is a seasoned professional who assists the Internal Audit Manager- Professional Practices and Deputy Director, Internal Audit. It is expected that the incumbent has in-depth understanding and experience in internal auditing, technical knowledge and experience in audit management applications (Eg. TeamMate+), experience in data analytics and technological innovations such as AI. The incumbent is also expected to have knowledge and proficiency in Quality Assurance and Improvement.As an Internal Audit Specialist in the Professional Practices section of OIAI, the primary purpose of the job is to reinforce and uphold the highest standards of internal audit quality and technology effectiveness. This individual will be responsible for optimal configuration and use of Audit Management Software, and the development and/or enhancement of performance BI dashboards, ensuring the seamless operation and data accuracy across these systems, including user support. The role is also expected to foster improved use of data analytics, promote knowledge sharing and curating knowledge repositories.The role's involvement in Audit Quality Assurance includes collaborating with the Internal Audit Manager-Professional Practices to execute internal QA programs, reviewing audits against IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, and supporting improvement and training initiatives.
We are looking for a consultant to provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and risk management for the design, development, testing, and deployment of the Umbrella mobile app and the MHPSS app. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful digital solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and seamless implementation on UNICEF's uSupport platform.
We are seeking a National Local Governance Expert to support the implementation and advancement of sub-national partnerships in selected localities. In this role, you will provide both remote and in-person technical assistance to local governments, helping strengthen evidence-based planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes. Working under the supervision of the Social Policy Specialist and in close collaboration with UNICEF teams in the country, you will play a key role in enhancing governance practices to drive meaningful impact at the community level.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for an international consultant to conduct an evaluability assessment of UNICEF Cambodia’s sub-national approach.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
The Office of Innovation (OOI) is undertaking a process improvement initiative as part of a comprehensive review of operational support delivery to enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve access to tools, templates, job aids, and training resources across a range of operational functions. The objective is to redesign processes with a user-focused lens, ensuring better systemization, ease of navigation, and increased operational transparency.
To achieve this, OOI seeks a seasoned consultant with extensive expertise in process improvement, change management, and knowledge management. The consultant will support the operations team in executing this initiative by facilitating process analysis and identifying practical solutions.
UNICEF seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the development of Small and Sick Newborn Care Units (SSNCUs) is crucial for improving neonatal care and reducing mortality and morbidity among vulnerable newborns. The standards for the care of small and sick newborns in health facilities define, standardize and mainstream inpatient care of small and sick newborns, building on essential newborn care and ensuring consistency with the WHO quality of care framework
