Under the direct supervision of the Contracts Manager within the supply section and WASH Manager (Urban), the incumbent assists in the procurement of UNICEF’s supplies and services, particularly in support of the WASH Section and the Country Programme. The Contracts Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all the WASH procurement activities comply with UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual, and other applicable procurement procedures. The position plays a critical role in maintaining procurement integrity, supporting programme implementation, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
The consultant will be associated with the Ministry of Civil Affairs and will play an integral role in contextualizing and integrating Giga in BIH and will interact with the different programmatic sections and local stakeholders (government actors, UNICEF, partner private sector, CRA, education ministries, schools, etc) in the country, with the objective of ensuring coordination and execution of Giga activities as per the workplan that will be developed.
The Community Health Workforce Development Programme is a multi-million dollar, multi-year flagship programme that seeks to transform the lives of CHWs across 13 countries including Uganda. The Uganda Country Office requires a consultant with a substantial track record in programme/grant management, experienced in delivering activities in complex environments to facilitate and showcase Uganda as an exemplary country for potential future programme expansion with the donor.
The consultancy will contribute to two main objectives:
- Timely implementation of project deliverables based on an agreed programme implementation plan
- Robust financial tracking and analysis of grant ensuring minimal variance of budget vs. actuals
The overall objectives highlight the importance of creating an inclusive workplace that allows all employees, including those with disabilities, to contribute their skills without limitations. Workplace Accessibility ensures inclusive environments by removing physical, enabling equal opportunities for all employees. It also fosters a sense of belonging, improves productivity, and strengthens teamwork and collaboration by allowing every employee to contribute their skills without limitations.
UNICEF Innocenti is seeking an experienced qualitative researcher based in Pakistan, to co-lead the qualitative component of the impact evaluation, including inception Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), three rounds of qualitative data collection and related research briefs, as well as contribution to baseline and endline reports. The researcher will work in close collaboration with an international qualitative researcher.
Five internal missions are planned, including in the interior of the country in areas covered by MRVs, with focus on Balochistan and Sindh. All travel is dependent on securing the appropriate permits and security clearance before departure, in close collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan.
As an Intern with the Programme Group, you will provide vital research and analytical support, helping translate strategic recommendations into a concrete, executable plan of action. You will focus on ensuring that discussions and initiatives are scalable, sustainable, and effectively targeted, particularly in complex urban environments.
This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain insight into UNICEF’s programme design, policy influence, and global coordination work, while contributing directly to initiatives that enable every child to thrive through play and sport.
Regional office for South Asia is looking for committed and well experienced professional to consolidate digital platforms of two regional offices which included decommissioning of the existing websites and creating a new consolidated regional website and unified social media architecture. This will be remote assignment for 126 days over a period of 6 months.
The consultant will provide expert contextual understanding and local expertise on basic education in Lagos State Nigeria. The consultant will also leverage their network to mobilize a coalition of public and private actors to support the design and launch of an outcomes fund in the state. In addition, the consultant will play an active role in supporting EOF’s fundraising efforts with government and Nigerian philanthropy, and in strengthening EOF’s in-country engagement and visibility to ensure sustained stakeholder support for the programme.
The objective of the consultancy assignment is to facilitate finalization of the existing logical framework of the KOICA-funded Climate Action for the Last Mile: Reaching the Most Vulnerable Children in the East and Southern Africa Region, and to conduct a baseline survey based on the final logical framework.
This is an internship opportunity at UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub to advance the Hub’s Edtech for Good initiative that includes the EdTech for Good Framework, the Learning Cabinet and the Blue Unicorn Portfolio. We are looking for two enthusiastic, fast-learning, early-career professionals with a strong interest in education, digital learning, and EdTech.
The Gender, Rights, and Protection unit is establishing a Roster of Consultants to pre-qualify candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. Consultants on the roster may be called upon to:
• Conduct evidence reviews and quality appraisals of programmatic research on child marriage, FGM, and related interventions (e.g. social protection, cash transfers, health, social and behavioural change)
• Draft high-quality research outputs including reports, briefs, academic articles, and presentations.
• Provide technical assistance on harmful practice research to UNICEF and UNFPA country and regional offices to support evidence-informed programming.
• Support evidence-agenda setting processes including research consultations, evidence synthesis, engaging stakeholders, and developing knowledge translation tools to enhance evidence uptake.
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) is looking for a qualified consultant to develop a strategic reflection document and practical framework for action to embed leveraging more deliberately across UNICEF’s programmes, planning, and partnerships with governments and development partners in Europe and Central Asia.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Security Associate for Zahle/EAST field office who will represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR). The Security Associate will provide technical and operational support to the Security Supervisor, ensuring the safety of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, as well as the protection of UNICEF premises, assets, and resources. The role requires strict adherence to UN security policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions.
As part of its mission to skill and connect the world’s 1.8 billion youth to opportunities for education, employment, and social impact, Generation Unlimited (GenU) delivers skilling programmes supporting young people to transition to employment. To advance this work and position GenU as the global leader in learning-to-earning pathways, particularly for the Global South, GenU is recruiting a Content Specialist consultant. This role will drive innovation in content strategy, AI mainstreaming, and the development of a globally recognized certification framework that enhances employability, fosters job placement, and establishes GenU as the go-to organization for youth digital credentials in the Global South.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director Programmes, under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Global Programmes, in collaboration with the Global Passport to Earning (P2E) Coordinator and UNICEF and GenU partners, the consultant will support the development and implementation of a global certification strategy, with a strong emphasis on earning outcomes. This includes supporting the implementation of the AI Action Plan (including training for GenU staff and mainstreaming AI content through the library), managing youth engagement for P2E, supporting the implementation of the Creative Academy and providing country-level support to ensure content and certifications lead to tangible employment results. The consultant will play a pivotal role in updating the Global Library, curating inclusive content, and advocating for GenU's certification model at global fora to build partnerships that connect youth to jobs.
UNICEF operates within a complex reporting environment, with multiple requirements across different organizational levels and at various points throughout the year. Over time, these reporting processes have become increasingly fragmented, characterized by overlapping data needs, differing timelines, and duplication of effort. Staff across offices spend considerable time reformatting and repackaging similar information to meet diverse internal and external reporting demands, resulting in inefficiencies and diverting attention from analytical and strategic work.
Recognizing these challenges, UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of its eco-reporting functions, requirements, and related systems. The consultancy will identify opportunities to streamline, simplify, and harmonize reporting processes and systems across the organization—reducing redundancies, alleviating staff workload, and enhancing data coherence and flow. The expected outcome is a more integrated and efficient reporting ecosystem that allows data to flow seamlessly across dashboards and systems, eliminating repetitive data entry and enabling the strategic use of artificial intelligence to support data summarization, analysis, and accessibility for end users.
The National Committee Relations oversees the Joint Strategic Plans (JSPs) with 32 National Committees. Joint Strategic Plans (JSPs) are jointly developed and mutually agreed between UNICEF and each National Committee. The JSPs set out multi-year objectives, goals and strategies for the National Committee, as well as how UNICEF will support implementation.
The digitalization of the JSPs on the IMPACT Platform has enabled UNICEF and National Committees to access key data sources that provide insights into the joint strategies on income and influence, to achieve overall impact for children worldwide. To best maximize opportunities of engagement with National Committees and private sector partnerships, it is critical that JSPs are accompanied with data visualization tools that facilitate informed and faster decision making by using the right data at the right time. Furthermore, it is critical that National Committees also have access to important information and data from UNICEF systems to facilitate and maximize private sector fundraising and advocacy engagement in high income countries. This consultancy will also work across the division with PFP’s Business Intelligence Unit and ICTD focal points to support the analysis, data visualization and data management of information related to National Committees.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for People & Culture (P&C) Officer who will provide support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing P&C services through applying knowledge of theoretical P&C models, as well as understanding of organizational P&C policies and procedures.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for PSFR Specialist (Head of Supporter Marketing) who will bring specialist expertise and skills to the development, management and implementation of a sophisticated supporter marketing approach to fundraising and will be responsible for leading the team to manage ongoing supporter journeys. The role will have responsibility for digital fundraising channels and approaches, content, product development and the ongoing audience-focused retention, value max, and donor care journeys. Duration of contract is for 2 (two) years.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Digital Communication Specialist who will lead on designing and implementing digital communication strategies as well as content strategies for the organization, in close collaboration with all internal as well as external stakeholders. It is accountable for managing the digital communication team, and plays a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising, programmatic, and advocacy, as well as brand-building ambitions through compelling contents and effective digital engagement techniques utilizing social media channels and UNICEF Indonesia’s website as well as other emerging and cutting-edge digital communication innovations and approaches. Duration of contract is for 1 (one) year.
Under the direct supervision of the Contracts Manager within the supply section and WASH Manager (Urban), the incumbent assists in the procurement of UNICEF’s supplies and services, particularly in support of the WASH Section and the Country Programme. The Contracts Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all the WASH procurement activities comply with UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual, and other applicable procurement procedures. The position plays a critical role in maintaining procurement integrity, supporting programme implementation, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
The consultant will be associated with the Ministry of Civil Affairs and will play an integral role in contextualizing and integrating Giga in BIH and will interact with the different programmatic sections and local stakeholders (government actors, UNICEF, partner private sector, CRA, education ministries, schools, etc) in the country, with the objective of ensuring coordination and execution of Giga activities as per the workplan that will be developed.
The Community Health Workforce Development Programme is a multi-million dollar, multi-year flagship programme that seeks to transform the lives of CHWs across 13 countries including Uganda. The Uganda Country Office requires a consultant with a substantial track record in programme/grant management, experienced in delivering activities in complex environments to facilitate and showcase Uganda as an exemplary country for potential future programme expansion with the donor.
The consultancy will contribute to two main objectives:
- Timely implementation of project deliverables based on an agreed programme implementation plan
- Robust financial tracking and analysis of grant ensuring minimal variance of budget vs. actuals
The overall objectives highlight the importance of creating an inclusive workplace that allows all employees, including those with disabilities, to contribute their skills without limitations. Workplace Accessibility ensures inclusive environments by removing physical, enabling equal opportunities for all employees. It also fosters a sense of belonging, improves productivity, and strengthens teamwork and collaboration by allowing every employee to contribute their skills without limitations.
UNICEF Innocenti is seeking an experienced qualitative researcher based in Pakistan, to co-lead the qualitative component of the impact evaluation, including inception Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), three rounds of qualitative data collection and related research briefs, as well as contribution to baseline and endline reports. The researcher will work in close collaboration with an international qualitative researcher.
Five internal missions are planned, including in the interior of the country in areas covered by MRVs, with focus on Balochistan and Sindh. All travel is dependent on securing the appropriate permits and security clearance before departure, in close collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan.
As an Intern with the Programme Group, you will provide vital research and analytical support, helping translate strategic recommendations into a concrete, executable plan of action. You will focus on ensuring that discussions and initiatives are scalable, sustainable, and effectively targeted, particularly in complex urban environments.
This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain insight into UNICEF’s programme design, policy influence, and global coordination work, while contributing directly to initiatives that enable every child to thrive through play and sport.
Regional office for South Asia is looking for committed and well experienced professional to consolidate digital platforms of two regional offices which included decommissioning of the existing websites and creating a new consolidated regional website and unified social media architecture. This will be remote assignment for 126 days over a period of 6 months.
The consultant will provide expert contextual understanding and local expertise on basic education in Lagos State Nigeria. The consultant will also leverage their network to mobilize a coalition of public and private actors to support the design and launch of an outcomes fund in the state. In addition, the consultant will play an active role in supporting EOF’s fundraising efforts with government and Nigerian philanthropy, and in strengthening EOF’s in-country engagement and visibility to ensure sustained stakeholder support for the programme.
The objective of the consultancy assignment is to facilitate finalization of the existing logical framework of the KOICA-funded Climate Action for the Last Mile: Reaching the Most Vulnerable Children in the East and Southern Africa Region, and to conduct a baseline survey based on the final logical framework.
This is an internship opportunity at UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub to advance the Hub’s Edtech for Good initiative that includes the EdTech for Good Framework, the Learning Cabinet and the Blue Unicorn Portfolio. We are looking for two enthusiastic, fast-learning, early-career professionals with a strong interest in education, digital learning, and EdTech.
The Gender, Rights, and Protection unit is establishing a Roster of Consultants to pre-qualify candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. Consultants on the roster may be called upon to:
• Conduct evidence reviews and quality appraisals of programmatic research on child marriage, FGM, and related interventions (e.g. social protection, cash transfers, health, social and behavioural change)
• Draft high-quality research outputs including reports, briefs, academic articles, and presentations.
• Provide technical assistance on harmful practice research to UNICEF and UNFPA country and regional offices to support evidence-informed programming.
• Support evidence-agenda setting processes including research consultations, evidence synthesis, engaging stakeholders, and developing knowledge translation tools to enhance evidence uptake.
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) is looking for a qualified consultant to develop a strategic reflection document and practical framework for action to embed leveraging more deliberately across UNICEF’s programmes, planning, and partnerships with governments and development partners in Europe and Central Asia.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Security Associate for Zahle/EAST field office who will represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR). The Security Associate will provide technical and operational support to the Security Supervisor, ensuring the safety of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, as well as the protection of UNICEF premises, assets, and resources. The role requires strict adherence to UN security policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions.
As part of its mission to skill and connect the world’s 1.8 billion youth to opportunities for education, employment, and social impact, Generation Unlimited (GenU) delivers skilling programmes supporting young people to transition to employment. To advance this work and position GenU as the global leader in learning-to-earning pathways, particularly for the Global South, GenU is recruiting a Content Specialist consultant. This role will drive innovation in content strategy, AI mainstreaming, and the development of a globally recognized certification framework that enhances employability, fosters job placement, and establishes GenU as the go-to organization for youth digital credentials in the Global South.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director Programmes, under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Global Programmes, in collaboration with the Global Passport to Earning (P2E) Coordinator and UNICEF and GenU partners, the consultant will support the development and implementation of a global certification strategy, with a strong emphasis on earning outcomes. This includes supporting the implementation of the AI Action Plan (including training for GenU staff and mainstreaming AI content through the library), managing youth engagement for P2E, supporting the implementation of the Creative Academy and providing country-level support to ensure content and certifications lead to tangible employment results. The consultant will play a pivotal role in updating the Global Library, curating inclusive content, and advocating for GenU's certification model at global fora to build partnerships that connect youth to jobs.
UNICEF operates within a complex reporting environment, with multiple requirements across different organizational levels and at various points throughout the year. Over time, these reporting processes have become increasingly fragmented, characterized by overlapping data needs, differing timelines, and duplication of effort. Staff across offices spend considerable time reformatting and repackaging similar information to meet diverse internal and external reporting demands, resulting in inefficiencies and diverting attention from analytical and strategic work.
Recognizing these challenges, UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of its eco-reporting functions, requirements, and related systems. The consultancy will identify opportunities to streamline, simplify, and harmonize reporting processes and systems across the organization—reducing redundancies, alleviating staff workload, and enhancing data coherence and flow. The expected outcome is a more integrated and efficient reporting ecosystem that allows data to flow seamlessly across dashboards and systems, eliminating repetitive data entry and enabling the strategic use of artificial intelligence to support data summarization, analysis, and accessibility for end users.
The National Committee Relations oversees the Joint Strategic Plans (JSPs) with 32 National Committees. Joint Strategic Plans (JSPs) are jointly developed and mutually agreed between UNICEF and each National Committee. The JSPs set out multi-year objectives, goals and strategies for the National Committee, as well as how UNICEF will support implementation.
The digitalization of the JSPs on the IMPACT Platform has enabled UNICEF and National Committees to access key data sources that provide insights into the joint strategies on income and influence, to achieve overall impact for children worldwide. To best maximize opportunities of engagement with National Committees and private sector partnerships, it is critical that JSPs are accompanied with data visualization tools that facilitate informed and faster decision making by using the right data at the right time. Furthermore, it is critical that National Committees also have access to important information and data from UNICEF systems to facilitate and maximize private sector fundraising and advocacy engagement in high income countries. This consultancy will also work across the division with PFP’s Business Intelligence Unit and ICTD focal points to support the analysis, data visualization and data management of information related to National Committees.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for People & Culture (P&C) Officer who will provide support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing P&C services through applying knowledge of theoretical P&C models, as well as understanding of organizational P&C policies and procedures.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for PSFR Specialist (Head of Supporter Marketing) who will bring specialist expertise and skills to the development, management and implementation of a sophisticated supporter marketing approach to fundraising and will be responsible for leading the team to manage ongoing supporter journeys. The role will have responsibility for digital fundraising channels and approaches, content, product development and the ongoing audience-focused retention, value max, and donor care journeys. Duration of contract is for 2 (two) years.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Digital Communication Specialist who will lead on designing and implementing digital communication strategies as well as content strategies for the organization, in close collaboration with all internal as well as external stakeholders. It is accountable for managing the digital communication team, and plays a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising, programmatic, and advocacy, as well as brand-building ambitions through compelling contents and effective digital engagement techniques utilizing social media channels and UNICEF Indonesia’s website as well as other emerging and cutting-edge digital communication innovations and approaches. Duration of contract is for 1 (one) year.
