UNICEF Inncoenti - Global Offcie of Research and Foresight is seeking a consultant to support planning, creating and disseminating communications materials aimed at promoting initiatives implemented by the Youth Engagement and Strategy (YES) team. This will include a range of mixed methods research initiatives including but not limited to the Youth Foresight Fellowship, the Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education, Horizons of climate financing and youth x corporate sustainability workstreams, developing communication plans in collaboration with the YES team and UNICEF country offices, coordinating communications and outreach related to national youth-led research programs, publication launches, and high-visibility advocacy moments through UNICEF and partner events.
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.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Representative or Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The GSSC`s Finance and Master Data Management department offers opportunities for talented students and recent graduates to gain professional experience and greater familiarity with UNICEF’s core values while being exposed to the work of UNICEF and the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC).
Interns will learn about the various business processes performed as well as about UNICEF’s mission and programs. This role will further develop analytical and transactional skills while allowing participation in project work and providing support to senior colleagues. Interns will also perform ad hoc administrative tasks, analysis, coordination and support functions of the overall Finance and MDM team.
UNICEF Office for Croatia is looking for a National IMS (Information Management System) consultant to provide technical support to the Country Office in strengthening national capacities to ensure high-quality, disaggregated data collection and analysis relevant for refugee and migrant children, including UASC and children from Ukraine.
The technical support refers to the preparation, organization and implementation of cross-sectoral workshop and round table discussion aimed at further unpacking previously identified IMS challenges and in developing a road map for future systems’ enhancements.
The consultancy service will be delivered under the overall coordination, management and technical guidance of UNICEF staff and in close cooperation with UNICEF ECARO Information Management Consultant. So, if you are a self-driven professional, experienced in assessing/strengthening information management system(s), data governance and management, and cooperation with relevant stakeholders, we invite you to apply for this job opportunity.
UNICEF is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner to provide high-quality cleaning services for a newly built five-floor office building in Beit Hanina, East Jerusalem. The ideal candidate should have experience in professional cleaning, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. If you take pride in maintaining a spotless and welcoming space, we encourage you to apply.
To address these bottlenecks, UNICEF in Belarus is looking for an international consultant to systematize and analyse the national legal framework related to the protection of refugee and migrant children, with a particular focus on UASC, identify gaps and areas for improvement, and provide comprehensive recommendations for its revision and practical implementation in line with international standards. The Consultant will work in tandem with a national expert to ensure precision and will coordinate with the Technical Working Group on UASC and refugee and migrant families with children to be established on the platform of already existing Technical Working Group on UASC. The expert will work with a coordination group including representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM and government representatives. The coordination group will provide support and guide the research.
The Child Protection Section at the UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking to hire a Strategic Communication and Community Engagement international consultant for a period of 4 months to work on themes related to Violence Against Children Community of Practice (VAC/CoP).
UNICEF is leading the development of this assignment as part of a joint initiative with the Regional Interagency Technical Team on Universal Health Coverage (UHC RITT). The analysis requires a substantial commitment within a short timeframe, which would overextend existing staff who are already managing ongoing program responsibilities. To ensure both quality and timely delivery, it is more appropriate and efficient to engage a short-term consultant with the necessary technical expertise. The consultant will work under the supervision of in-house health economists to ensure the final product meets high technical standards and aligns with the expectations of key stakeholders and potential funders.
UNICEF MENA Regional Office plans to redesign its premises to accommodate a minimum of 200 occupants effective 1 January 2026.
The premises redesign project shall involve civil works, fit out and electromechanical activities at the minimum level.
Within this context, UNICEF Jordan Country Office wishes to enter into a tight schedule for contractual agreement for consultant services within a period of 6-7 months. The services shall start effective end of July/ beginning August 2025.
The construction manager will be responsible for the project preparation and supervision, in coordination with UNICEF design & supervision engineering company, oversee the execution of construction activities for the new office premises, ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
The construction manager will be required to work using its own equipment (laptop and mobile equipment). UNICEF shall provide working space and station during the contract period.
Join us as the next Nutrition Officer for UNICEF Guatemala Country Office! You will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programme within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando!
Buscamos a un/a consultor/a para la automatización de 31 diagnósticos de finanzas públicas municipales, así como su respectiva validación. Lo anterior implica realizar la programación mediante programas computacionales (Python, R, Latex, Word, Excel, entre otros).
UNICEF Jamaica is seeking an experienced consultant with a solid background and experience in children’s and women’s rights, violence prevention and response, in particular sexual violence and other forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
UNICEF will hire a consultant to develop a Guidance Manual for Civil Protection in Schools, based on the provisions of Law 12.608 of April 10, 2012, other relevant national regulations, and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action – CCCs. The consultancy shall include the systematization of experiences, the compilation of methodologies and support materials, and the definition of guidelines to help schools and education networks incorporate Disaster Risk Reduction Education (DRR Education) in a transversal, continuous, and context-sensitive manner.
The consultant will work under the supervision of UNICEF’s Emergency Specialist, in collaboration with the education and climate change teams, as well as UNICEF’s field offices.
The deliverables will be reviewed and approved by a committee composed of representatives from UNICEF and federal government agencies.
The Public Partnerships Division (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF's position as a partner of choice for children's rights among governments and inter-governmental actors around the world. The Division is doing this by positioning children's rights in the intergovernmental and multilateral fora and engaging with governments and public institutions as resource, policy and programme partners. A key premise for PPD is that the engagement with countries should be holistic based on multiple aspects of partnerships, including policy advocacy and resource mobilization.How can you make a difference?The Coordination Specialist is responsible for supporting the Director in implementing and following up on key strategic priorities; coordinating, managing and planning activities in a systematic and organized manner; and lastly, managing an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
UNICEF Eswatini, in collaboration with Government, is undertaking a comprehensive analysis to strengthen nutrition financing mechanisms in response to persistent challenges undermining infant, young children, adolescent and maternal nutrition. The assignment specifically aims to address child food poverty by tackling the dual burden of malnutrition—characterized by widespread undernutrition, high prevalence of maternal anaemia, and increasing rates of childhood overweight and obesity (Global Nutrition Report | Country Nutrition Profiles - Global Nutrition Report
The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
The purpose of this consultancy is to finalize and operationalize the subnational INFORM model, ensuring that it meets methodological standards and can be reliably used for child-sensitive climate and disaster risk analysis in Madagascar.
Key objectives include:
• Revising and restructuring the existing draft INFORM model to align with CCRI-DRM standards and UNICEF guidance;
• Validating revised indicators and composite indices through national consultation;
• Integrating the model into the national GeoSight platform;
• Building capacity among national institutions to independently maintain, update, and utilize the model in planning and early warning systems.
The final model will serve as a strategic tool to guide government institutions and partners in prioritizing interventions for risk-informed, child-sensitive development planning and humanitarian preparedness.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist (Emergency) NO3, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical support with focus on physical learning/school environment and logistics including climate change to facilitate access and inclusion in school, programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
UNICEF Inncoenti - Global Offcie of Research and Foresight is seeking a consultant to support planning, creating and disseminating communications materials aimed at promoting initiatives implemented by the Youth Engagement and Strategy (YES) team. This will include a range of mixed methods research initiatives including but not limited to the Youth Foresight Fellowship, the Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education, Horizons of climate financing and youth x corporate sustainability workstreams, developing communication plans in collaboration with the YES team and UNICEF country offices, coordinating communications and outreach related to national youth-led research programs, publication launches, and high-visibility advocacy moments through UNICEF and partner events.
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.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Representative or Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The GSSC`s Finance and Master Data Management department offers opportunities for talented students and recent graduates to gain professional experience and greater familiarity with UNICEF’s core values while being exposed to the work of UNICEF and the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC).
Interns will learn about the various business processes performed as well as about UNICEF’s mission and programs. This role will further develop analytical and transactional skills while allowing participation in project work and providing support to senior colleagues. Interns will also perform ad hoc administrative tasks, analysis, coordination and support functions of the overall Finance and MDM team.
UNICEF Office for Croatia is looking for a National IMS (Information Management System) consultant to provide technical support to the Country Office in strengthening national capacities to ensure high-quality, disaggregated data collection and analysis relevant for refugee and migrant children, including UASC and children from Ukraine.
The technical support refers to the preparation, organization and implementation of cross-sectoral workshop and round table discussion aimed at further unpacking previously identified IMS challenges and in developing a road map for future systems’ enhancements.
The consultancy service will be delivered under the overall coordination, management and technical guidance of UNICEF staff and in close cooperation with UNICEF ECARO Information Management Consultant. So, if you are a self-driven professional, experienced in assessing/strengthening information management system(s), data governance and management, and cooperation with relevant stakeholders, we invite you to apply for this job opportunity.
UNICEF is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner to provide high-quality cleaning services for a newly built five-floor office building in Beit Hanina, East Jerusalem. The ideal candidate should have experience in professional cleaning, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. If you take pride in maintaining a spotless and welcoming space, we encourage you to apply.
To address these bottlenecks, UNICEF in Belarus is looking for an international consultant to systematize and analyse the national legal framework related to the protection of refugee and migrant children, with a particular focus on UASC, identify gaps and areas for improvement, and provide comprehensive recommendations for its revision and practical implementation in line with international standards. The Consultant will work in tandem with a national expert to ensure precision and will coordinate with the Technical Working Group on UASC and refugee and migrant families with children to be established on the platform of already existing Technical Working Group on UASC. The expert will work with a coordination group including representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM and government representatives. The coordination group will provide support and guide the research.
The Child Protection Section at the UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking to hire a Strategic Communication and Community Engagement international consultant for a period of 4 months to work on themes related to Violence Against Children Community of Practice (VAC/CoP).
UNICEF is leading the development of this assignment as part of a joint initiative with the Regional Interagency Technical Team on Universal Health Coverage (UHC RITT). The analysis requires a substantial commitment within a short timeframe, which would overextend existing staff who are already managing ongoing program responsibilities. To ensure both quality and timely delivery, it is more appropriate and efficient to engage a short-term consultant with the necessary technical expertise. The consultant will work under the supervision of in-house health economists to ensure the final product meets high technical standards and aligns with the expectations of key stakeholders and potential funders.
UNICEF MENA Regional Office plans to redesign its premises to accommodate a minimum of 200 occupants effective 1 January 2026.
The premises redesign project shall involve civil works, fit out and electromechanical activities at the minimum level.
Within this context, UNICEF Jordan Country Office wishes to enter into a tight schedule for contractual agreement for consultant services within a period of 6-7 months. The services shall start effective end of July/ beginning August 2025.
The construction manager will be responsible for the project preparation and supervision, in coordination with UNICEF design & supervision engineering company, oversee the execution of construction activities for the new office premises, ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
The construction manager will be required to work using its own equipment (laptop and mobile equipment). UNICEF shall provide working space and station during the contract period.
Join us as the next Nutrition Officer for UNICEF Guatemala Country Office! You will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programme within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando!
Buscamos a un/a consultor/a para la automatización de 31 diagnósticos de finanzas públicas municipales, así como su respectiva validación. Lo anterior implica realizar la programación mediante programas computacionales (Python, R, Latex, Word, Excel, entre otros).
UNICEF Jamaica is seeking an experienced consultant with a solid background and experience in children’s and women’s rights, violence prevention and response, in particular sexual violence and other forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
UNICEF will hire a consultant to develop a Guidance Manual for Civil Protection in Schools, based on the provisions of Law 12.608 of April 10, 2012, other relevant national regulations, and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action – CCCs. The consultancy shall include the systematization of experiences, the compilation of methodologies and support materials, and the definition of guidelines to help schools and education networks incorporate Disaster Risk Reduction Education (DRR Education) in a transversal, continuous, and context-sensitive manner.
The consultant will work under the supervision of UNICEF’s Emergency Specialist, in collaboration with the education and climate change teams, as well as UNICEF’s field offices.
The deliverables will be reviewed and approved by a committee composed of representatives from UNICEF and federal government agencies.
The Public Partnerships Division (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF's position as a partner of choice for children's rights among governments and inter-governmental actors around the world. The Division is doing this by positioning children's rights in the intergovernmental and multilateral fora and engaging with governments and public institutions as resource, policy and programme partners. A key premise for PPD is that the engagement with countries should be holistic based on multiple aspects of partnerships, including policy advocacy and resource mobilization.How can you make a difference?The Coordination Specialist is responsible for supporting the Director in implementing and following up on key strategic priorities; coordinating, managing and planning activities in a systematic and organized manner; and lastly, managing an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
UNICEF Eswatini, in collaboration with Government, is undertaking a comprehensive analysis to strengthen nutrition financing mechanisms in response to persistent challenges undermining infant, young children, adolescent and maternal nutrition. The assignment specifically aims to address child food poverty by tackling the dual burden of malnutrition—characterized by widespread undernutrition, high prevalence of maternal anaemia, and increasing rates of childhood overweight and obesity (Global Nutrition Report | Country Nutrition Profiles - Global Nutrition Report
The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
The purpose of this consultancy is to finalize and operationalize the subnational INFORM model, ensuring that it meets methodological standards and can be reliably used for child-sensitive climate and disaster risk analysis in Madagascar.
Key objectives include:
• Revising and restructuring the existing draft INFORM model to align with CCRI-DRM standards and UNICEF guidance;
• Validating revised indicators and composite indices through national consultation;
• Integrating the model into the national GeoSight platform;
• Building capacity among national institutions to independently maintain, update, and utilize the model in planning and early warning systems.
The final model will serve as a strategic tool to guide government institutions and partners in prioritizing interventions for risk-informed, child-sensitive development planning and humanitarian preparedness.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist (Emergency) NO3, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical support with focus on physical learning/school environment and logistics including climate change to facilitate access and inclusion in school, programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
