UNICEF Mozambique is seeking a motivated, experienced and dynamic Construction Specialist P-3 level to join its Maputo Country Office. The Specialist will be responsible for managing and monitoring all construction activities in the Country Office (WASH, School, Health Centers infrastructures, etc.) and providing technical support to UNICEF Programmes/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Romania is looking to identify qualified candidates (specialists) to be included as part of the roster of child participation consultants who will contribute to key processes, in line with international and national legal and policy frameworks regarding child rights and child participation, such as the Child Rights Strategy, European Child Guarantee and its National Action Plan etc. and the amendments to the 272 Law on child participation.
Le/La consultant(e) sera basé(e) à Siguiri, épicentre de l’épidémie, dans la région de Kankan. Sous la supervision du spécialiste logistique et chaine de froid du programme santé, il/elle travaillera en étroite collaboration avec tous les acteurs impliqués dans les activités d’éradication de la poliomyélite dans leurs régions respectives d’intervention.
Le/la consultant(e) fera en moyenne 15 jours de mission par mois pendant toute la durée du présent contrat.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Health Officer to join our team.
The Health Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the planning and implementation of the Health Programme under the Country Programme. Reporting to the Health Specialist (Community Health), the role supports the effective delivery of programme results by contributing to development planning, execution, progress monitoring, and results reporting.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on child and community health outcomes in Ghana.
Under the guidance of the Public Partnership Manager, the Partnership Specialist works to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and implement the Care Connect System, enabling healthcare professionals at various levels to collaborate and share information efficiently. UNICEF requires specialized expertise in programming and system development tailored to digital health initiatives. Given the short timeframe and the technical complexity of the work, a full-time, dedicated consultant is essential to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
The Primary purpose of this activity/Assignment is to support the framing, writing and editing for publication of the qualitative research being undertaken by TfG and ESRF to gain a greater understanding of factors that contributed to a change in children's experiences of violence in Tanzania between 2009 and 2024
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a consultant to co-lead two qualitative study components on the long-term effects of the Mozambique Child Grant. In addition, the selected consultant will provide in-country coordination support to the study team. The ideal candidate would be based in Mozambique.
UNICEF seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented International Individual consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office in designing and carrying out an endline assessment of the German NatCom-funded emergency drought response, focusing on what worked, challenges faced, and lessons for future preparedness. The consultant will lead the design, fieldwork (primarily qualitative), analysis, and reporting.
The NOB Climate Change officer is based in Bishkek and will lead the strategic development and coordination of the Climate, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) initiatives with a primary focus on climate change.
Analizar los principales riesgos e impactos del cambio climático sobre niñas, niños, adolescentes y jóvenes (NNAJ), los marcos de gobernanza, financiamiento, políticas y programas existentes, y proponer recomendaciones para fortalecer la acción climática centrada en la infancia en Ecuador.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a proactive Consultant for a 100-day assignment over 9 months to support legal reform in education. Working closely with the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) and its Legal Services Unit, the consultant will lead a consultative review of the Education Act and related legislation and deliver a report with findings and recommendations to guide the drafting of a revised Act and supporting documents.
Specific objectives of this evaluation are as follows:
1. To assess how relevant UNICEF’s strategic positioning and conceptual approach to transferable skills development is, including its alignment with global and national education and skills agendas.
2. To assess whether UNICEF transferable skills framework(s) meet the emerging needs of all adolescents, and young people, and sufficiently target marginalized groups (Leave No One Behind), such as girls, most deprived and urban poor.
3. To examine the coherence , and progress towards intended results of UNICEF-supported programming on transferable skills across different countries and regional contexts, with attention to the contribution of UNICEF inputs on delivery mechanisms, and partnerships.
4. To determine the extent to which UNICEF commitment to partner governments and other stakeholders on transferable skills development have been met, as well as the factors that have enabled or hindered these efforts and lessons learned.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan (2022–2025) outlines the organization’s vision for achieving results for children by 2030 and provides a global roadmap for all UNICEF offices, country programmes, and National Committees. One of the core elements of the Strategic Plan is Goal Area 2, which focuses on ensuring that “Every child, including adolescents, learns and acquires skills for the future.” Within this goal area, Result Area 2 emphasizes the importance of children and adolescents developing life skills, digital skills, transferable skills, and vocational skills to prepare them for the future.
This corporate evaluation aims to generate systematic evidence on the extent to which UNICEF has supported countries in promoting the acquisition of transferable skills that will enable children, adolescents, and young people to be responsible and productive citizens. The evaluation will assess the conceptual underpinnings of UNICEF-supported transferable skills programmes, and the coherence of commitments made to programme countries. It will also examine intermediate outcomes and provide forward-looking recommendations for programme improvements.
The Education Section of UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a remote-based consultant for an estimated 214 working days to support the integration of implementation research into education programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa. The section embeds research into large-scale initiatives, including remedial education, inclusive education, and digital learning. The overarching goal of this research portfolio is to inform improvements in the delivery and scale-up of education programmes to enhance children’s learning outcomes, while synthesizing lessons across countries to contribute to global public goods.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) INTERNATIONAL SENIOR CONSULTANT – DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT OF AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM MODEL FOR THE SAHRAWI REFUGEE EDUCATION CONTEXT
Project Support Assistant will provide administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth management and oversight of the Defects Liability Period and to facilitate the upcoming tender process and related improvements. The PSA will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager / Officer and in collaboration with the various Operations units
While operational, several minor but essential improvements are needed to enhance functionality, safety, user comfort, and overall performance. These improvements are bundled into six (6) LOTs of works, labelled A through F, to address these improvements across various locations of the facility.
The project has several running Legacy contracts that need to be monitored. These including:
a. Construction of the Building, that has now entered into the Defects Liability Period, [by CEMENTERS Uganda Limited] that runs upto 31st Jan 2026
b. Monitoring of the Defects Liability Period, [ARMSTRONG] that runs upto 31st Jan 2026
c. Certification of the Building as a Green Building [GBCSA] that runs upto 31st October 2025
d. Audit of the Building as a Green Building [Inside Out Inc] that runs upto 31st October 2025
The project has several new contracts and engagements that need to be monitored. These including:
a. Closure of the Final Account [FBW]
b. Structural Integrity Investigations [BUREAU VERITAS]
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight (GORaF) is seeking a consultant to coordinate and deliver a high-impact research initiative exploring the intersections between child sexual abuse (CSA) and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). The role involves managing a multi-phase project that includes stakeholder engagement, evidence synthesis, interdisciplinary research coordination, and the development of a thought leadership piece to inform global policy and practice.
The present consultancy will lead to the development of a base paper to clarify the intersections between child sexual abuse and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, highlight gaps in knowledge, identify opportunities for increased collaboration across these areas of work, and explore potential next steps for future research, policy, and practice. Importantly, it will explore different approaches to understanding how exposure to harmful content, particularly online, may be influencing norms and behaviors associated with the acceptance and perpetration of sexual violence.
UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for a national individual to conduct a comprehensive peer review of the Administration section and HACT (Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers) processes within UNICEF. The peer review aims to identify good practices, gaps, and challenges, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
UNICEF Mozambique is seeking a motivated, experienced and dynamic Construction Specialist P-3 level to join its Maputo Country Office. The Specialist will be responsible for managing and monitoring all construction activities in the Country Office (WASH, School, Health Centers infrastructures, etc.) and providing technical support to UNICEF Programmes/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Romania is looking to identify qualified candidates (specialists) to be included as part of the roster of child participation consultants who will contribute to key processes, in line with international and national legal and policy frameworks regarding child rights and child participation, such as the Child Rights Strategy, European Child Guarantee and its National Action Plan etc. and the amendments to the 272 Law on child participation.
Le/La consultant(e) sera basé(e) à Siguiri, épicentre de l’épidémie, dans la région de Kankan. Sous la supervision du spécialiste logistique et chaine de froid du programme santé, il/elle travaillera en étroite collaboration avec tous les acteurs impliqués dans les activités d’éradication de la poliomyélite dans leurs régions respectives d’intervention.
Le/la consultant(e) fera en moyenne 15 jours de mission par mois pendant toute la durée du présent contrat.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Health Officer to join our team.
The Health Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the planning and implementation of the Health Programme under the Country Programme. Reporting to the Health Specialist (Community Health), the role supports the effective delivery of programme results by contributing to development planning, execution, progress monitoring, and results reporting.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on child and community health outcomes in Ghana.
Under the guidance of the Public Partnership Manager, the Partnership Specialist works to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and implement the Care Connect System, enabling healthcare professionals at various levels to collaborate and share information efficiently. UNICEF requires specialized expertise in programming and system development tailored to digital health initiatives. Given the short timeframe and the technical complexity of the work, a full-time, dedicated consultant is essential to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
The Primary purpose of this activity/Assignment is to support the framing, writing and editing for publication of the qualitative research being undertaken by TfG and ESRF to gain a greater understanding of factors that contributed to a change in children's experiences of violence in Tanzania between 2009 and 2024
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a consultant to co-lead two qualitative study components on the long-term effects of the Mozambique Child Grant. In addition, the selected consultant will provide in-country coordination support to the study team. The ideal candidate would be based in Mozambique.
UNICEF seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented International Individual consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office in designing and carrying out an endline assessment of the German NatCom-funded emergency drought response, focusing on what worked, challenges faced, and lessons for future preparedness. The consultant will lead the design, fieldwork (primarily qualitative), analysis, and reporting.
The NOB Climate Change officer is based in Bishkek and will lead the strategic development and coordination of the Climate, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) initiatives with a primary focus on climate change.
Analizar los principales riesgos e impactos del cambio climático sobre niñas, niños, adolescentes y jóvenes (NNAJ), los marcos de gobernanza, financiamiento, políticas y programas existentes, y proponer recomendaciones para fortalecer la acción climática centrada en la infancia en Ecuador.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a proactive Consultant for a 100-day assignment over 9 months to support legal reform in education. Working closely with the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) and its Legal Services Unit, the consultant will lead a consultative review of the Education Act and related legislation and deliver a report with findings and recommendations to guide the drafting of a revised Act and supporting documents.
Specific objectives of this evaluation are as follows:
1. To assess how relevant UNICEF’s strategic positioning and conceptual approach to transferable skills development is, including its alignment with global and national education and skills agendas.
2. To assess whether UNICEF transferable skills framework(s) meet the emerging needs of all adolescents, and young people, and sufficiently target marginalized groups (Leave No One Behind), such as girls, most deprived and urban poor.
3. To examine the coherence , and progress towards intended results of UNICEF-supported programming on transferable skills across different countries and regional contexts, with attention to the contribution of UNICEF inputs on delivery mechanisms, and partnerships.
4. To determine the extent to which UNICEF commitment to partner governments and other stakeholders on transferable skills development have been met, as well as the factors that have enabled or hindered these efforts and lessons learned.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan (2022–2025) outlines the organization’s vision for achieving results for children by 2030 and provides a global roadmap for all UNICEF offices, country programmes, and National Committees. One of the core elements of the Strategic Plan is Goal Area 2, which focuses on ensuring that “Every child, including adolescents, learns and acquires skills for the future.” Within this goal area, Result Area 2 emphasizes the importance of children and adolescents developing life skills, digital skills, transferable skills, and vocational skills to prepare them for the future.
This corporate evaluation aims to generate systematic evidence on the extent to which UNICEF has supported countries in promoting the acquisition of transferable skills that will enable children, adolescents, and young people to be responsible and productive citizens. The evaluation will assess the conceptual underpinnings of UNICEF-supported transferable skills programmes, and the coherence of commitments made to programme countries. It will also examine intermediate outcomes and provide forward-looking recommendations for programme improvements.
The Education Section of UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a remote-based consultant for an estimated 214 working days to support the integration of implementation research into education programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa. The section embeds research into large-scale initiatives, including remedial education, inclusive education, and digital learning. The overarching goal of this research portfolio is to inform improvements in the delivery and scale-up of education programmes to enhance children’s learning outcomes, while synthesizing lessons across countries to contribute to global public goods.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) INTERNATIONAL SENIOR CONSULTANT – DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT OF AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM MODEL FOR THE SAHRAWI REFUGEE EDUCATION CONTEXT
Project Support Assistant will provide administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth management and oversight of the Defects Liability Period and to facilitate the upcoming tender process and related improvements. The PSA will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager / Officer and in collaboration with the various Operations units
While operational, several minor but essential improvements are needed to enhance functionality, safety, user comfort, and overall performance. These improvements are bundled into six (6) LOTs of works, labelled A through F, to address these improvements across various locations of the facility.
The project has several running Legacy contracts that need to be monitored. These including:
a. Construction of the Building, that has now entered into the Defects Liability Period, [by CEMENTERS Uganda Limited] that runs upto 31st Jan 2026
b. Monitoring of the Defects Liability Period, [ARMSTRONG] that runs upto 31st Jan 2026
c. Certification of the Building as a Green Building [GBCSA] that runs upto 31st October 2025
d. Audit of the Building as a Green Building [Inside Out Inc] that runs upto 31st October 2025
The project has several new contracts and engagements that need to be monitored. These including:
a. Closure of the Final Account [FBW]
b. Structural Integrity Investigations [BUREAU VERITAS]
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight (GORaF) is seeking a consultant to coordinate and deliver a high-impact research initiative exploring the intersections between child sexual abuse (CSA) and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). The role involves managing a multi-phase project that includes stakeholder engagement, evidence synthesis, interdisciplinary research coordination, and the development of a thought leadership piece to inform global policy and practice.
The present consultancy will lead to the development of a base paper to clarify the intersections between child sexual abuse and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, highlight gaps in knowledge, identify opportunities for increased collaboration across these areas of work, and explore potential next steps for future research, policy, and practice. Importantly, it will explore different approaches to understanding how exposure to harmful content, particularly online, may be influencing norms and behaviors associated with the acceptance and perpetration of sexual violence.
UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for a national individual to conduct a comprehensive peer review of the Administration section and HACT (Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers) processes within UNICEF. The peer review aims to identify good practices, gaps, and challenges, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
