Join UNICEF’s Cox’s Bazar Field Office as a Senior Security Associate and play a key role in safeguarding personnel, assets, and operations in one of the world’s most dynamic humanitarian environments. This position is responsible for security risk management, emergency preparedness, security coordination, and partnership building with UN agencies, government counterparts, and security stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings at least 7 years of security-related experience, strong analytical and operational skills, and the ability to support critical field operations in complex settings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to UNICEF’s mission while helping ensure the safety and continuity of life-saving programs.
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting a Health Specialist - NO-3, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
To provide continuous technical guidance, system strengthening and capacity building required to scale, stabilize and optimize the Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem across 30 UNICEF-supported states, ensuring interoperability between Vital Reg, DHIS, NBS and NIMC, and embedding sustainability through knowledge transfer to NPC technical teams.
L’UNICEF Algérie opère dans un contexte de programmation duale, englobant à la fois des interventions de développement et des interventions humanitaires :Au niveau national, l’UNICEF appuie le Gouvernement algérien à travers des programmes axés sur le développement visant à renforcer les systèmes, les politiques et les services en faveur des enfants, notamment dans les domaines de la santé, de l’éducation, de la protection de l’enfance, des politiques sociales et du développement des adolescents.Parallèlement, l’UNICEF dirige et soutient une réponse humanitaire prolongée à Tindouf, en fournissant une assistance vitale ainsi que des interventions de renforcement de la résilience en faveur des enfants et des familles réfugiés sahraouis, en étroite coordination avec les agences des Nations Unies, les partenaires nationaux et les acteurs humanitaires.
Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the Youth Facilitator and the Communications expert, the Youth Digital Mobilizer is responsible for mobilizing adolescents and young people through the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) digital platforms, supporting the creation, dissemination, and monitoring of youth-led digital content and two-way communication.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho in strengthening digital health systems to enable more responsive, accountable, and resilient health service delivery. The consultancy will focus on enhancing social accountability by improving the visibility and functionality of community health governance structures, including more effective tracking and monitoring of Community Health Committees and related platforms.
UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant / report producer to develop and support the launch of a global report on private sector engagement in education. This report will build on the existing UNICEF in-house work, which reviews and analyses the triple crises of learning, resource and employability. The report will elaborate on the private sector’s triple roles of being provider, financier and broker. The report will also consider the time frame, system levels and intervention areas for private sector engagement.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination and technical support to the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the National Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat (NNFSS) in strengthening multi-sector coordination structures at the federal, provincial, and local levels and supporting the operationalization of EU budget support for the effective implementation of the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP-III, 2023-2030). The assignment will focus on strengthening multi-sector coordination mechanisms, enhancing the capacity of MSNP-III governance structures across all three levels of government, and facilitating the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of EU budget support toward the achievement of Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the leadership of the NPC.
The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
L’UNICEF a été sélectionné par le Ministère de l’Education Nationale (MEN), avec l’AFD et la Banque Mondiale, comme l’un des trois Agents Partenaires du STG en vue de l’accompagner pour la mise en oeuvre du Programme Intégré pour la Transformation des Apprentissages Fondamentaux (PITAF) sur la période 2025-2029, programme développé en lien avecle document de Pacte de Partenariat de Madagascar. L’appui de l’UNICEF au MEN porte le Sous-programme 1 pour un budget de 25,072 millions USD. De plus, l’UNICEF est l’Agent Partenaire pour appuyer le MEN dans la mise en oeuvre du Programme du financement à Effet Multiplicateur (MLT) sur la période 2026-2029, complémentaire du PITAF.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Supply and Logistics officer and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
Provide ongoing solutions architecture, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, DevOps, and enterprise application support services for UNICEF Supply Division digitalization initiatives, including support for enterprise platforms, analytics solutions, integrations, data warehouse modernization, and application infrastructure setup and optimization for 11 months.
To support the implementation of these priorities, UNICEF Kosovo seeks to engage a local Child Protection Consultant on Violence Against Children for six months to provide technical, advisory, coordination and implementation support across key child protection interventions. The consultant will support UNICEF and partners in strengthening the practical links between policy, service delivery and frontline response, including multidisciplinary coordination and case management mechanisms, social service workforce capacity development, piloting of minimum social service packages, development of specialized foster care services, advancement of child-friendly justice, and support to the establishment of the Child Helpline and Child Protection Houses. The assignment will also support the implementation of specialized prevention and response mechanisms related to sexual violence against children.
Lead Change Where It Matters Most – South Sudan: In one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings, UNICEF delivers critical support to children facing conflict, climate shocks, and displacement. Join as People & Culture Manager (Juba) and play a key leadership role in shaping a resilient, high-performing workforce. You will drive talent strategy, champion staff wellbeing, advise senior leadership, and ensure effective HR delivery across challenging field environments. Make a real impact—build the team that delivers for every child.
UNICEF Sudan operates in a highly complex humanitarian and development environment characterized by conflict, displacement, access constraints, and institutional disruption. In this context, timely, reliable, and actionable data is essential for effective programme design, humanitarian response, advocacy, and accountability for results for children. To strengthen evidence-based decision-making, UNICEF Sudan has established an Information Management (IM) Hub within the PRIME Section. The IM Hub serves as a centralized platform for data integration, analytics, digital innovation, and decision support, enabling interoperable, results-oriented information systems across programmes and sectors. The Information Management Specialist will be a key member of the information management hub and will provide technical leadership for the development of integrated information management systems for Situation and Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (HPM) within UNICEF Sudan. The NOC IM Specialist will work under the general supervision of the Monitoring Manager in close collaboration with Chief PRIME.
UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data (P‑3) to support regional and country offices in managing payment recipients' personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. Based within the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub, the role supports the rollout of digital tools, including the HOPE system, strengthens data management practices, and provides technical assistance for cash programmes and frontline worker incentives. The position contributes to data protection, system development, and data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance programmes.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a qualified Programme Specialist – P3 to strengthen safeguarding systems and protect children and vulnerable communities. Based in Kabul, the role leads prevention, risk mitigation, and response to safeguarding and PSEA concerns across programmes and operations. The incumbent ensures safe programme design, survivor‑centred responses, and accessible, confidential reporting mechanisms. The Programme Specialist will build staff and partner capacity, promote accountability, and embed safeguarding standards across all interventions. The position also supports partners in compliance with international safeguarding policies and strengthens community trust.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for the national consultant who will provide an external, impartial view that helps identify systemic gaps and propose reforms related to strengthening social service workforce, without being constrained by institutional biases. The consultant is expected to facilitate dialogue between ministries, civil society, and international partners, and to build consensus on workforce reform.
This consultancy will enhance the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of the Child Protection Case Management and
Referral System (CP-CMRS) across provinces by strengthening case management practices through structured quality
assurance and mentoring; updating tools, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidance in line with
emerging needs; building the capacity of the social service workforce alongside robust supervision mechanisms; reinforcing
governance, coordination, and sustainability frameworks; and supporting the rollout and continuous refinement of a
comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system.
Join UNICEF’s Cox’s Bazar Field Office as a Senior Security Associate and play a key role in safeguarding personnel, assets, and operations in one of the world’s most dynamic humanitarian environments. This position is responsible for security risk management, emergency preparedness, security coordination, and partnership building with UN agencies, government counterparts, and security stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings at least 7 years of security-related experience, strong analytical and operational skills, and the ability to support critical field operations in complex settings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to UNICEF’s mission while helping ensure the safety and continuity of life-saving programs.
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting a Health Specialist - NO-3, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
To provide continuous technical guidance, system strengthening and capacity building required to scale, stabilize and optimize the Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem across 30 UNICEF-supported states, ensuring interoperability between Vital Reg, DHIS, NBS and NIMC, and embedding sustainability through knowledge transfer to NPC technical teams.
L’UNICEF Algérie opère dans un contexte de programmation duale, englobant à la fois des interventions de développement et des interventions humanitaires :Au niveau national, l’UNICEF appuie le Gouvernement algérien à travers des programmes axés sur le développement visant à renforcer les systèmes, les politiques et les services en faveur des enfants, notamment dans les domaines de la santé, de l’éducation, de la protection de l’enfance, des politiques sociales et du développement des adolescents.Parallèlement, l’UNICEF dirige et soutient une réponse humanitaire prolongée à Tindouf, en fournissant une assistance vitale ainsi que des interventions de renforcement de la résilience en faveur des enfants et des familles réfugiés sahraouis, en étroite coordination avec les agences des Nations Unies, les partenaires nationaux et les acteurs humanitaires.
Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the Youth Facilitator and the Communications expert, the Youth Digital Mobilizer is responsible for mobilizing adolescents and young people through the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) digital platforms, supporting the creation, dissemination, and monitoring of youth-led digital content and two-way communication.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho in strengthening digital health systems to enable more responsive, accountable, and resilient health service delivery. The consultancy will focus on enhancing social accountability by improving the visibility and functionality of community health governance structures, including more effective tracking and monitoring of Community Health Committees and related platforms.
UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant / report producer to develop and support the launch of a global report on private sector engagement in education. This report will build on the existing UNICEF in-house work, which reviews and analyses the triple crises of learning, resource and employability. The report will elaborate on the private sector’s triple roles of being provider, financier and broker. The report will also consider the time frame, system levels and intervention areas for private sector engagement.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination and technical support to the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the National Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat (NNFSS) in strengthening multi-sector coordination structures at the federal, provincial, and local levels and supporting the operationalization of EU budget support for the effective implementation of the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP-III, 2023-2030). The assignment will focus on strengthening multi-sector coordination mechanisms, enhancing the capacity of MSNP-III governance structures across all three levels of government, and facilitating the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of EU budget support toward the achievement of Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the leadership of the NPC.
The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
L’UNICEF a été sélectionné par le Ministère de l’Education Nationale (MEN), avec l’AFD et la Banque Mondiale, comme l’un des trois Agents Partenaires du STG en vue de l’accompagner pour la mise en oeuvre du Programme Intégré pour la Transformation des Apprentissages Fondamentaux (PITAF) sur la période 2025-2029, programme développé en lien avecle document de Pacte de Partenariat de Madagascar. L’appui de l’UNICEF au MEN porte le Sous-programme 1 pour un budget de 25,072 millions USD. De plus, l’UNICEF est l’Agent Partenaire pour appuyer le MEN dans la mise en oeuvre du Programme du financement à Effet Multiplicateur (MLT) sur la période 2026-2029, complémentaire du PITAF.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Supply and Logistics officer and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
Provide ongoing solutions architecture, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, DevOps, and enterprise application support services for UNICEF Supply Division digitalization initiatives, including support for enterprise platforms, analytics solutions, integrations, data warehouse modernization, and application infrastructure setup and optimization for 11 months.
To support the implementation of these priorities, UNICEF Kosovo seeks to engage a local Child Protection Consultant on Violence Against Children for six months to provide technical, advisory, coordination and implementation support across key child protection interventions. The consultant will support UNICEF and partners in strengthening the practical links between policy, service delivery and frontline response, including multidisciplinary coordination and case management mechanisms, social service workforce capacity development, piloting of minimum social service packages, development of specialized foster care services, advancement of child-friendly justice, and support to the establishment of the Child Helpline and Child Protection Houses. The assignment will also support the implementation of specialized prevention and response mechanisms related to sexual violence against children.
Lead Change Where It Matters Most – South Sudan: In one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings, UNICEF delivers critical support to children facing conflict, climate shocks, and displacement. Join as People & Culture Manager (Juba) and play a key leadership role in shaping a resilient, high-performing workforce. You will drive talent strategy, champion staff wellbeing, advise senior leadership, and ensure effective HR delivery across challenging field environments. Make a real impact—build the team that delivers for every child.
UNICEF Sudan operates in a highly complex humanitarian and development environment characterized by conflict, displacement, access constraints, and institutional disruption. In this context, timely, reliable, and actionable data is essential for effective programme design, humanitarian response, advocacy, and accountability for results for children. To strengthen evidence-based decision-making, UNICEF Sudan has established an Information Management (IM) Hub within the PRIME Section. The IM Hub serves as a centralized platform for data integration, analytics, digital innovation, and decision support, enabling interoperable, results-oriented information systems across programmes and sectors. The Information Management Specialist will be a key member of the information management hub and will provide technical leadership for the development of integrated information management systems for Situation and Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (HPM) within UNICEF Sudan. The NOC IM Specialist will work under the general supervision of the Monitoring Manager in close collaboration with Chief PRIME.
UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data (P‑3) to support regional and country offices in managing payment recipients' personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. Based within the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub, the role supports the rollout of digital tools, including the HOPE system, strengthens data management practices, and provides technical assistance for cash programmes and frontline worker incentives. The position contributes to data protection, system development, and data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance programmes.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a qualified Programme Specialist – P3 to strengthen safeguarding systems and protect children and vulnerable communities. Based in Kabul, the role leads prevention, risk mitigation, and response to safeguarding and PSEA concerns across programmes and operations. The incumbent ensures safe programme design, survivor‑centred responses, and accessible, confidential reporting mechanisms. The Programme Specialist will build staff and partner capacity, promote accountability, and embed safeguarding standards across all interventions. The position also supports partners in compliance with international safeguarding policies and strengthens community trust.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for the national consultant who will provide an external, impartial view that helps identify systemic gaps and propose reforms related to strengthening social service workforce, without being constrained by institutional biases. The consultant is expected to facilitate dialogue between ministries, civil society, and international partners, and to build consensus on workforce reform.
This consultancy will enhance the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of the Child Protection Case Management and
Referral System (CP-CMRS) across provinces by strengthening case management practices through structured quality
assurance and mentoring; updating tools, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidance in line with
emerging needs; building the capacity of the social service workforce alongside robust supervision mechanisms; reinforcing
governance, coordination, and sustainability frameworks; and supporting the rollout and continuous refinement of a
comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system.
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