Guinea is a lower-middle-income country facing significant challenges in child development and deprivation. According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, Guinea has a Human Development Index of 0.480, ranking 178th out of 191 countries in 2023, reflecting its ongoing struggle with poverty and social development challenges. Since 1984, UNICEF has worked with the government and various partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve conditions for children. The population of Guinea is projected to be around 15.2 million in 2025, with 63.4% living in rural areas and women comprising approximately 50.3% of the population. The annual growth rate remains steady at about 2.8%. Children under the age of 18 account for roughly 51% of the population, underscoring the critical need for child-focused interventions in areas such as health, education, and protection (World Population Review). The vision of the 2024-2028 country programme is: "A Guinea where children, especially adolescent girls and children from the most vulnerable families in the most disadvantaged geographical areas, have equitable opportunities for sustainable access to essential social services and quality social protection, and can reach their full potential, including in a context of climate-related vulnerabilities and emergencies". Currently, Guinea faces regularly natural disasters, such as flooding, which displace populations, damage infrastructure, and exacerbate the already challenging humanitarian conditions. These ongoing challenges necessitate continued support and local resilience-building measures to mitigate their impact on the population. The UNICEF Guinea office is looking for committed and creative professionals to make a lasting difference for Guinean children.
UNICEF China is supporting efforts to advance healthier food environments for children through evidence generation, policy dialogue and strategic advocacy. As part of this agenda, UNICEF China aims to explore the feasibility and policy relevance of fiscal measures, including sugar-sweetened beverage taxation and related healthy food fiscal policies.
As Senior Digital Impact Associates, you will perform specialized activities pertaining to UNICEF’s ICT systems including desktop administration, server operations, hardware, and software.
The Partner Recognition and Impact team in the Private Sector Communication and Engagement Section at UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnership (PFP) Division is seeking to establish a roster of highly skilled, experienced, and strategic communication professional to contribute to a diverse range of partnership communication activities.
This role will require to assess the functioning and effectiveness of the three Resource Centres for Children with Disabilities and their role in supporting inclusive education in Montenegro and early intervention services.
Shape how UNICEF delivers impact at scale. As Senior Planning Specialist (Strategic Coordinator), you will lead the coordination and institutionalisation of a global Technical Assistance Hub—at the heart of UNICEF’s transformation toward a more agile, demand-driven organisation. Based in Florence, this high-impact role connects strategy with execution, aligning processes, systems, and stakeholders across headquarters, regions, and country offices. You will work closely with senior leaders to strengthen governance, enhance performance insights, and ensure technical assistance is delivered with focus, quality, and measurable results. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity and is motivated to build systems that improve outcomes for children worldwide.
The aim of the internship is to support UNICEF’s engagement with human rights mechanisms in Geneva, including the Human Rights Council, the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Periodic review.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support for research, consolidation and drafting of an ASEAN Regional Progress Report on the implementation of the ASEAN Declaration and Regional Plan of Action on Children in the Context of Migration (RPA CCM). UNICEF has committed to supporting ASEAN in conducting a mid-term review of the RPA CCM, which is part of the EU-funded Action “Ensuring Decent Work and Reducing Vulnerabilities for Women and Children in the Context of Labour Migration in Southeast Asia” (hereinafter PROTECT).
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Under the supervision of UNICEF, and the overall guidance of MoSAL, National Digital Transformation and MIS Consultant will provide hands-on coordination, technical support, and facilitation to advance the development and implementation of digital transformation projects, especially the national Social Protection MIS.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance to the social service workforce under the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI) to strengthen their capacity to manage and coordinate high-quality, effective, and climate-informed child protection case management systems.
The Digital Education Officer provides technical, operational, and administrative support for digital transformation in education programmes. The role contributes to research, data collection, and analysis on digital education trends, such as school connectivity, digital learning, and data use, while applying UNICEF procedures to support programme development and implementation. It also supports UNICEF’s involvement in digital initiatives, including school connectivity under the Giga initiative, and contributes to digital transformation efforts across other programme areas (e.g. health, nutrition, and social protection), including activity design.
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As a digital specialist in the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) plays a pivotal role in executing UNICEF’s strategy to scale donor acquisition through digital innovation. In alignment with the PSFR team's strategic emphasis on funnel-based marketing, segmentation, and audience-centric growth, this role leads the planning, execution, and optimization of digital campaigns across platforms such as social media, email, and paid advertising. By leveraging audience insights, campaign analytics, and emerging digital trends, the incumbent ensures that acquisition efforts are both data-driven and responsive to evolving donor behaviors. Their collaboration with the marketing team and focus on maximizing ROI directly supports the team’s broader objectives of expanding reach, enhancing engagement, and driving sustainable revenue growth under the 2026–2030 strategy.
Under the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating digital marketing campaigns with a goal of acquiring new donors across online platforms (e.g., social media, email, paid advertising). Responsibilities include campaign management across analysis, audience insights, and campaign optimization. This role involves collaborating with the marketing team, analyzing digital campaign data, optimizing campaigns for maximum ROI, and staying updated with the latest digital marketing trends. The incumbent will play a key role in driving the organization's growth by ensuring effective digital marketing efforts.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The UNICEF office in the DRC is seeking a committed and creative professional for the position of Information Management Officer at the NOB level, based in Kinshasa. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, join UNICEF, the world’s leading organization for the promotion and protection of children’s rights.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Algeria in the contextualization, delivery, follow-up and institutional anchoring of the UPSHIFT approach for the benefit of selected cadres from the Ministry of Youth and the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education.
The assignment aims to strengthen the capacities of ministry staff to understand, facilitate and replicate the UPSHIFT methodology as a structured approach for developing adolescents’ and young people’s life skills, social innovation capacities, problem-solving abilities, civic engagement and transition-related competencies. The consultancy will contribute to the broader UNICEF agenda on adolescent and youth development, Life Skills and Citizenship Education (LSCE), youth participation, employability and learning-to-earning pathways.
The needs for technical assistance have been identified to strengthen the implementation of the EPI in Togo, in support of the Immunization Division. The joint support of WHO and UNICEF will help reduce inequalities, improve vaccination coverage, engage communities, and consolidate the health system.This assistance will provide qualified human resources to prioritize the “vaccine” envelope, introduce new vaccines, and transfer competencies to national teams through co‑planning, co‑supervision, and mentoring.In this context, UNICEF will recruit an SBC Specialist responsible for developing demand‑creation strategies, strengthening equity in vaccination, and extending immunization to unvaccinated children and marginalized communities.
The Rwanda National Organization of Social Workers (RWANOSW), with the support of UNICEF Rwanda, has been instrumental in advancing the professionalization agenda of social work. In parallel, UNICEF Rwanda continues to support the NCDA in strengthening child protection systems through a dedicated workforce operating at decentralized levels.
The evaluation is intended to support evidence-based decision-making by primary users including UNICEF, the Ministry of Health, SAfAIDS, implementing partners, youth-led and community organizations, and donors. Findings will be used to inform programme design and scale-up decisions, strengthen implementation and resource allocation, guide policy and strategic planning, and improve accountability to adolescents and young people. In addition, the evaluation will generate lessons to inform national, regional, and global learning on youth-led digital social accountability approaches for HIV and SRH service delivery.
Guinea is a lower-middle-income country facing significant challenges in child development and deprivation. According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, Guinea has a Human Development Index of 0.480, ranking 178th out of 191 countries in 2023, reflecting its ongoing struggle with poverty and social development challenges. Since 1984, UNICEF has worked with the government and various partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve conditions for children. The population of Guinea is projected to be around 15.2 million in 2025, with 63.4% living in rural areas and women comprising approximately 50.3% of the population. The annual growth rate remains steady at about 2.8%. Children under the age of 18 account for roughly 51% of the population, underscoring the critical need for child-focused interventions in areas such as health, education, and protection (World Population Review). The vision of the 2024-2028 country programme is: "A Guinea where children, especially adolescent girls and children from the most vulnerable families in the most disadvantaged geographical areas, have equitable opportunities for sustainable access to essential social services and quality social protection, and can reach their full potential, including in a context of climate-related vulnerabilities and emergencies". Currently, Guinea faces regularly natural disasters, such as flooding, which displace populations, damage infrastructure, and exacerbate the already challenging humanitarian conditions. These ongoing challenges necessitate continued support and local resilience-building measures to mitigate their impact on the population. The UNICEF Guinea office is looking for committed and creative professionals to make a lasting difference for Guinean children.
UNICEF China is supporting efforts to advance healthier food environments for children through evidence generation, policy dialogue and strategic advocacy. As part of this agenda, UNICEF China aims to explore the feasibility and policy relevance of fiscal measures, including sugar-sweetened beverage taxation and related healthy food fiscal policies.
As Senior Digital Impact Associates, you will perform specialized activities pertaining to UNICEF’s ICT systems including desktop administration, server operations, hardware, and software.
The Partner Recognition and Impact team in the Private Sector Communication and Engagement Section at UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnership (PFP) Division is seeking to establish a roster of highly skilled, experienced, and strategic communication professional to contribute to a diverse range of partnership communication activities.
This role will require to assess the functioning and effectiveness of the three Resource Centres for Children with Disabilities and their role in supporting inclusive education in Montenegro and early intervention services.
Shape how UNICEF delivers impact at scale. As Senior Planning Specialist (Strategic Coordinator), you will lead the coordination and institutionalisation of a global Technical Assistance Hub—at the heart of UNICEF’s transformation toward a more agile, demand-driven organisation. Based in Florence, this high-impact role connects strategy with execution, aligning processes, systems, and stakeholders across headquarters, regions, and country offices. You will work closely with senior leaders to strengthen governance, enhance performance insights, and ensure technical assistance is delivered with focus, quality, and measurable results. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity and is motivated to build systems that improve outcomes for children worldwide.
The aim of the internship is to support UNICEF’s engagement with human rights mechanisms in Geneva, including the Human Rights Council, the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Periodic review.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support for research, consolidation and drafting of an ASEAN Regional Progress Report on the implementation of the ASEAN Declaration and Regional Plan of Action on Children in the Context of Migration (RPA CCM). UNICEF has committed to supporting ASEAN in conducting a mid-term review of the RPA CCM, which is part of the EU-funded Action “Ensuring Decent Work and Reducing Vulnerabilities for Women and Children in the Context of Labour Migration in Southeast Asia” (hereinafter PROTECT).
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Under the supervision of UNICEF, and the overall guidance of MoSAL, National Digital Transformation and MIS Consultant will provide hands-on coordination, technical support, and facilitation to advance the development and implementation of digital transformation projects, especially the national Social Protection MIS.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance to the social service workforce under the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI) to strengthen their capacity to manage and coordinate high-quality, effective, and climate-informed child protection case management systems.
The Digital Education Officer provides technical, operational, and administrative support for digital transformation in education programmes. The role contributes to research, data collection, and analysis on digital education trends, such as school connectivity, digital learning, and data use, while applying UNICEF procedures to support programme development and implementation. It also supports UNICEF’s involvement in digital initiatives, including school connectivity under the Giga initiative, and contributes to digital transformation efforts across other programme areas (e.g. health, nutrition, and social protection), including activity design.
Short free text, that is visible in TMS without opening the actual VA on the job portal. It is not part of the branded VA, but it is needed in the VA front page.
As a digital specialist in the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) plays a pivotal role in executing UNICEF’s strategy to scale donor acquisition through digital innovation. In alignment with the PSFR team's strategic emphasis on funnel-based marketing, segmentation, and audience-centric growth, this role leads the planning, execution, and optimization of digital campaigns across platforms such as social media, email, and paid advertising. By leveraging audience insights, campaign analytics, and emerging digital trends, the incumbent ensures that acquisition efforts are both data-driven and responsive to evolving donor behaviors. Their collaboration with the marketing team and focus on maximizing ROI directly supports the team’s broader objectives of expanding reach, enhancing engagement, and driving sustainable revenue growth under the 2026–2030 strategy.
Under the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Officer (Digital Growth) focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating digital marketing campaigns with a goal of acquiring new donors across online platforms (e.g., social media, email, paid advertising). Responsibilities include campaign management across analysis, audience insights, and campaign optimization. This role involves collaborating with the marketing team, analyzing digital campaign data, optimizing campaigns for maximum ROI, and staying updated with the latest digital marketing trends. The incumbent will play a key role in driving the organization's growth by ensuring effective digital marketing efforts.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The UNICEF office in the DRC is seeking a committed and creative professional for the position of Information Management Officer at the NOB level, based in Kinshasa. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, join UNICEF, the world’s leading organization for the promotion and protection of children’s rights.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Algeria in the contextualization, delivery, follow-up and institutional anchoring of the UPSHIFT approach for the benefit of selected cadres from the Ministry of Youth and the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education.
The assignment aims to strengthen the capacities of ministry staff to understand, facilitate and replicate the UPSHIFT methodology as a structured approach for developing adolescents’ and young people’s life skills, social innovation capacities, problem-solving abilities, civic engagement and transition-related competencies. The consultancy will contribute to the broader UNICEF agenda on adolescent and youth development, Life Skills and Citizenship Education (LSCE), youth participation, employability and learning-to-earning pathways.
The needs for technical assistance have been identified to strengthen the implementation of the EPI in Togo, in support of the Immunization Division. The joint support of WHO and UNICEF will help reduce inequalities, improve vaccination coverage, engage communities, and consolidate the health system.This assistance will provide qualified human resources to prioritize the “vaccine” envelope, introduce new vaccines, and transfer competencies to national teams through co‑planning, co‑supervision, and mentoring.In this context, UNICEF will recruit an SBC Specialist responsible for developing demand‑creation strategies, strengthening equity in vaccination, and extending immunization to unvaccinated children and marginalized communities.
The Rwanda National Organization of Social Workers (RWANOSW), with the support of UNICEF Rwanda, has been instrumental in advancing the professionalization agenda of social work. In parallel, UNICEF Rwanda continues to support the NCDA in strengthening child protection systems through a dedicated workforce operating at decentralized levels.
The evaluation is intended to support evidence-based decision-making by primary users including UNICEF, the Ministry of Health, SAfAIDS, implementing partners, youth-led and community organizations, and donors. Findings will be used to inform programme design and scale-up decisions, strengthen implementation and resource allocation, guide policy and strategic planning, and improve accountability to adolescents and young people. In addition, the evaluation will generate lessons to inform national, regional, and global learning on youth-led digital social accountability approaches for HIV and SRH service delivery.
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