The post is based in Islamabad with regular field travel and reports to the Chief Child Nutrition and Development, with matrix reporting to the Chief SBC. The Specialist will work closely with Nutrition, ECD, SBC, Health, WASH, Gender, Social Protection, Supply and field teams to strengthen implementation of integrated Nutrition and ECD interventions through practical SBC support, community engagement, frontline worker capacity building and use of field feedback to improve programme delivery.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a national individual consultancy to review Nepal’s National Health Insurance Programme and identify evidence-based actions to strengthen its performance, financial sustainability, and contribution to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), for a period of 1.5 months.
To help achieve the results set out in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and respond to growing demand from country offices and government partners for technical support on ECD, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of ECD Expert Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting UNICEF’s Centers of Excellence work on ECD by providing Country Offices with timely access to specialized expertise. The roster will function as a stand-by mechanism, enabling UNICEF to rapidly mobilize pre-qualified experts to provide timely and quality support on ECD.
Join UNICEF Cambodia as an Operations Associate. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Cambodia by providing comprehensive operational support to ensure the effective, equitable, and efficient functioning of UNICEF’s operations.
UNICEF Angola is seeking qualified Angolan nationals to apply for the position of Health and Nutrition Specialist.This exciting opportunity is for a dedicated professional who is passionate about improving the health, nutrition, and well-being of children and women in Angola. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNICEF-supported health and nutrition programmes, working closely with government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders to achieve sustainable results for children.
The Zimbabwe Country Office offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic People & Culture team and play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce. In this role, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, providing timely, client-focused HR advisory services and ensuring fair, policy-compliant solutions.You will lead key people initiatives—including recruitment, performance management, and staff development—while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through coaching, learning initiatives, and data-driven insights, you will strengthen workforce capacity and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), in collaboration with key stakeholders, to update the Shock Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Zambia, by incorporating recommendations from the two completed evaluations of the 2024 Drought Emergency Cash Transfer (DECT). The assignment will translate existing findings and experience into clear, practical and implementable SOP provisions responding to shocks through the social protection system, particularly the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme delivery infrastructure.
The assignment will ensure that the SOPs are aligned with relevant legislation, policies, and other legal and operational frameworks, while incorporating lessons and recommendations identified in the two DECT evaluations.
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.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of education programmes/projects. This includes strategic planning and formulation, as well as delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes, access to quality, equitable and inclusive pre-primary, primary secondary education and TVET, especially for children and young people who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society. Incumbent leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in the country.The Chief is responsible for establishing the plans of action and overseeing work progress to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results,
Under the supervision and strategic direction of the Social Policy Manager / Deputy Team Lead, the Social Policy Specialist serves as Technical Lead of the Social Recovery Office.The incumbent provides technical leadership, coordination and quality assurance for reform support activities implemented under SPIRIT. The position supports scoping and strategic direction of technical assistance in accordance with evolving government reform priorities, evidence generation, policy analysis and reform implementation; coordinates technical experts and institutional contractors; manages the substantive aspects of technical contracts and deliverables; and supports internal and external communication related to the Social Recovery Office's reform support portfolio.The incumbent advises the Social Policy Manager / Deputy Team Lead on technical matters, emerging policy reforms, evidence and implementation challenges and deputises during periods of absence on technical and operational coordination matters within delegated authority.
UNICEF Ukraine continues to document the impact of the war on children and families while implementing communication, advocacy, fundraising and social and behaviour change campaigns across multiple sectors. Strategic engagement of influencers, celebrities and opinion leaders is essential to amplify UNICEF's messages, expand public outreach, strengthen advocacy efforts and increase support for children's rights.
UNICEF Ukraine continues to document the impact of the war on children and families while implementing communication, advocacy, fundraising and social and behaviour change campaigns across multiple sectors. Strategic engagement of influencers, celebrities and opinion leaders is essential to amplify UNICEF's messages, expand public outreach, strengthen advocacy efforts and increase support for children's rights.
The purpose of this four-month consultancy is to provide time-bound and deliverable-based construction engineering services to UNICEF Egypt. The consultant will review planned and ongoing infrastructure interventions, prepare and validate technical documentation, support procurement processes, monitor implementation and quality, and provide recommendations to address technical, contractual and implementation risks.
Become the next Field Support Specialist for UNICEF Mexico!We are seeking a qualified Field Support Specialist at the NO-3 level to support UNICEF Mexico’s territorial presence and coordination in the Western region, based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and covering Jalisco, Michoacán and Guanajuato. If selected, you will contribute to the consolidation of UNICEF’s presence in the region, support integrated programme planning and monitoring, facilitate coordination across programme, communications, partnerships, operations and security functions, and help maintain strategic engagement with state and municipal authorities, civil society, academia, private sector actors, media, influencers, cultural and sports entities, and other key stakeholders.If you have experience in field office coordination, territorial planning, integrated programme delivery, team supervision and multi-stakeholder engagement, and the commitment to help advance the rights of children and adolescents in the Bajío region, apply today!
Under the supervision of the Communication Specialist (NOC), the Communication Officer provides professional and technical communication support for private sector engagement, fundraising communication, donor stewardship, youth engagement and digital communication initiatives that contribute to the achievement of UNICEF Montenegro's programme, advocacy and resource mobilization objectives. The incumbent contributes to the planning, coordination and implementation of communication activities that strengthen partnerships with the private sector, enhance donor visibility and recognition, support fundraising and supporter engagement, promote meaningful youth participation through the UNICEF Young Reporters initiative, and ensure consistent application of UNICEF communication standards, brand guidelines and partnership requirements.
Join UNICEF and make tech work for impact! As our Digital Impact Assistant, you’ll keep our team connected and efficient by delivering fast, reliable IT support, ensuring smooth implementation of digital initiatives, and maintaining accurate systems and documentation. Your role helps drive innovation, enhance user experience, and keep communication flowing—so we can focus on what matters most: improving the lives of children worldwide.
UNICEF Croatia CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of social change in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, values, and the socio-cultural norms that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for sustainable behavior and social change. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around social and behavioral practices like immunization, breastfeeding, hygiene, and positive discipline.
UNICEF Bulgaria CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
UNICEF is implementing a Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Programme in Greece, in partnership with Procter & Gamble (PnG), aiming at strengthening menstrual health knowledge among children and adolescents at school level, building the capacity of frontline professionals including education staff (educators, school psychologists etc.) and health professionals (nurses & midwives), promoting supportive and stigma-free school
environments, and improving access to menstrual hygiene products.
UNICEF seeks technical expertise to explore how AI and digital technologies can enhance efforts to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. The consultancy will assess and refine technology-enabled approaches for service delivery, case management, data use, and decision-making, ensuring they complement community-based and human-centered programming. Building on previous research, the work will identify opportunities to apply emerging AI solutions while upholding child rights, inclusion, gender equality, data protection, and harm-mitigation principles
The post is based in Islamabad with regular field travel and reports to the Chief Child Nutrition and Development, with matrix reporting to the Chief SBC. The Specialist will work closely with Nutrition, ECD, SBC, Health, WASH, Gender, Social Protection, Supply and field teams to strengthen implementation of integrated Nutrition and ECD interventions through practical SBC support, community engagement, frontline worker capacity building and use of field feedback to improve programme delivery.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a national individual consultancy to review Nepal’s National Health Insurance Programme and identify evidence-based actions to strengthen its performance, financial sustainability, and contribution to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), for a period of 1.5 months.
To help achieve the results set out in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and respond to growing demand from country offices and government partners for technical support on ECD, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of ECD Expert Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting UNICEF’s Centers of Excellence work on ECD by providing Country Offices with timely access to specialized expertise. The roster will function as a stand-by mechanism, enabling UNICEF to rapidly mobilize pre-qualified experts to provide timely and quality support on ECD.
Join UNICEF Cambodia as an Operations Associate. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Cambodia by providing comprehensive operational support to ensure the effective, equitable, and efficient functioning of UNICEF’s operations.
UNICEF Angola is seeking qualified Angolan nationals to apply for the position of Health and Nutrition Specialist.This exciting opportunity is for a dedicated professional who is passionate about improving the health, nutrition, and well-being of children and women in Angola. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNICEF-supported health and nutrition programmes, working closely with government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders to achieve sustainable results for children.
The Zimbabwe Country Office offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic People & Culture team and play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce. In this role, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, providing timely, client-focused HR advisory services and ensuring fair, policy-compliant solutions.You will lead key people initiatives—including recruitment, performance management, and staff development—while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through coaching, learning initiatives, and data-driven insights, you will strengthen workforce capacity and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), in collaboration with key stakeholders, to update the Shock Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Zambia, by incorporating recommendations from the two completed evaluations of the 2024 Drought Emergency Cash Transfer (DECT). The assignment will translate existing findings and experience into clear, practical and implementable SOP provisions responding to shocks through the social protection system, particularly the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme delivery infrastructure.
The assignment will ensure that the SOPs are aligned with relevant legislation, policies, and other legal and operational frameworks, while incorporating lessons and recommendations identified in the two DECT evaluations.
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.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of education programmes/projects. This includes strategic planning and formulation, as well as delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes, access to quality, equitable and inclusive pre-primary, primary secondary education and TVET, especially for children and young people who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society. Incumbent leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in the country.The Chief is responsible for establishing the plans of action and overseeing work progress to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results,
Under the supervision and strategic direction of the Social Policy Manager / Deputy Team Lead, the Social Policy Specialist serves as Technical Lead of the Social Recovery Office.The incumbent provides technical leadership, coordination and quality assurance for reform support activities implemented under SPIRIT. The position supports scoping and strategic direction of technical assistance in accordance with evolving government reform priorities, evidence generation, policy analysis and reform implementation; coordinates technical experts and institutional contractors; manages the substantive aspects of technical contracts and deliverables; and supports internal and external communication related to the Social Recovery Office's reform support portfolio.The incumbent advises the Social Policy Manager / Deputy Team Lead on technical matters, emerging policy reforms, evidence and implementation challenges and deputises during periods of absence on technical and operational coordination matters within delegated authority.
UNICEF Ukraine continues to document the impact of the war on children and families while implementing communication, advocacy, fundraising and social and behaviour change campaigns across multiple sectors. Strategic engagement of influencers, celebrities and opinion leaders is essential to amplify UNICEF's messages, expand public outreach, strengthen advocacy efforts and increase support for children's rights.
UNICEF Ukraine continues to document the impact of the war on children and families while implementing communication, advocacy, fundraising and social and behaviour change campaigns across multiple sectors. Strategic engagement of influencers, celebrities and opinion leaders is essential to amplify UNICEF's messages, expand public outreach, strengthen advocacy efforts and increase support for children's rights.
The purpose of this four-month consultancy is to provide time-bound and deliverable-based construction engineering services to UNICEF Egypt. The consultant will review planned and ongoing infrastructure interventions, prepare and validate technical documentation, support procurement processes, monitor implementation and quality, and provide recommendations to address technical, contractual and implementation risks.
Become the next Field Support Specialist for UNICEF Mexico!We are seeking a qualified Field Support Specialist at the NO-3 level to support UNICEF Mexico’s territorial presence and coordination in the Western region, based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and covering Jalisco, Michoacán and Guanajuato. If selected, you will contribute to the consolidation of UNICEF’s presence in the region, support integrated programme planning and monitoring, facilitate coordination across programme, communications, partnerships, operations and security functions, and help maintain strategic engagement with state and municipal authorities, civil society, academia, private sector actors, media, influencers, cultural and sports entities, and other key stakeholders.If you have experience in field office coordination, territorial planning, integrated programme delivery, team supervision and multi-stakeholder engagement, and the commitment to help advance the rights of children and adolescents in the Bajío region, apply today!
Under the supervision of the Communication Specialist (NOC), the Communication Officer provides professional and technical communication support for private sector engagement, fundraising communication, donor stewardship, youth engagement and digital communication initiatives that contribute to the achievement of UNICEF Montenegro's programme, advocacy and resource mobilization objectives. The incumbent contributes to the planning, coordination and implementation of communication activities that strengthen partnerships with the private sector, enhance donor visibility and recognition, support fundraising and supporter engagement, promote meaningful youth participation through the UNICEF Young Reporters initiative, and ensure consistent application of UNICEF communication standards, brand guidelines and partnership requirements.
Join UNICEF and make tech work for impact! As our Digital Impact Assistant, you’ll keep our team connected and efficient by delivering fast, reliable IT support, ensuring smooth implementation of digital initiatives, and maintaining accurate systems and documentation. Your role helps drive innovation, enhance user experience, and keep communication flowing—so we can focus on what matters most: improving the lives of children worldwide.
UNICEF Croatia CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of social change in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, values, and the socio-cultural norms that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for sustainable behavior and social change. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around social and behavioral practices like immunization, breastfeeding, hygiene, and positive discipline.
UNICEF Bulgaria CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
UNICEF is implementing a Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Programme in Greece, in partnership with Procter & Gamble (PnG), aiming at strengthening menstrual health knowledge among children and adolescents at school level, building the capacity of frontline professionals including education staff (educators, school psychologists etc.) and health professionals (nurses & midwives), promoting supportive and stigma-free school
environments, and improving access to menstrual hygiene products.
UNICEF seeks technical expertise to explore how AI and digital technologies can enhance efforts to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. The consultancy will assess and refine technology-enabled approaches for service delivery, case management, data use, and decision-making, ensuring they complement community-based and human-centered programming. Building on previous research, the work will identify opportunities to apply emerging AI solutions while upholding child rights, inclusion, gender equality, data protection, and harm-mitigation principles
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