UNICEF Burkina Faso is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join the team as Chief Social Policy. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to advance social policy priorities, including social protection, public finance for children, child poverty and equity, and evidence-based policy advocacy.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking a Construction Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of infrastructure projects that contribute to improved services for children and communities. The incumbent will provide technical expertise in construction project management, support procurement and contract management processes, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and collaborate with government counterparts, contractors, and UNICEF programme teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to UNICEF’s mission by strengthening essential infrastructure in support of children’s rights and well-being.
The consultant will support the timely preparation, quality assurance and finalization of key partnership products, including an estimated 17 donor reports due by the end of December 2026, two annual reviews, donor engagement materials, funding proposals or concept notes, and related briefing and communication products for engagement with public and private sector partners, embassies and capital-level counterparts. The consultancy will also strengthen internal coordination by consolidating programme inputs, tracking reporting obligations and donor-specific requirements, supporting the 2027 reporting tracker and first-quarter reporting tools, and establishing a donor contact file to support accurate and well-documented partner engagement. By providing dedicated additional capacity for clearly defined outputs, the consultancy will enable UNICEF Ukraine to maintain timely, consistent and high-quality engagement with partners and stakeholders, while supporting effective stewardship of existing partnerships and the development of new funding opportunities.
Under the supervision of the Communication Officer (Brand Positioning), NO-2 and in close coordination with the fundraising team, the incumbent will contribute to advancing UNICEF Mexico's advocacy, brand positioning and fundraising objectives by supporting the development and coordination of integrated public-facing campaigns. The post will help drive audience engagement, strengthen trust in UNICEF and create communication opportunities that mobilize support for children.
Be part of UNICEF’s mission to help create a safer world for children across Latin America and the Caribbean. As Regional Security Advisor, you will provide strategic security leadership and expert advice to the Regional Director and UNICEF Country Offices, helping ensure that teams can operate safely and effectively in diverse and evolving environments. Working across the region with senior leaders, UNDSS and security partners, you will shape and coordinate security approaches that protect people, premises and assets while enabling UNICEF to deliver critical results for children. Bring your expertise to a role where security is not only about protection—it is about enabling UNICEF to reach more children, in more places, every day. ¡Apply now, don't miss this great opportunity!
Under the technical oversight of the UNICEF Social Policy Specialist, the consultant will undertake defined analytical assignments and produce specific technical outputs to support UNICEF’s Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda.
The core area of work will be the preparation of analytical inputs for UNICEF’s 2027 Budget Briefs, including analysis of key fiscal, budgetary and sectoral developments reflected in Ukraine’s Draft and Approved State Budgets, with particular attention to expenditure for children and young people across key social sectors
The UNICEF Guinea country office is seeking the services of a qualified and experienced professional writer/editor consultant to support the 2026 annual reporting process. The overall objective of the assignment is to produce a high-quality and compelling Country Office Annual Report in conformity with the Instructions for 2026 Country Office Annual Reports. The consultant is required to work remotely during the consultancy assignment period.
Join UNICEF as a Chief of Operations (P-4) and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence for the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA). As a strategic business partner to senior leadership, you will lead key functions including financial and budget management, human resources, administration, procurement, ICT, risk management, governance, and business continuity across multiple international locations.
UNICEF is seeking a Social and Behaviour Change Officer to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based SBC strategies in Nampula. The position will use social and behavioural evidence, community engagement and stakeholder partnerships to promote positive change for children across development and humanitarian contexts. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of relevant experience in social development, communication, SBC, or related areas. Fluency in English is required; Portuguese and UN experience are an advantage.
This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The incumbent is expected to work from the Office of Innovation premises at least three days per week. The role requires flexibility to participate in meetings, events and partner engagements in Stockholm and the wider Nordic region, including on short notice. Remote work may be authorized under UNICEF's flexible work arrangement policy.
Join UNICEF as a Fund Raising Officer (Donor Retention and Value Maximization). You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights by implementing donor retention and value maximization plans, developing and monitoring donor journeys, optimizing fundraising campaigns, and maximizing revenue for children. Your work will strengthen UNICEF’s capacity to help the most vulnerable children.
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.
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. Experience in administering travel-related processes and transactions is highly desirable. Experience in protocol and immigration-related administrative support is an asset. Experience in administering travel and/or protocol-related processes and transactions is highly desirable If you are a committed and motivated professional who would like to make a meaningful contribution to UNICEF’s work for children, we would like to hear from you. The UNICEF State of Palestine Office is seeking a dynamic and qualified candidate to join our team as an Administrative Assistant (Travel), GS-5, based in East Jerusalem, State of Palestine.The position will provide administrative, operational and travel support to the office, with a primary focus on travel management and processing, in accordance with UNICEF policies, procedures and established
Make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of children in Zanzibar. UNICEF Tanzania is seeking a qualified national professional to join the Zanzibar Office as a Health Specialist. The role will lead and support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of health programmes, including work related to maternal, neonatal and child health and development. The Health Specialist will provide technical guidance and programme management support, strengthen results-based delivery, and help achieve sustainable outcomes for children and communities in line with UNICEF’s strategic priorities, performance standards and accountability framework.
Join UNICEF Ethiopia as a People and Culture Officer and contribute to attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing and diverse workforce that supports results for children across Ethiopia. The role supports key HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, workforce planning, HR analytics, and people management advisory services within a dynamic and inclusive work environment.Minimum Requirements & Desirables:University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, International Relations, Psychology, or a related field, with at least two years of professional HR experience. Experience in an international organization, proficiency in HR systems and analytics, and knowledge of UN/UNICEF HR practices are desirable. Fluency in English is required.
Join UNICEF as an Education Officer (Programme Office Terrain) and play a key role in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating education programmes that deliver sustainable results for children. Contribute your technical and operational expertise to creating safe, inclusive and climate-resilient learning environments, improving access to education and supporting children affected by emergencies, exclusion or disability. Working closely with government counterparts, communities and development partners, you will strengthen partnerships, promote innovative solutions, build local capacities and help every child learn and thrive.
The Consultancy is to provide specialized Behavioral Science and Behavioral Insights expertise to translate Behavioral Discovery findings into practical, contextually appropriate and testable interventions that help caregivers complete their children’s routine immunization journey.
The Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced home-based international consultant to design and deliver a high-quality strategic briefing for a high-level audience. The consultancy will assess progress made against the commitments of the London Compact, highlight key achievements and challenges, and present strategic recommendations and priority actions for consideration by the Afghanistan Coordination Group (ACG) to accelerate implementation of the Compact's commitment.
UNICEF Burkina Faso is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join the team as Chief Social Policy. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to advance social policy priorities, including social protection, public finance for children, child poverty and equity, and evidence-based policy advocacy.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking a Construction Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of infrastructure projects that contribute to improved services for children and communities. The incumbent will provide technical expertise in construction project management, support procurement and contract management processes, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and collaborate with government counterparts, contractors, and UNICEF programme teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to UNICEF’s mission by strengthening essential infrastructure in support of children’s rights and well-being.
The consultant will support the timely preparation, quality assurance and finalization of key partnership products, including an estimated 17 donor reports due by the end of December 2026, two annual reviews, donor engagement materials, funding proposals or concept notes, and related briefing and communication products for engagement with public and private sector partners, embassies and capital-level counterparts. The consultancy will also strengthen internal coordination by consolidating programme inputs, tracking reporting obligations and donor-specific requirements, supporting the 2027 reporting tracker and first-quarter reporting tools, and establishing a donor contact file to support accurate and well-documented partner engagement. By providing dedicated additional capacity for clearly defined outputs, the consultancy will enable UNICEF Ukraine to maintain timely, consistent and high-quality engagement with partners and stakeholders, while supporting effective stewardship of existing partnerships and the development of new funding opportunities.
Under the supervision of the Communication Officer (Brand Positioning), NO-2 and in close coordination with the fundraising team, the incumbent will contribute to advancing UNICEF Mexico's advocacy, brand positioning and fundraising objectives by supporting the development and coordination of integrated public-facing campaigns. The post will help drive audience engagement, strengthen trust in UNICEF and create communication opportunities that mobilize support for children.
Be part of UNICEF’s mission to help create a safer world for children across Latin America and the Caribbean. As Regional Security Advisor, you will provide strategic security leadership and expert advice to the Regional Director and UNICEF Country Offices, helping ensure that teams can operate safely and effectively in diverse and evolving environments. Working across the region with senior leaders, UNDSS and security partners, you will shape and coordinate security approaches that protect people, premises and assets while enabling UNICEF to deliver critical results for children. Bring your expertise to a role where security is not only about protection—it is about enabling UNICEF to reach more children, in more places, every day. ¡Apply now, don't miss this great opportunity!
Under the technical oversight of the UNICEF Social Policy Specialist, the consultant will undertake defined analytical assignments and produce specific technical outputs to support UNICEF’s Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda.
The core area of work will be the preparation of analytical inputs for UNICEF’s 2027 Budget Briefs, including analysis of key fiscal, budgetary and sectoral developments reflected in Ukraine’s Draft and Approved State Budgets, with particular attention to expenditure for children and young people across key social sectors
The UNICEF Guinea country office is seeking the services of a qualified and experienced professional writer/editor consultant to support the 2026 annual reporting process. The overall objective of the assignment is to produce a high-quality and compelling Country Office Annual Report in conformity with the Instructions for 2026 Country Office Annual Reports. The consultant is required to work remotely during the consultancy assignment period.
Join UNICEF as a Chief of Operations (P-4) and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence for the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA). As a strategic business partner to senior leadership, you will lead key functions including financial and budget management, human resources, administration, procurement, ICT, risk management, governance, and business continuity across multiple international locations.
UNICEF is seeking a Social and Behaviour Change Officer to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based SBC strategies in Nampula. The position will use social and behavioural evidence, community engagement and stakeholder partnerships to promote positive change for children across development and humanitarian contexts. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of relevant experience in social development, communication, SBC, or related areas. Fluency in English is required; Portuguese and UN experience are an advantage.
This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The incumbent is expected to work from the Office of Innovation premises at least three days per week. The role requires flexibility to participate in meetings, events and partner engagements in Stockholm and the wider Nordic region, including on short notice. Remote work may be authorized under UNICEF's flexible work arrangement policy.
Join UNICEF as a Fund Raising Officer (Donor Retention and Value Maximization). You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights by implementing donor retention and value maximization plans, developing and monitoring donor journeys, optimizing fundraising campaigns, and maximizing revenue for children. Your work will strengthen UNICEF’s capacity to help the most vulnerable children.
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.
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. Experience in administering travel-related processes and transactions is highly desirable. Experience in protocol and immigration-related administrative support is an asset. Experience in administering travel and/or protocol-related processes and transactions is highly desirable If you are a committed and motivated professional who would like to make a meaningful contribution to UNICEF’s work for children, we would like to hear from you. The UNICEF State of Palestine Office is seeking a dynamic and qualified candidate to join our team as an Administrative Assistant (Travel), GS-5, based in East Jerusalem, State of Palestine.The position will provide administrative, operational and travel support to the office, with a primary focus on travel management and processing, in accordance with UNICEF policies, procedures and established
Make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of children in Zanzibar. UNICEF Tanzania is seeking a qualified national professional to join the Zanzibar Office as a Health Specialist. The role will lead and support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of health programmes, including work related to maternal, neonatal and child health and development. The Health Specialist will provide technical guidance and programme management support, strengthen results-based delivery, and help achieve sustainable outcomes for children and communities in line with UNICEF’s strategic priorities, performance standards and accountability framework.
Join UNICEF Ethiopia as a People and Culture Officer and contribute to attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing and diverse workforce that supports results for children across Ethiopia. The role supports key HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, workforce planning, HR analytics, and people management advisory services within a dynamic and inclusive work environment.Minimum Requirements & Desirables:University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, International Relations, Psychology, or a related field, with at least two years of professional HR experience. Experience in an international organization, proficiency in HR systems and analytics, and knowledge of UN/UNICEF HR practices are desirable. Fluency in English is required.
Join UNICEF as an Education Officer (Programme Office Terrain) and play a key role in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating education programmes that deliver sustainable results for children. Contribute your technical and operational expertise to creating safe, inclusive and climate-resilient learning environments, improving access to education and supporting children affected by emergencies, exclusion or disability. Working closely with government counterparts, communities and development partners, you will strengthen partnerships, promote innovative solutions, build local capacities and help every child learn and thrive.
The Consultancy is to provide specialized Behavioral Science and Behavioral Insights expertise to translate Behavioral Discovery findings into practical, contextually appropriate and testable interventions that help caregivers complete their children’s routine immunization journey.
The Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced home-based international consultant to design and deliver a high-quality strategic briefing for a high-level audience. The consultancy will assess progress made against the commitments of the London Compact, highlight key achievements and challenges, and present strategic recommendations and priority actions for consideration by the Afghanistan Coordination Group (ACG) to accelerate implementation of the Compact's commitment.
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