The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support country offices to strengthen the generation, triangulation, interpretation, and use of social and community insights to inform immunization demand efforts and broader programme adaptation.
This will include working in the design and operationalization of integrated Social and Community Listening (SCL) systems.
Under the supervision of the supervisor, the Programme Associate provides specialized support in program development, implementation, and monitoring, with a focus on data analysis, budget tracking, and reporting. They exercise judgment, anticipate needs, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery, compliance, and organizational goals are met.
The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the design, implementation, and documentation of parenting support groups and the related SBC campaign, ensuring quality delivery, consistency across pilot sites, and generation of practical evidence for future scale-up.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time bound, hands on technical and coordination support to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to strengthen programme management, financial oversight, and digital systems implementation within the context of GPE funded programmes.
The Chief Fundraising will be responsible for leading all UNICEF partnerships and fundraising activities from public and private sector, and supporting broader engagement and cultivation of partnerships to leverage results for children locally and globally.
The objective of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Mozambique in developing a comprehensive nutrition program Action Plan for the health sector that guides the planning and implementation of high impact evidence-based actions aimed at promoting nutrition and improving health throughout the life cycle. This Action Plan will contribute to improving the coverage and quality of essential nutritional actions in the Mozambican health system in a sustainable and comprehensive way, especially for vulnerable populations. The Action Plan will also be aligned with the five core pillars of the Government of Mozambique's Five-Year Program (PQG) for 2025–2029, the three key principles of the National Health Policy and the five key shifts proposed in the Lusaka Agenda 2023. To make the development of the national action plan effective, the consultant must ensure alignment with national health strategies and priorities and international standards, in particular with the guidelines of different areas of nutrition action at the level of the National Health System and the Community Health Subsystem, with an emphasis on promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and its link with other essential sectors (e.g. education, agriculture, industry and commerce, social action, public works, among others)
UNICEF Afghanistan is commissioning the evaluation of Polio Programme in Afghanistan. The evaluation will serve as a critical tool for incorporating best practices, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring polio interventions better serve beneficiaries. These Terms of Reference (ToR) describe the primary purpose, objectives, scope, tentative evaluation questions, proposed methodological approach, associated risks, and qualifications for the polio expert required to undertake this evaluation jointly with the evaluation lead between June 2026 and November 2026.
Afghanistan, located in South Asia, is a landlocked predominantly mountainous country. No recent census has been carried out with population estimates varying by data source. While the majority of the population (73 per cent) live in rural areas, the country is rapidly urbanizing with annual urban migration rate of over three percent driven by limited services in rural areas, frequent natural disasters, economic opportunities and returning migrants. Progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is among the lowest globally; Afghanistan ranks 160 out of 167 countries ranked with progress on most indicators stagnating or improving only marginally. An exception to these trends in in SDG6 where Afghanistan has made notable progress in expanding access to basic drinking water services (SDG 6.1), coverage has increased substantially over the past decade, rising from around half of the population (52 per cent) to 82 per cent using at least basic services by 2024. Despite this progress, the country remains unlikely to achieve the 2030 target of universal access to safely managed drinking water.
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
Malawi is known as the Warm Heart of Africa, offers a wide range of attractions, including lake Malawi, renowned for its stunning scenery and rich aquatic life. UNICEF Malawi Country Office operates within a dynamic and results-oriented setting. We foster an environment characterized by creativity, innovation, collaboration, teamwork, a commitment to professional growth, and a safe workspace. Consequently, we are actively searching for individuals who are driven to enact tangible change and dedicated to serving Malawi's children with resourcefulness, resilience, agility, and a commitment to professional excellence.
En RDC, l'évaluation des programmes et politiques publiques n’est pas une pratique courante si bien que les processus de planification, d'élaboration ou de révision des politiques et programmes et de leur budgétisation, ne se basent pas sur des données probantes en vue d'améliorer leur efficacité, efficience et leur impact.
Dans une perspective d’apprentissage et de redevabilité pour une amélioration continue de la mise en oeuvre des
politiques publiques, il est nécessaire que celles-ci fassent l’objet d’évaluation.
Pour se faire, l’existence d’un cadre organisationnel, réglementaire et administratif régissant la pratique de l’évaluation en RDC s’avère nécessaire.
Au regard d’une telle nécessité, la section Politiques Sociales de l’UNICEF s’est engagée dans un processus de formulation d’une Politique Nationale d’Evaluation au profit de la RDC.
Pour ce faire, un consultant international a été engagé par l’UNICEF en 2025 pour l’élaboration d’un document de politique national d’évaluation accompagné d’un plan d’actions et d’une stratégie de communication.
L’objectif de la prestation était d’élaborer un document d’orientation définissant les cadres organisationnels, réglementaires, administratifs et juridiques devant régir la pratique de l’évaluation des politiques publiques en RDC. La vocation d’un tel document était de consolider la vision stratégique et le cadre opérationnel de la pratique évaluative en RDC. Cependant au stade actuel, le consultant commis à cette prestation a soumis un rapport provisoire dont la qualité est en dessous des standard et normes de qualité de l’UNICEF, ce qui n’a pas été jugé recevable. De ce fait, l’UNICEF souhaite recruter un consultant individuel pour la réécriture du document de politique national d’évaluation.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and project management for UNICEF’s Foundational Learning (FL) portfolio. Working in seamless coordination with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoETE), the consultant will lead the co-design, quality assurance, and implementation of evidence-based interventions. The focus is on scaling evidence based models across primary, preparatory, and TVET levels to ensure every learner achieves foundational mastery in alignment with national priorities.
UNICEF is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data and Systems Management Consultant to oversee and optimize its data management processes and technological infrastructure. This comprehensive role is crucial for ensuring efficient data operations and safeguarding UNICEF's systems against potential threats. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy and integrity through rigorous auditing, cleansing, and reporting.
The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: (1) to conduct a comprehensive programmatic and technical assessment of the current CRVS system (including business processes, digital systems, interoperability readiness, data quality, and institutional capacity); and (2) to develop a new, fully costed CRVS Strategic Plan 2026 2030 informed by the assessment findings and aligned with Lesotho's legal and policy framework.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National consultant Nutrition Sensitive Social Protection. The duration of this assignment is 12 months, starting as soon as possible and The work modality will require a combination of office-based and home-based work
El propósito de este llamado es apoyar al área de Comunicaciones en la implementación de un plan y cronograma editorial anual, asistir en cuanto al cuidado de la calidad de las publicaciones y la gestión de servicios editoriales como el diseño gráfico, ilustración e impresiones, en base a los requerimientos de las distintas áreas de la oficina, cuidando el cumplimiento de los plazos.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant to lead the development of a strategic roadmap to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. This high-impact assignment offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative collaborations, influence development financing, and drive scalable solutions that improve outcomes for children and adolescents across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) is a results-based financing programme designed to improve learning outcomes and support the reintegration of out-of-school children into formal education across northern Ghana. Embedded within the World Bank-funded Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), GEOP pays service providers against independently verified outcomes across two components: an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) for out-of-school children, and a Mainstream School Improvement Programme (MSIP) targeting literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support country offices to strengthen the generation, triangulation, interpretation, and use of social and community insights to inform immunization demand efforts and broader programme adaptation.
This will include working in the design and operationalization of integrated Social and Community Listening (SCL) systems.
Under the supervision of the supervisor, the Programme Associate provides specialized support in program development, implementation, and monitoring, with a focus on data analysis, budget tracking, and reporting. They exercise judgment, anticipate needs, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery, compliance, and organizational goals are met.
The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the design, implementation, and documentation of parenting support groups and the related SBC campaign, ensuring quality delivery, consistency across pilot sites, and generation of practical evidence for future scale-up.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time bound, hands on technical and coordination support to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to strengthen programme management, financial oversight, and digital systems implementation within the context of GPE funded programmes.
The Chief Fundraising will be responsible for leading all UNICEF partnerships and fundraising activities from public and private sector, and supporting broader engagement and cultivation of partnerships to leverage results for children locally and globally.
The objective of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Mozambique in developing a comprehensive nutrition program Action Plan for the health sector that guides the planning and implementation of high impact evidence-based actions aimed at promoting nutrition and improving health throughout the life cycle. This Action Plan will contribute to improving the coverage and quality of essential nutritional actions in the Mozambican health system in a sustainable and comprehensive way, especially for vulnerable populations. The Action Plan will also be aligned with the five core pillars of the Government of Mozambique's Five-Year Program (PQG) for 2025–2029, the three key principles of the National Health Policy and the five key shifts proposed in the Lusaka Agenda 2023. To make the development of the national action plan effective, the consultant must ensure alignment with national health strategies and priorities and international standards, in particular with the guidelines of different areas of nutrition action at the level of the National Health System and the Community Health Subsystem, with an emphasis on promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and its link with other essential sectors (e.g. education, agriculture, industry and commerce, social action, public works, among others)
UNICEF Afghanistan is commissioning the evaluation of Polio Programme in Afghanistan. The evaluation will serve as a critical tool for incorporating best practices, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring polio interventions better serve beneficiaries. These Terms of Reference (ToR) describe the primary purpose, objectives, scope, tentative evaluation questions, proposed methodological approach, associated risks, and qualifications for the polio expert required to undertake this evaluation jointly with the evaluation lead between June 2026 and November 2026.
Afghanistan, located in South Asia, is a landlocked predominantly mountainous country. No recent census has been carried out with population estimates varying by data source. While the majority of the population (73 per cent) live in rural areas, the country is rapidly urbanizing with annual urban migration rate of over three percent driven by limited services in rural areas, frequent natural disasters, economic opportunities and returning migrants. Progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is among the lowest globally; Afghanistan ranks 160 out of 167 countries ranked with progress on most indicators stagnating or improving only marginally. An exception to these trends in in SDG6 where Afghanistan has made notable progress in expanding access to basic drinking water services (SDG 6.1), coverage has increased substantially over the past decade, rising from around half of the population (52 per cent) to 82 per cent using at least basic services by 2024. Despite this progress, the country remains unlikely to achieve the 2030 target of universal access to safely managed drinking water.
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
Malawi is known as the Warm Heart of Africa, offers a wide range of attractions, including lake Malawi, renowned for its stunning scenery and rich aquatic life. UNICEF Malawi Country Office operates within a dynamic and results-oriented setting. We foster an environment characterized by creativity, innovation, collaboration, teamwork, a commitment to professional growth, and a safe workspace. Consequently, we are actively searching for individuals who are driven to enact tangible change and dedicated to serving Malawi's children with resourcefulness, resilience, agility, and a commitment to professional excellence.
En RDC, l'évaluation des programmes et politiques publiques n’est pas une pratique courante si bien que les processus de planification, d'élaboration ou de révision des politiques et programmes et de leur budgétisation, ne se basent pas sur des données probantes en vue d'améliorer leur efficacité, efficience et leur impact.
Dans une perspective d’apprentissage et de redevabilité pour une amélioration continue de la mise en oeuvre des
politiques publiques, il est nécessaire que celles-ci fassent l’objet d’évaluation.
Pour se faire, l’existence d’un cadre organisationnel, réglementaire et administratif régissant la pratique de l’évaluation en RDC s’avère nécessaire.
Au regard d’une telle nécessité, la section Politiques Sociales de l’UNICEF s’est engagée dans un processus de formulation d’une Politique Nationale d’Evaluation au profit de la RDC.
Pour ce faire, un consultant international a été engagé par l’UNICEF en 2025 pour l’élaboration d’un document de politique national d’évaluation accompagné d’un plan d’actions et d’une stratégie de communication.
L’objectif de la prestation était d’élaborer un document d’orientation définissant les cadres organisationnels, réglementaires, administratifs et juridiques devant régir la pratique de l’évaluation des politiques publiques en RDC. La vocation d’un tel document était de consolider la vision stratégique et le cadre opérationnel de la pratique évaluative en RDC. Cependant au stade actuel, le consultant commis à cette prestation a soumis un rapport provisoire dont la qualité est en dessous des standard et normes de qualité de l’UNICEF, ce qui n’a pas été jugé recevable. De ce fait, l’UNICEF souhaite recruter un consultant individuel pour la réécriture du document de politique national d’évaluation.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and project management for UNICEF’s Foundational Learning (FL) portfolio. Working in seamless coordination with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoETE), the consultant will lead the co-design, quality assurance, and implementation of evidence-based interventions. The focus is on scaling evidence based models across primary, preparatory, and TVET levels to ensure every learner achieves foundational mastery in alignment with national priorities.
UNICEF is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data and Systems Management Consultant to oversee and optimize its data management processes and technological infrastructure. This comprehensive role is crucial for ensuring efficient data operations and safeguarding UNICEF's systems against potential threats. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy and integrity through rigorous auditing, cleansing, and reporting.
The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: (1) to conduct a comprehensive programmatic and technical assessment of the current CRVS system (including business processes, digital systems, interoperability readiness, data quality, and institutional capacity); and (2) to develop a new, fully costed CRVS Strategic Plan 2026 2030 informed by the assessment findings and aligned with Lesotho's legal and policy framework.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National consultant Nutrition Sensitive Social Protection. The duration of this assignment is 12 months, starting as soon as possible and The work modality will require a combination of office-based and home-based work
El propósito de este llamado es apoyar al área de Comunicaciones en la implementación de un plan y cronograma editorial anual, asistir en cuanto al cuidado de la calidad de las publicaciones y la gestión de servicios editoriales como el diseño gráfico, ilustración e impresiones, en base a los requerimientos de las distintas áreas de la oficina, cuidando el cumplimiento de los plazos.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant to lead the development of a strategic roadmap to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. This high-impact assignment offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative collaborations, influence development financing, and drive scalable solutions that improve outcomes for children and adolescents across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) is a results-based financing programme designed to improve learning outcomes and support the reintegration of out-of-school children into formal education across northern Ghana. Embedded within the World Bank-funded Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), GEOP pays service providers against independently verified outcomes across two components: an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) for out-of-school children, and a Mainstream School Improvement Programme (MSIP) targeting literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
