Strategic Scoping, Impact Assessment and Programme Design Consultancy for a Digital Literacy and Skills Initiative for Affected Communities, Digital Impact Division, Digital Empowerment in Emergencies, Valencia, Spain, remote without travel, 2 months
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilization Team Leader is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in reception centres reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees and for coordinating the activities of the other social mobilizers.
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate a strategic planning process that:
• Examines the current and emerging needs of child protection in humanitarian action sector;
• Identifies trends, opportunities, risks, and challenges likely to shape the sector over the coming years;
• Assesses the Alliance's achievements, strengths, limitations, and comparative advantage, of which data/findings also contribute to donor reporting;
• Defines the Alliance's future role and strategic positioning within the broader humanitarian ecosystem;
• Builds consensus among Alliance stakeholders regarding future priorities and strategic directions;
• Engage with the Alliance technical group leadership to think through the linkage between the new strategy and the implementation plan; and
• Produces a validated strategic framework, to guide the Alliance's work from 2027 for a period of 3 to 5 years.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit a Chief of Planning and Monitoring. The Chief of Planning and Monitoring will lead monitoring and evaluation activities, knowledge management for evidence-based analysis and HACT adherence as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as Operations Officer to serve as a strategic business partner driving operational excellence and enabling impactful programmes that deliver results for every child. In this role, you will lead and strengthen key operational functions, including finance, administration, supply and logistics, and office management. You will champion value for money, enhance risk management practices, and contribute to building an agile, resilient and accountable organization. Working closely with internal and external partners, you will help optimize systems, improve business processes, and support evidence-based decision-making. Through your leadership and expertise, you will ensure that people, resources and partnerships are effectively leveraged to maximize UNICEF's impact across Madagascar.
The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to the supervisor to manage a range of activities on security planning, management and risk assessments to ensure the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members and safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station.
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks to engage a National Research Consultant to provide time-bound, deliverable-based research and analytical support under the GPE-funded Tech4Ed Initiative, implemented jointly by UNICEF Tajikistan and EdTech Hub.
The consultancy is temporary in nature, with clearly defined outputs to be completed within a specified period.
The purpose of this assignment is to support the Lead International Consultant in generating high-quality analytical evidence across two priority research areas under the Tech4Ed Initiative: (1) the development of an investment case and cost model for a Cluster School Approach (CSA) to school digitalization, and (2) an analysis of innovative connectivity solutions — including mobile and satellite technologies — for internet and intranet access in Tajikistan's schools.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Under the overall supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Development Specialist in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilizer is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in first and second reception centres in Italy reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide high-quality analytical, advisory, and technical support to MoETE to advance evidence-informed decision-making and digital transformation across the education sector. The consultant will support sector analysis, strategic planning, reform implementation, and the development of digital systems and innovations that strengthen data-driven management, coordination, monitoring, and service delivery.
In Recife, there was a significant expansion of the units enrolled: in total, 100 health units, 25 educational units and 3 social services are part of the new edition of the initiative in the city. To support the local implementation, UNICEF will hire a consultant to provide technical support to strengthen municipal teams, analyze indicators, and understand territorial dynamics, contributing to the refinement of the UAPI methodology, development of an evaluation and certification framework, monitoring tools, an integrated training calendar, and baseline/intermediate indicator analyses to improve early childhood service quality.
Join UNICEF Mauritania as a People & Culture Officer/Specialist for a 2-month stretch assignment in Nouakchott, and play a pivotal role in driving HR excellence, staff wellbeing, and organizational change. This unique opportunity offers hands‑on leadership in recruitment, onboarding, surveys follow‑up, and strategic input to the new Country Programme Document, while strengthening a culture of innovation, ethics, and teamwork.
The Disability Inclusion Consultant supports the integration of disability inclusion across the Government of Ukraine’s social protection reforms led by the Ministry of Social Policy, Family. The Consultant provides high-level policy advice and technical leadership to ensure reforms are inclusive by design covering strategies, legislation, financing, delivery systems, data/monitoring, accountability, interagency coordination, and managing/overseeing national experts working on specific reform deliverables.
The Consultant maintains a dotted reporting line to the Deputy Representative (Programmes) to strengthen UNICEF’s internal capacity in disability inclusion.
Skills measurement – Strengthening the Use of Learning assessment and skills measurement data, Global Education Practice - Data, Economics and Assessment for Learning and Skills Team, GPD-Education, Amman, Jordan, remote with travel, 9.5 months
The Driver (G-2) is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for UNICEF staff, visitors, consultants, and official goods while ensuring full compliance with local traffic laws, UNICEF security procedures, and organizational protocols. The role supports UNICEF's programme implementation by maintaining vehicle readiness, ensuring accurate trip documentation, utilizing digital fleet management tools, and contributing to office operations during non-driving periods. The Driver is expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, discretion, strong client service, and adaptability while promoting the safety and security of passengers and organizational assets.
The Executive Specialist plays a central strategic, analytical and coordination role within the PPR Global Director's Office. The incumbent supports the Global Director by ensuring effective management of information flows, facilitating decision-making processes, strengthening coordination across the Division and with external partners, and helping translate emerging issues, partnership priorities and operational developments into timely action. The role contributes directly to enhancing the Global Director's capacity to lead, influence and position UNICEF within the broader UN system and global public partnerships landscape.In the Global Director’s Office, the Executive Specialist supports the Director’s leadership across PPR’s income, influence, insight and stewardship functions by ensuring that public partnership priorities, donor intelligence, political developments, divisional actions and senior-level engagements are effectively synthesized, coordinated and translated into timely decisions and follow-up.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to work under the close supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative/Operations. The Operations Assistant supports the office’s sections by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Under the general guidance of the Chief Child Protection, the Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. Incumbent prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead and facilitate the development of a comprehensive, inclusive, and actionable National Digital Education Strategy (2027–2032) for Sudan, through a participatory, evidence-based, and contextually relevant process.
Join UNICEF to drive meaningful change for children in the Anosy region. As a Child Protection Officer, you will support the design, implementation and monitoring of programmes that safeguard children's rights and well-being. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, strengthen local capacities and contribute to innovative approaches that improve protection outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while generating tangible impact for vulnerable communities. Together, we can build a safer and more protective environment for every child.
Strategic Scoping, Impact Assessment and Programme Design Consultancy for a Digital Literacy and Skills Initiative for Affected Communities, Digital Impact Division, Digital Empowerment in Emergencies, Valencia, Spain, remote without travel, 2 months
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilization Team Leader is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in reception centres reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees and for coordinating the activities of the other social mobilizers.
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate a strategic planning process that:
• Examines the current and emerging needs of child protection in humanitarian action sector;
• Identifies trends, opportunities, risks, and challenges likely to shape the sector over the coming years;
• Assesses the Alliance's achievements, strengths, limitations, and comparative advantage, of which data/findings also contribute to donor reporting;
• Defines the Alliance's future role and strategic positioning within the broader humanitarian ecosystem;
• Builds consensus among Alliance stakeholders regarding future priorities and strategic directions;
• Engage with the Alliance technical group leadership to think through the linkage between the new strategy and the implementation plan; and
• Produces a validated strategic framework, to guide the Alliance's work from 2027 for a period of 3 to 5 years.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit a Chief of Planning and Monitoring. The Chief of Planning and Monitoring will lead monitoring and evaluation activities, knowledge management for evidence-based analysis and HACT adherence as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as Operations Officer to serve as a strategic business partner driving operational excellence and enabling impactful programmes that deliver results for every child. In this role, you will lead and strengthen key operational functions, including finance, administration, supply and logistics, and office management. You will champion value for money, enhance risk management practices, and contribute to building an agile, resilient and accountable organization. Working closely with internal and external partners, you will help optimize systems, improve business processes, and support evidence-based decision-making. Through your leadership and expertise, you will ensure that people, resources and partnerships are effectively leveraged to maximize UNICEF's impact across Madagascar.
The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to the supervisor to manage a range of activities on security planning, management and risk assessments to ensure the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members and safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station.
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks to engage a National Research Consultant to provide time-bound, deliverable-based research and analytical support under the GPE-funded Tech4Ed Initiative, implemented jointly by UNICEF Tajikistan and EdTech Hub.
The consultancy is temporary in nature, with clearly defined outputs to be completed within a specified period.
The purpose of this assignment is to support the Lead International Consultant in generating high-quality analytical evidence across two priority research areas under the Tech4Ed Initiative: (1) the development of an investment case and cost model for a Cluster School Approach (CSA) to school digitalization, and (2) an analysis of innovative connectivity solutions — including mobile and satellite technologies — for internet and intranet access in Tajikistan's schools.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Under the overall supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Development Specialist in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilizer is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in first and second reception centres in Italy reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide high-quality analytical, advisory, and technical support to MoETE to advance evidence-informed decision-making and digital transformation across the education sector. The consultant will support sector analysis, strategic planning, reform implementation, and the development of digital systems and innovations that strengthen data-driven management, coordination, monitoring, and service delivery.
In Recife, there was a significant expansion of the units enrolled: in total, 100 health units, 25 educational units and 3 social services are part of the new edition of the initiative in the city. To support the local implementation, UNICEF will hire a consultant to provide technical support to strengthen municipal teams, analyze indicators, and understand territorial dynamics, contributing to the refinement of the UAPI methodology, development of an evaluation and certification framework, monitoring tools, an integrated training calendar, and baseline/intermediate indicator analyses to improve early childhood service quality.
Join UNICEF Mauritania as a People & Culture Officer/Specialist for a 2-month stretch assignment in Nouakchott, and play a pivotal role in driving HR excellence, staff wellbeing, and organizational change. This unique opportunity offers hands‑on leadership in recruitment, onboarding, surveys follow‑up, and strategic input to the new Country Programme Document, while strengthening a culture of innovation, ethics, and teamwork.
The Disability Inclusion Consultant supports the integration of disability inclusion across the Government of Ukraine’s social protection reforms led by the Ministry of Social Policy, Family. The Consultant provides high-level policy advice and technical leadership to ensure reforms are inclusive by design covering strategies, legislation, financing, delivery systems, data/monitoring, accountability, interagency coordination, and managing/overseeing national experts working on specific reform deliverables.
The Consultant maintains a dotted reporting line to the Deputy Representative (Programmes) to strengthen UNICEF’s internal capacity in disability inclusion.
Skills measurement – Strengthening the Use of Learning assessment and skills measurement data, Global Education Practice - Data, Economics and Assessment for Learning and Skills Team, GPD-Education, Amman, Jordan, remote with travel, 9.5 months
The Driver (G-2) is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for UNICEF staff, visitors, consultants, and official goods while ensuring full compliance with local traffic laws, UNICEF security procedures, and organizational protocols. The role supports UNICEF's programme implementation by maintaining vehicle readiness, ensuring accurate trip documentation, utilizing digital fleet management tools, and contributing to office operations during non-driving periods. The Driver is expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, discretion, strong client service, and adaptability while promoting the safety and security of passengers and organizational assets.
The Executive Specialist plays a central strategic, analytical and coordination role within the PPR Global Director's Office. The incumbent supports the Global Director by ensuring effective management of information flows, facilitating decision-making processes, strengthening coordination across the Division and with external partners, and helping translate emerging issues, partnership priorities and operational developments into timely action. The role contributes directly to enhancing the Global Director's capacity to lead, influence and position UNICEF within the broader UN system and global public partnerships landscape.In the Global Director’s Office, the Executive Specialist supports the Director’s leadership across PPR’s income, influence, insight and stewardship functions by ensuring that public partnership priorities, donor intelligence, political developments, divisional actions and senior-level engagements are effectively synthesized, coordinated and translated into timely decisions and follow-up.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to work under the close supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative/Operations. The Operations Assistant supports the office’s sections by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Under the general guidance of the Chief Child Protection, the Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. Incumbent prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead and facilitate the development of a comprehensive, inclusive, and actionable National Digital Education Strategy (2027–2032) for Sudan, through a participatory, evidence-based, and contextually relevant process.
Join UNICEF to drive meaningful change for children in the Anosy region. As a Child Protection Officer, you will support the design, implementation and monitoring of programmes that safeguard children's rights and well-being. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, strengthen local capacities and contribute to innovative approaches that improve protection outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while generating tangible impact for vulnerable communities. Together, we can build a safer and more protective environment for every child.
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