UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights. This research seeks to (i) assess and articulate the impacts of the current debt situation on children and (ii) explore policy approaches to debt management and restructuring that prioritize child outcomes and the long-term benefits of investing in human capital.
To support this work UNICEF is seeking a researcher to support the development of the research programme and development of a final book that brings the research together.
The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF), in partnership with the Lagos State Government, is starting to design an innovative education outcomes fund for basic education. The outcomes fund will focus on integrating out-of-school children (OOSC) aged 6-11 into formal education
UNICEF is looking for a National Consultant to provide technical assistance to upgrade teacher HR database within the Montenegrin Education Information System (MEIS).
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations, including but not limited to people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the integration of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services into national climate policies, ensuring that children's rights and needs are prioritized. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive analysis of national strategies, provide policy recommendations, and develop a targeted policy brief on WASH within the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0. The findings will support UNICEF’s advocacy efforts, informing decision-makers on the necessity of child-sensitive, climate-resilient WASH services to protect children's health, well-being, and development in the face of climate change.
Provide technical support in building national capacity for the school-based deployment of digital learning in Public Education in line with developed Education Technology Integration Framework, to support teaching and learning.
In 2022, Regional Advocacy & Communications and PFP-RSC teams worked on a Business to Business (B2B) communication toolkit with Red Havas. The toolkit was drafted to support PSFR countries and the RO to develop strategies to communicate better with a business audience. The toolkit includes guidance on media approaches (business); social media engagement (LinkedIn, X) and speaking opportunities (regional conferences).
To implement this work, regional LinkedIn profiles were initiated at the end of 2022. To continue its outreach to business prospects and High-Value donors, digital communications consultant will be assigned to monitor and manage those and other social media profiles to further position UNICEF as thought leader and a partner of choice and to strategically raise awareness and engage business audience on child rights.
Also, the consultant will support the inclusion of our advocacy priorities from a CRB perspective to ensure that we can urge business partners, and the business ecosystems, to improve their practices to respect and promote children rights.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit an intern to support the professional and educational growth of the intern by providing hands-on experience in practical work assignments. This opportunity will offer exposure to UNICEF’s work while fostering learning in the areas of communication and advocacy.
UNICEF Uruguay busca un/a consultor/a para impulsar el crecimiento del revenue digital y alcanzar los objetivos del área de Recaudación de Fondos mediante estrategias de Marketing Automation y omnicanalidad, enfocadas en la adquisición y retención de donantes.
UNICEF Sierra Leone seeks to hire an advocacy specialist to facilitate the development of the ECE advocacy and communication strategy, inclusive of an action plan to support the strategy's execution.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for an International Consultant for the data gap assessment on MICS indicators in North Macedonia. This is home based consultancy with one travel to North Macedonia. Duration of the consultancy is for seven months with a total of 27 working days engagement.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the polio communication effort in Yemen based in the Aden Field Office during the response to the poliovirus outbreak, working under the supervision of the Chief of SBC in UNICEF Country Office and in close collaboration with the Chief of Field Office of Aden, SBC specialist in Aden, and the WHO communication team at national and Aden level, and Health Offices’ Extended Programme on Immunization and Health Education Centres.
Under the supervision of the Chief Health Section, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Specialist is responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing the EU-funded Ezaka ho Tomady PHC project across six regions of Madagascar. This includes the priority regions of Diana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Atsimo Atsinanana, as well as the regions of the "Pacte vert project," Androy and Anosy. The project’s goal is to improve access to and the use of quality health services, particularly for mothers, children, adolescents (especially girls), and vulnerable populations. The focus is on enhancing maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent healthcare at basic health facilities and district hospitals.
The PHC Specialist maintains technical communication with the European Union Delegation and works closely with the other components of the “UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady” program, especially the coordination and operational research teams. They oversee the implementation of the PHC project and contribute to monitoring the overall program through periodic coordination meetings with the EU Delegation’s Technical Team and government counterparts.
The PHC Specialist supervises project staff, including District Technical Assistance, Hospital Doctors, Consultants, and NGOs. They also guide cross-functional contributions from central-level staff. Collaboration with UNICEF's Health Section ensures alignment with UNICEF's reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) objectives. The PHC Specialist identifies obstacles to project progress, proposes solutions, conducts field visits, and participates in technical and steering committees. They ensure compliance with donor financial requirements and produce necessary reports.
The Chief Youth & Adolescent Development reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief supports country office programming processes by providing expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work.
The Social Policy Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified consultant who is experienced in employing strategic foresight methods, such as horizon scanning, megatrend analysis, scenario planning, future-proofing policies and back-casting, to undertake this analysis during this important window of opportunity.
UNICEF Timor-Leste is seeking for a national consultant to design and implement climate smart infrastructure in support of delivering climate smart social services under the sectors of WASH, Education, Health and Child Protection in Dili municipality.
Consultancy to update the debate, trends, and reference practices within the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde -SUS) and build a consistent theoretical repertoire on health in adolescence, and the experiences of actions carried out within the scope of the SUS on adolescents and young health of in recent years. The scope of this consultancy is to design the pilot project Adolescent-Friendly Health Services, to be implemented in Brazil.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the Capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners, in particular the Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESS) focal points, on Environmental and Social Standards as per UNICEF and the donors’ relevant frameworks. A specific focus will be dedicated to the following: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Community Health and Safety, Medical Waste Management (MWM) and other environmental aspects.
The Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC) programme is a partnership between the Government of Sierra Leone, outcome funders, education delivery partners and social investors. Five different delivery partners have been selected to support 325 schools across five implementation lots to improve learning outcomes for 136,000 children in partnership with school leadership and teachers in accordance with the Basic Education curriculum. The program will run for nine school terms, starting September 2022 and ending in August 2025. The aim is to generate evidence to inform which interventions are the most effective in Sierra Leone context, which can then be scaled up by Government and donors. Using a result-based financing approach, service providers are expected to build sustainable capacity in schools, targeting interventions that improve learning beyond the life of the programme.
In addition to the SLEIC programme, the Education Outcomes Fund is working with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to set up an outcomes fund that will support the rapid expansion of early childhood education (ECE) provision through community early childhood development (ECD) centres while ensuring that the ECE services provided are high quality and support holistic child development. The implementation of this program is expected to run from Spring 2025 to the end of 2028
Human Resources Officer, P-2, Temporary Position, Global Communication and Advocacy, 6 months, #00131970
Join UNICEF as a Human Resources Officer – Shape the Future of Global Talent!Are you passionate about making an impact in human resources while contributing to a global mission? UNICEF is seeking a Human Resources Officer (P2) to support strategic HR initiatives and provide technical expertise in recruitment, staff support, and learning and development.
UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights. This research seeks to (i) assess and articulate the impacts of the current debt situation on children and (ii) explore policy approaches to debt management and restructuring that prioritize child outcomes and the long-term benefits of investing in human capital.
To support this work UNICEF is seeking a researcher to support the development of the research programme and development of a final book that brings the research together.
The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF), in partnership with the Lagos State Government, is starting to design an innovative education outcomes fund for basic education. The outcomes fund will focus on integrating out-of-school children (OOSC) aged 6-11 into formal education
UNICEF is looking for a National Consultant to provide technical assistance to upgrade teacher HR database within the Montenegrin Education Information System (MEIS).
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations, including but not limited to people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the integration of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services into national climate policies, ensuring that children's rights and needs are prioritized. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive analysis of national strategies, provide policy recommendations, and develop a targeted policy brief on WASH within the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0. The findings will support UNICEF’s advocacy efforts, informing decision-makers on the necessity of child-sensitive, climate-resilient WASH services to protect children's health, well-being, and development in the face of climate change.
Provide technical support in building national capacity for the school-based deployment of digital learning in Public Education in line with developed Education Technology Integration Framework, to support teaching and learning.
In 2022, Regional Advocacy & Communications and PFP-RSC teams worked on a Business to Business (B2B) communication toolkit with Red Havas. The toolkit was drafted to support PSFR countries and the RO to develop strategies to communicate better with a business audience. The toolkit includes guidance on media approaches (business); social media engagement (LinkedIn, X) and speaking opportunities (regional conferences).
To implement this work, regional LinkedIn profiles were initiated at the end of 2022. To continue its outreach to business prospects and High-Value donors, digital communications consultant will be assigned to monitor and manage those and other social media profiles to further position UNICEF as thought leader and a partner of choice and to strategically raise awareness and engage business audience on child rights.
Also, the consultant will support the inclusion of our advocacy priorities from a CRB perspective to ensure that we can urge business partners, and the business ecosystems, to improve their practices to respect and promote children rights.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit an intern to support the professional and educational growth of the intern by providing hands-on experience in practical work assignments. This opportunity will offer exposure to UNICEF’s work while fostering learning in the areas of communication and advocacy.
UNICEF Uruguay busca un/a consultor/a para impulsar el crecimiento del revenue digital y alcanzar los objetivos del área de Recaudación de Fondos mediante estrategias de Marketing Automation y omnicanalidad, enfocadas en la adquisición y retención de donantes.
UNICEF Sierra Leone seeks to hire an advocacy specialist to facilitate the development of the ECE advocacy and communication strategy, inclusive of an action plan to support the strategy's execution.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for an International Consultant for the data gap assessment on MICS indicators in North Macedonia. This is home based consultancy with one travel to North Macedonia. Duration of the consultancy is for seven months with a total of 27 working days engagement.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the polio communication effort in Yemen based in the Aden Field Office during the response to the poliovirus outbreak, working under the supervision of the Chief of SBC in UNICEF Country Office and in close collaboration with the Chief of Field Office of Aden, SBC specialist in Aden, and the WHO communication team at national and Aden level, and Health Offices’ Extended Programme on Immunization and Health Education Centres.
Under the supervision of the Chief Health Section, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Specialist is responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing the EU-funded Ezaka ho Tomady PHC project across six regions of Madagascar. This includes the priority regions of Diana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Atsimo Atsinanana, as well as the regions of the "Pacte vert project," Androy and Anosy. The project’s goal is to improve access to and the use of quality health services, particularly for mothers, children, adolescents (especially girls), and vulnerable populations. The focus is on enhancing maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent healthcare at basic health facilities and district hospitals.
The PHC Specialist maintains technical communication with the European Union Delegation and works closely with the other components of the “UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady” program, especially the coordination and operational research teams. They oversee the implementation of the PHC project and contribute to monitoring the overall program through periodic coordination meetings with the EU Delegation’s Technical Team and government counterparts.
The PHC Specialist supervises project staff, including District Technical Assistance, Hospital Doctors, Consultants, and NGOs. They also guide cross-functional contributions from central-level staff. Collaboration with UNICEF's Health Section ensures alignment with UNICEF's reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) objectives. The PHC Specialist identifies obstacles to project progress, proposes solutions, conducts field visits, and participates in technical and steering committees. They ensure compliance with donor financial requirements and produce necessary reports.
The Chief Youth & Adolescent Development reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief supports country office programming processes by providing expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work.
The Social Policy Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified consultant who is experienced in employing strategic foresight methods, such as horizon scanning, megatrend analysis, scenario planning, future-proofing policies and back-casting, to undertake this analysis during this important window of opportunity.
UNICEF Timor-Leste is seeking for a national consultant to design and implement climate smart infrastructure in support of delivering climate smart social services under the sectors of WASH, Education, Health and Child Protection in Dili municipality.
Consultancy to update the debate, trends, and reference practices within the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde -SUS) and build a consistent theoretical repertoire on health in adolescence, and the experiences of actions carried out within the scope of the SUS on adolescents and young health of in recent years. The scope of this consultancy is to design the pilot project Adolescent-Friendly Health Services, to be implemented in Brazil.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to support the Capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners, in particular the Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESS) focal points, on Environmental and Social Standards as per UNICEF and the donors’ relevant frameworks. A specific focus will be dedicated to the following: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Community Health and Safety, Medical Waste Management (MWM) and other environmental aspects.
The Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC) programme is a partnership between the Government of Sierra Leone, outcome funders, education delivery partners and social investors. Five different delivery partners have been selected to support 325 schools across five implementation lots to improve learning outcomes for 136,000 children in partnership with school leadership and teachers in accordance with the Basic Education curriculum. The program will run for nine school terms, starting September 2022 and ending in August 2025. The aim is to generate evidence to inform which interventions are the most effective in Sierra Leone context, which can then be scaled up by Government and donors. Using a result-based financing approach, service providers are expected to build sustainable capacity in schools, targeting interventions that improve learning beyond the life of the programme.
In addition to the SLEIC programme, the Education Outcomes Fund is working with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to set up an outcomes fund that will support the rapid expansion of early childhood education (ECE) provision through community early childhood development (ECD) centres while ensuring that the ECE services provided are high quality and support holistic child development. The implementation of this program is expected to run from Spring 2025 to the end of 2028
Human Resources Officer, P-2, Temporary Position, Global Communication and Advocacy, 6 months, #00131970
Join UNICEF as a Human Resources Officer – Shape the Future of Global Talent!Are you passionate about making an impact in human resources while contributing to a global mission? UNICEF is seeking a Human Resources Officer (P2) to support strategic HR initiatives and provide technical expertise in recruitment, staff support, and learning and development.
