The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Algeria in the contextualization, delivery, follow-up and institutional anchoring of the UPSHIFT approach for the benefit of selected cadres from the Ministry of Youth and the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education.
The assignment aims to strengthen the capacities of ministry staff to understand, facilitate and replicate the UPSHIFT methodology as a structured approach for developing adolescents’ and young people’s life skills, social innovation capacities, problem-solving abilities, civic engagement and transition-related competencies. The consultancy will contribute to the broader UNICEF agenda on adolescent and youth development, Life Skills and Citizenship Education (LSCE), youth participation, employability and learning-to-earning pathways.
The needs for technical assistance have been identified to strengthen the implementation of the EPI in Togo, in support of the Immunization Division. The joint support of WHO and UNICEF will help reduce inequalities, improve vaccination coverage, engage communities, and consolidate the health system.This assistance will provide qualified human resources to prioritize the “vaccine” envelope, introduce new vaccines, and transfer competencies to national teams through co‑planning, co‑supervision, and mentoring.In this context, UNICEF will recruit an SBC Specialist responsible for developing demand‑creation strategies, strengthening equity in vaccination, and extending immunization to unvaccinated children and marginalized communities.
The Rwanda National Organization of Social Workers (RWANOSW), with the support of UNICEF Rwanda, has been instrumental in advancing the professionalization agenda of social work. In parallel, UNICEF Rwanda continues to support the NCDA in strengthening child protection systems through a dedicated workforce operating at decentralized levels.
The evaluation is intended to support evidence-based decision-making by primary users including UNICEF, the Ministry of Health, SAfAIDS, implementing partners, youth-led and community organizations, and donors. Findings will be used to inform programme design and scale-up decisions, strengthen implementation and resource allocation, guide policy and strategic planning, and improve accountability to adolescents and young people. In addition, the evaluation will generate lessons to inform national, regional, and global learning on youth-led digital social accountability approaches for HIV and SRH service delivery.
This role will provide newly designated PSEA Focal Points within government ministries with essential knowledge, practical skills, and tools to prevent, detect, and respond to SEA in a survivor-centered, confidential, and coordinated manner, in line with inter-agency and national frameworks.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
UNICEF Cameroon CO is seeking a passionate and committed Education Specialist to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting a Partnerships Officer (Civil Society Organizations) NO1 based in Maputo, responsible for providing technical and administrative support to ensure quality, effective and efficient management of implementing partnerships in the country office, including the establishment of partnership through the Partnership Review Committee. If you are passionate about impactful humanitarian action and resilient systems, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide senior-level analytical, synthesis, writing and packaging support to the Immunization Section, with a focus on selected internal and external immunization engagements. The consultant will transform existing data, documentation, application reviews, programme updates, survey and literature findings, and team inputs into high-quality briefs, slide decks, messages, reports, workshop outputs and other communication products for UNICEF management, UNICEF Regional and Country Offices, the Gavi Secretariat, donors and other partners. The assignment is deliverable-based, time-bound and focused on defined outputs; it is not intended to perform a staff function.
At a critical moment of emergency scale-up and urgent need, we’re looking for a dynamic Education Cluster Coordinator to drive impactful, coordinated action with UNICEF, Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and other key stakeholders. If you’re passionate about shaping strategic responses, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring every child’s access to education in crisis, this is your chance to make a real difference where it matters most. UNICEF South Sudan is looking forward to hearing from you!
Significant field experience in high-risk or conflict environments is required.Demonstrated supervisory and operational leadership experience is required.Strong understanding of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is essential.Experience engaging with UNDSS, UN agencies, humanitarian coordination structures andoperational interlocutors is highly desirable.Knowledge of the local language is highly desirable.
UNICEF seeks to recruit a dedicated consultant to develop a national climate change adaptation plan for the education sector that helps to maximize co-benefits between efforts to ensure quality and equitable education for all, to build climate resilience and to restore environmental integrity across the education sector. The body of work must be aligned with the new National Education Action Plan of 2027-2031 as a way to operationalise national climate adaptation goals into education sector planning. As well as the National Adaptation Plan for the Solomon Islands process which will run at the same time.
UNICEF Kiribati is seeking an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (MICS) to provide technical leadership for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and deliver high-quality, disaggregated evidence to inform national priorities for children and women. Based in Tarawa, you will oversee the full survey cycle—working with the Kiribati National Statistics Office (KNSO), UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office and the global MICS team to strengthen methodology, support CAPI-enabled fieldwork, ensure robust data processing and analysis, and guide timely reporting and dissemination—while building sustainable national capacity and upholding MICS standards at every stage.
Child Protection Case management and Information Management Consultant, ESA, Child Protection, Amman COE, Jordan, Remote with possible travel funded by CO
UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant / report producer to develop and support the launch of a global report on private sector engagement in education. This report will build on the existing UNICEF in-house work, which reviews and analyses the triple crises of learning, resource and employability. The report will elaborate on the private sector’s triple roles of being provider, financier and broker. The report will also consider the time frame, system levels and intervention areas for private sector engagement.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination and technical support to the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the National Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat (NNFSS) in strengthening multi-sector coordination structures at the federal, provincial, and local levels and supporting the operationalization of EU budget support for the effective implementation of the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP-III, 2023-2030). The assignment will focus on strengthening multi-sector coordination mechanisms, enhancing the capacity of MSNP-III governance structures across all three levels of government, and facilitating the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of EU budget support toward the achievement of Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the leadership of the NPC.
The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
Lead Change Where It Matters Most – South Sudan: In one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings, UNICEF delivers critical support to children facing conflict, climate shocks, and displacement. Join as People & Culture Manager (Juba) and play a key leadership role in shaping a resilient, high-performing workforce. You will drive talent strategy, champion staff wellbeing, advise senior leadership, and ensure effective HR delivery across challenging field environments. Make a real impact—build the team that delivers for every child.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Algeria in the contextualization, delivery, follow-up and institutional anchoring of the UPSHIFT approach for the benefit of selected cadres from the Ministry of Youth and the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education.
The assignment aims to strengthen the capacities of ministry staff to understand, facilitate and replicate the UPSHIFT methodology as a structured approach for developing adolescents’ and young people’s life skills, social innovation capacities, problem-solving abilities, civic engagement and transition-related competencies. The consultancy will contribute to the broader UNICEF agenda on adolescent and youth development, Life Skills and Citizenship Education (LSCE), youth participation, employability and learning-to-earning pathways.
The needs for technical assistance have been identified to strengthen the implementation of the EPI in Togo, in support of the Immunization Division. The joint support of WHO and UNICEF will help reduce inequalities, improve vaccination coverage, engage communities, and consolidate the health system.This assistance will provide qualified human resources to prioritize the “vaccine” envelope, introduce new vaccines, and transfer competencies to national teams through co‑planning, co‑supervision, and mentoring.In this context, UNICEF will recruit an SBC Specialist responsible for developing demand‑creation strategies, strengthening equity in vaccination, and extending immunization to unvaccinated children and marginalized communities.
The Rwanda National Organization of Social Workers (RWANOSW), with the support of UNICEF Rwanda, has been instrumental in advancing the professionalization agenda of social work. In parallel, UNICEF Rwanda continues to support the NCDA in strengthening child protection systems through a dedicated workforce operating at decentralized levels.
The evaluation is intended to support evidence-based decision-making by primary users including UNICEF, the Ministry of Health, SAfAIDS, implementing partners, youth-led and community organizations, and donors. Findings will be used to inform programme design and scale-up decisions, strengthen implementation and resource allocation, guide policy and strategic planning, and improve accountability to adolescents and young people. In addition, the evaluation will generate lessons to inform national, regional, and global learning on youth-led digital social accountability approaches for HIV and SRH service delivery.
This role will provide newly designated PSEA Focal Points within government ministries with essential knowledge, practical skills, and tools to prevent, detect, and respond to SEA in a survivor-centered, confidential, and coordinated manner, in line with inter-agency and national frameworks.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
UNICEF Cameroon CO is seeking a passionate and committed Education Specialist to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting a Partnerships Officer (Civil Society Organizations) NO1 based in Maputo, responsible for providing technical and administrative support to ensure quality, effective and efficient management of implementing partnerships in the country office, including the establishment of partnership through the Partnership Review Committee. If you are passionate about impactful humanitarian action and resilient systems, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide senior-level analytical, synthesis, writing and packaging support to the Immunization Section, with a focus on selected internal and external immunization engagements. The consultant will transform existing data, documentation, application reviews, programme updates, survey and literature findings, and team inputs into high-quality briefs, slide decks, messages, reports, workshop outputs and other communication products for UNICEF management, UNICEF Regional and Country Offices, the Gavi Secretariat, donors and other partners. The assignment is deliverable-based, time-bound and focused on defined outputs; it is not intended to perform a staff function.
At a critical moment of emergency scale-up and urgent need, we’re looking for a dynamic Education Cluster Coordinator to drive impactful, coordinated action with UNICEF, Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and other key stakeholders. If you’re passionate about shaping strategic responses, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring every child’s access to education in crisis, this is your chance to make a real difference where it matters most. UNICEF South Sudan is looking forward to hearing from you!
Significant field experience in high-risk or conflict environments is required.Demonstrated supervisory and operational leadership experience is required.Strong understanding of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is essential.Experience engaging with UNDSS, UN agencies, humanitarian coordination structures andoperational interlocutors is highly desirable.Knowledge of the local language is highly desirable.
UNICEF seeks to recruit a dedicated consultant to develop a national climate change adaptation plan for the education sector that helps to maximize co-benefits between efforts to ensure quality and equitable education for all, to build climate resilience and to restore environmental integrity across the education sector. The body of work must be aligned with the new National Education Action Plan of 2027-2031 as a way to operationalise national climate adaptation goals into education sector planning. As well as the National Adaptation Plan for the Solomon Islands process which will run at the same time.
UNICEF Kiribati is seeking an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (MICS) to provide technical leadership for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and deliver high-quality, disaggregated evidence to inform national priorities for children and women. Based in Tarawa, you will oversee the full survey cycle—working with the Kiribati National Statistics Office (KNSO), UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office and the global MICS team to strengthen methodology, support CAPI-enabled fieldwork, ensure robust data processing and analysis, and guide timely reporting and dissemination—while building sustainable national capacity and upholding MICS standards at every stage.
Child Protection Case management and Information Management Consultant, ESA, Child Protection, Amman COE, Jordan, Remote with possible travel funded by CO
UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant / report producer to develop and support the launch of a global report on private sector engagement in education. This report will build on the existing UNICEF in-house work, which reviews and analyses the triple crises of learning, resource and employability. The report will elaborate on the private sector’s triple roles of being provider, financier and broker. The report will also consider the time frame, system levels and intervention areas for private sector engagement.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination and technical support to the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the National Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat (NNFSS) in strengthening multi-sector coordination structures at the federal, provincial, and local levels and supporting the operationalization of EU budget support for the effective implementation of the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP-III, 2023-2030). The assignment will focus on strengthening multi-sector coordination mechanisms, enhancing the capacity of MSNP-III governance structures across all three levels of government, and facilitating the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of EU budget support toward the achievement of Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the leadership of the NPC.
The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
Lead Change Where It Matters Most – South Sudan: In one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings, UNICEF delivers critical support to children facing conflict, climate shocks, and displacement. Join as People & Culture Manager (Juba) and play a key leadership role in shaping a resilient, high-performing workforce. You will drive talent strategy, champion staff wellbeing, advise senior leadership, and ensure effective HR delivery across challenging field environments. Make a real impact—build the team that delivers for every child.
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