The objective of this mission is to provide specialised technical assistance to support the preparation, coordination, design, organisation and delivery of the National Education Forum, which will bring together the sector’s key stakeholders. The Forum should ensure a participatory and inclusive process geared towards concrete and actionable outcomes, recognising the severity of the learning crisis in Guinea-Bissau.
UNICEF and the World Bank, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), seek to engage a national public finance consultant. The consultant will work closely with the national social protection consultant, representatives from MoGCSP (including the National Social Protection Coordinator), the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, UNICEF, and the World Bank to implement the assignment.
Under the overall supervision of Chief Social Policy, Planning, and Monitoring, UNICEF Liberia, the Public Finance consultant will provide technical support in fiscal space analysis, budget review, costing of the National Social Protection Policy and Strategy (NSPSS), and development of a financing plan. The consultant will also provide support to the education sector by reviewing the budget for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and presenting the findings to key stakeholders, including legislators and traditional leaders.
Under the supervision of the chief Emergency, the Programme Specialist (Cholera) coordinates the preparation and response to cholera outbreaks in the national territory of the DRC and more broadly supports the direct implementation of emergency cholera program in the East (North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganika)
To provide continuous technical guidance, system strengthening and capacity building required to scale, stabilize and optimize the Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem across 30 UNICEF-supported states, ensuring interoperability between Vital Reg, DHIS, NBS and NIMC, and embedding sustainability through knowledge transfer to NPC technical teams.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho in strengthening digital health systems to enable more responsive, accountable, and resilient health service delivery. The consultancy will focus on enhancing social accountability by improving the visibility and functionality of community health governance structures, including more effective tracking and monitoring of Community Health Committees and related platforms.
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.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Information Management Officer responsible for providing technical and operational support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) on all beneficiary data issues and is responsible for managing the data analytics and information systems necessary for implementing Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) and Incentive Payments projects, ensuring full compliance with data protection policies and security requirements.
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.
As a foundational support role within the Individual Giving unit, the Fundraising Assistant (Database) plays a vital part in enabling the Private Sector Fund Raising (PSFR) team’s strategic goals of data-driven growth and operational excellence. By collecting, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis, the incumbent ensures that donor and campaign data is accurate, timely, and ready for integration into broader fundraising workflows. This role directly supports the team’s emphasis on segmentation, funnel-based marketing, and evidence-based decision-making. Through meticulous data validation and transformation, the Assistant helps maintain the integrity of systems that underpin campaign execution, performance monitoring, and strategic reporting. Their contributions are essential to ensuring that PSFR and office-wide activities are implemented in compliance with UNICEF’s rules and regulations, and aligned with the strategic priorities outlined in the 2026–2030 framework.
Under the Individual Giving unit on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Assistant (Database), collects, cleans, and prepares data for analysis. Responsibilities include data extraction, transformation, validation, and ensuring data quality. Incumbent facilitates the database-ready for next steps in implementation, monitoring, and delivery of PSFR and office’s activities /programme and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Supply and Logistics officer and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
To support the implementation of these priorities, UNICEF Kosovo seeks to engage a local Child Protection Consultant on Violence Against Children for six months to provide technical, advisory, coordination and implementation support across key child protection interventions. The consultant will support UNICEF and partners in strengthening the practical links between policy, service delivery and frontline response, including multidisciplinary coordination and case management mechanisms, social service workforce capacity development, piloting of minimum social service packages, development of specialized foster care services, advancement of child-friendly justice, and support to the establishment of the Child Helpline and Child Protection Houses. The assignment will also support the implementation of specialized prevention and response mechanisms related to sexual violence against children.
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.
UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data (P‑3) to support regional and country offices in managing payment recipients' personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. Based within the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub, the role supports the rollout of digital tools, including the HOPE system, strengthens data management practices, and provides technical assistance for cash programmes and frontline worker incentives. The position contributes to data protection, system development, and data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance programmes.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a qualified Programme Specialist – P3 to strengthen safeguarding systems and protect children and vulnerable communities. Based in Kabul, the role leads prevention, risk mitigation, and response to safeguarding and PSEA concerns across programmes and operations. The incumbent ensures safe programme design, survivor‑centred responses, and accessible, confidential reporting mechanisms. The Programme Specialist will build staff and partner capacity, promote accountability, and embed safeguarding standards across all interventions. The position also supports partners in compliance with international safeguarding policies and strengthens community trust.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for the national consultant who will provide an external, impartial view that helps identify systemic gaps and propose reforms related to strengthening social service workforce, without being constrained by institutional biases. The consultant is expected to facilitate dialogue between ministries, civil society, and international partners, and to build consensus on workforce reform.
This consultancy will enhance the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of the Child Protection Case Management and
Referral System (CP-CMRS) across provinces by strengthening case management practices through structured quality
assurance and mentoring; updating tools, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidance in line with
emerging needs; building the capacity of the social service workforce alongside robust supervision mechanisms; reinforcing
governance, coordination, and sustainability frameworks; and supporting the rollout and continuous refinement of a
comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system.
The Administrative & Finance Associate is responsible for implementing specialized administrative and financial processes requiring sound knowledge of UNICEF rules, procedures, systems and internal controls. The role provides quality assurance, budget and financial monitoring support, payment and invoice processing, office administration, contracting and vendor-related support, and contributes to the continuous improvement of office workflows and client-oriented operations services.
There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Government to develop a comprehensive costing framework for the National Action Plan (NAP) on the implementation of the European Child Guarantee in the Republic of Moldova, covering the period 2027–2030.
The objective of this mission is to provide specialised technical assistance to support the preparation, coordination, design, organisation and delivery of the National Education Forum, which will bring together the sector’s key stakeholders. The Forum should ensure a participatory and inclusive process geared towards concrete and actionable outcomes, recognising the severity of the learning crisis in Guinea-Bissau.
UNICEF and the World Bank, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), seek to engage a national public finance consultant. The consultant will work closely with the national social protection consultant, representatives from MoGCSP (including the National Social Protection Coordinator), the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, UNICEF, and the World Bank to implement the assignment.
Under the overall supervision of Chief Social Policy, Planning, and Monitoring, UNICEF Liberia, the Public Finance consultant will provide technical support in fiscal space analysis, budget review, costing of the National Social Protection Policy and Strategy (NSPSS), and development of a financing plan. The consultant will also provide support to the education sector by reviewing the budget for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and presenting the findings to key stakeholders, including legislators and traditional leaders.
Under the supervision of the chief Emergency, the Programme Specialist (Cholera) coordinates the preparation and response to cholera outbreaks in the national territory of the DRC and more broadly supports the direct implementation of emergency cholera program in the East (North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganika)
To provide continuous technical guidance, system strengthening and capacity building required to scale, stabilize and optimize the Integrated Birth Registration Ecosystem across 30 UNICEF-supported states, ensuring interoperability between Vital Reg, DHIS, NBS and NIMC, and embedding sustainability through knowledge transfer to NPC technical teams.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho in strengthening digital health systems to enable more responsive, accountable, and resilient health service delivery. The consultancy will focus on enhancing social accountability by improving the visibility and functionality of community health governance structures, including more effective tracking and monitoring of Community Health Committees and related platforms.
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.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Information Management Officer responsible for providing technical and operational support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) on all beneficiary data issues and is responsible for managing the data analytics and information systems necessary for implementing Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) and Incentive Payments projects, ensuring full compliance with data protection policies and security requirements.
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.
As a foundational support role within the Individual Giving unit, the Fundraising Assistant (Database) plays a vital part in enabling the Private Sector Fund Raising (PSFR) team’s strategic goals of data-driven growth and operational excellence. By collecting, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis, the incumbent ensures that donor and campaign data is accurate, timely, and ready for integration into broader fundraising workflows. This role directly supports the team’s emphasis on segmentation, funnel-based marketing, and evidence-based decision-making. Through meticulous data validation and transformation, the Assistant helps maintain the integrity of systems that underpin campaign execution, performance monitoring, and strategic reporting. Their contributions are essential to ensuring that PSFR and office-wide activities are implemented in compliance with UNICEF’s rules and regulations, and aligned with the strategic priorities outlined in the 2026–2030 framework.
Under the Individual Giving unit on the PSFR team, the Fundraising Assistant (Database), collects, cleans, and prepares data for analysis. Responsibilities include data extraction, transformation, validation, and ensuring data quality. Incumbent facilitates the database-ready for next steps in implementation, monitoring, and delivery of PSFR and office’s activities /programme and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Supply and Logistics officer and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
To support the implementation of these priorities, UNICEF Kosovo seeks to engage a local Child Protection Consultant on Violence Against Children for six months to provide technical, advisory, coordination and implementation support across key child protection interventions. The consultant will support UNICEF and partners in strengthening the practical links between policy, service delivery and frontline response, including multidisciplinary coordination and case management mechanisms, social service workforce capacity development, piloting of minimum social service packages, development of specialized foster care services, advancement of child-friendly justice, and support to the establishment of the Child Helpline and Child Protection Houses. The assignment will also support the implementation of specialized prevention and response mechanisms related to sexual violence against children.
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.
UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data (P‑3) to support regional and country offices in managing payment recipients' personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. Based within the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub, the role supports the rollout of digital tools, including the HOPE system, strengthens data management practices, and provides technical assistance for cash programmes and frontline worker incentives. The position contributes to data protection, system development, and data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance programmes.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a qualified Programme Specialist – P3 to strengthen safeguarding systems and protect children and vulnerable communities. Based in Kabul, the role leads prevention, risk mitigation, and response to safeguarding and PSEA concerns across programmes and operations. The incumbent ensures safe programme design, survivor‑centred responses, and accessible, confidential reporting mechanisms. The Programme Specialist will build staff and partner capacity, promote accountability, and embed safeguarding standards across all interventions. The position also supports partners in compliance with international safeguarding policies and strengthens community trust.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for the national consultant who will provide an external, impartial view that helps identify systemic gaps and propose reforms related to strengthening social service workforce, without being constrained by institutional biases. The consultant is expected to facilitate dialogue between ministries, civil society, and international partners, and to build consensus on workforce reform.
This consultancy will enhance the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of the Child Protection Case Management and
Referral System (CP-CMRS) across provinces by strengthening case management practices through structured quality
assurance and mentoring; updating tools, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidance in line with
emerging needs; building the capacity of the social service workforce alongside robust supervision mechanisms; reinforcing
governance, coordination, and sustainability frameworks; and supporting the rollout and continuous refinement of a
comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system.
The Administrative & Finance Associate is responsible for implementing specialized administrative and financial processes requiring sound knowledge of UNICEF rules, procedures, systems and internal controls. The role provides quality assurance, budget and financial monitoring support, payment and invoice processing, office administration, contracting and vendor-related support, and contributes to the continuous improvement of office workflows and client-oriented operations services.
There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Government to develop a comprehensive costing framework for the National Action Plan (NAP) on the implementation of the European Child Guarantee in the Republic of Moldova, covering the period 2027–2030.
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