Within the framework of the SmartED Project funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Arab
Coordination Group (ACG), and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), UNICEF, in collaboration with the Government
of Uzbekistan, is supporting national efforts to strengthen an inclusive education system in which every child can access
quality education, participate meaningfully in learning and school life, and achieve their full potential.
As part of this support, UNICEF is assisting the development and operationalization of the Inclusive Education Strategy of
Uzbekistan (the “Strategy”). The Strategy defines a shared vision and strategic directions for developing inclusive
education systems and classrooms, and provides for a clear set of standards, requirements, processes and standard
operating procedures (SOPs) to be institutionalized and to contribute to the revision of the existing legislative framework.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support for the development of an Integrated Parenting Support Framework (IPF) for Uzbekistan, building on existing parenting support interventions, standards, procedures and service-delivery platforms. The consultant will undertake a focused desk-based mapping and strategic gap analysis across health, preschool education, child protection and social protection. The review will encompass Universal Progressive Home Visiting (UPHV), parenting standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) prepared for the National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) and the Ministry of Preschool and School Education (MoPSE), and relevant digital tools such as Bebbo and Internet of Good Things (IoGT). It will examine the coherence, coverage, inclusion and institutional complementarity of these instruments.
The post is based in Malé and provides day-to-day leadership of the UNICEF office in the Maldives, reporting to and under the overall direction and delegated authority of the Representative. The Representative and Deputy Representative (Programmes) are based in Sri Lanka with regular travel to Male. The Assistant Representative works closely with the Deputy Representative (Programme) on programme delivery and with staff based in Sri Lanka to ensure effective implementation and coherence across the MCO. The post also provides MCO-wide technical leadership on climate resilience, environmental sustainability and climate finance.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Health Specialist to support the Government in improving child health and strengthening primary health care systems. The role focuses on advancing child survival, development and well-being through evidence-based interventions, Universal Health Coverage and equitable access to quality health services. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance, supporting programme design and implementation, strengthening partnerships, and promoting innovation and sustainable health solutions. The position aims to improve health outcomes for all children, particularly the most vulnerable.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and coordination for the development of two interconnected national guidelines for Lao PDR: the Maternal Nutrition Guidelines and the Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Guidelines.
The consultant will ensure that both guidelines are aligned with the latest WHO and UNICEF recommendations, reflect current national policies, strategies, and evidence, and are adapted to the Lao context, including its ethnic, geographic, and socio-cultural diversity.
UNICEF Honduras is looking for a national Health and Nutrition Officer to provide professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building in humanitarian and / or emergency contexts.
The Centrality of Protection (henceforth “CoP”) is fully aligned with UNICEF’s core mandate to promote, protect, respect, and defend the rights of children everywhere. The CoP, underpinned by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and reflected in the Core Commitments to Children (CCCs), strengthens UNICEF’s ability to deliver on its core mandate.
The commitment of UNICEF to CoP is reflected in its endorsement of relevant Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) policies and frameworks. Against a backdrop of widespread violations affecting children and communities, non-compliance with international law by parties to conflict, and growing humanitarian and protection needs amid increasingly constrained resources, there is an urgent need to ensure that protection considerations are systematically integrated across all of UNICEF’s humanitarian and development efforts.
To contribute to the process of embedding CoP across the organization, UNICEF is engaging a consultant to develop trainings on CoP that would increase both the understanding and capacity of staff members to implement CoP within the organization.
UNICEF DCOE is therefore seeking a Senior Consultant to lead Oky’s country partnerships and advance girls’ digital literacy and contributions across the Oky network, bringing country realities and girls’ perspectives into Oky’s technology direction.
The Country Programme Planning (CPP) process provides an opportunity for UNICEF Country Offices to critically reflect on the country context, identify strategic priorities, make choices about where UNICEF can contribute most effectively, and translate these choices into coherent country programmes. The process involves a series of analytical and strategic steps, including evidence review, strategic reflection, prioritization, Strategic Moment of Reflection (SMR), engagement with government and other partners, and the development of theories of change and results.
UNICEF is expanding its digital fundraising capabilities to increase support for children worldwide. The Individual Giving (IG) team, which generates over USD 1 billion annually, is undertaking a digital transformation focused on improving donor acquisition, retention and engagement through data-driven decision-making. This consultancy will support the Global Data and Insights team by developing advanced data models that can serve as global standards, particularly for the East Asia and Pacific region. Building on these models, the consultant will create dashboards and machine learning solutions while ensuring all data products are scalable, future-proof and AI-ready, helping UNICEF maximize fundraising impact and outcomes for children.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden
UNICEF’s Innovative Finance Hub works to develop financing solutions that accelerate progress for children and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a global mandate, the Hub brings together innovation, partnerships and investment expertise to address a critical challenge: despite a global SDG financing gap exceeding USD 4 trillion, children remain largely overlooked in investment decision-making. While companies and investors have significant impacts on children’s lives through products, employment, communities and environmental practices, child rights considerations are rarely integrated into investment strategies. This assignment will support UNICEF’s efforts to mobilize capital, strengthen child-focused finance approaches, and promote investment practices that better advance child rights and development outcomes.
Location:Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Finland
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking an experienced Immunization Specialist to provide technical leadership and strategic support for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of immunization programmes. The incumbent will work closely with government counterparts, development partners and UNICEF teams to strengthen routine immunization, reduce zero-dose children, improve equitable access to services, and support emergency preparedness and outbreak response across Ethiopia. The position requires strong expertise in public health, programme management, partnership building, and evidence-based decision-making.
UNICEF’s expanding mental health portfolio has generated substantial technical guidance, tools, partnerships, and country implementation experience. Dedicated support is now needed to address technical and financing gaps, make global tools and guidance easier to apply, and draw lessons from country implementation to guide future work.
Under the Global Mental Health Lead, the consultant will deliver a defined set of technical products covering strategic partnerships and investment opportunities, practical guidance and learning resources for country-level systems strengthening, and evidence synthesis and publications. These outputs will strengthen UNICEF's capacity to support countries in planning, integrating and scaling child and adolescent mental health services within health and community systems.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Kenya
UNICEF is committed to ensuring that all children and young people acquire the knowledge and skills needed to learn, thrive, and transition to further education, decent work, and active citizenship. However, many adolescents, particularly those affected by conflict and displacement, face barriers to formal education due to interrupted schooling, age-grade mismatches, lack of documentation, and legal restrictions. Flexible learning pathways such as accelerated learning, bridging programmes, alternative delivery models, and links to vocational training can help address these challenges, but their implementation remains inconsistent.
This assignment will address three key gaps: limited documentation of effective practices, barriers to certification and progression, and a lack of practical guidance for displacement settings. Drawing on evidence from PROSPECTS partnership countries, the consultancy will identify and analyze promising approaches, examine certification and transition pathways, and develop practical guidance to support UNICEF country offices and partners in expanding quality, flexible education opportunities for adolescents in fragile and displacement-affected contexts.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Jordan
UNICEF is seeking a Quantitative Data Analysis Consultant to support a high-profile impact evaluation of the Mother and Child Cash Transfer Plus (MCCT+) programme in Sudan, a key initiative improving maternal and child wellbeing during the first 1,000 days of life. Working with UNICEF's Evaluation Office, the consultant will lead quantitative survey design, data collection oversight, baseline analysis, and reporting while collaborating with national and international stakeholders. This consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute to evidence-based programming and generate impact insights that help drive better outcomes for children.
Under the supervision of the Planning & Monitoring Specialist, the Monitoring Officer (AAP) will help ensure that the voices, feedback, and priorities of affected communities in Gaza are systematically captured, analyzed, communicated, and translated into concrete programme action and adaptation. The role will also strengthen the capacity of UNICEF programme teams and partners to embed AAP principles into their work and ensure that cross-sectoral programming remains responsive to the evolving needs and realities of communities.
The Social Policy unit in the State of Palestine country office in Gaza duty station is looking for a highly motivated Programme Officer (GRM) at the NOA level, who within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the officer will be responsible for all of the following areas of major duties and key end results for AAP and GRM of Social Policy section.
UNICEF is looking for a senior public health professional ready to take on a high-impact emergency role. Work at the heart of high-level decision-making, gain emergency leadership experience valued across UNICEF's global humanitarian network, and see your expertise protect children and families every day.Ready to lead when it matters most? Bring your drive and apply today.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as a Social Policy Specialist and use your expertise in beneficiary data management, digital information systems, payment operations and programme delivery to strengthen Madagascar’s national social protection system and support the effective implementation and expansion of the Zara Mira universal and inclusive cash transfer programme. Working closely with government institutions, Social Window operators, implementing partners and financial service providers, you will help improve beneficiary registration and data quality, manage payment workflows through UNICEF’s HOPE platform, reinforce the Unified Social Registry and Social Window Management Information System, and connect children and vulnerable families with essential health, nutrition, education, civil registration, disability inclusion, child protection and social welfare services.
Within the framework of the SmartED Project funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Arab
Coordination Group (ACG), and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), UNICEF, in collaboration with the Government
of Uzbekistan, is supporting national efforts to strengthen an inclusive education system in which every child can access
quality education, participate meaningfully in learning and school life, and achieve their full potential.
As part of this support, UNICEF is assisting the development and operationalization of the Inclusive Education Strategy of
Uzbekistan (the “Strategy”). The Strategy defines a shared vision and strategic directions for developing inclusive
education systems and classrooms, and provides for a clear set of standards, requirements, processes and standard
operating procedures (SOPs) to be institutionalized and to contribute to the revision of the existing legislative framework.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support for the development of an Integrated Parenting Support Framework (IPF) for Uzbekistan, building on existing parenting support interventions, standards, procedures and service-delivery platforms. The consultant will undertake a focused desk-based mapping and strategic gap analysis across health, preschool education, child protection and social protection. The review will encompass Universal Progressive Home Visiting (UPHV), parenting standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) prepared for the National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) and the Ministry of Preschool and School Education (MoPSE), and relevant digital tools such as Bebbo and Internet of Good Things (IoGT). It will examine the coherence, coverage, inclusion and institutional complementarity of these instruments.
The post is based in Malé and provides day-to-day leadership of the UNICEF office in the Maldives, reporting to and under the overall direction and delegated authority of the Representative. The Representative and Deputy Representative (Programmes) are based in Sri Lanka with regular travel to Male. The Assistant Representative works closely with the Deputy Representative (Programme) on programme delivery and with staff based in Sri Lanka to ensure effective implementation and coherence across the MCO. The post also provides MCO-wide technical leadership on climate resilience, environmental sustainability and climate finance.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Health Specialist to support the Government in improving child health and strengthening primary health care systems. The role focuses on advancing child survival, development and well-being through evidence-based interventions, Universal Health Coverage and equitable access to quality health services. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance, supporting programme design and implementation, strengthening partnerships, and promoting innovation and sustainable health solutions. The position aims to improve health outcomes for all children, particularly the most vulnerable.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and coordination for the development of two interconnected national guidelines for Lao PDR: the Maternal Nutrition Guidelines and the Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Guidelines.
The consultant will ensure that both guidelines are aligned with the latest WHO and UNICEF recommendations, reflect current national policies, strategies, and evidence, and are adapted to the Lao context, including its ethnic, geographic, and socio-cultural diversity.
UNICEF Honduras is looking for a national Health and Nutrition Officer to provide professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building in humanitarian and / or emergency contexts.
The Centrality of Protection (henceforth “CoP”) is fully aligned with UNICEF’s core mandate to promote, protect, respect, and defend the rights of children everywhere. The CoP, underpinned by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and reflected in the Core Commitments to Children (CCCs), strengthens UNICEF’s ability to deliver on its core mandate.
The commitment of UNICEF to CoP is reflected in its endorsement of relevant Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) policies and frameworks. Against a backdrop of widespread violations affecting children and communities, non-compliance with international law by parties to conflict, and growing humanitarian and protection needs amid increasingly constrained resources, there is an urgent need to ensure that protection considerations are systematically integrated across all of UNICEF’s humanitarian and development efforts.
To contribute to the process of embedding CoP across the organization, UNICEF is engaging a consultant to develop trainings on CoP that would increase both the understanding and capacity of staff members to implement CoP within the organization.
UNICEF DCOE is therefore seeking a Senior Consultant to lead Oky’s country partnerships and advance girls’ digital literacy and contributions across the Oky network, bringing country realities and girls’ perspectives into Oky’s technology direction.
The Country Programme Planning (CPP) process provides an opportunity for UNICEF Country Offices to critically reflect on the country context, identify strategic priorities, make choices about where UNICEF can contribute most effectively, and translate these choices into coherent country programmes. The process involves a series of analytical and strategic steps, including evidence review, strategic reflection, prioritization, Strategic Moment of Reflection (SMR), engagement with government and other partners, and the development of theories of change and results.
UNICEF is expanding its digital fundraising capabilities to increase support for children worldwide. The Individual Giving (IG) team, which generates over USD 1 billion annually, is undertaking a digital transformation focused on improving donor acquisition, retention and engagement through data-driven decision-making. This consultancy will support the Global Data and Insights team by developing advanced data models that can serve as global standards, particularly for the East Asia and Pacific region. Building on these models, the consultant will create dashboards and machine learning solutions while ensuring all data products are scalable, future-proof and AI-ready, helping UNICEF maximize fundraising impact and outcomes for children.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden
UNICEF’s Innovative Finance Hub works to develop financing solutions that accelerate progress for children and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a global mandate, the Hub brings together innovation, partnerships and investment expertise to address a critical challenge: despite a global SDG financing gap exceeding USD 4 trillion, children remain largely overlooked in investment decision-making. While companies and investors have significant impacts on children’s lives through products, employment, communities and environmental practices, child rights considerations are rarely integrated into investment strategies. This assignment will support UNICEF’s efforts to mobilize capital, strengthen child-focused finance approaches, and promote investment practices that better advance child rights and development outcomes.
Location:Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Finland
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking an experienced Immunization Specialist to provide technical leadership and strategic support for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of immunization programmes. The incumbent will work closely with government counterparts, development partners and UNICEF teams to strengthen routine immunization, reduce zero-dose children, improve equitable access to services, and support emergency preparedness and outbreak response across Ethiopia. The position requires strong expertise in public health, programme management, partnership building, and evidence-based decision-making.
UNICEF’s expanding mental health portfolio has generated substantial technical guidance, tools, partnerships, and country implementation experience. Dedicated support is now needed to address technical and financing gaps, make global tools and guidance easier to apply, and draw lessons from country implementation to guide future work.
Under the Global Mental Health Lead, the consultant will deliver a defined set of technical products covering strategic partnerships and investment opportunities, practical guidance and learning resources for country-level systems strengthening, and evidence synthesis and publications. These outputs will strengthen UNICEF's capacity to support countries in planning, integrating and scaling child and adolescent mental health services within health and community systems.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Kenya
UNICEF is committed to ensuring that all children and young people acquire the knowledge and skills needed to learn, thrive, and transition to further education, decent work, and active citizenship. However, many adolescents, particularly those affected by conflict and displacement, face barriers to formal education due to interrupted schooling, age-grade mismatches, lack of documentation, and legal restrictions. Flexible learning pathways such as accelerated learning, bridging programmes, alternative delivery models, and links to vocational training can help address these challenges, but their implementation remains inconsistent.
This assignment will address three key gaps: limited documentation of effective practices, barriers to certification and progression, and a lack of practical guidance for displacement settings. Drawing on evidence from PROSPECTS partnership countries, the consultancy will identify and analyze promising approaches, examine certification and transition pathways, and develop practical guidance to support UNICEF country offices and partners in expanding quality, flexible education opportunities for adolescents in fragile and displacement-affected contexts.
Location:United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Jordan
UNICEF is seeking a Quantitative Data Analysis Consultant to support a high-profile impact evaluation of the Mother and Child Cash Transfer Plus (MCCT+) programme in Sudan, a key initiative improving maternal and child wellbeing during the first 1,000 days of life. Working with UNICEF's Evaluation Office, the consultant will lead quantitative survey design, data collection oversight, baseline analysis, and reporting while collaborating with national and international stakeholders. This consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute to evidence-based programming and generate impact insights that help drive better outcomes for children.
Under the supervision of the Planning & Monitoring Specialist, the Monitoring Officer (AAP) will help ensure that the voices, feedback, and priorities of affected communities in Gaza are systematically captured, analyzed, communicated, and translated into concrete programme action and adaptation. The role will also strengthen the capacity of UNICEF programme teams and partners to embed AAP principles into their work and ensure that cross-sectoral programming remains responsive to the evolving needs and realities of communities.
The Social Policy unit in the State of Palestine country office in Gaza duty station is looking for a highly motivated Programme Officer (GRM) at the NOA level, who within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the officer will be responsible for all of the following areas of major duties and key end results for AAP and GRM of Social Policy section.
UNICEF is looking for a senior public health professional ready to take on a high-impact emergency role. Work at the heart of high-level decision-making, gain emergency leadership experience valued across UNICEF's global humanitarian network, and see your expertise protect children and families every day.Ready to lead when it matters most? Bring your drive and apply today.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as a Social Policy Specialist and use your expertise in beneficiary data management, digital information systems, payment operations and programme delivery to strengthen Madagascar’s national social protection system and support the effective implementation and expansion of the Zara Mira universal and inclusive cash transfer programme. Working closely with government institutions, Social Window operators, implementing partners and financial service providers, you will help improve beneficiary registration and data quality, manage payment workflows through UNICEF’s HOPE platform, reinforce the Unified Social Registry and Social Window Management Information System, and connect children and vulnerable families with essential health, nutrition, education, civil registration, disability inclusion, child protection and social welfare services.
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