Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will support the Child Protection programme of UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office in providing high-level technical expertise to the Government of Sri Lanka in developing family-based care options under the alternative care policy framework, developing responses to most prominent drivers of institutionalization and provide support for enhancing family strengthening methodologies and services. The consultant will be particularly instrumental in conducting feasibility analyses for the establishment of foster care in Sri Lanka and supporting various provinces in identifying family-type care options
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will provide support to the Child Protection programme in the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office to strengthen the child rights monitoring bodies in Sri Lanka. The consultant will work with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka – Child Rights Unit (HRCSL) and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) – two entities with child rights monitoring functions. The overarching purpose of the consultancy is to work with the UNICEF team and relevant partners on principles, guidelines and practical operational procedures, enabling (a) the Child Rights Unit of HRCSL to monitor children’s rights within the mandate of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 21 of 1996 and (b) the NCPA to carry out its primary mandate of monitoring Violence against Children in a coordinated manner.
to seek professional, consultancy services to support with coordination, communication and advocacy efforts for community health and the Community Health Delivery Partnership (CHDP). The target audience includes governments, key private and public sector audiences, implementing partners and donors, and UNICEF regional and country offices. This workstream is closely linked with the broader goals and objectives of the CHDP and contributes to UNICEF’s renewed vision for community health and corporate priority on community action for better health and nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations especially women and children.
This work is essential to advancing community health and nutrition related priorities by effectively documenting and communicating impact, advocating for countries’ priority needs in advancing and scaling community health and nutrition and showcasing UNICEF’s efforts to support countries in these efforts and protecting children’s right to health. As such, the consultant will produce communication and advocacy materials, enhance the visibility of countries’ and regional priorities for resource mobilization by developing fact sheets and keeping existing resources and materials up-to-date, and coordinate advocacy and communication work. She/he will also work in coordination with other teams/units in the MNCAH section to ensure complementary of efforts and linkages across workstreams and liaise with regional and country offices as well as external partners to ensure there is robust visibility around UNICEF’s work and that of the CHDP related to community health and nutrition.
Be a driving force behind a lead-free future for every child.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Programme Specialist (Lead [Pb] Knowledge Generation and Use) to join the Secretariat of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. In this role, you’ll lead the development and dissemination of cutting-edge technical tools, including the flagship Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, and manage a central knowledge hub that empowers governments and partners to act on this urgent public health crisis.This is your opportunity to shape policy, influence global practice, and work alongside top researchers, policymakers, and technical experts to eliminate lead exposure—one of the most widespread, yet preventable threats to child health. If you’re passionate about turning science into action, strengthening country systems, and driving meaningful, lasting change, this role is your platform to make a lasting global impact.Join us and help catalyze a world where no child is poisoned by lead.
Under the supervision of the Contracts Manager (P4), the Contracts Associate (GS6) is responsible for assistance and support to the Contracting Unit within Supply Section, ensuring full compliance of procurement activities for Institutional Contractors within the applicable UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies, in the management of contracting of services requirements with access to VISION. The contracts Associate (GS6) provides effective services to the program/requisitioning sections, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contract/order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will support the Child Protection programme of UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office in providing high-level technical expertise to the Government of Sri Lanka in developing family-based care options under the alternative care policy framework, developing responses to most prominent drivers of institutionalization and provide support for enhancing family strengthening methodologies and services. The consultant will be particularly instrumental in conducting feasibility analyses for the establishment of foster care in Sri Lanka and supporting various provinces in identifying family-type care options
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, the Consultant will provide support to the Child Protection programme in the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office to strengthen the child rights monitoring bodies in Sri Lanka. The consultant will work with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka – Child Rights Unit (HRCSL) and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) – two entities with child rights monitoring functions. The overarching purpose of the consultancy is to work with the UNICEF team and relevant partners on principles, guidelines and practical operational procedures, enabling (a) the Child Rights Unit of HRCSL to monitor children’s rights within the mandate of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 21 of 1996 and (b) the NCPA to carry out its primary mandate of monitoring Violence against Children in a coordinated manner.
to seek professional, consultancy services to support with coordination, communication and advocacy efforts for community health and the Community Health Delivery Partnership (CHDP). The target audience includes governments, key private and public sector audiences, implementing partners and donors, and UNICEF regional and country offices. This workstream is closely linked with the broader goals and objectives of the CHDP and contributes to UNICEF’s renewed vision for community health and corporate priority on community action for better health and nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations especially women and children.
This work is essential to advancing community health and nutrition related priorities by effectively documenting and communicating impact, advocating for countries’ priority needs in advancing and scaling community health and nutrition and showcasing UNICEF’s efforts to support countries in these efforts and protecting children’s right to health. As such, the consultant will produce communication and advocacy materials, enhance the visibility of countries’ and regional priorities for resource mobilization by developing fact sheets and keeping existing resources and materials up-to-date, and coordinate advocacy and communication work. She/he will also work in coordination with other teams/units in the MNCAH section to ensure complementary of efforts and linkages across workstreams and liaise with regional and country offices as well as external partners to ensure there is robust visibility around UNICEF’s work and that of the CHDP related to community health and nutrition.
Be a driving force behind a lead-free future for every child.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Programme Specialist (Lead [Pb] Knowledge Generation and Use) to join the Secretariat of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. In this role, you’ll lead the development and dissemination of cutting-edge technical tools, including the flagship Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, and manage a central knowledge hub that empowers governments and partners to act on this urgent public health crisis.This is your opportunity to shape policy, influence global practice, and work alongside top researchers, policymakers, and technical experts to eliminate lead exposure—one of the most widespread, yet preventable threats to child health. If you’re passionate about turning science into action, strengthening country systems, and driving meaningful, lasting change, this role is your platform to make a lasting global impact.Join us and help catalyze a world where no child is poisoned by lead.
Under the supervision of the Contracts Manager (P4), the Contracts Associate (GS6) is responsible for assistance and support to the Contracting Unit within Supply Section, ensuring full compliance of procurement activities for Institutional Contractors within the applicable UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies, in the management of contracting of services requirements with access to VISION. The contracts Associate (GS6) provides effective services to the program/requisitioning sections, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contract/order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
