UNICEF is seeking a Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy to lead the Center of Excellence on Child Poverty in Panama with satellite teams in Nairobi, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme. The Chief Economist & Director, Social Policy must possess credibility and strong leadership abilities to actively engage at the cutting edge of international policy dialogue and participate in important discussions that prioritize child rights and well-being. S/he will provide effective leadership in influencing the policy agenda of key global partners and for relevant UNICEF programme and advocacy agenda, and advise the senior management of the organization on policy pathways to achieving the child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. S/he will contribute to shaping opportunities and solving various challenging economic and social policy issues affecting children by providing analysis and policy recommendations towards at-scale programme design and institutional strengthening. Such analysis and policy recommendations will include pro-child development measures for macroeconomic stability, good governance, and sustainable fiscal space and debt restructuring for enhanced investments in child wellbeing by governments and partners.
UNICEF is seeking a Director, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to lead the Global WASH Practice in the Center of Excellence in Nairobi with satellite teams in Panama, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme . The Global Director WASH will also lead the Sustainable WASH Innovation HUB in Copenhagen and supervise the CEO of the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership.
The Office of Innovation is looking for a seasoned innovation leader to build effective climate innovation pathways for global and country-level programmes. The Climate Innovation Specialist will support the development and implementation of UNICEF’s climate innovation strategy and service offer for 2026–2030, working in close collaboration with the Children and Climate Center of Excellence and the Programme Group. The consultant will coordinate the climate venture pipeline, operationalize innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen country engagement and partnerships to scale climate-smart solutions that advance child health, resilience, and environmental sustainability across UNICEF programmes. We are looking for someone passionate about lifting others, a champion for cross-sectoral collaboration, and an expert in navigating complex stakeholder spaces without losing momentum. In return, we’ll give you one of the most flexible working environments in the UN system and an inspiring opportunity to contribute to building more sustainable futures for every child.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to conduct a study on the demographic dividend to establish an evidence base for how Zambia can harness its young population’s potential within the existing social and economic frameworks, with a specific focus on its application to the National Social Protection Policy.
UNICEF has established a new Global Child Hazard Database to estimate the exposure of children and critical infrastructures to single and multiple climate-related hazards. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance and scale the core data processing pipeline for the Database by integrating new data streams, improving processing efficiency, and preparing the system for broader deployment and increased data volume. Integrating different data sources and platforms in cloud-based server environment.
UNICEF is seeking a Chief Economist & Director of Social Policy to lead the Center of Excellence on Child Poverty in Panama with satellite teams in Nairobi, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme. The Chief Economist & Director, Social Policy must possess credibility and strong leadership abilities to actively engage at the cutting edge of international policy dialogue and participate in important discussions that prioritize child rights and well-being. S/he will provide effective leadership in influencing the policy agenda of key global partners and for relevant UNICEF programme and advocacy agenda, and advise the senior management of the organization on policy pathways to achieving the child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. S/he will contribute to shaping opportunities and solving various challenging economic and social policy issues affecting children by providing analysis and policy recommendations towards at-scale programme design and institutional strengthening. Such analysis and policy recommendations will include pro-child development measures for macroeconomic stability, good governance, and sustainable fiscal space and debt restructuring for enhanced investments in child wellbeing by governments and partners.
UNICEF is seeking a Director, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to lead the Global WASH Practice in the Center of Excellence in Nairobi with satellite teams in Panama, Amman, Bangkok and in New York. S/he reports to the Director of Programme . The Global Director WASH will also lead the Sustainable WASH Innovation HUB in Copenhagen and supervise the CEO of the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership.
The Office of Innovation is looking for a seasoned innovation leader to build effective climate innovation pathways for global and country-level programmes. The Climate Innovation Specialist will support the development and implementation of UNICEF’s climate innovation strategy and service offer for 2026–2030, working in close collaboration with the Children and Climate Center of Excellence and the Programme Group. The consultant will coordinate the climate venture pipeline, operationalize innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen country engagement and partnerships to scale climate-smart solutions that advance child health, resilience, and environmental sustainability across UNICEF programmes. We are looking for someone passionate about lifting others, a champion for cross-sectoral collaboration, and an expert in navigating complex stakeholder spaces without losing momentum. In return, we’ll give you one of the most flexible working environments in the UN system and an inspiring opportunity to contribute to building more sustainable futures for every child.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to conduct a study on the demographic dividend to establish an evidence base for how Zambia can harness its young population’s potential within the existing social and economic frameworks, with a specific focus on its application to the National Social Protection Policy.
UNICEF has established a new Global Child Hazard Database to estimate the exposure of children and critical infrastructures to single and multiple climate-related hazards. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance and scale the core data processing pipeline for the Database by integrating new data streams, improving processing efficiency, and preparing the system for broader deployment and increased data volume. Integrating different data sources and platforms in cloud-based server environment.
