The Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting project management, planning, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. This includes supporting the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Social Policy Specialist ensures systematic and organized coordination and planning of activities, embedding risk analysis and mitigation strategies into program management. Through knowledge management, data-driven decision-making, and fostering continuous learning, the specialist contributes to the achievement of sustainable and impactful outcomes that advance the well-being of children and families.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic technical leadership and expert oversight for the design, development, and implementation of an expanded IIS based on the Tandurusti.tj platform in Tajikistan. The consultant will ensure that all new features and functionalities are technically sound, interoperable, secure, and aligned with international best practices, including guidance from UNICEF, WHO, and GAVI.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking two dynamic and experienced international consultants with complementary expertise to lead a comprehensive dietary intake assessment in Kiribati. This 100-day consultancy, spread over 8 months, will combine multidisciplinary approaches to address five key components of the assignment. If you are passionate about improving nutrition outcomes and have a strong background in dietary assessment, food systems, or public health nutrition, we invite you to apply.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical, coordination, and capacity-building support to UNICEF Guinea for the implementation of the project “Reaching Every Child: Gender-Responsive Polio Strategies in Dubreka”, which is part of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Gender Equality Strategy. The consultant will contribute to strengthening gender-responsive planning, delivery, and monitoring of polio immunisation services in Dubreka, a high-risk prefecture with persistent coverage gaps due to social and gender-related barriers.
UNICEF Bhutan is seeking proposals from International Consultant to Develop teacher training packages on digital skills for teaching and learning, digital content development and curation, and online safety or cybersecurity aligned with Bhutan's Education Technology Framework.
UNICEF Guatemala contratará a una persona para brindar Asistencia Técnica para la supervisión y coordinación de la implementación local de la estrategia de Agua,
Saneamiento e Higiene en Escuelas del Municipio de Chichicastenango: 105 Escuelas.
The Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) portfolio of the Health and HIV Unit, Data and
Analytics Section of UNICEF New York Headquarters maintains and updates the global MNCAH database which is a key
source for country- and regional-level MNCAH data. This database is used by a wide range of stakeholders for activities
related to SDG monitoring, global, regional and country programme planning and policy advocacy. The MNCAH team is
expanding the MNCAH database to align with emerging global health landscape and priorities to include
administrative data, modelled data, and subnational data, and to improve timeliness and availability of the data which
will necessitate strategic enhancements to the global database workflow. In addition to maintaining the global
database, this consultancy will support maintenance and development of data products and data reporting processes
such as SDG monitoring, Strategic Plan reporting, and other global reporting processes related to MNCAH.
The consultancy will provide technical expertise needed to navigate this process successfully under the guidance and
supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Adviser (MNCAH). Another priority of the team is to support countries in
strengthening health data analytics and data use in decision making through the Actionable Health Analytics for
Decision-making (AHEAD) project which requires additional analytic capacity on the team. The consultancy will
support build-out of the AHEAD analytics package and respond to custom analytics requests from the countries
With funding from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Transformation of Education (STEP) for Girls and Learning, the consultant will lead the design and development of a package of interventions that will strengthen pre-primary education in Ethiopia.
This study on adverse neonatal outcomes will be conducted in Guyana, especially in Regions 4,5, 8 and 9. It will examine and determine the association of sociodemographic factors, mother’s medical and pregnancy history with adverse neonatal outcomes. The study will also explore trends and causes of neonatal mortality, infant mortality and under five mortality between 2014 and 2020.
To provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the development, implementation, and monitoring of digital health systems and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and women in Egypt. The consultant will manage the implementation lifecycle of critical digital health platforms and infrastructure, coordinate the national digital health strategy, and facilitate capacity building within the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and its entities.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire an experienced individual to provide technical expertise and strategic support to departments within the Ministry of Health (ICT,EPI, Vital Statistics and Community Health) , the National Identification Registry, and UNICEF (Liberia CO), in accelerating the scale-up of digital health initiatives that enhance service delivery, improve data systems, and promote child rights. Qualified female candidate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Si vous êtes un (e) professionnel(le) engagé(e) et créatif(ve) et que vous êtes passionné(e) par l'idée d'améliorer durablement la situation des enfants dans le monde et d'assurer ainsi un avenir meilleur à chacun d'entre eux, vous avez l'occasion de faire la différence.
Venez appuyer le programme de la lutte contre la polio de manière spécifique et de manière générale tout le programme santé en effectuant une série de fonctions de soutien au programme afin d’aider à développer, mettre en œuvre et surveiller le programme du pays, garantissant une livraison efficace et en temps opportun conformément aux règles et règlements, processus et politiques administratives de l’UNICEF.
The 2025 Sudan ebolavirus outbreak in Uganda, though limited to 14 cases, affected multiple districts including Kampala, raising serious public health concerns. UNICEF’s Level 2 emergency response was activated, warranting an evaluation as per its 2023 Evaluation Policy.
This evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the response, coordination with partners, and community engagement. It will generate actionable insights to strengthen future outbreak preparedness and ensure accountability for resources mobilized.
UNICEF Moldova is seeking the technical assistance of a national consultant to support the MER in the development of a tool to assess the funds distribution across various curriculum components. The purpose of this consultancy is to support the MER in the development of a tool to assess the distribution of funds across various curriculum components.
The National Consultant will provide technical/operational support and monitoring throughout implementation of activities to facilitate the management and delivery of results and to strengthen national ownership of the activities, ensuring efficiency, quality assurance and value for money.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultant for Advancing Disability-Inclusive Social Protection Policy Engagement and Learning. The duration of this assignment is 4 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be home based.
UNICEF has an exciting internship opportunity in the WASH Sector section an an Enabling Environment (EE) intern, to support the team in undertaking extensive system-strengthening initiatives for sustainable WASH services in Zambia, specifically focusing on policy, strategy, financing, coordination, and data.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education of São Tomé and Príncipe (MECCES-STP), in partnership with UNICEF, is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the education sector, covering all levels of education.
The 2019–2023 Education Policy Charter established strategic goals and priorities for the development of the education sector. After more than six years of implementation, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the current state of the sector, gathering evidence to inform decisions on the adjustments and reforms to be adopted. This process aims to support the development of a new Education Policy Charter (CPE) for the 2026–2030 period, with a transformative approach aligned with the country’s needs.
The Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting project management, planning, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. This includes supporting the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Social Policy Specialist ensures systematic and organized coordination and planning of activities, embedding risk analysis and mitigation strategies into program management. Through knowledge management, data-driven decision-making, and fostering continuous learning, the specialist contributes to the achievement of sustainable and impactful outcomes that advance the well-being of children and families.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic technical leadership and expert oversight for the design, development, and implementation of an expanded IIS based on the Tandurusti.tj platform in Tajikistan. The consultant will ensure that all new features and functionalities are technically sound, interoperable, secure, and aligned with international best practices, including guidance from UNICEF, WHO, and GAVI.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking two dynamic and experienced international consultants with complementary expertise to lead a comprehensive dietary intake assessment in Kiribati. This 100-day consultancy, spread over 8 months, will combine multidisciplinary approaches to address five key components of the assignment. If you are passionate about improving nutrition outcomes and have a strong background in dietary assessment, food systems, or public health nutrition, we invite you to apply.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical, coordination, and capacity-building support to UNICEF Guinea for the implementation of the project “Reaching Every Child: Gender-Responsive Polio Strategies in Dubreka”, which is part of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Gender Equality Strategy. The consultant will contribute to strengthening gender-responsive planning, delivery, and monitoring of polio immunisation services in Dubreka, a high-risk prefecture with persistent coverage gaps due to social and gender-related barriers.
UNICEF Bhutan is seeking proposals from International Consultant to Develop teacher training packages on digital skills for teaching and learning, digital content development and curation, and online safety or cybersecurity aligned with Bhutan's Education Technology Framework.
UNICEF Guatemala contratará a una persona para brindar Asistencia Técnica para la supervisión y coordinación de la implementación local de la estrategia de Agua,
Saneamiento e Higiene en Escuelas del Municipio de Chichicastenango: 105 Escuelas.
The Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) portfolio of the Health and HIV Unit, Data and
Analytics Section of UNICEF New York Headquarters maintains and updates the global MNCAH database which is a key
source for country- and regional-level MNCAH data. This database is used by a wide range of stakeholders for activities
related to SDG monitoring, global, regional and country programme planning and policy advocacy. The MNCAH team is
expanding the MNCAH database to align with emerging global health landscape and priorities to include
administrative data, modelled data, and subnational data, and to improve timeliness and availability of the data which
will necessitate strategic enhancements to the global database workflow. In addition to maintaining the global
database, this consultancy will support maintenance and development of data products and data reporting processes
such as SDG monitoring, Strategic Plan reporting, and other global reporting processes related to MNCAH.
The consultancy will provide technical expertise needed to navigate this process successfully under the guidance and
supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Adviser (MNCAH). Another priority of the team is to support countries in
strengthening health data analytics and data use in decision making through the Actionable Health Analytics for
Decision-making (AHEAD) project which requires additional analytic capacity on the team. The consultancy will
support build-out of the AHEAD analytics package and respond to custom analytics requests from the countries
With funding from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Transformation of Education (STEP) for Girls and Learning, the consultant will lead the design and development of a package of interventions that will strengthen pre-primary education in Ethiopia.
This study on adverse neonatal outcomes will be conducted in Guyana, especially in Regions 4,5, 8 and 9. It will examine and determine the association of sociodemographic factors, mother’s medical and pregnancy history with adverse neonatal outcomes. The study will also explore trends and causes of neonatal mortality, infant mortality and under five mortality between 2014 and 2020.
To provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the development, implementation, and monitoring of digital health systems and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and women in Egypt. The consultant will manage the implementation lifecycle of critical digital health platforms and infrastructure, coordinate the national digital health strategy, and facilitate capacity building within the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and its entities.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire an experienced individual to provide technical expertise and strategic support to departments within the Ministry of Health (ICT,EPI, Vital Statistics and Community Health) , the National Identification Registry, and UNICEF (Liberia CO), in accelerating the scale-up of digital health initiatives that enhance service delivery, improve data systems, and promote child rights. Qualified female candidate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Si vous êtes un (e) professionnel(le) engagé(e) et créatif(ve) et que vous êtes passionné(e) par l'idée d'améliorer durablement la situation des enfants dans le monde et d'assurer ainsi un avenir meilleur à chacun d'entre eux, vous avez l'occasion de faire la différence.
Venez appuyer le programme de la lutte contre la polio de manière spécifique et de manière générale tout le programme santé en effectuant une série de fonctions de soutien au programme afin d’aider à développer, mettre en œuvre et surveiller le programme du pays, garantissant une livraison efficace et en temps opportun conformément aux règles et règlements, processus et politiques administratives de l’UNICEF.
The 2025 Sudan ebolavirus outbreak in Uganda, though limited to 14 cases, affected multiple districts including Kampala, raising serious public health concerns. UNICEF’s Level 2 emergency response was activated, warranting an evaluation as per its 2023 Evaluation Policy.
This evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the response, coordination with partners, and community engagement. It will generate actionable insights to strengthen future outbreak preparedness and ensure accountability for resources mobilized.
UNICEF Moldova is seeking the technical assistance of a national consultant to support the MER in the development of a tool to assess the funds distribution across various curriculum components. The purpose of this consultancy is to support the MER in the development of a tool to assess the distribution of funds across various curriculum components.
The National Consultant will provide technical/operational support and monitoring throughout implementation of activities to facilitate the management and delivery of results and to strengthen national ownership of the activities, ensuring efficiency, quality assurance and value for money.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultant for Advancing Disability-Inclusive Social Protection Policy Engagement and Learning. The duration of this assignment is 4 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be home based.
UNICEF has an exciting internship opportunity in the WASH Sector section an an Enabling Environment (EE) intern, to support the team in undertaking extensive system-strengthening initiatives for sustainable WASH services in Zambia, specifically focusing on policy, strategy, financing, coordination, and data.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education of São Tomé and Príncipe (MECCES-STP), in partnership with UNICEF, is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the education sector, covering all levels of education.
The 2019–2023 Education Policy Charter established strategic goals and priorities for the development of the education sector. After more than six years of implementation, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the current state of the sector, gathering evidence to inform decisions on the adjustments and reforms to be adopted. This process aims to support the development of a new Education Policy Charter (CPE) for the 2026–2030 period, with a transformative approach aligned with the country’s needs.
