The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
The Generic Job Profile for a Deputy Representative, Operations, at the P4/NOD level, can be used in a large UNICEF country office, typically reporting to the Head of Office at D1/P5 level for general supervision and management.
This consultancy will provide critical support to an initiative to bridge the gap between the gender equality and Education in Emergencies & Protracted Crises (EiEPC) spaces at global and country level. This will be done by contributing gender in EiEPC expertise to UNGEI’s global platforms and advocacy, as well as to the Gender at the Centre Initiative (GCI), and by supporting UNGEI’s advisory roles in various fora.
The Gender and EiEPC Consultant is primarily responsible for four streams of work: i) meaningfully integrate EiEPC in the platforms, forums and movements that UNGEI convenes and leads; ii) include a crisis and resilience lens into the GCI initiative, integrating a crisis component into its political and technical support to countries and strengthening the gender capacity of of EiEPC actors; iii) support the inception phase of the GPE Gender Technical Assistance Initiative in Pakistan and Jordan; and iv) support UNGEI’s advisory roles in various fora. The Gender and EiEPC Consultant will be supervised by the GCI Lead. They will work closely with the Programme Manager for Gender Transformative Education, UNGEI Advocacy and Communications Lead and other members of the UNGEI Secretariat, the UNICEF HQ EiE team and the GCI team at IIEP-UNESCO Dakar.
The main function of this role is to provide technical guidance, capacity strengthening, and strategic coordination to NatComs to ensure UNICEF’s mental health programming is coherent, evidence-informed, and responsive to diverse country contexts. Support includes the formulation, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of advocacy and programming strategies related to mental health and child rights in high-income countries, in line with UNICEF’s Programme Guidance for PHICs and the global MHPSS portfolio. This ensures efficient and effective programme management and achievement of goals through advocacy, legal and policy development, and networking. The consultant will also advance multi-sectoral and system-strengthening approaches that promote equitable access to MHPSS, build community and institutional resilience, and improve coordination across UNICEF sectors, offices, and partners.
Under the supervision of the GBViE Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for the following areas of work:
• Pilot integrated GBV-CP Primero Instance: Pilot an integrated GBV–CP Primero instance in one country with accompanying documentation and lessons-learnt.
• Country-level Standard Operating Procedures Development: Support the development or revision of national SOPs on data sharing, role-based access, and confidentiality protocols.
• Training and Capacity Building: Train local actors and NGO frontline workers on ethical data collection, consent, case classification, and safe referrals.
• AI for GBV Trends Analysis: Provide technical support and develop guidance on the use of AI for GBV trends analysis to improve the quality of analytical briefs that inform protection programming and government decision-making.
• Interagency GBVIMS Technical Support: Support GBVIMS and Primero/GBVIMS+ Ongoing Rollouts as part of the Interagency GBVIMS Technical Team.
• System Administration: For existing rollouts of Primero/GBVIMS+ the Consultant will act as the System Administrator and provide level 1 troubleshooting support as needed.
• Capacity Building on Primero/GBVIMS+: Provide capacity building on Primero/GBVIMS+ to end users, system administrators, and coordinators.
• Support preparation of technical donor reports for GBVIMS+ activities, including development of case studies, impact metrics, and analytical briefs for key donors.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking to hire a consultant to provide technical support for the introduction of the HPV vaccine into Lebanon’s national immunization program. The consultant will support the development of an evidence-based HPV Vaccine Introduction Plan, establish a procurement and financing framework, and update immunization training materials and e-learning courses in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and partners, in line with WHO recommendations and national immunization strategies.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking to hire a consultant to strengthen vaccine management in Lebanon’s immunization system. The consultant will develop comprehensive bilingual training materials for central and district-level vaccine logistics personnel and support the finalization and endorsement of the national Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) Comprehensive Improvement Plan, enhancing stock management, cold chain performance, and overall vaccine supply chain readiness in line with WHO standards.
To document and synthesize lessons learned from UNICEF–World Bank partnerships in fragile and conflict-affected contexts (FCV), focusing on sustaining primary health care systems. The consultant will produce a learning document and agency-specific notes to guide future strategic, operational, and financial cooperation.
UNICEF está firmemente comprometido en poner a las familias afectadas, especialmente niños, niñas y adolescentes, en el centro de su trabajo. Esto se refleja en los Compromisos Básicos para la Infancia y los compromisos del IASC sobre Rendición de Cuentas a las Poblaciones Afectadas (AAP), junto con el compromiso de la "revolución de la participación" del Gran Pacto. Estos son fundamentales para mejorar la calidad y efectividad de los programas humanitarios y de desarrollo, garantizando que las poblaciones afectadas puedan ejercer su derecho a participar y ser escuchadas.
Articular la creación de un protocolo para garantizar el efectivo acceso a la justicia de los pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas, con énfasis en pueblos en contacto reciente y escucha especializada de niñas, niños y adolescente miembros de pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas. Así también, se requiere el diseño e implementación de un proceso de capacitación especializado dirigido a operadoras y operadores de justicia en los términos establecidos por la Corte IDH. La creación de estos instrumentos técnicos y pedagógicos fortalecerán la capacidad institucional del sistema judicial ecuatoriano, alineados con los estándares internacionales de derechos humanos en general y en específico en los derechos de niñez y adolescencia de pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for 3 national consultants who will be working off-site (hybrid: home-based/government office) to support the Provincial Education Authorities in Mount Hagen, Lae and Port Moresby.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
The WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is implementing Groundwater mapping and exploration initiatives in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The initiative uses a combination of satellite data, digital mapping approaches, local knowledge and on-the-ground verification to identify and map deep aquifers. Building on from this approach the WASH hub is looking to understand how to develop innovative finance models to support the expansion of sustainable water sources and cost recovery opportunities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing data, reports and other knowledge on water resources, water demand data, stakeholder and utility data, tariff structures, and existing affordability/willingness to pay analysis in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya.
The study does not generate new information, but will consolidate existing evidence and data, identify knowledge gaps, and develop a structured database to inform the WASH Hub and sector investments in climate-resilient water supply services design. This work is important to inform the innovative financing models in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The tasks require a national consultant who can easily interact with different level of government, Kenyan institutions and is available travel to field locations.
The Education/Adolescent Development Officer based in Bishkek reports to the Chief of Education/Adolescent Development Section for supervision. The Officer works in close cooperation with the Osh based Education/Adolescent Development Officer and Osh Zone Office. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of Education, including ECE, Inclusive Education and other education areas, and adolescent development and participation in programmes/projects within the Country Programme. The Officer is responsible for preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to support the development and formulation of the education and adolescent development and participation programmes/projects within the Country Programme 2023-2027.
Join UNICEF as an Early Childhood Development Officer. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Peru by providing professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for Early Childhood Development (ECD) within the health sector, with an integrated focus on nutrition in early childhood, including growth monitoring, anemia prevention, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and early identification of malnutrition.
UNICEF Lesotho seeks seeks to hire an experienced, dynamic, results-driven consultant with deep expertise to review and align Lesotho’s existing education policies, legal
frameworks, and strategic plans leading to the development of a comprehensive Lesotho Education Policy.
The role offers you the opportunity to lead action for adolescent health and nutrition in Mozambique, where teenage pregnancy, HIV, anaemia and service gaps place young people at high risk. You will drive integrated work across schools, communities and health facilities, strengthen national systems, and help expand quality adolescent-friendly services. Your expertise in health, nutrition, HIV, SRHR or related areas will support programmes that protect adolescents’ wellbeing and strengthen human capital. This position suits you if you want to shape national priorities, work across sectors and deliver measurable results for Mozambique’s next generation.
En préparation du prochain cycle de coopération UNICEF-Tunisie 2027-2031 et plus particulièrement dans le domaine de l’éducation , le bureau UNICEF Tunisie à travers la section Education et la section planning, monitoring et évaluation compte recruter un expert pour conduire une evaluability assessment de ces 2 programmes afin de permettre de décider quel programme évaluer avant la fin de l’actuel cycle de coopération et de formuler des recommandations pour apporter les ajustements nécessaires pour une évaluation suivant les standards UNEG.
L’evaluability assessment sera utilisée principalement par l’UNICEF et les ministères concernés dans les programmes (le ministère des affaires sociales, le ministère de l’emploi et de la formation professionnelle) notamment par la prise de décision concernant la possibilité de procéder à une évaluation en bonne et due forme. Ces programmes sont inscrits dans le Plan National de Développement 2023-2025 et leur mise à l’échelle est déjà prévue.
Become our next Communication Officer (Marketing) for UNICEF Mexico!
Are you passionate about making a difference for children in Mexico? We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated professional to lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of marketing and communication strategies that drive fundraising efforts and promote child rights. Your work will strengthen UNICEF’s credibility and enhance our brand across Mexico.
If you have the skills, creativity, and commitment to be an agent of change, apply today and help us deliver inspiration for every child!
UNICEF is actively seeking an exceptional and motivated individual to fill the role of Programme Assistant in the Polio section. Join us in making a meaningful impact!
The UNICEF Jordan Country Office in Amman seeks a dedicated, experienced, highly motivated, and proactive People and Culture Officer who will play an important role in the unit by executing People and Culture services through applying knowledge of theoretical People and Culture models, as well as an understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
The Generic Job Profile for a Deputy Representative, Operations, at the P4/NOD level, can be used in a large UNICEF country office, typically reporting to the Head of Office at D1/P5 level for general supervision and management.
This consultancy will provide critical support to an initiative to bridge the gap between the gender equality and Education in Emergencies & Protracted Crises (EiEPC) spaces at global and country level. This will be done by contributing gender in EiEPC expertise to UNGEI’s global platforms and advocacy, as well as to the Gender at the Centre Initiative (GCI), and by supporting UNGEI’s advisory roles in various fora.
The Gender and EiEPC Consultant is primarily responsible for four streams of work: i) meaningfully integrate EiEPC in the platforms, forums and movements that UNGEI convenes and leads; ii) include a crisis and resilience lens into the GCI initiative, integrating a crisis component into its political and technical support to countries and strengthening the gender capacity of of EiEPC actors; iii) support the inception phase of the GPE Gender Technical Assistance Initiative in Pakistan and Jordan; and iv) support UNGEI’s advisory roles in various fora. The Gender and EiEPC Consultant will be supervised by the GCI Lead. They will work closely with the Programme Manager for Gender Transformative Education, UNGEI Advocacy and Communications Lead and other members of the UNGEI Secretariat, the UNICEF HQ EiE team and the GCI team at IIEP-UNESCO Dakar.
The main function of this role is to provide technical guidance, capacity strengthening, and strategic coordination to NatComs to ensure UNICEF’s mental health programming is coherent, evidence-informed, and responsive to diverse country contexts. Support includes the formulation, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of advocacy and programming strategies related to mental health and child rights in high-income countries, in line with UNICEF’s Programme Guidance for PHICs and the global MHPSS portfolio. This ensures efficient and effective programme management and achievement of goals through advocacy, legal and policy development, and networking. The consultant will also advance multi-sectoral and system-strengthening approaches that promote equitable access to MHPSS, build community and institutional resilience, and improve coordination across UNICEF sectors, offices, and partners.
Under the supervision of the GBViE Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for the following areas of work:
• Pilot integrated GBV-CP Primero Instance: Pilot an integrated GBV–CP Primero instance in one country with accompanying documentation and lessons-learnt.
• Country-level Standard Operating Procedures Development: Support the development or revision of national SOPs on data sharing, role-based access, and confidentiality protocols.
• Training and Capacity Building: Train local actors and NGO frontline workers on ethical data collection, consent, case classification, and safe referrals.
• AI for GBV Trends Analysis: Provide technical support and develop guidance on the use of AI for GBV trends analysis to improve the quality of analytical briefs that inform protection programming and government decision-making.
• Interagency GBVIMS Technical Support: Support GBVIMS and Primero/GBVIMS+ Ongoing Rollouts as part of the Interagency GBVIMS Technical Team.
• System Administration: For existing rollouts of Primero/GBVIMS+ the Consultant will act as the System Administrator and provide level 1 troubleshooting support as needed.
• Capacity Building on Primero/GBVIMS+: Provide capacity building on Primero/GBVIMS+ to end users, system administrators, and coordinators.
• Support preparation of technical donor reports for GBVIMS+ activities, including development of case studies, impact metrics, and analytical briefs for key donors.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking to hire a consultant to provide technical support for the introduction of the HPV vaccine into Lebanon’s national immunization program. The consultant will support the development of an evidence-based HPV Vaccine Introduction Plan, establish a procurement and financing framework, and update immunization training materials and e-learning courses in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and partners, in line with WHO recommendations and national immunization strategies.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking to hire a consultant to strengthen vaccine management in Lebanon’s immunization system. The consultant will develop comprehensive bilingual training materials for central and district-level vaccine logistics personnel and support the finalization and endorsement of the national Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) Comprehensive Improvement Plan, enhancing stock management, cold chain performance, and overall vaccine supply chain readiness in line with WHO standards.
To document and synthesize lessons learned from UNICEF–World Bank partnerships in fragile and conflict-affected contexts (FCV), focusing on sustaining primary health care systems. The consultant will produce a learning document and agency-specific notes to guide future strategic, operational, and financial cooperation.
UNICEF está firmemente comprometido en poner a las familias afectadas, especialmente niños, niñas y adolescentes, en el centro de su trabajo. Esto se refleja en los Compromisos Básicos para la Infancia y los compromisos del IASC sobre Rendición de Cuentas a las Poblaciones Afectadas (AAP), junto con el compromiso de la "revolución de la participación" del Gran Pacto. Estos son fundamentales para mejorar la calidad y efectividad de los programas humanitarios y de desarrollo, garantizando que las poblaciones afectadas puedan ejercer su derecho a participar y ser escuchadas.
Articular la creación de un protocolo para garantizar el efectivo acceso a la justicia de los pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas, con énfasis en pueblos en contacto reciente y escucha especializada de niñas, niños y adolescente miembros de pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas. Así también, se requiere el diseño e implementación de un proceso de capacitación especializado dirigido a operadoras y operadores de justicia en los términos establecidos por la Corte IDH. La creación de estos instrumentos técnicos y pedagógicos fortalecerán la capacidad institucional del sistema judicial ecuatoriano, alineados con los estándares internacionales de derechos humanos en general y en específico en los derechos de niñez y adolescencia de pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for 3 national consultants who will be working off-site (hybrid: home-based/government office) to support the Provincial Education Authorities in Mount Hagen, Lae and Port Moresby.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
The WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is implementing Groundwater mapping and exploration initiatives in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The initiative uses a combination of satellite data, digital mapping approaches, local knowledge and on-the-ground verification to identify and map deep aquifers. Building on from this approach the WASH hub is looking to understand how to develop innovative finance models to support the expansion of sustainable water sources and cost recovery opportunities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing data, reports and other knowledge on water resources, water demand data, stakeholder and utility data, tariff structures, and existing affordability/willingness to pay analysis in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya.
The study does not generate new information, but will consolidate existing evidence and data, identify knowledge gaps, and develop a structured database to inform the WASH Hub and sector investments in climate-resilient water supply services design. This work is important to inform the innovative financing models in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The tasks require a national consultant who can easily interact with different level of government, Kenyan institutions and is available travel to field locations.
The Education/Adolescent Development Officer based in Bishkek reports to the Chief of Education/Adolescent Development Section for supervision. The Officer works in close cooperation with the Osh based Education/Adolescent Development Officer and Osh Zone Office. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of Education, including ECE, Inclusive Education and other education areas, and adolescent development and participation in programmes/projects within the Country Programme. The Officer is responsible for preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to support the development and formulation of the education and adolescent development and participation programmes/projects within the Country Programme 2023-2027.
Join UNICEF as an Early Childhood Development Officer. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Peru by providing professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for Early Childhood Development (ECD) within the health sector, with an integrated focus on nutrition in early childhood, including growth monitoring, anemia prevention, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and early identification of malnutrition.
UNICEF Lesotho seeks seeks to hire an experienced, dynamic, results-driven consultant with deep expertise to review and align Lesotho’s existing education policies, legal
frameworks, and strategic plans leading to the development of a comprehensive Lesotho Education Policy.
The role offers you the opportunity to lead action for adolescent health and nutrition in Mozambique, where teenage pregnancy, HIV, anaemia and service gaps place young people at high risk. You will drive integrated work across schools, communities and health facilities, strengthen national systems, and help expand quality adolescent-friendly services. Your expertise in health, nutrition, HIV, SRHR or related areas will support programmes that protect adolescents’ wellbeing and strengthen human capital. This position suits you if you want to shape national priorities, work across sectors and deliver measurable results for Mozambique’s next generation.
En préparation du prochain cycle de coopération UNICEF-Tunisie 2027-2031 et plus particulièrement dans le domaine de l’éducation , le bureau UNICEF Tunisie à travers la section Education et la section planning, monitoring et évaluation compte recruter un expert pour conduire une evaluability assessment de ces 2 programmes afin de permettre de décider quel programme évaluer avant la fin de l’actuel cycle de coopération et de formuler des recommandations pour apporter les ajustements nécessaires pour une évaluation suivant les standards UNEG.
L’evaluability assessment sera utilisée principalement par l’UNICEF et les ministères concernés dans les programmes (le ministère des affaires sociales, le ministère de l’emploi et de la formation professionnelle) notamment par la prise de décision concernant la possibilité de procéder à une évaluation en bonne et due forme. Ces programmes sont inscrits dans le Plan National de Développement 2023-2025 et leur mise à l’échelle est déjà prévue.
Become our next Communication Officer (Marketing) for UNICEF Mexico!
Are you passionate about making a difference for children in Mexico? We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated professional to lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of marketing and communication strategies that drive fundraising efforts and promote child rights. Your work will strengthen UNICEF’s credibility and enhance our brand across Mexico.
If you have the skills, creativity, and commitment to be an agent of change, apply today and help us deliver inspiration for every child!
UNICEF is actively seeking an exceptional and motivated individual to fill the role of Programme Assistant in the Polio section. Join us in making a meaningful impact!
The UNICEF Jordan Country Office in Amman seeks a dedicated, experienced, highly motivated, and proactive People and Culture Officer who will play an important role in the unit by executing People and Culture services through applying knowledge of theoretical People and Culture models, as well as an understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
