Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
This assignment is a specialized consultancy designed to accelerate progress in strategic data and statistics system work during the organizational transition. It aligns with UNICEF’s commitment to act as “One UNICEF”—a unified team making courageous decisions and collaborating across the evidence ecosystem to achieve results for children at scale.
Under the supervision and guidance of UNICEF SP section, the consultant will work with the Social Welfare Fund (SWF), in close coordination with the Minister of Health, and the Social Fund Development (SFD) to develop and design a tailored Nutrition-sensitive Cash Plus programme/model. The consultant will be based in Aden, with possibility to travel to other governorates within the country.
The primary objective of this research is to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, and sustainability of UNICEF Iran’s private sector engagement and partnership strategy since 2022 while also conducting targeted assessments and analysis of the private sector landscape (networks, capacities, CSR practices, and areas of alignment) needed to inform future collaborations. The evaluation and the landscape analysis will together generate evidence on how this strategic portfolio has contributed to achieving programmatic and organizational outcomes for children and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the quality and impact of future private sector engagements.
The primary purpose of this consultancy will be to provide a consolidated, methodologically transparent, and policy-relevant set of unit cost benchmarks and spending profiles for SUAS using the new FNAS reporting, and to translate these findings into practical recommendations for budgeting, pactuation/transfer criteria, and performance monitoring.
Join UNICEF in shaping the future of human resources across the Caribbean! We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Specialist (P3) to provide strategic P&C leadership and staff support across our new Multi Country Office (Belize, Jamaica, Guyana & Suriname, and the Eastern Caribbean). The incumbent will lead change management, workforce planning, and talent initiatives to ensure agile, people centered HR solutions during this transition phase. If you are passionate about driving organizational transformation, fostering staff well-being, and aligning HR strategy with UNICEF’s mission for children, we invite you to apply.
UNICEF Costa Rica is seeking a committed Child Protection Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aimed at ending violence against children. This role focuses on advocacy, policy influence, and promoting gender-responsive, adolescent-centered approaches.
Le/la Consultant/e International/e pilotera l’élaboration d’un Indice de Risque Climatique pour les Enfants au niveau infranational (subnational Children’s Climate Risk Index, CCRI) aux Comores, en étroite collaboration avec le/la Consultant National/e et la Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile (DGSC) du ministère de l’Intérieur. Ce travail s’appuiera sur la méthodologie précédemment développée et utilisée dans d’autres pays par l’UNICEF, ainsi que l’évaluation de la vulnérabilité et des risques climatiques centrée sur l’enfant réalisée en 2024 par l’UNICEF Comores et le ministère de l’Environnement des Comores, et portant sur l’analyse de l’impact du changement climatique sur les enfants dans les secteurs de l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène (WASH), la santé, l’éducation, la protection de l’enfant, la nutrition et la protection sociale. Le consultant finalisera la méthodologie à utiliser aux Comores pour un indice de risque au niveau communal, selon les données déjà disponibles ou collectable à travers le/la consultant/e national/e; assurera un contrôle qualité du travail de collecte de données; analysera les données collectées (les expositions, les aléas, les vulnérabilités et les capacités des enfants, pour chaque commune) et fournira une carte numérique interactive permettant de superposer ces différents facteurs.
Le/la Consultant/e National/e apportera son appui au développement de l’Indice de Risque Climatique pour les Enfants à l’échelle infranationale (CCRI) pour les Comores, en étroite collaboration avec le Consultant International (appui à distance) et la Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile (DGSC) du ministère de l’Intérieur. Ce travail s’appuiera sur la méthodologie précédemment développée et utilisée dans d’autres pays par l’UNICEF, ainsi que l’évaluation de la vulnérabilité et des risques climatiques centrée sur l’enfant réalisée en 2024 par l’UNICEF Comores et le ministère de l’Environnement des Comores, et portant sur l’analyse de l’impact du changement climatique sur les enfants dans les secteurs de l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène (WASH), la santé, l’éducation, la protection de l’enfant, la nutrition et la protection sociale. En consultation avec les parties prenantes clés, le Consultant National appuiera le Consultant International pour proposer les indicateurs à inclure dans le CCRI, collectera l’ensembles des données (rassemblement des données existantes, et collecte de données au niveau des communes), appuiera la finalisation de l’indice, et proposera des formations sur l’utilisation et la mise à jour de l’indice.
The UNICEF Gulf Area Office (UNICEF GAO) is unique in its mandate. It is accountable for providing programmatic support to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. In addition, it identifies, cultivates and sustains partnerships with Gulf-Based partners to generate resources for the organization globally. UNICEF has a role to play in ensuring rapid development in the Gulf is child sensitive and child focused and that children remain at the heart of the national development dialogue.
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UNICEF Gambia invites suitably qualified candidates for the position of Child Protection Specialist. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme.
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UNICEF Malaysia is seeking a qualified consultant to support the development of annual budget briefs under its Public Finance for Children (PF4C) initiative. These briefs will analyze and summarize national budget allocations and expenditures, with a focus on sectors critical to children’s well-being. The insights generated will inform advocacy efforts and support evidence-based policymaking to enhance public investment in children. The assignment is for 12 months, beginning December 2025. Ideal candidates will have expertise in public finance, data analysis, and child-focused policy.
The National Consultant will work in close coordination with the International Expert, the Orken Institute and UNICEF Kazakhstan to support the development and contextual adaptation of operational tools for the child protection system (including Standard Operating Procedures on case management, inter-agency procedures, a Monitoring and Evaluation framework, and ethical and legal data-handling standards) and to assist the co-design and roll-out of an eighty-hour in-service training programme and a sixteen-hour specialized course on responding to violence against children, including sexual abuse and online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a human-rights-based and equity-focused SitAn of the rights and well-being of children and young people in Jordan. The analysis will examine progress, challenges, and opportunities for realizing their rights and well-being, in line with the CRC, CEDAW, CRPD, and other international obligations through a participatory process, and using appropriate methodology, a human rights-based approach and an equity focus, develop a Situation Analysis on the Rights and Well-being of Children, Adolescents and Young people in Jordan.
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UNICEF Malaysia is seeking a passionate and driven individual to serve as the National Child Council Engagement Consultant. In this role, you will help strengthen meaningful child participation in local governance across Sarawak, supporting the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). If you are committed to child rights and civic engagement, we would love to hear from you!
UNICEF Congo Brazzaville is seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about children's rights and is ready to put their expertise in the field of social policies and program planning, monitoring and evaluation to work for the children of Congo.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a Social Policy Specialist to provide technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programming.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire an Emergency Specialist that will ensure the organization is equipped to effectively manage and respond to unforeseen events, such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other critical situations. This is open to internal staff members only.
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.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
This assignment is a specialized consultancy designed to accelerate progress in strategic data and statistics system work during the organizational transition. It aligns with UNICEF’s commitment to act as “One UNICEF”—a unified team making courageous decisions and collaborating across the evidence ecosystem to achieve results for children at scale.
Under the supervision and guidance of UNICEF SP section, the consultant will work with the Social Welfare Fund (SWF), in close coordination with the Minister of Health, and the Social Fund Development (SFD) to develop and design a tailored Nutrition-sensitive Cash Plus programme/model. The consultant will be based in Aden, with possibility to travel to other governorates within the country.
The primary objective of this research is to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, and sustainability of UNICEF Iran’s private sector engagement and partnership strategy since 2022 while also conducting targeted assessments and analysis of the private sector landscape (networks, capacities, CSR practices, and areas of alignment) needed to inform future collaborations. The evaluation and the landscape analysis will together generate evidence on how this strategic portfolio has contributed to achieving programmatic and organizational outcomes for children and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the quality and impact of future private sector engagements.
The primary purpose of this consultancy will be to provide a consolidated, methodologically transparent, and policy-relevant set of unit cost benchmarks and spending profiles for SUAS using the new FNAS reporting, and to translate these findings into practical recommendations for budgeting, pactuation/transfer criteria, and performance monitoring.
Join UNICEF in shaping the future of human resources across the Caribbean! We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Specialist (P3) to provide strategic P&C leadership and staff support across our new Multi Country Office (Belize, Jamaica, Guyana & Suriname, and the Eastern Caribbean). The incumbent will lead change management, workforce planning, and talent initiatives to ensure agile, people centered HR solutions during this transition phase. If you are passionate about driving organizational transformation, fostering staff well-being, and aligning HR strategy with UNICEF’s mission for children, we invite you to apply.
UNICEF Costa Rica is seeking a committed Child Protection Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aimed at ending violence against children. This role focuses on advocacy, policy influence, and promoting gender-responsive, adolescent-centered approaches.
Le/la Consultant/e International/e pilotera l’élaboration d’un Indice de Risque Climatique pour les Enfants au niveau infranational (subnational Children’s Climate Risk Index, CCRI) aux Comores, en étroite collaboration avec le/la Consultant National/e et la Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile (DGSC) du ministère de l’Intérieur. Ce travail s’appuiera sur la méthodologie précédemment développée et utilisée dans d’autres pays par l’UNICEF, ainsi que l’évaluation de la vulnérabilité et des risques climatiques centrée sur l’enfant réalisée en 2024 par l’UNICEF Comores et le ministère de l’Environnement des Comores, et portant sur l’analyse de l’impact du changement climatique sur les enfants dans les secteurs de l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène (WASH), la santé, l’éducation, la protection de l’enfant, la nutrition et la protection sociale. Le consultant finalisera la méthodologie à utiliser aux Comores pour un indice de risque au niveau communal, selon les données déjà disponibles ou collectable à travers le/la consultant/e national/e; assurera un contrôle qualité du travail de collecte de données; analysera les données collectées (les expositions, les aléas, les vulnérabilités et les capacités des enfants, pour chaque commune) et fournira une carte numérique interactive permettant de superposer ces différents facteurs.
Le/la Consultant/e National/e apportera son appui au développement de l’Indice de Risque Climatique pour les Enfants à l’échelle infranationale (CCRI) pour les Comores, en étroite collaboration avec le Consultant International (appui à distance) et la Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile (DGSC) du ministère de l’Intérieur. Ce travail s’appuiera sur la méthodologie précédemment développée et utilisée dans d’autres pays par l’UNICEF, ainsi que l’évaluation de la vulnérabilité et des risques climatiques centrée sur l’enfant réalisée en 2024 par l’UNICEF Comores et le ministère de l’Environnement des Comores, et portant sur l’analyse de l’impact du changement climatique sur les enfants dans les secteurs de l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène (WASH), la santé, l’éducation, la protection de l’enfant, la nutrition et la protection sociale. En consultation avec les parties prenantes clés, le Consultant National appuiera le Consultant International pour proposer les indicateurs à inclure dans le CCRI, collectera l’ensembles des données (rassemblement des données existantes, et collecte de données au niveau des communes), appuiera la finalisation de l’indice, et proposera des formations sur l’utilisation et la mise à jour de l’indice.
The UNICEF Gulf Area Office (UNICEF GAO) is unique in its mandate. It is accountable for providing programmatic support to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. In addition, it identifies, cultivates and sustains partnerships with Gulf-Based partners to generate resources for the organization globally. UNICEF has a role to play in ensuring rapid development in the Gulf is child sensitive and child focused and that children remain at the heart of the national development dialogue.
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UNICEF Gambia invites suitably qualified candidates for the position of Child Protection Specialist. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme.
Join Us in Empowering Young Voices!
UNICEF Malaysia is seeking a qualified consultant to support the development of annual budget briefs under its Public Finance for Children (PF4C) initiative. These briefs will analyze and summarize national budget allocations and expenditures, with a focus on sectors critical to children’s well-being. The insights generated will inform advocacy efforts and support evidence-based policymaking to enhance public investment in children. The assignment is for 12 months, beginning December 2025. Ideal candidates will have expertise in public finance, data analysis, and child-focused policy.
The National Consultant will work in close coordination with the International Expert, the Orken Institute and UNICEF Kazakhstan to support the development and contextual adaptation of operational tools for the child protection system (including Standard Operating Procedures on case management, inter-agency procedures, a Monitoring and Evaluation framework, and ethical and legal data-handling standards) and to assist the co-design and roll-out of an eighty-hour in-service training programme and a sixteen-hour specialized course on responding to violence against children, including sexual abuse and online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a human-rights-based and equity-focused SitAn of the rights and well-being of children and young people in Jordan. The analysis will examine progress, challenges, and opportunities for realizing their rights and well-being, in line with the CRC, CEDAW, CRPD, and other international obligations through a participatory process, and using appropriate methodology, a human rights-based approach and an equity focus, develop a Situation Analysis on the Rights and Well-being of Children, Adolescents and Young people in Jordan.
Join Us in Empowering Young Voices!
UNICEF Malaysia is seeking a passionate and driven individual to serve as the National Child Council Engagement Consultant. In this role, you will help strengthen meaningful child participation in local governance across Sarawak, supporting the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). If you are committed to child rights and civic engagement, we would love to hear from you!
UNICEF Congo Brazzaville is seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about children's rights and is ready to put their expertise in the field of social policies and program planning, monitoring and evaluation to work for the children of Congo.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a Social Policy Specialist to provide technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programming.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire an Emergency Specialist that will ensure the organization is equipped to effectively manage and respond to unforeseen events, such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other critical situations. This is open to internal staff members only.
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.
