UNICEF Guatemala está contratando a 1 persona para apoyar a la Secretaría de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SESAN) en el fortalecimiento de la gobernanza en SAN. Su labor se enfoca en acompañar los procesos liderados por SESAN y la Secretaría de Coordinación Ejecutiva de la Presidencia (SCEP), promoviendo la coordinación entre actores comunitarios, municipales y departamentales, y facilitando la articulación entre el Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SINASAN) y el Sistema de Consejos de Desarrollo (SISCODE).
The Government of Oman, with support from ILO Regional Office of the Arab States (ROAS) and UNICEF Oman, has approved a new comprehensive social protection system. A unified legal framework for all social protection benefits has been established, along with an integrated administration through the Social Protection Fund. The merging of 11 funds into a single national scheme aims to improve equity and sustainability. This new social protection system serves as a model in the region. An upcoming report prepared by the ILO and SPF titled “Inclusive, Lifecycle Social Protection in a Multi-tiered Framework in Oman - Summary report on the comprehensive reform of the social security system” will highlight key aspects of the process and outcome of the reforms.
This assignment will complement previous work of documentation of the Oman reform by focusing on lessons learned through the implementation of the social protection law and highlighting the relevant reforms from a child and family perspective. The assignment will focus as well on identifying emerging priorities including
shock-responsive social protection and integrated care service delivery model to deliver on Oman’s vision to position social protection as a key driver to child and human development and to foster disability inclusion.
UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for a national individual to support the MoPSE to develop comprehensive Climate Education Learning Materials for Junior Primary and Lower Secondary schools.The consultant will review relevant climate education documents from both MoPSE and other government Ministries, agencies and departments ensure active participation from all stakeholders, guide discussions in the drafting and validation workshops to identify key concepts and gaps and consolidate outputs into a practical climate education learning material.
La présente mission de consultance vise à renforcer les capacités techniques de l’équipe Changement Climatique et Environnement (CCE) de l’UNICEF Madagascar dans la mise en œuvre de son plan de travail transversal. Le/la consultant(e) apportera un appui opérationnel et technique à l’exécution des activités déjà planifiées, en soutien aux points focaux climat des sections sectorielles (éducation, protection de l’enfance, communication, etc.) et à l’équipe climat pour assurer l’intégration des enjeux climatiques et environnementaux dans les interventions de l’UNICEF. Le rôle du/de la consultant(e) consistera à fournir une assistance directe à la réalisation des tâches définies, notamment le suivi technique des activités, la collecte d’informations, la production d’éléments de documentation, la rédaction de supports et de contributions techniques, et l’animation de consultations ou de formations programmées. La mission s’inscrit pleinement dans une logique de renforcement de la mise en œuvre opérationnelle.
UNICEF Education Section in Tajikistan is looking for a qualified national individual consultant to support with the rollout of Universal Design Learning (UDL) Blended Course on Inclusive Education.
Le Bureau de l'UNICEF Comores souhaite mobiliser un ou une consultant (e) international (e), spécialiste Genre et SBC dans le domaine de la vaccination, pour concevoir et réaliser une étude qualitative communautaire des facteurs comportementaux et des obstacles liés au genre à l'adoption des services de vaccination systématique.
Working in support and responding to the Practitioner Network, the consultant will collaborate with relevant HQ divisions, field, country and regional offices, partners and extender/facilitators themselves to collect and synthesize information on the current use of programme facilitators/extenders by UNICEF country offices. This includes examining and documenting the purpose and scale of this modality, as well as operational aspects such as hiring, training, support, and oversight guidance within specific contexts.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
Le bureau de l’UNICEF au Tchad est à la recherche d’un(e) professionnel(le) engagé(e) et expérimenté(e) pour le poste d’Assistant aux voyages, GS5 Contrat Temporaire basé à N'Djamena. Sous la supervision du Sr Travel Associate, il/elle donnera un appui dans le traitement de toutes les requêtes Admin des collègues du Soudan en vue de faciliter leur déploiement d’activités sur le terrain.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an Information Management Officer and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a passionate and experienced international consultant to lead the review and revision of the Valium Smol Pikinini Blong Yumi Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in the Solomon Islands. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of early learning for children aged 3–4, ensuring it is inclusive, culturally relevant, and climate-resilient.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced international consultant for an 86-day assignment over 4 months, based full-time in Tarawa, Kiribati with travel to outer islands. The consultant will provide data-driven technical assistance to strengthen immunization systems, support capacity building through on-the-job knowledge transfer, coordinate with government and partners, and document lessons learned and prioritized recommendations to improve routine immunization coverage and control of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.
Are you a passionate global health professional ready to make a lasting impact? UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced and proactive international consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in Kiribati in advancing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). Over a 3-month period (32 working days), you will provide technical expertise, build local capacity, and help drive sustainable improvements in breastfeeding practices and maternal-child health outcomes.
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.
The consultant will play a strategic supporting role in advancing UNICEF’s institutional engagement with GCC partners. This includes:
Developing high-impact strategic documents and planning tools for senior management use;
Drafting and finalizing Notes for the Record of high-level strategic dialogues;
Coordinating the preparation of background materials, concept notes, and agendas for UNGA and other global events;
Updating and refining donor profiles for each GCC country, integrating insights from 2025 engagements;
Drafting targeted advocacy products that support UNICEF’s positioning, visibility and fundraising priorities.
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 está contratando a 1 persona para apoyar a la Secretaría de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SESAN) en el fortalecimiento de la gobernanza en SAN. Su labor se enfoca en acompañar los procesos liderados por SESAN y la Secretaría de Coordinación Ejecutiva de la Presidencia (SCEP), promoviendo la coordinación entre actores comunitarios, municipales y departamentales, y facilitando la articulación entre el Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SINASAN) y el Sistema de Consejos de Desarrollo (SISCODE).
The Government of Oman, with support from ILO Regional Office of the Arab States (ROAS) and UNICEF Oman, has approved a new comprehensive social protection system. A unified legal framework for all social protection benefits has been established, along with an integrated administration through the Social Protection Fund. The merging of 11 funds into a single national scheme aims to improve equity and sustainability. This new social protection system serves as a model in the region. An upcoming report prepared by the ILO and SPF titled “Inclusive, Lifecycle Social Protection in a Multi-tiered Framework in Oman - Summary report on the comprehensive reform of the social security system” will highlight key aspects of the process and outcome of the reforms.
This assignment will complement previous work of documentation of the Oman reform by focusing on lessons learned through the implementation of the social protection law and highlighting the relevant reforms from a child and family perspective. The assignment will focus as well on identifying emerging priorities including
shock-responsive social protection and integrated care service delivery model to deliver on Oman’s vision to position social protection as a key driver to child and human development and to foster disability inclusion.
UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for a national individual to support the MoPSE to develop comprehensive Climate Education Learning Materials for Junior Primary and Lower Secondary schools.The consultant will review relevant climate education documents from both MoPSE and other government Ministries, agencies and departments ensure active participation from all stakeholders, guide discussions in the drafting and validation workshops to identify key concepts and gaps and consolidate outputs into a practical climate education learning material.
La présente mission de consultance vise à renforcer les capacités techniques de l’équipe Changement Climatique et Environnement (CCE) de l’UNICEF Madagascar dans la mise en œuvre de son plan de travail transversal. Le/la consultant(e) apportera un appui opérationnel et technique à l’exécution des activités déjà planifiées, en soutien aux points focaux climat des sections sectorielles (éducation, protection de l’enfance, communication, etc.) et à l’équipe climat pour assurer l’intégration des enjeux climatiques et environnementaux dans les interventions de l’UNICEF. Le rôle du/de la consultant(e) consistera à fournir une assistance directe à la réalisation des tâches définies, notamment le suivi technique des activités, la collecte d’informations, la production d’éléments de documentation, la rédaction de supports et de contributions techniques, et l’animation de consultations ou de formations programmées. La mission s’inscrit pleinement dans une logique de renforcement de la mise en œuvre opérationnelle.
UNICEF Education Section in Tajikistan is looking for a qualified national individual consultant to support with the rollout of Universal Design Learning (UDL) Blended Course on Inclusive Education.
Le Bureau de l'UNICEF Comores souhaite mobiliser un ou une consultant (e) international (e), spécialiste Genre et SBC dans le domaine de la vaccination, pour concevoir et réaliser une étude qualitative communautaire des facteurs comportementaux et des obstacles liés au genre à l'adoption des services de vaccination systématique.
Working in support and responding to the Practitioner Network, the consultant will collaborate with relevant HQ divisions, field, country and regional offices, partners and extender/facilitators themselves to collect and synthesize information on the current use of programme facilitators/extenders by UNICEF country offices. This includes examining and documenting the purpose and scale of this modality, as well as operational aspects such as hiring, training, support, and oversight guidance within specific contexts.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
Le bureau de l’UNICEF au Tchad est à la recherche d’un(e) professionnel(le) engagé(e) et expérimenté(e) pour le poste d’Assistant aux voyages, GS5 Contrat Temporaire basé à N'Djamena. Sous la supervision du Sr Travel Associate, il/elle donnera un appui dans le traitement de toutes les requêtes Admin des collègues du Soudan en vue de faciliter leur déploiement d’activités sur le terrain.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an Information Management Officer and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a passionate and experienced international consultant to lead the review and revision of the Valium Smol Pikinini Blong Yumi Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in the Solomon Islands. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of early learning for children aged 3–4, ensuring it is inclusive, culturally relevant, and climate-resilient.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced international consultant for an 86-day assignment over 4 months, based full-time in Tarawa, Kiribati with travel to outer islands. The consultant will provide data-driven technical assistance to strengthen immunization systems, support capacity building through on-the-job knowledge transfer, coordinate with government and partners, and document lessons learned and prioritized recommendations to improve routine immunization coverage and control of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.
Are you a passionate global health professional ready to make a lasting impact? UNICEF Pacific is seeking an experienced and proactive international consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in Kiribati in advancing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). Over a 3-month period (32 working days), you will provide technical expertise, build local capacity, and help drive sustainable improvements in breastfeeding practices and maternal-child health outcomes.
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.
The consultant will play a strategic supporting role in advancing UNICEF’s institutional engagement with GCC partners. This includes:
Developing high-impact strategic documents and planning tools for senior management use;
Drafting and finalizing Notes for the Record of high-level strategic dialogues;
Coordinating the preparation of background materials, concept notes, and agendas for UNGA and other global events;
Updating and refining donor profiles for each GCC country, integrating insights from 2025 engagements;
Drafting targeted advocacy products that support UNICEF’s positioning, visibility and fundraising priorities.
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.
