Join the UNICEF South Sudan Team as an Executive Associate, reporting directly to the Representative. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Representative and other senior colleagues to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Office of the Representative, contributing to the delivery of impactful results for children. This challenging and exciting opportunity calls for a candidate with strong planning and organizational skills, as well as a high level of confidentiality.
The Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer reports to the Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the planning, monitoring, evaluation process preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to contribute to evaluation planning, implementation, oversight and reporting to ensure that evaluations are carried out according to schedule and that results and recommendations are implemented and followed up.
Under the guidance of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Officer (NiE) will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance and support to state & federal level government and UNICEF field team to facilitate the formulation, design, planning, monitoring and evaluation for the achievement of concrete results in nutrition in emergencies interventions as well as support the delivery of quality CMAM interventions, through strengthen CMAM monitoring system and ensuring that technical protocols are followed. Furthermore, the officer will support field team in responding to nutrition emergencies ensuring timely needs assessments, analysis and provision of feedback and technical assistance for development of timely response actions, emergency preparedness, and the provision of timely and comprehensive emergency nutrition response among IDPs, refugees and newly accessible populations.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
ESARO is looking for a dynamic and talent individual to be part of our emergency response to the 21 country offices across the region, focused on Risk Communication and Community Engagement. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this position, we would love for you to apply.
Please note that this is an emergency role and we would expect someone to join within 31 days of accepting the offer.
Join UNICEF Syria to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station
UNICEF PERU
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Post No. 129563
Job Title/Level: Finance Assistant / GS5
Supervisor Title/Level: Finance Associate / GS6
Organizational Unit: Operations
Post Location: Lima, Peru Country Office
Period of contract: one year
The Finance Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized financial tasks for Operations section requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative and financial procedures, processes, and policies. In this role, it is essential to project the image of a reliable and efficient financial assistant. We are looking for a profile that not only maintains high standards in the quality of financial process delivery but also brings innovation to process simplification. The work performed has a direct impact on the reputation of both the office and the team, particularly in terms of responsiveness to stakeholder needs and the accuracy and efficiency of administrative and financial process execution.
This post resides within the Administrative Management Services (AMS) Section of DFAM, and reports to the Administrative Manager, Travel & General Services Unit.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a consultant to provide additional support to the current regional team in charge of the elaboration of European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) multi-country proposals for the next-coming ECHO Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) 2025 appeal. The assignment will be carried out in close coordination with the LACRO’s Emergency, Programme sections and Public Partnership Units, resulting in the elaboration of the first draft of a project proposal to be presented to ECHO.
This role is being established to support an assessment and delivery of improved audience and market insights in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. Audience and Market Insight (AMI) have no current resourcing dedicated to LAC, and this limits both the understanding of LAC, but also the available capabilities to support fundraising, communications, and advocacy activities in the region. There are four main areas have been identified that require support:
- Insight planning: identifying the research needs of Communications, Advocacy and Fundraising Chiefs in LAC, and how those needs can be met by a multi-year program of insight.
- Localization of findings: supporting AMI global team to optimize and tailor local and global reporting and workshops to the needs of local markets, supporting the more effective communication and implementation of findings.
- Development of resource plan: the role will work with the Chief of AMI, in alignment with the LACRO Chiefs of PFP and Communications to determine a sustainable resourcing plan that accompanies the insight plan.
- Establishing audience fundamentals: work with countries to assess the addressable audiences for communications, advocacy, and fundraising.
- Understanding of LAC audiences: aid AMI and LACRO in being connected to and understanding the addressable needs of audiences in LAC, and how local teams are prioritizing and engaging them.
Under the direct guidance of the Deputy Rep Operations, the incumbent manages the supply and logistics operations of a complex nature with significant impact on programme delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives. Accountable for effective planning, contracting, procurement of both supplies and services, distribution, inventory management of UNICEF's supplies, in support of the Country Programmes.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Programme Associate to support the Child Protection Section in the West and Central Africa Regional Office (RO) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist int he Odesa Field Office, the Education Officer for early childhood education (ECE) provides technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for ECE initiatives within the Country Programme. This includes contributing to development planning, facilitating the implementation of diversified ECE services, and ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of results at the local level. The role involves working closely with local authorities to implement ECE pilot projects, such as mobile kindergartens and community-based early learning spaces, aligning efforts with the national ECE reform agenda while addressing local needs and challenges.
The environment in which UNICEF operates in Iraq is evolving rapidly. Iraq is an upper-middle income country and UNICEF’s work, and priorities are transitioning from humanitarian response interventions and service delivery towards development and upstream work and engagement, while keeping the country prepare to be able to respond to emergency. Against this backdrop, the Office finalized its Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP) and the PBR in support of a new Country Programme for the years 2025-2029.
The consultant is anticipated to support overview of contracts with financial service providers to design and deliver financial inclusion services, including linkage of cash transfer and other program beneficiaries to uncollateralized microloans through a revolving fund for livelihood support/restoration and resilience-building.
UNICEF Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, seeks to undertake a consultancy with the overall objective of operationalizing and strengthening the formal foster care system. The consultancy will focus on developing key components necessary to ensure a well-organized, standardized, and supported foster care system in line with international best practices and the specific cultural context of Uzbekistan.
UNICEF has a growing education programme and is hiring an Education Officer to be based in the Multi-Country UNICEF Pacific Office in Suva, Fiji. Under the supervision of the Chief of Education or Specialist, the Education Officer is expected to provide leadership on targeted components of the Education programme, particularly in Fiji and at Pacific regional level, and throughout the programming process, including development, partnerships, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting. The role is a temporary assignment on an initial 364-day basis, with potential for extension.
ECW is seeking to recruit the recruit the consultant(s) to undertake UN PSEA assessments of ECW grantees that are civil society organizations (CSOs). Consultants should anticipate gaps between working days to accommodate CSO grantees' responses to information requests. This consultancy is ideal for those capable of working on a flexible schedule.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation (OOI) is looking for an experienced Partnership Manager who will deepen collaboration between the office, its key internal stakeholders, and its most valued public and private sector partners. The role will be responsible for both leading the management of OOI’s existing partnership portfolio of high value public and private sector partners as well as securing a diverse range of new partners.
The Programme Manager (Connectivity Credits Lead) is entrusted with spearheading the creation and strategic evolution of the Global Connectivity Marketplace. This role involves comprehensive responsibility for the marketplace's concept development, ensuring it is grounded in a solid understanding of the regulatory, legal, and financial landscapes.
The Programme Manager is the architect behind the platform's operational framework, harmonizing the efforts of a specialized team across geographies, notably in Geneva and Barcelona. In partnership with global tech leaders and governments, particularly the Swiss Government, the incumbent is instrumental in fostering relationships that enhance the marketplace's international functionality and influence.
Join the UNICEF South Sudan Team as an Executive Associate, reporting directly to the Representative. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Representative and other senior colleagues to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Office of the Representative, contributing to the delivery of impactful results for children. This challenging and exciting opportunity calls for a candidate with strong planning and organizational skills, as well as a high level of confidentiality.
The Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer reports to the Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the planning, monitoring, evaluation process preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to contribute to evaluation planning, implementation, oversight and reporting to ensure that evaluations are carried out according to schedule and that results and recommendations are implemented and followed up.
Under the guidance of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Officer (NiE) will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance and support to state & federal level government and UNICEF field team to facilitate the formulation, design, planning, monitoring and evaluation for the achievement of concrete results in nutrition in emergencies interventions as well as support the delivery of quality CMAM interventions, through strengthen CMAM monitoring system and ensuring that technical protocols are followed. Furthermore, the officer will support field team in responding to nutrition emergencies ensuring timely needs assessments, analysis and provision of feedback and technical assistance for development of timely response actions, emergency preparedness, and the provision of timely and comprehensive emergency nutrition response among IDPs, refugees and newly accessible populations.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
ESARO is looking for a dynamic and talent individual to be part of our emergency response to the 21 country offices across the region, focused on Risk Communication and Community Engagement. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this position, we would love for you to apply.
Please note that this is an emergency role and we would expect someone to join within 31 days of accepting the offer.
Join UNICEF Syria to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station
UNICEF PERU
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Post No. 129563
Job Title/Level: Finance Assistant / GS5
Supervisor Title/Level: Finance Associate / GS6
Organizational Unit: Operations
Post Location: Lima, Peru Country Office
Period of contract: one year
The Finance Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized financial tasks for Operations section requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative and financial procedures, processes, and policies. In this role, it is essential to project the image of a reliable and efficient financial assistant. We are looking for a profile that not only maintains high standards in the quality of financial process delivery but also brings innovation to process simplification. The work performed has a direct impact on the reputation of both the office and the team, particularly in terms of responsiveness to stakeholder needs and the accuracy and efficiency of administrative and financial process execution.
This post resides within the Administrative Management Services (AMS) Section of DFAM, and reports to the Administrative Manager, Travel & General Services Unit.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a consultant to provide additional support to the current regional team in charge of the elaboration of European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) multi-country proposals for the next-coming ECHO Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) 2025 appeal. The assignment will be carried out in close coordination with the LACRO’s Emergency, Programme sections and Public Partnership Units, resulting in the elaboration of the first draft of a project proposal to be presented to ECHO.
This role is being established to support an assessment and delivery of improved audience and market insights in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. Audience and Market Insight (AMI) have no current resourcing dedicated to LAC, and this limits both the understanding of LAC, but also the available capabilities to support fundraising, communications, and advocacy activities in the region. There are four main areas have been identified that require support:
- Insight planning: identifying the research needs of Communications, Advocacy and Fundraising Chiefs in LAC, and how those needs can be met by a multi-year program of insight.
- Localization of findings: supporting AMI global team to optimize and tailor local and global reporting and workshops to the needs of local markets, supporting the more effective communication and implementation of findings.
- Development of resource plan: the role will work with the Chief of AMI, in alignment with the LACRO Chiefs of PFP and Communications to determine a sustainable resourcing plan that accompanies the insight plan.
- Establishing audience fundamentals: work with countries to assess the addressable audiences for communications, advocacy, and fundraising.
- Understanding of LAC audiences: aid AMI and LACRO in being connected to and understanding the addressable needs of audiences in LAC, and how local teams are prioritizing and engaging them.
Under the direct guidance of the Deputy Rep Operations, the incumbent manages the supply and logistics operations of a complex nature with significant impact on programme delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives. Accountable for effective planning, contracting, procurement of both supplies and services, distribution, inventory management of UNICEF's supplies, in support of the Country Programmes.
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Programme Associate to support the Child Protection Section in the West and Central Africa Regional Office (RO) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist int he Odesa Field Office, the Education Officer for early childhood education (ECE) provides technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for ECE initiatives within the Country Programme. This includes contributing to development planning, facilitating the implementation of diversified ECE services, and ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of results at the local level. The role involves working closely with local authorities to implement ECE pilot projects, such as mobile kindergartens and community-based early learning spaces, aligning efforts with the national ECE reform agenda while addressing local needs and challenges.
The environment in which UNICEF operates in Iraq is evolving rapidly. Iraq is an upper-middle income country and UNICEF’s work, and priorities are transitioning from humanitarian response interventions and service delivery towards development and upstream work and engagement, while keeping the country prepare to be able to respond to emergency. Against this backdrop, the Office finalized its Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP) and the PBR in support of a new Country Programme for the years 2025-2029.
The consultant is anticipated to support overview of contracts with financial service providers to design and deliver financial inclusion services, including linkage of cash transfer and other program beneficiaries to uncollateralized microloans through a revolving fund for livelihood support/restoration and resilience-building.
UNICEF Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, seeks to undertake a consultancy with the overall objective of operationalizing and strengthening the formal foster care system. The consultancy will focus on developing key components necessary to ensure a well-organized, standardized, and supported foster care system in line with international best practices and the specific cultural context of Uzbekistan.
UNICEF has a growing education programme and is hiring an Education Officer to be based in the Multi-Country UNICEF Pacific Office in Suva, Fiji. Under the supervision of the Chief of Education or Specialist, the Education Officer is expected to provide leadership on targeted components of the Education programme, particularly in Fiji and at Pacific regional level, and throughout the programming process, including development, partnerships, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting. The role is a temporary assignment on an initial 364-day basis, with potential for extension.
ECW is seeking to recruit the recruit the consultant(s) to undertake UN PSEA assessments of ECW grantees that are civil society organizations (CSOs). Consultants should anticipate gaps between working days to accommodate CSO grantees' responses to information requests. This consultancy is ideal for those capable of working on a flexible schedule.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation (OOI) is looking for an experienced Partnership Manager who will deepen collaboration between the office, its key internal stakeholders, and its most valued public and private sector partners. The role will be responsible for both leading the management of OOI’s existing partnership portfolio of high value public and private sector partners as well as securing a diverse range of new partners.
The Programme Manager (Connectivity Credits Lead) is entrusted with spearheading the creation and strategic evolution of the Global Connectivity Marketplace. This role involves comprehensive responsibility for the marketplace's concept development, ensuring it is grounded in a solid understanding of the regulatory, legal, and financial landscapes.
The Programme Manager is the architect behind the platform's operational framework, harmonizing the efforts of a specialized team across geographies, notably in Geneva and Barcelona. In partnership with global tech leaders and governments, particularly the Swiss Government, the incumbent is instrumental in fostering relationships that enhance the marketplace's international functionality and influence.