The consultant will provide technical support to strengthen advocacy, coordination, and knowledge exchange on foundational learning across the SADC region. Working under UNICEF’s technical guidance and the day‑to‑day oversight of the SADC Secretariat, the consultant will help reinforce regional momentum and coherence by aligning efforts with SADC mandates and continental education frameworks. The role will enhance linkages between SADC, Member States, and ongoing continental initiatives to advance equitable, quality learning outcomes.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide targeted, time-bound technical support to strengthen UNICEF Ethiopia’s humanitarian planning, coordination, and operational capacities. Under the supervision of the Chief of Emergency and Field Operations Unit, the consultant will provide technical leadership and operational support to strengthen UNICEF Ethiopia’s humanitarian planning, coordination, and preparedness capacities. The consultant will also play a key role in enhancing donor engagement, private-sector outreach, and visibility efforts to help mobilize resources for the significant unmet needs of children and women across Ethiopia.
The People and Culture Officer reports to the People and Culture Manager/Specialist/Chief for close guidance, training and supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting vacancy for an Education Officer, Adolescent Skills Development, at NO-2 level, (Temporary Appointment). All interested and qualified nationals are invited to apply!
The overall purpose of this consultancy is to design, pilot, and finalize a comprehensive, standardized, and context-specific capacity-building training package on preparedness and emergency response for implementing partners of UNICEF Syria Country Office.
Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant experience and qualifications are eligible to apply. The duration of the assignment will be 12 months.
The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection and is responsible for advancing UNICEF’s work in the areas of violence against children, justice, child rights and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, in line with the UNSDCF, Country Programme Document and Annual Work Plan.
This consultancy is an opportunity to support the development of EOF’s data science platform by contributing to data management, advanced analytics and visualization. The consultant will onboard, structure and maintain datasets within the Azure environment, source new data, and support system permissions. Using Python, Databricks and machine learning libraries, the role involves cleaning, analyzing and modelling data, as well as iterating coding and analytics infrastructure. The consultant will also help develop compelling visualizations, explore third‑party tools, and collaborate with the wider EOF team to refine data products. This role is ideal for someone passionate about leveraging AI and data science for impact.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Francophone). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Western and Central Africa (WCA) and other francophone African countries. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Western and Central Africa Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Spanish speaking). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC). The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Asia-South Pacific). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Asia and South Pacific. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Asia and South Pacific Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
Join UNICEF as a Strategic Business Partner, accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk-informed/ solution-focused analysis, advice, and services, and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.
UNICEF Honduras busca consultor/a nacional individual para desarrollar e implementar soluciones digitales que garanticen el intercambio eficiente de datos entre áreas estratégicas del Servicio Nacional de Sanidad e Inocuidad Agroalimentaria (SENASA).
Brindar asistencia técnica para diseñar e implementar la estrategia integral de Gestión de Datos e Información del Programa Federal de Protección a la Niñez y Adolescencia (PFPNYA), garantizando la calidad, estandarización y trazabilidad de la información federal. Centrando el alcance en la estandarización de la Gestión Operativa, Definición de Registros y Reportes Federales, Calidad y Validación de la Información.
Brindar asistencia técnica para el diseño e implementación de la estrategia de Gestión del Conocimiento del Programa Federal de Protección a la Niñez y Adolescencia (PFPNYA) en cumplimiento de los ejes estratégicos, definiendo estándares federales de calidad, la sistematización y transferencia del conocimiento estratégico, producción de herramientas metodológicas, entre otros.
The Education Officer (MHPSS) is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Education Programme is a component of the Country Programme (or UNDAF). The Officer reports to the Chief of Education who is at Level 5. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Education, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education and MHPSS programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of this national consultancy is to provide field-level coordination and qualitative research support for the mixed-methods impact assessment of the FunDoo in Uganda. This will include:
• Conducting qualitative data collection in selected communities and transcribing the qualitative data for the qualitative component of the study
• Support preliminary qualitative analysis
• Support the coordination of the recruitment of eligible adolescents and young people into the quantitative component of the study
• Supporting participant tracking and completion of baseline and follow-up surveys as part of the quantitative component of the study
The Kenya Country Office SBC Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the UNICEF Kenya Country Programme by embedding Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) across sectoral programmes. The role will ensure UNICEF’s technical assistance integrates evidence-based SBC, community engagement, feedback and accountability, demand generation, and equity as central drivers of results for children.The incumbent will provide cross-cutting technical leadership in SBC and AAP to UNICEF KCO and across sectors. This will include building institutional capacity, strengthening normative guidance, and ensuring behavioral and social sciences evidence informs policy and programme design.
UNICEF Office of Innovation, in collaboration with UNICEF India, and the office for Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and the Government of Tamil Nadu's State Planning Commission (SPC), OOI, and OECD-OPSI, is supporting Tamil Nadu as the first sub-national government globally to pilot structured public sector innovation.
This assignment aims to support the UNICEF Tamil Nadu State Office and the Government of Tamil Nadu in catalyzing innovation policies and initiatives that prioritize children’s rights and well-being. By framing Tamil Nadu’s transformation as a primary global pilot, the consultancy serves as a strategic laboratory to update UNICEF Innovation’s COMPASS public sector innovation module, creating a standardized global blueprint for how UNICEF offices engage with governments.
The consultant will provide technical support to strengthen advocacy, coordination, and knowledge exchange on foundational learning across the SADC region. Working under UNICEF’s technical guidance and the day‑to‑day oversight of the SADC Secretariat, the consultant will help reinforce regional momentum and coherence by aligning efforts with SADC mandates and continental education frameworks. The role will enhance linkages between SADC, Member States, and ongoing continental initiatives to advance equitable, quality learning outcomes.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide targeted, time-bound technical support to strengthen UNICEF Ethiopia’s humanitarian planning, coordination, and operational capacities. Under the supervision of the Chief of Emergency and Field Operations Unit, the consultant will provide technical leadership and operational support to strengthen UNICEF Ethiopia’s humanitarian planning, coordination, and preparedness capacities. The consultant will also play a key role in enhancing donor engagement, private-sector outreach, and visibility efforts to help mobilize resources for the significant unmet needs of children and women across Ethiopia.
The People and Culture Officer reports to the People and Culture Manager/Specialist/Chief for close guidance, training and supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting vacancy for an Education Officer, Adolescent Skills Development, at NO-2 level, (Temporary Appointment). All interested and qualified nationals are invited to apply!
The overall purpose of this consultancy is to design, pilot, and finalize a comprehensive, standardized, and context-specific capacity-building training package on preparedness and emergency response for implementing partners of UNICEF Syria Country Office.
Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant experience and qualifications are eligible to apply. The duration of the assignment will be 12 months.
The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection and is responsible for advancing UNICEF’s work in the areas of violence against children, justice, child rights and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, in line with the UNSDCF, Country Programme Document and Annual Work Plan.
This consultancy is an opportunity to support the development of EOF’s data science platform by contributing to data management, advanced analytics and visualization. The consultant will onboard, structure and maintain datasets within the Azure environment, source new data, and support system permissions. Using Python, Databricks and machine learning libraries, the role involves cleaning, analyzing and modelling data, as well as iterating coding and analytics infrastructure. The consultant will also help develop compelling visualizations, explore third‑party tools, and collaborate with the wider EOF team to refine data products. This role is ideal for someone passionate about leveraging AI and data science for impact.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Francophone). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Western and Central Africa (WCA) and other francophone African countries. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Western and Central Africa Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Spanish speaking). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC). The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Asia-South Pacific). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Asia and South Pacific. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Asia and South Pacific Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
Join UNICEF as a Strategic Business Partner, accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk-informed/ solution-focused analysis, advice, and services, and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.
UNICEF Honduras busca consultor/a nacional individual para desarrollar e implementar soluciones digitales que garanticen el intercambio eficiente de datos entre áreas estratégicas del Servicio Nacional de Sanidad e Inocuidad Agroalimentaria (SENASA).
Brindar asistencia técnica para diseñar e implementar la estrategia integral de Gestión de Datos e Información del Programa Federal de Protección a la Niñez y Adolescencia (PFPNYA), garantizando la calidad, estandarización y trazabilidad de la información federal. Centrando el alcance en la estandarización de la Gestión Operativa, Definición de Registros y Reportes Federales, Calidad y Validación de la Información.
Brindar asistencia técnica para el diseño e implementación de la estrategia de Gestión del Conocimiento del Programa Federal de Protección a la Niñez y Adolescencia (PFPNYA) en cumplimiento de los ejes estratégicos, definiendo estándares federales de calidad, la sistematización y transferencia del conocimiento estratégico, producción de herramientas metodológicas, entre otros.
The Education Officer (MHPSS) is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Education Programme is a component of the Country Programme (or UNDAF). The Officer reports to the Chief of Education who is at Level 5. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Education, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education and MHPSS programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of this national consultancy is to provide field-level coordination and qualitative research support for the mixed-methods impact assessment of the FunDoo in Uganda. This will include:
• Conducting qualitative data collection in selected communities and transcribing the qualitative data for the qualitative component of the study
• Support preliminary qualitative analysis
• Support the coordination of the recruitment of eligible adolescents and young people into the quantitative component of the study
• Supporting participant tracking and completion of baseline and follow-up surveys as part of the quantitative component of the study
The Kenya Country Office SBC Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the UNICEF Kenya Country Programme by embedding Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) across sectoral programmes. The role will ensure UNICEF’s technical assistance integrates evidence-based SBC, community engagement, feedback and accountability, demand generation, and equity as central drivers of results for children.The incumbent will provide cross-cutting technical leadership in SBC and AAP to UNICEF KCO and across sectors. This will include building institutional capacity, strengthening normative guidance, and ensuring behavioral and social sciences evidence informs policy and programme design.
UNICEF Office of Innovation, in collaboration with UNICEF India, and the office for Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and the Government of Tamil Nadu's State Planning Commission (SPC), OOI, and OECD-OPSI, is supporting Tamil Nadu as the first sub-national government globally to pilot structured public sector innovation.
This assignment aims to support the UNICEF Tamil Nadu State Office and the Government of Tamil Nadu in catalyzing innovation policies and initiatives that prioritize children’s rights and well-being. By framing Tamil Nadu’s transformation as a primary global pilot, the consultancy serves as a strategic laboratory to update UNICEF Innovation’s COMPASS public sector innovation module, creating a standardized global blueprint for how UNICEF offices engage with governments.
