The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education of São Tomé and Príncipe (MECCES-STP), in partnership with UNICEF, is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the education sector, covering all levels of education.
The 2019–2023 Education Policy Charter established strategic goals and priorities for the development of the education sector. After more than six years of implementation, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the current state of the sector, gathering evidence to inform decisions on the adjustments and reforms to be adopted. This process aims to support the development of a new Education Policy Charter (CPE) for the 2026–2030 period, with a transformative approach aligned with the country’s needs.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking an Implementing Partnership Management Specialist to provide technical and administrative support for the effective, efficient, and high-quality management of implementing partnerships in the South Region. The role will align with relevant operational policies and procedures, while promoting the mainstreaming of risk-based partnership management at the country office level.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide on-the-ground technical assistance and capacity building in support of the PCV introduction and enhanced immunization practices. The consultants will: monitor and support the rollout of PCV at Health Directorates and district levels and provide technical guidance for training and capacity development of healthcare providers.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking a WASH Specialist (NOC) to support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country. The Specialist will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
Under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement and Entrepreneurship Lead, with overall guidance from the Director of Programmes and in close collaboration with the Programme Team at UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) and select Country Offices this consultancy role will coordinate the global implementation of imaGen Ventures while supporting the broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio within UNICEF’s GenU. This includes leading flagship initiatives like the Global Challenge and Global Incubation Week, as well as providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices implementing youth entrepreneurship programmes. The consultant will act as the primary liaison for country offices, facilitating alignment with global strategies, managing key partnerships and contributing to the growth of related youth entrepreneurship programmes, including the Green Entrepreneurship component of Green Rising, health entrepreneurship initiatives, and AI-focused ventures. The role also involves developing innovative learning resources, refining incubation frameworks, and supporting effective data collection and impact measurement to enhance programme outcomes globally.
Under the close supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Associate provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in PPD, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.
The ultimate goal of this assignment is to generate evidence to provide policy recommendations to support planning on financing for increased access to WASH in Madagascar. Additionally, the assignment will consider an analysis of the WASH sector financing landscape on the period from 2020 to 2024 to appraise the adequacy or inadequacy of WASH budget invested through different sectors, to evaluate the cost of needed services to achieve ambitious SDGS and national targets, as well as to determine strategic financing approaches to cover the gaps. Specifically, the purpose of this assignment is to:
(i) Assess the fiscal space of the government budget, leading to the formulation of policy measures to substantively improve efficiency in the use of public resources as well as identify avenues for additional financial leveraging for implementation of climate resilient WASH interventions for the period 2025-2030.
(ii) Develop a high-level WASH Financing Strategy that will set out approaches on how the WASH sector will finance its overall programmatic and operations to meet the sector’s objectives in the medium-term (up to 2030) and long term (15 years planning horizon or as guided by the sector).
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for an experience candidate as a national consultant Social & Behavior Change, Maternal Child Health and Nutrition for the duration of six months based in National Health Education Information Communication Center (NHEICC), Kathmandu
The Logistics Assistant is responsible for assisting the uninterrupted supply of affordable and good quality supplies and services, adapted to the context and through compliance with UNICEF’s policies, procedures and ethics standards. Oversee the processing of payments for all logistics related service providers. Provide administrative support to supply and logistics staff as might be needed
The Supply and Logistics Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. This is the senior GS level for specialized supply chain work and requires advanced specialized knowledge acquired through formal training and experience. The Duty station for this post is Wadi Madani
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
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.
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 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 Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education of São Tomé and Príncipe (MECCES-STP), in partnership with UNICEF, is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the education sector, covering all levels of education.
The 2019–2023 Education Policy Charter established strategic goals and priorities for the development of the education sector. After more than six years of implementation, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the current state of the sector, gathering evidence to inform decisions on the adjustments and reforms to be adopted. This process aims to support the development of a new Education Policy Charter (CPE) for the 2026–2030 period, with a transformative approach aligned with the country’s needs.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking an Implementing Partnership Management Specialist to provide technical and administrative support for the effective, efficient, and high-quality management of implementing partnerships in the South Region. The role will align with relevant operational policies and procedures, while promoting the mainstreaming of risk-based partnership management at the country office level.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide on-the-ground technical assistance and capacity building in support of the PCV introduction and enhanced immunization practices. The consultants will: monitor and support the rollout of PCV at Health Directorates and district levels and provide technical guidance for training and capacity development of healthcare providers.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking a WASH Specialist (NOC) to support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country. The Specialist will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
Under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement and Entrepreneurship Lead, with overall guidance from the Director of Programmes and in close collaboration with the Programme Team at UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) and select Country Offices this consultancy role will coordinate the global implementation of imaGen Ventures while supporting the broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio within UNICEF’s GenU. This includes leading flagship initiatives like the Global Challenge and Global Incubation Week, as well as providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices implementing youth entrepreneurship programmes. The consultant will act as the primary liaison for country offices, facilitating alignment with global strategies, managing key partnerships and contributing to the growth of related youth entrepreneurship programmes, including the Green Entrepreneurship component of Green Rising, health entrepreneurship initiatives, and AI-focused ventures. The role also involves developing innovative learning resources, refining incubation frameworks, and supporting effective data collection and impact measurement to enhance programme outcomes globally.
Under the close supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Associate provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in PPD, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.
The ultimate goal of this assignment is to generate evidence to provide policy recommendations to support planning on financing for increased access to WASH in Madagascar. Additionally, the assignment will consider an analysis of the WASH sector financing landscape on the period from 2020 to 2024 to appraise the adequacy or inadequacy of WASH budget invested through different sectors, to evaluate the cost of needed services to achieve ambitious SDGS and national targets, as well as to determine strategic financing approaches to cover the gaps. Specifically, the purpose of this assignment is to:
(i) Assess the fiscal space of the government budget, leading to the formulation of policy measures to substantively improve efficiency in the use of public resources as well as identify avenues for additional financial leveraging for implementation of climate resilient WASH interventions for the period 2025-2030.
(ii) Develop a high-level WASH Financing Strategy that will set out approaches on how the WASH sector will finance its overall programmatic and operations to meet the sector’s objectives in the medium-term (up to 2030) and long term (15 years planning horizon or as guided by the sector).
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for an experience candidate as a national consultant Social & Behavior Change, Maternal Child Health and Nutrition for the duration of six months based in National Health Education Information Communication Center (NHEICC), Kathmandu
The Logistics Assistant is responsible for assisting the uninterrupted supply of affordable and good quality supplies and services, adapted to the context and through compliance with UNICEF’s policies, procedures and ethics standards. Oversee the processing of payments for all logistics related service providers. Provide administrative support to supply and logistics staff as might be needed
The Supply and Logistics Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. This is the senior GS level for specialized supply chain work and requires advanced specialized knowledge acquired through formal training and experience. The Duty station for this post is Wadi Madani
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
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.
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 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.
