La Convention Internationale relative aux droits de l'enfant (CDE) est le socle juridique
international qui garantit à chaque enfant le droit d'être protégé contre toutes les formes de violence, de maltraitance, de négligence et d'exploitation. Pour atteindre les cibles des ODD en matière de protection de l'enfant et garantir que « personne ne soit laissé de côté », les résultats de l’impact 3 et 4 du Plan stratégique de l'UNICEF 2026-2029 visent « 100 millions d’enfants en moins dans la pauvreté multidimensionnelle » et « 350 millions d’enfants protégés contre la
violence » d’ici 2029. Conformément à la CDE, les pays ont l’obligation de prendre des mesures pour garantir que les enfants soient protégés et pris en charge par un personnel qualifié. Le corps de travail des services
sociaux joue un rôle central dans le soutien aux enfants et à leurs familles. Cet effectif est composé
d'une grande diversité de professionnels aux rôles et fonctions variés, mais qui partagent tous un
objectif commun : protéger, soutenir, promouvoir et autonomiser les personnes vulnérables.
Le corps de travail des services sociaux constitue souvent la première ligne d'intervention pour les
enfants et les familles, et le soutien ainsi que les services qu'ils proposent peuvent littéralement transformer des vies. Des professionnels qualifiés en travail social sont essentiels pour coordonner les efforts et les ressources ainsi que pour garantir des réponses adaptées aux besoins des plus vulnérables.
Investir dans ces professionnels garantit un retour sur investissement élevé pour la protection de l'enfant. À l'inverse, le manque d'investissement dans les effectifs des services sociaux compromettra tous les autres efforts visant à renforcer durablement le système de protection de l'enfant.
UNICEF’s internship programme aims to provide a framework by which current eligible undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to UNICEF offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments that contribute to UNICEF’s mandate. Additionally, the internship programme aims to expose the interns to the work of UNICEF as part of capacity building and skills development, while providing UNICEF offices with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
Child Protection Case management and Information Management Consultant, LAC, Child Protection, Amman COE, Jordan Remote with possible travel funded by CO, for 8 months
Join UNICEF Pacific as a Programme Associate, GS-6, based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and contribute directly to improving the lives of children and communities across the Pacific. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated professional to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, budget tracking and coordination with partners, while working in a dynamic multicultural environment committed to results for children. If you bring strong administrative, analytical and coordination skills, a passion for meaningful development work, and the drive to support effective programme delivery in a unique Pacific island context, this is an opportunity to build your career with UNICEF and make a lasting difference for every child.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to work under the close supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative/Operations. The Operations Assistant supports the office’s sections by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner to provide high-quality cleaning services for a newly built five-floor office building in Beit Hanina, East Jerusalem. The ideal candidate should have experience in professional cleaning, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. If you take pride in maintaining a spotless and welcoming space, we encourage you to apply.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of the Investigations Unit, and based in Nairobi, the Investigation Manager carries out investigations into allegations of fraud, abuse of authority, mismanagement, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse and/or retaliatory actions in or affecting UNICEF, and makes recommendations for corrective action and improved controls. The incumbent also provides day-to-day management and technical oversight, including through matrix management arrangements, of specialist investigative capacity as assigned.
UNICEF is seeking an consultant to conduct a comprehensive Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) assessment to identify the individual, interpersonal, community, institutional and policy-level factors influencing early learning, school readiness and girls’ education in South Sudan. The purpose of the study is to understand the influencing factors (barriers, biases, and enablers) related to girls’ education and early learning. The study will generate actionable quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform the development of a national Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Strategy and implementation framework aimed at increasing demand for Early Childhood Education (ECE), strengthening caregiver and community engagement, promoting positive gender and social norms that support girls’ education and early learning, and improving equitable access, participation, retention, and learning outcomes for all children in the targeted states.
The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in communication and advocacy within the UN system.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide operational communication and visibility support to UNICEF Kazakhstan to mobilize private sector resources, strengthen corporate partnerships, and enhance visibility of fundraising initiatives, including UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series.
Join UNICEF and contribute to the development of innovative education programmes that improve learning outcomes and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all children. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education P4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking an Administrative Associate, GS-6, under a Temporary Appointment based in Mogadishu. The role will support asset management, facilities and premises operations, events coordination, staff telecommunications, transportation services, and routine administrative reporting. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in administrative or operational support, and the ability to work effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced Individual Translator Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to provide translation services on an as-needed basis. Consultants will deliver accurate and culturally appropriate translations between English and Zambia’s seven official local languages—Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale, and Lunda—to support UNICEF’s programme, advocacy, communication, and knowledge management activities across the country.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the development of a high-quality, evidence-based, and Gavi 6.0 holistic application for 2026–2030, for Solomon Islands. Working closely with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi Alliance partners, the international consultant will act as the lead technical advisor, guiding the Full Portfolio Planning process with a strong focus on prioritization of investments, addressing equity gaps—including zero-dose children—and ensuring that proposed strategies are realistic and implementable within the country context, as well, in line with Gavi 6.0 requirements.
The international consultant will be supported by a national consultant and will guide the overall process, while leveraging dedicated in-country technical, analytical, and coordination support to ensure the application is informed by reliable data, grounded in operational realities, and appropriately contextualized to the Solomon Islands setting. This includes guiding and facilitating stakeholder engagement, integrating country-specific insights, and ensuring effective coordination, review, and validation in line with Gavi’s FPP approach.
The consultant will receive a technical debrief from UNICEF Centre of Excellence (CoE) on the Gavi 6.0 application process, including Vaccine Portfolio Optimisation and Prioritisation (VPOP) and cash prioritization approaches, to ensure alignment with global guidance and expected standards.
The Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti (“UNICEF Innocenti”) regularly requires specialist work from researchers who have expertise in child participatory research methods, to design, pilot and (in some cases) undertake studies using these methods.
In view of the above UNICEF Innocenti wishes to establish several long-term agreements (LTA) to provide expert services related to design, piloting, training and conduct of child participatory research studies including training and support to others.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a Programme Assistant to work in our office in Salvador, Bahia providing programme technical, operational, and administrative assistance. This exciting opportunity will also work to facilitate the communication with the team in Brasilia and partners. UNICEF presence in Brazil is through its main office in Brasilia and another 9 field offices around the country. This job opportunity is presential and for Brazilians only or candidates with a work permit for Brazil.
UNICEF Lebanon is seeking an experienced Interior Architect to assess and optimize the office workspace by developing practical and cost-effective design solutions that improve space utilization, staff wellbeing, collaboration, and the equitable allocation of office space, supported by implementation guidance and cost estimates.
La Convention Internationale relative aux droits de l'enfant (CDE) est le socle juridique
international qui garantit à chaque enfant le droit d'être protégé contre toutes les formes de violence, de maltraitance, de négligence et d'exploitation. Pour atteindre les cibles des ODD en matière de protection de l'enfant et garantir que « personne ne soit laissé de côté », les résultats de l’impact 3 et 4 du Plan stratégique de l'UNICEF 2026-2029 visent « 100 millions d’enfants en moins dans la pauvreté multidimensionnelle » et « 350 millions d’enfants protégés contre la
violence » d’ici 2029. Conformément à la CDE, les pays ont l’obligation de prendre des mesures pour garantir que les enfants soient protégés et pris en charge par un personnel qualifié. Le corps de travail des services
sociaux joue un rôle central dans le soutien aux enfants et à leurs familles. Cet effectif est composé
d'une grande diversité de professionnels aux rôles et fonctions variés, mais qui partagent tous un
objectif commun : protéger, soutenir, promouvoir et autonomiser les personnes vulnérables.
Le corps de travail des services sociaux constitue souvent la première ligne d'intervention pour les
enfants et les familles, et le soutien ainsi que les services qu'ils proposent peuvent littéralement transformer des vies. Des professionnels qualifiés en travail social sont essentiels pour coordonner les efforts et les ressources ainsi que pour garantir des réponses adaptées aux besoins des plus vulnérables.
Investir dans ces professionnels garantit un retour sur investissement élevé pour la protection de l'enfant. À l'inverse, le manque d'investissement dans les effectifs des services sociaux compromettra tous les autres efforts visant à renforcer durablement le système de protection de l'enfant.
UNICEF’s internship programme aims to provide a framework by which current eligible undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to UNICEF offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments that contribute to UNICEF’s mandate. Additionally, the internship programme aims to expose the interns to the work of UNICEF as part of capacity building and skills development, while providing UNICEF offices with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
Child Protection Case management and Information Management Consultant, LAC, Child Protection, Amman COE, Jordan Remote with possible travel funded by CO, for 8 months
Join UNICEF Pacific as a Programme Associate, GS-6, based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and contribute directly to improving the lives of children and communities across the Pacific. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated professional to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, budget tracking and coordination with partners, while working in a dynamic multicultural environment committed to results for children. If you bring strong administrative, analytical and coordination skills, a passion for meaningful development work, and the drive to support effective programme delivery in a unique Pacific island context, this is an opportunity to build your career with UNICEF and make a lasting difference for every child.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to work under the close supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative/Operations. The Operations Assistant supports the office’s sections by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner to provide high-quality cleaning services for a newly built five-floor office building in Beit Hanina, East Jerusalem. The ideal candidate should have experience in professional cleaning, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. If you take pride in maintaining a spotless and welcoming space, we encourage you to apply.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of the Investigations Unit, and based in Nairobi, the Investigation Manager carries out investigations into allegations of fraud, abuse of authority, mismanagement, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse and/or retaliatory actions in or affecting UNICEF, and makes recommendations for corrective action and improved controls. The incumbent also provides day-to-day management and technical oversight, including through matrix management arrangements, of specialist investigative capacity as assigned.
UNICEF is seeking an consultant to conduct a comprehensive Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) assessment to identify the individual, interpersonal, community, institutional and policy-level factors influencing early learning, school readiness and girls’ education in South Sudan. The purpose of the study is to understand the influencing factors (barriers, biases, and enablers) related to girls’ education and early learning. The study will generate actionable quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform the development of a national Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Strategy and implementation framework aimed at increasing demand for Early Childhood Education (ECE), strengthening caregiver and community engagement, promoting positive gender and social norms that support girls’ education and early learning, and improving equitable access, participation, retention, and learning outcomes for all children in the targeted states.
The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in communication and advocacy within the UN system.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide operational communication and visibility support to UNICEF Kazakhstan to mobilize private sector resources, strengthen corporate partnerships, and enhance visibility of fundraising initiatives, including UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series.
Join UNICEF and contribute to the development of innovative education programmes that improve learning outcomes and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all children. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education P4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking an Administrative Associate, GS-6, under a Temporary Appointment based in Mogadishu. The role will support asset management, facilities and premises operations, events coordination, staff telecommunications, transportation services, and routine administrative reporting. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in administrative or operational support, and the ability to work effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced Individual Translator Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to provide translation services on an as-needed basis. Consultants will deliver accurate and culturally appropriate translations between English and Zambia’s seven official local languages—Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale, and Lunda—to support UNICEF’s programme, advocacy, communication, and knowledge management activities across the country.
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the development of a high-quality, evidence-based, and Gavi 6.0 holistic application for 2026–2030, for Solomon Islands. Working closely with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi Alliance partners, the international consultant will act as the lead technical advisor, guiding the Full Portfolio Planning process with a strong focus on prioritization of investments, addressing equity gaps—including zero-dose children—and ensuring that proposed strategies are realistic and implementable within the country context, as well, in line with Gavi 6.0 requirements.
The international consultant will be supported by a national consultant and will guide the overall process, while leveraging dedicated in-country technical, analytical, and coordination support to ensure the application is informed by reliable data, grounded in operational realities, and appropriately contextualized to the Solomon Islands setting. This includes guiding and facilitating stakeholder engagement, integrating country-specific insights, and ensuring effective coordination, review, and validation in line with Gavi’s FPP approach.
The consultant will receive a technical debrief from UNICEF Centre of Excellence (CoE) on the Gavi 6.0 application process, including Vaccine Portfolio Optimisation and Prioritisation (VPOP) and cash prioritization approaches, to ensure alignment with global guidance and expected standards.
The Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti (“UNICEF Innocenti”) regularly requires specialist work from researchers who have expertise in child participatory research methods, to design, pilot and (in some cases) undertake studies using these methods.
In view of the above UNICEF Innocenti wishes to establish several long-term agreements (LTA) to provide expert services related to design, piloting, training and conduct of child participatory research studies including training and support to others.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a Programme Assistant to work in our office in Salvador, Bahia providing programme technical, operational, and administrative assistance. This exciting opportunity will also work to facilitate the communication with the team in Brasilia and partners. UNICEF presence in Brazil is through its main office in Brasilia and another 9 field offices around the country. This job opportunity is presential and for Brazilians only or candidates with a work permit for Brazil.
UNICEF Lebanon is seeking an experienced Interior Architect to assess and optimize the office workspace by developing practical and cost-effective design solutions that improve space utilization, staff wellbeing, collaboration, and the equitable allocation of office space, supported by implementation guidance and cost estimates.
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