UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a global partnership that helps young people gain skills and access livelihood opportunities, with a focus on girls and young women.
The Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) supports 1 million young women through market-relevant skills training and learning-to-earning pathways. The GESP Playbook Development Consultant will develop an interactive, web-based Playbook that captures GESP’s lessons, tools, and best practices to support future girl-centred programmes.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Regional Chief Programme & Planning, P-5, based in Dakar, Senegal. The role provides regional leadership, quality assurance and technical guidance on programme planning, monitoring, reporting, knowledge management and child rights monitoring across the region. Working closely with Country Offices, Regional Office leadership, HQ counterparts, UN agencies and other partners, the incumbent will help strengthen programme quality, evidence-based decision-making and results for children across West and Central Africa.
The Monitoring Officer (Child Rights) will, on one hand, contribute to the UNICEF Programming efficiency and effectiveness by contributing to the monitoring of UNICEF Programme, and on the other contributes to the work of Government and other partners by ensuring availability of evidence for child-focused programming.
As the Digital Impact Officer, you will report to the Chief of Operations in the country office. Based on the established policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs), the purpose of your role is to carry out broad ICT functions and enable the provision of ICT solutions and services and assist in the delivery of results in the office.
The ICT function supports UNICEF’s mission and strategic plan by enabling programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency through innovation, partnerships and providing ICT solutions and services in a timely, secure and safe manner.
Use your finance expertise to help UNICEF deliver better outcomes for children worldwide. Join the Office of Strategy and Evidence and play a key role in financial operations, budgeting, analysis, and compliance while supporting globally recognized research, innovation, and evidence generation. This role offers meaningful impact, professional growth, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment committed to making a difference for every child
Lead UNICEF Madagascar’s nutrition agenda and help deliver lasting results for children and women. As Chief of Nutrition, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the development, implementation and monitoring of nutrition programmes, while leading a high-performing team and fostering partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national nutrition policies, mobilize resources, drive innovation and strengthen systems that improve maternal, infant and child nutrition outcomes across the country
Join UNICEF to turn ideas into action for children. You will help shape, coordinate and deliver impactful programmes that advance children’s rights, equity and opportunity, with a focus on reaching those who are most disadvantaged and excluded. Bring your skills, energy and commitment to help create lasting change for every child, everywhere.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity.
UNICEF in Uzbekistan is seeking an ICT Associate (G-6) to support ICT service delivery, digital workplace solutions, cybersecurity, and user support across the office. The role contributes to maintaining reliable digital systems and strengthening UNICEF's digital impact agenda for children. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country.
To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this.
The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management.
To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved.
The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for a committed professional to join the team in the position of Chief of Health, based in Kathmandu, to effectively deliver results for children. The incumbent will lead and manage the country office health programe and team of professionals. This is a regular fixed term position.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to UNICEF's engagement with the Department for Emergency Situations in Romania for systems strengthening for child-focused emergency preparedness. The main involvement of the consultant will be in providing support for the implementation of PREP-KIDS, a 2-year project implemented by a consortium of four countries (Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland and Romania) led by the Department for Emergency Situations. The project aims at strengthening the quality, coherence and child-centered focused emergency preparedness in the four countries, as well as increasing the level of knowledge and preparedness of the population,
especially children and adolescents.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a high-level professional to act as Child Protection Officer in Rio de Janeiro with targeted support to São Paulo city. He/she will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of UNICEF’s child protection programme in these big urban centers. The role contributes to evidence-based planning by conducting situation analyses, identifying priorities, and supporting results-based programme design focused on violence prevention, child protection systems strengthening, safe schools, child-sensitive justice, and integrated service delivery. The incumbent monitors programme performance, resources, and results; prepares reports; identifies implementation bottlenecks; and supports timely corrective actions to ensure effective programme delivery and accountability.
Support the effective management of UNICEF PFP's financing mechanisms through financial transaction processing, monitoring, reporting and treasury coordination. This role offers an opportunity to work across global stakeholders, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance and accountability while contributing to strategic resource management. Join a dynamic finance team dedicated to advancing UNICEF's mission through sound financial stewardship.
UNICEF Gulf Area Office seeks an experienced communications professional to provide strategic advisory support to the Director, lead executive communications, and oversee donor reporting during a high-profile period of events and partnerships. This temporary role offers an opportunity to help advance children's rights through global impact and strategic Gulf partnerships.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of disability inclusion programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.This includes programmes aimed at improving:a) public policies to increase disability inclusion; b) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of disability inclusive public investments; c) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation of persons with disabilities; and d) the quality, equity and coverage of disability-inclusive social services. If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) is a global UNICEF-led initiative that supports local governments to put children’s rights at the centre of local governance, planning, budgeting, service delivery and community engagement. The initiative promotes the realization of child rights at the local level by encouraging local authorities to work with children, families, civil society, communities and other stakeholders to make cities safer, more inclusive, more responsive and more supportive of children’s wellbeing. UNICEF Malaysia is therefore seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a mid-term evaluation of MBPJ’s implementation of its second Child Friendly City Action Plan.
The Project for the Prevention Measures against Drug Use among Children and Youth in Fiji and Samoa, funded by the Government of Japan, aims to address Fiji and Samoa’s escalating drug crisis by strengthening prevention, protection, and response mechanisms for children and adolescents. A key component of Output 3 involves the rehabilitation and establishment of child friendly service hubs in hospitals, police stations, and community spaces, as well as student friendly spaces in schools (counselling rooms and extracurricular activity rooms).
To support the design and implementation of these hard‑component interventions, UNICEF requires a qualified technical consultant to undertake facility assessments, carry out community and stakeholder consultations, prepare construction-related documentation, and advise on suitable implementation modalities.
UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a global partnership that helps young people gain skills and access livelihood opportunities, with a focus on girls and young women.
The Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) supports 1 million young women through market-relevant skills training and learning-to-earning pathways. The GESP Playbook Development Consultant will develop an interactive, web-based Playbook that captures GESP’s lessons, tools, and best practices to support future girl-centred programmes.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Regional Chief Programme & Planning, P-5, based in Dakar, Senegal. The role provides regional leadership, quality assurance and technical guidance on programme planning, monitoring, reporting, knowledge management and child rights monitoring across the region. Working closely with Country Offices, Regional Office leadership, HQ counterparts, UN agencies and other partners, the incumbent will help strengthen programme quality, evidence-based decision-making and results for children across West and Central Africa.
The Monitoring Officer (Child Rights) will, on one hand, contribute to the UNICEF Programming efficiency and effectiveness by contributing to the monitoring of UNICEF Programme, and on the other contributes to the work of Government and other partners by ensuring availability of evidence for child-focused programming.
As the Digital Impact Officer, you will report to the Chief of Operations in the country office. Based on the established policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs), the purpose of your role is to carry out broad ICT functions and enable the provision of ICT solutions and services and assist in the delivery of results in the office.
The ICT function supports UNICEF’s mission and strategic plan by enabling programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency through innovation, partnerships and providing ICT solutions and services in a timely, secure and safe manner.
Use your finance expertise to help UNICEF deliver better outcomes for children worldwide. Join the Office of Strategy and Evidence and play a key role in financial operations, budgeting, analysis, and compliance while supporting globally recognized research, innovation, and evidence generation. This role offers meaningful impact, professional growth, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment committed to making a difference for every child
Lead UNICEF Madagascar’s nutrition agenda and help deliver lasting results for children and women. As Chief of Nutrition, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the development, implementation and monitoring of nutrition programmes, while leading a high-performing team and fostering partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national nutrition policies, mobilize resources, drive innovation and strengthen systems that improve maternal, infant and child nutrition outcomes across the country
Join UNICEF to turn ideas into action for children. You will help shape, coordinate and deliver impactful programmes that advance children’s rights, equity and opportunity, with a focus on reaching those who are most disadvantaged and excluded. Bring your skills, energy and commitment to help create lasting change for every child, everywhere.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity.
UNICEF in Uzbekistan is seeking an ICT Associate (G-6) to support ICT service delivery, digital workplace solutions, cybersecurity, and user support across the office. The role contributes to maintaining reliable digital systems and strengthening UNICEF's digital impact agenda for children. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country.
To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this.
The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management.
To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved.
The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for a committed professional to join the team in the position of Chief of Health, based in Kathmandu, to effectively deliver results for children. The incumbent will lead and manage the country office health programe and team of professionals. This is a regular fixed term position.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to UNICEF's engagement with the Department for Emergency Situations in Romania for systems strengthening for child-focused emergency preparedness. The main involvement of the consultant will be in providing support for the implementation of PREP-KIDS, a 2-year project implemented by a consortium of four countries (Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland and Romania) led by the Department for Emergency Situations. The project aims at strengthening the quality, coherence and child-centered focused emergency preparedness in the four countries, as well as increasing the level of knowledge and preparedness of the population,
especially children and adolescents.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a high-level professional to act as Child Protection Officer in Rio de Janeiro with targeted support to São Paulo city. He/she will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of UNICEF’s child protection programme in these big urban centers. The role contributes to evidence-based planning by conducting situation analyses, identifying priorities, and supporting results-based programme design focused on violence prevention, child protection systems strengthening, safe schools, child-sensitive justice, and integrated service delivery. The incumbent monitors programme performance, resources, and results; prepares reports; identifies implementation bottlenecks; and supports timely corrective actions to ensure effective programme delivery and accountability.
Support the effective management of UNICEF PFP's financing mechanisms through financial transaction processing, monitoring, reporting and treasury coordination. This role offers an opportunity to work across global stakeholders, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance and accountability while contributing to strategic resource management. Join a dynamic finance team dedicated to advancing UNICEF's mission through sound financial stewardship.
UNICEF Gulf Area Office seeks an experienced communications professional to provide strategic advisory support to the Director, lead executive communications, and oversee donor reporting during a high-profile period of events and partnerships. This temporary role offers an opportunity to help advance children's rights through global impact and strategic Gulf partnerships.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of disability inclusion programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.This includes programmes aimed at improving:a) public policies to increase disability inclusion; b) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of disability inclusive public investments; c) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation of persons with disabilities; and d) the quality, equity and coverage of disability-inclusive social services. If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) is a global UNICEF-led initiative that supports local governments to put children’s rights at the centre of local governance, planning, budgeting, service delivery and community engagement. The initiative promotes the realization of child rights at the local level by encouraging local authorities to work with children, families, civil society, communities and other stakeholders to make cities safer, more inclusive, more responsive and more supportive of children’s wellbeing. UNICEF Malaysia is therefore seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a mid-term evaluation of MBPJ’s implementation of its second Child Friendly City Action Plan.
The Project for the Prevention Measures against Drug Use among Children and Youth in Fiji and Samoa, funded by the Government of Japan, aims to address Fiji and Samoa’s escalating drug crisis by strengthening prevention, protection, and response mechanisms for children and adolescents. A key component of Output 3 involves the rehabilitation and establishment of child friendly service hubs in hospitals, police stations, and community spaces, as well as student friendly spaces in schools (counselling rooms and extracurricular activity rooms).
To support the design and implementation of these hard‑component interventions, UNICEF requires a qualified technical consultant to undertake facility assessments, carry out community and stakeholder consultations, prepare construction-related documentation, and advise on suitable implementation modalities.
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