As a part of the GenU Programmes Team, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director Programmes, under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Global Programmes, in collaboration with the Global P2E Coordinator, P2E Content Specialist, UNICEF and GenU partners, the Digital Strategy & ICT Consultant will support GenU’s broader digital initiatives, ensuring cross-programme ICT support by:
• Developing and implementing a digital strategy that enables a portfolio approach to digital scaling across GenU programmes.
• Providing ICT technical expertise across P2E, GVI, imaGen Ventures, and other initiatives requiring digital infrastructure support.
• Overseeing platform integrations and technical alignment between Learning Passport, ICTD, and other digital solutions.
• Enhancing back-end system management, data security, and cost optimization to ensure sustainability and compliance.
This role is critical for ensuring that all GenU digital programs are technically sound, scalable, and cost-efficient.
Africa’s importance to global objectives, particularly in maternal and child wellbeing, cannot be overstated. By the end of the century, nearly half of the world’s children will reside in Africa. With abundant natural resources and a burgeoning youth population, the continent is poised to play a critical role in a globalized future.
Despite commendable progress in child survival and development over recent decades, Africa faces emerging challenges such as rapid urbanization, digitalization, and climate disasters, which demand innovative solutions and urgent action. African leadership has set forth visionary frameworks like the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, the Ten-Year Implementation Plan 2024-2033, and Africa’s Agenda 2040 for Children. These documents underscore the need for evolving methodologies and expanded partnerships to support African-owned agendas.
In support of these efforts, a new strategy for UNICEF’s contribution to existing African development agendas (referred to internally as the Africa Strategy) was adopted by the UNICEF Executive Board on the 5th of September 2024. UNICEF is now tasked with the complex responsibility of developing and delivering a Year-1 Implementation Plan.
This consultancy is needed to aid with fundraising for and communications regarding the Year-1 Implementation Plan. This role would then continue to oversee development out of all fundraising materials, including investment briefs, prospectuses, donor pitch decks, and all other communications necessary to fundraise for and implement the Africa
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Immunization specialist to provide UNICEF's strategic and technical leadership on polio eradication agenda in the five countries of Lake Chad Basin, namely Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
The Market Development Specialist will support UNICEF Supply Division and Giga to implement a market acceleration strategy to create a more efficient school connectivity market. This role will help develop the demand for Giga’s procurement & market shaping tools that aim to help governments massively scale their ability to connect schools and health centers to the internet. To achieve this, the consultant will develop partnerships with governments, cultivate collaboration opportunities with multilateral organizations, and advocate for improved access to connectivity for schools and health centers. Market intelligence and research will be developed to help design and implement a market development strategy that creates a healthy pipeline of countries working alongside UNICEF’s procurement teams to close the digital divide affecting schools and health centers in low-income countries.
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
The purpose of the contract is to support the pilot testing of proposed methods and indicators for the monitoring of the Child Wasting Cascade. There will be comprehensive pilots with monitoring indicators for screening, treatment and prevention implemented in at least two countries and smaller scale specific topical pilots implemented in other countries
The Chief, NY Facilities and Administration, under the overall guidance and within delegated authority of the Comptroller, is responsible for the UNICEF NY buildings management which includes, Real Estate Planning and Strategy, Capital projects development and implementation, Space Management, and Customer Helpdesk.
UNICEF DRC is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the position of Chief of Supply and Logistics at the P-5 level in Kinshasa.
In this critical role, you will oversee the supply chain and logistics operations to effectively deliver resources and services to support UNICEF's programs for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will lead a team of logistics and supply chain experts, coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards.
We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to the mission of UNICEF but also possesses strong leadership skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of children. If you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to children's rights and well-being, we invite you to apply and join UNICEF DRC
The Knowledge Management & Country Office Support Consultant will play a pivotal role in driving UNICEF’s innovation strategy and capacity building agenda by capturing, curating, and supporting the adoption and scale up of cutting-edge insights, best practices and lessons learned. This role will develop and manage dynamic knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen overall programmatic support to countries as well as foster partnerships with key local and global innovation partners. The Consultant will also identify high-impact funding opportunities, forge strategic partnerships with donors, private sector partners, academic institutions and development agencies, and craft compelling proposals that unlock new investments in innovation.
Esta consultoría se enmarca en la búsqueda de apoyo y asesoramiento especializado al área de Protección de Derechos en la elaboración de documentos, publicaciones y estrategias innovadoras e integrales de prevención de las violencias contra NNA, que permitan fortalecer las políticas públicas con perspectiva de derechos y género. Asimismo se buscará un perfil con experiencia de monitoreo y gestión en programas y políticas de fortalecimiento familiar y programas de promoción de la crianza respetuosa con abordaje comunitario y participativo. Se espera que el/la consultor/a cuente con experiencia en la coordinación de procesos de redacción de materiales escritos y realización de talleres para funcionarios y familias en la temática abordada.
The Senior Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for strengthening the quality of processes within the GSSC, to ensure that services are performed efficiently, continuous quality improvement is in place, and processes are in compliance with UNICEF policies, procedures and internal standard operation procedures (SOPs).
The Capacity Development Lead will drive capacity building initiatives to help strengthen innovation capabilities across country and regional offices, equipping teams with the skills, knowledge, and systems needed to design, scale, and sustain impactful innovations for children. This role will focus on embedding innovation mindsets and methodologies within UNICEF’s programmes, fostering a culture of experimentation, and supporting government partners in integrating innovative approaches into key sectors. The Capacity Development Lead will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic institutions and private sector partners, to build capacity through the SPARK Accelerator, training programmes and strategic partnerships.
UNICEF Country Office Pakistan is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Coordinator (HPV vaccine introduction strategy) at the NOC level to join the Health team on a Temporary Appointment.
If you are committed, passionate about results for children, we are looking for you! Under the guidance of the Nutrition Specialist and in coordination with UNICEF Headquarters and relevant Country Offices (COs) in the LAC region, the consultant will provide technical expertise to strengthen UNICEF’s efforts in the prevention and management of wasting. The consultant will also contribute to regional knowledge exchange and capacity development ensuring alignment with global frameworks.
This position is with the Treasury and Structured Finance (TSF) Section under the Division of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM), reporting to the Finance Officer – Banking and Payment Solutions Unit. The DFAM's overall objective is to ensure that financial resources are fully attributed to the Strategic Plan results chain, made available in a timely manner, and used effectively and efficiently within an optimized organizational structure which is ‘fit for purpose’.
Focusing on trends and recurring challenges, the outcome of this consultancy will better inform UNICEF’s capacity to support the delivery of quality programming in humanitarian settings as defined in the CCCs. It will seek to make recommendations regarding required capacity and system changes and accountabilities amongst HQ divisions, and vis-à-vis regional and country offices to better ensure predictable, timely, and high-quality programme support.
This work is critical to ensuring that UNICEF’s humanitarian interventions continue to save lives, alleviate suffering, and support long-term recovery and resilience for the most vulnerable populations affected by crises.
Support Nigeria, Syria, Ukraine, South Sudan country offices on payment recipients' personal data management function to process individual cash transfers for people affected by humanitarian crisis and Frontline workers.
As a part of the GenU Programmes Team, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director Programmes, under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Global Programmes, in collaboration with the Global P2E Coordinator, P2E Content Specialist, UNICEF and GenU partners, the Digital Strategy & ICT Consultant will support GenU’s broader digital initiatives, ensuring cross-programme ICT support by:
• Developing and implementing a digital strategy that enables a portfolio approach to digital scaling across GenU programmes.
• Providing ICT technical expertise across P2E, GVI, imaGen Ventures, and other initiatives requiring digital infrastructure support.
• Overseeing platform integrations and technical alignment between Learning Passport, ICTD, and other digital solutions.
• Enhancing back-end system management, data security, and cost optimization to ensure sustainability and compliance.
This role is critical for ensuring that all GenU digital programs are technically sound, scalable, and cost-efficient.
Africa’s importance to global objectives, particularly in maternal and child wellbeing, cannot be overstated. By the end of the century, nearly half of the world’s children will reside in Africa. With abundant natural resources and a burgeoning youth population, the continent is poised to play a critical role in a globalized future.
Despite commendable progress in child survival and development over recent decades, Africa faces emerging challenges such as rapid urbanization, digitalization, and climate disasters, which demand innovative solutions and urgent action. African leadership has set forth visionary frameworks like the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, the Ten-Year Implementation Plan 2024-2033, and Africa’s Agenda 2040 for Children. These documents underscore the need for evolving methodologies and expanded partnerships to support African-owned agendas.
In support of these efforts, a new strategy for UNICEF’s contribution to existing African development agendas (referred to internally as the Africa Strategy) was adopted by the UNICEF Executive Board on the 5th of September 2024. UNICEF is now tasked with the complex responsibility of developing and delivering a Year-1 Implementation Plan.
This consultancy is needed to aid with fundraising for and communications regarding the Year-1 Implementation Plan. This role would then continue to oversee development out of all fundraising materials, including investment briefs, prospectuses, donor pitch decks, and all other communications necessary to fundraise for and implement the Africa
The UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a Immunization specialist to provide UNICEF's strategic and technical leadership on polio eradication agenda in the five countries of Lake Chad Basin, namely Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
The Market Development Specialist will support UNICEF Supply Division and Giga to implement a market acceleration strategy to create a more efficient school connectivity market. This role will help develop the demand for Giga’s procurement & market shaping tools that aim to help governments massively scale their ability to connect schools and health centers to the internet. To achieve this, the consultant will develop partnerships with governments, cultivate collaboration opportunities with multilateral organizations, and advocate for improved access to connectivity for schools and health centers. Market intelligence and research will be developed to help design and implement a market development strategy that creates a healthy pipeline of countries working alongside UNICEF’s procurement teams to close the digital divide affecting schools and health centers in low-income countries.
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
TRANSFORM est un programme innovant de renforcement des capacités sur l'administration des socles nationaux de protection sociale. TRANSFORM a été commandé par l'Union africaine et développé conjointement par le BIT, l'UNICEF et le PNUD avec le financement de l'OCDE/UE-SPS/Finlande et Irish Aid en 2015. Depuis sa création, TRANSFORM a été mis en oeuvre par des experts régionaux de toute la région africaine dans plus de 20 pays et son groupe consultatif s'est élargi pour inclure d'autres acteurs essentiels de la protection sociale tels que le PAM, la FAO, SASPEN, le CCI-OIT, l'UNU-Merit et la socialprotection.org.
The purpose of the contract is to support the pilot testing of proposed methods and indicators for the monitoring of the Child Wasting Cascade. There will be comprehensive pilots with monitoring indicators for screening, treatment and prevention implemented in at least two countries and smaller scale specific topical pilots implemented in other countries
The Chief, NY Facilities and Administration, under the overall guidance and within delegated authority of the Comptroller, is responsible for the UNICEF NY buildings management which includes, Real Estate Planning and Strategy, Capital projects development and implementation, Space Management, and Customer Helpdesk.
UNICEF DRC is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the position of Chief of Supply and Logistics at the P-5 level in Kinshasa.
In this critical role, you will oversee the supply chain and logistics operations to effectively deliver resources and services to support UNICEF's programs for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will lead a team of logistics and supply chain experts, coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards.
We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to the mission of UNICEF but also possesses strong leadership skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of children. If you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to children's rights and well-being, we invite you to apply and join UNICEF DRC
The Knowledge Management & Country Office Support Consultant will play a pivotal role in driving UNICEF’s innovation strategy and capacity building agenda by capturing, curating, and supporting the adoption and scale up of cutting-edge insights, best practices and lessons learned. This role will develop and manage dynamic knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen overall programmatic support to countries as well as foster partnerships with key local and global innovation partners. The Consultant will also identify high-impact funding opportunities, forge strategic partnerships with donors, private sector partners, academic institutions and development agencies, and craft compelling proposals that unlock new investments in innovation.
Esta consultoría se enmarca en la búsqueda de apoyo y asesoramiento especializado al área de Protección de Derechos en la elaboración de documentos, publicaciones y estrategias innovadoras e integrales de prevención de las violencias contra NNA, que permitan fortalecer las políticas públicas con perspectiva de derechos y género. Asimismo se buscará un perfil con experiencia de monitoreo y gestión en programas y políticas de fortalecimiento familiar y programas de promoción de la crianza respetuosa con abordaje comunitario y participativo. Se espera que el/la consultor/a cuente con experiencia en la coordinación de procesos de redacción de materiales escritos y realización de talleres para funcionarios y familias en la temática abordada.
The Senior Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for strengthening the quality of processes within the GSSC, to ensure that services are performed efficiently, continuous quality improvement is in place, and processes are in compliance with UNICEF policies, procedures and internal standard operation procedures (SOPs).
The Capacity Development Lead will drive capacity building initiatives to help strengthen innovation capabilities across country and regional offices, equipping teams with the skills, knowledge, and systems needed to design, scale, and sustain impactful innovations for children. This role will focus on embedding innovation mindsets and methodologies within UNICEF’s programmes, fostering a culture of experimentation, and supporting government partners in integrating innovative approaches into key sectors. The Capacity Development Lead will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic institutions and private sector partners, to build capacity through the SPARK Accelerator, training programmes and strategic partnerships.
UNICEF Country Office Pakistan is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Coordinator (HPV vaccine introduction strategy) at the NOC level to join the Health team on a Temporary Appointment.
If you are committed, passionate about results for children, we are looking for you! Under the guidance of the Nutrition Specialist and in coordination with UNICEF Headquarters and relevant Country Offices (COs) in the LAC region, the consultant will provide technical expertise to strengthen UNICEF’s efforts in the prevention and management of wasting. The consultant will also contribute to regional knowledge exchange and capacity development ensuring alignment with global frameworks.
This position is with the Treasury and Structured Finance (TSF) Section under the Division of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM), reporting to the Finance Officer – Banking and Payment Solutions Unit. The DFAM's overall objective is to ensure that financial resources are fully attributed to the Strategic Plan results chain, made available in a timely manner, and used effectively and efficiently within an optimized organizational structure which is ‘fit for purpose’.
Focusing on trends and recurring challenges, the outcome of this consultancy will better inform UNICEF’s capacity to support the delivery of quality programming in humanitarian settings as defined in the CCCs. It will seek to make recommendations regarding required capacity and system changes and accountabilities amongst HQ divisions, and vis-à-vis regional and country offices to better ensure predictable, timely, and high-quality programme support.
This work is critical to ensuring that UNICEF’s humanitarian interventions continue to save lives, alleviate suffering, and support long-term recovery and resilience for the most vulnerable populations affected by crises.
Support Nigeria, Syria, Ukraine, South Sudan country offices on payment recipients' personal data management function to process individual cash transfers for people affected by humanitarian crisis and Frontline workers.
