The Health Specialist (MHPSS) role is situated in the Ukraine Country Office and reports directly to the Chief of Health and Nutrition. This position is essential for bridging health-focused MHPSS programming with broader organizational goals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health and psychosocial support by integrating efforts across both internal sectors and external partnerships. The Health Specialist supports MHPSS programming primarily within the health sector while coordinating with other crucial UNICEF sectors such as education, child protection, Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Social and Behavior Change (SBC). This role also entails significant collaboration with external entities, including government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, to embed MHPSS into their programs, thereby fostering a unified approach to health and well-being across various sectors.
Additionally, the Specialist is instrumental in shaping and influencing national MHPSS policies. By offering expert guidance to external stakeholders such as the national MHPSS coordination center, Ministry of Health, educational leaders, and community organizations, the Specialist ensures that MHPSS initiatives are harmoniously integrated into the broader health and social systems. This effort is complemented by UNICEF’s collaboration with the “All-Ukraine Health Program”, which aims to establish a far-reaching support network impacting various societal dimensions.
Unicef Papua New Guinea is looking for a motivated national consultant to support the National Department of Health in the review of existing training manuals and the development of National Training Manuals (Facilitators and Participants) that are aligned to the revised WHO guidelines on the NEW Signals Functions for the delivery of quality Emergency Obstetric, Maternal and Newborn Care.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting career opportunity for a Child Protection Officer, at NOA level, (Temporary Appointment) for 1 year. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!
UNICEF Mozambique is seeking a skilled and innovative Education Specialist (Digital Learning) to join our team. The Specialist will, under the direct guidance of the Chief of Education, and in close coordination with other section output leads, staff in the field offices, as well as the T4D Specialist in the office, translate UNICEF’s ambition in this area into concrete actions with a focus on integrating technology into the education system for flexible learning. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a Cambodian national consultant to support the Department of Drugs and Food (DDF), Ministry of Health (MoH), in revising the Guidelines on the Management of Medicines, Medical Equipment and Health Products. These guidelines, originally developed to strengthen supply chain practices at the Health Centre, Operational District and Referral Hospital levels, require updating to reflect current policies, practices, and supply chain system improvements.
The national consultant will work closely with the UNICEF supply chain team, international consultant, MoH, Core Working Group and key stakeholders to revise the guidelines and training materials and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids, ensuring they are practical, evidence-based, and aligned with the current national context and international standards. In particular, the national consultant will work in collaboration with the international consultant to ensure contextual relevance, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and support English-Khmer translation to enable effective incorporation of technical inputs into the deliverables. This work is critical to improving the availability, accountability, and safe management of essential medicines and medical supplies in primary healthcare facilities.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for an international consultant to support the Department of Drugs and Food (DDF), Ministry of Health (MoH) of Cambodia, in revising the Guidelines on the Management of Medicines, Medical Equipment and Health Products. These guidelines, originally developed to strengthen supply chain practices at the Health Centre, Operational District and Referral Hospital levels, require updating to reflect current policies, practices, and supply chain system improvements.
The international consultant will lead the development, provide strategic oversight and high-level technical guidance to support the revision of the guidelines and training materials, and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids. The international consultant will work closely with the UNICEF supply chain team, a national consultant, MoH, Core Working Group and key stakeholders to ensure the guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids and training materials are practical, evidence-based, and aligned with the current national context and international standards. In particular, the international consultant will work in collaboration with the national consultant, providing technical leadership and guidance on international best practice to ensure the quality and strategic alignment of all deliverables. This work is critical to improving the availability, accountability, and safe management of essential medicines and medical supplies in primary healthcare facilities.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
The NOB Climate Change officer is based in Bishkek and will lead the strategic development and coordination of the Climate, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) initiatives with a primary focus on climate change.
Specific objectives of this evaluation are as follows:
1. To assess how relevant UNICEF’s strategic positioning and conceptual approach to transferable skills development is, including its alignment with global and national education and skills agendas.
2. To assess whether UNICEF transferable skills framework(s) meet the emerging needs of all adolescents, and young people, and sufficiently target marginalized groups (Leave No One Behind), such as girls, most deprived and urban poor.
3. To examine the coherence , and progress towards intended results of UNICEF-supported programming on transferable skills across different countries and regional contexts, with attention to the contribution of UNICEF inputs on delivery mechanisms, and partnerships.
4. To determine the extent to which UNICEF commitment to partner governments and other stakeholders on transferable skills development have been met, as well as the factors that have enabled or hindered these efforts and lessons learned.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan (2022–2025) outlines the organization’s vision for achieving results for children by 2030 and provides a global roadmap for all UNICEF offices, country programmes, and National Committees. One of the core elements of the Strategic Plan is Goal Area 2, which focuses on ensuring that “Every child, including adolescents, learns and acquires skills for the future.” Within this goal area, Result Area 2 emphasizes the importance of children and adolescents developing life skills, digital skills, transferable skills, and vocational skills to prepare them for the future.
This corporate evaluation aims to generate systematic evidence on the extent to which UNICEF has supported countries in promoting the acquisition of transferable skills that will enable children, adolescents, and young people to be responsible and productive citizens. The evaluation will assess the conceptual underpinnings of UNICEF-supported transferable skills programmes, and the coherence of commitments made to programme countries. It will also examine intermediate outcomes and provide forward-looking recommendations for programme improvements.
Join us as the next Community-Based Childcare Consultant for UNICEF Mexico!
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Join us as the next Consultant for Strategies to Expand Childcare Services Using Underutilized Spaces with UNICEF Mexico!
Are you passionate about transforming early childhood care through innovative, inclusive solutions? You'll support the Social Policy team in designing a scalable, cost-effective model for part-time childcare services using underutilized public infrastructure.
If you're ready to help shape a national strategy that prioritizes families living in poverty and precarious employment, read the full advertisement and apply today!
The objective of this consultancy is to develop clear, actionable considerations to help CWGs in IASC/ Mixed and Refugee contexts interpret and implement the reference to social protection linkages in their Terms of Reference, in line with the cash coordination model and within the practical scope of CWG functions. CWG outside of IASC/ Mixed and Refugee contexts may also use this guidance to foster linkages between humanitarian and social protection interventions.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people. One of those solutions is Managed Aquifer Recharge, an innovative, low-cost approach to water conservation that has the potential to turn a hazard into a resource.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) solution, to support multi-country and multi-region scale.
La Oficina de UNICEF en Cuba se complace en anunciar su convocatoria para la Consultoría Implementación de taller de seguimiento en el uso de prueba ADOS-2 (autismo) en Cuba, que tiene el propósito de brindar apoyo técnico para la implementación del segundo taller nacional de acreditación para uso clínico-pedagógico de la prueba ADOS-2 “Escala de Observación para el Diagnóstico de Autismo” en Cuba.
La presente consultoría busca a un/a especialista que cuente con la experiencia y crédito para la formación y certificación de especialistas en el uso clínico del ADOS-2, pueda liderar un 2do taller de seguimiento de la utilización de este medio de diagnóstico.
Invitamos a consultar los términos y requerimientos para esta consultoría y sumarse a colaborar con UNICEF Cuba, haciendo la diferencia para nuestras infancias y adolescencias en Cuba.
UNICEF’s mission in Moldova is to make sure every child in the country is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country’s prosperity. We believe children have a right to live in a more equitable society, where their voices are heard, and needs met as a matter of priority in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. More information on what we do in Moldova is available at: https://www.unicef.org/moldova.
The Diversity Inclusion Intern will report to the Representative, who will assume the role of the Mentor during the assignment. Under the supervision and guidance of the Mentor, the intern will perform a variety of tasks for the Section, while providing the necessary support.
UNICEF Gambia is seeking the services of a consultant to develop budget briefs covering the period 2022 to 2025 considering key social sectors including Basic and Secondary Education and Health. The budget briefs should analyse sectoral budgets, highlight gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to influence policy and resource allocation.
Mis à la disposition du SEP/PMSAN et en étroite collaboration avec l’Equipe Technique Nationale mixte, le candidat retenu pour cette consultance sera chargé d’appuyer le processus d'évaluation du Plan stratégique Multisectoriel de Sécurité Alimentaire et de Nutrition et d'élaboration de la Politique Nationale Multisectorielle de Sécurité Alimentaire et de Nutrition, en collaboration avec le Consultant national et l’Equipe Technique Nationale mixte.
The Health Specialist (MHPSS) role is situated in the Ukraine Country Office and reports directly to the Chief of Health and Nutrition. This position is essential for bridging health-focused MHPSS programming with broader organizational goals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health and psychosocial support by integrating efforts across both internal sectors and external partnerships. The Health Specialist supports MHPSS programming primarily within the health sector while coordinating with other crucial UNICEF sectors such as education, child protection, Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Social and Behavior Change (SBC). This role also entails significant collaboration with external entities, including government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, to embed MHPSS into their programs, thereby fostering a unified approach to health and well-being across various sectors.
Additionally, the Specialist is instrumental in shaping and influencing national MHPSS policies. By offering expert guidance to external stakeholders such as the national MHPSS coordination center, Ministry of Health, educational leaders, and community organizations, the Specialist ensures that MHPSS initiatives are harmoniously integrated into the broader health and social systems. This effort is complemented by UNICEF’s collaboration with the “All-Ukraine Health Program”, which aims to establish a far-reaching support network impacting various societal dimensions.
Unicef Papua New Guinea is looking for a motivated national consultant to support the National Department of Health in the review of existing training manuals and the development of National Training Manuals (Facilitators and Participants) that are aligned to the revised WHO guidelines on the NEW Signals Functions for the delivery of quality Emergency Obstetric, Maternal and Newborn Care.
UNICEF Maldives has an exciting career opportunity for a Child Protection Officer, at NOA level, (Temporary Appointment) for 1 year. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!
UNICEF Mozambique is seeking a skilled and innovative Education Specialist (Digital Learning) to join our team. The Specialist will, under the direct guidance of the Chief of Education, and in close coordination with other section output leads, staff in the field offices, as well as the T4D Specialist in the office, translate UNICEF’s ambition in this area into concrete actions with a focus on integrating technology into the education system for flexible learning. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a Cambodian national consultant to support the Department of Drugs and Food (DDF), Ministry of Health (MoH), in revising the Guidelines on the Management of Medicines, Medical Equipment and Health Products. These guidelines, originally developed to strengthen supply chain practices at the Health Centre, Operational District and Referral Hospital levels, require updating to reflect current policies, practices, and supply chain system improvements.
The national consultant will work closely with the UNICEF supply chain team, international consultant, MoH, Core Working Group and key stakeholders to revise the guidelines and training materials and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids, ensuring they are practical, evidence-based, and aligned with the current national context and international standards. In particular, the national consultant will work in collaboration with the international consultant to ensure contextual relevance, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and support English-Khmer translation to enable effective incorporation of technical inputs into the deliverables. This work is critical to improving the availability, accountability, and safe management of essential medicines and medical supplies in primary healthcare facilities.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for an international consultant to support the Department of Drugs and Food (DDF), Ministry of Health (MoH) of Cambodia, in revising the Guidelines on the Management of Medicines, Medical Equipment and Health Products. These guidelines, originally developed to strengthen supply chain practices at the Health Centre, Operational District and Referral Hospital levels, require updating to reflect current policies, practices, and supply chain system improvements.
The international consultant will lead the development, provide strategic oversight and high-level technical guidance to support the revision of the guidelines and training materials, and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids. The international consultant will work closely with the UNICEF supply chain team, a national consultant, MoH, Core Working Group and key stakeholders to ensure the guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids and training materials are practical, evidence-based, and aligned with the current national context and international standards. In particular, the international consultant will work in collaboration with the national consultant, providing technical leadership and guidance on international best practice to ensure the quality and strategic alignment of all deliverables. This work is critical to improving the availability, accountability, and safe management of essential medicines and medical supplies in primary healthcare facilities.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
The NOB Climate Change officer is based in Bishkek and will lead the strategic development and coordination of the Climate, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) initiatives with a primary focus on climate change.
Specific objectives of this evaluation are as follows:
1. To assess how relevant UNICEF’s strategic positioning and conceptual approach to transferable skills development is, including its alignment with global and national education and skills agendas.
2. To assess whether UNICEF transferable skills framework(s) meet the emerging needs of all adolescents, and young people, and sufficiently target marginalized groups (Leave No One Behind), such as girls, most deprived and urban poor.
3. To examine the coherence , and progress towards intended results of UNICEF-supported programming on transferable skills across different countries and regional contexts, with attention to the contribution of UNICEF inputs on delivery mechanisms, and partnerships.
4. To determine the extent to which UNICEF commitment to partner governments and other stakeholders on transferable skills development have been met, as well as the factors that have enabled or hindered these efforts and lessons learned.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan (2022–2025) outlines the organization’s vision for achieving results for children by 2030 and provides a global roadmap for all UNICEF offices, country programmes, and National Committees. One of the core elements of the Strategic Plan is Goal Area 2, which focuses on ensuring that “Every child, including adolescents, learns and acquires skills for the future.” Within this goal area, Result Area 2 emphasizes the importance of children and adolescents developing life skills, digital skills, transferable skills, and vocational skills to prepare them for the future.
This corporate evaluation aims to generate systematic evidence on the extent to which UNICEF has supported countries in promoting the acquisition of transferable skills that will enable children, adolescents, and young people to be responsible and productive citizens. The evaluation will assess the conceptual underpinnings of UNICEF-supported transferable skills programmes, and the coherence of commitments made to programme countries. It will also examine intermediate outcomes and provide forward-looking recommendations for programme improvements.
Join us as the next Community-Based Childcare Consultant for UNICEF Mexico!
Are you passionate about inclusive early childhood care? You'll support the Social Policy team in designing a scalable, high-quality, and affordable community-based childcare model for families living in poverty and informal employment.
If you're ready to shape impactful solutions, read the full advertisement and apply today!
Join us as the next Consultant for Strategies to Expand Childcare Services Using Underutilized Spaces with UNICEF Mexico!
Are you passionate about transforming early childhood care through innovative, inclusive solutions? You'll support the Social Policy team in designing a scalable, cost-effective model for part-time childcare services using underutilized public infrastructure.
If you're ready to help shape a national strategy that prioritizes families living in poverty and precarious employment, read the full advertisement and apply today!
The objective of this consultancy is to develop clear, actionable considerations to help CWGs in IASC/ Mixed and Refugee contexts interpret and implement the reference to social protection linkages in their Terms of Reference, in line with the cash coordination model and within the practical scope of CWG functions. CWG outside of IASC/ Mixed and Refugee contexts may also use this guidance to foster linkages between humanitarian and social protection interventions.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people. One of those solutions is Managed Aquifer Recharge, an innovative, low-cost approach to water conservation that has the potential to turn a hazard into a resource.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) solution, to support multi-country and multi-region scale.
La Oficina de UNICEF en Cuba se complace en anunciar su convocatoria para la Consultoría Implementación de taller de seguimiento en el uso de prueba ADOS-2 (autismo) en Cuba, que tiene el propósito de brindar apoyo técnico para la implementación del segundo taller nacional de acreditación para uso clínico-pedagógico de la prueba ADOS-2 “Escala de Observación para el Diagnóstico de Autismo” en Cuba.
La presente consultoría busca a un/a especialista que cuente con la experiencia y crédito para la formación y certificación de especialistas en el uso clínico del ADOS-2, pueda liderar un 2do taller de seguimiento de la utilización de este medio de diagnóstico.
Invitamos a consultar los términos y requerimientos para esta consultoría y sumarse a colaborar con UNICEF Cuba, haciendo la diferencia para nuestras infancias y adolescencias en Cuba.
UNICEF’s mission in Moldova is to make sure every child in the country is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country’s prosperity. We believe children have a right to live in a more equitable society, where their voices are heard, and needs met as a matter of priority in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. More information on what we do in Moldova is available at: https://www.unicef.org/moldova.
The Diversity Inclusion Intern will report to the Representative, who will assume the role of the Mentor during the assignment. Under the supervision and guidance of the Mentor, the intern will perform a variety of tasks for the Section, while providing the necessary support.
UNICEF Gambia is seeking the services of a consultant to develop budget briefs covering the period 2022 to 2025 considering key social sectors including Basic and Secondary Education and Health. The budget briefs should analyse sectoral budgets, highlight gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to influence policy and resource allocation.
Mis à la disposition du SEP/PMSAN et en étroite collaboration avec l’Equipe Technique Nationale mixte, le candidat retenu pour cette consultance sera chargé d’appuyer le processus d'évaluation du Plan stratégique Multisectoriel de Sécurité Alimentaire et de Nutrition et d'élaboration de la Politique Nationale Multisectorielle de Sécurité Alimentaire et de Nutrition, en collaboration avec le Consultant national et l’Equipe Technique Nationale mixte.