UNICEF seeks to hire a Construction Specialist who will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Child Survival and Development. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and monitoring all construction activities in the Country Office (School infrastructures, Health Centers, etc.) and providing technical support to UNICEF Programmes/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities.
The interpreter will interpret/ transliterates spoken language using Kenyan Sign Language plus other manual sign system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and a person with hearing disability; or serve as a liaison between and perform related work as required.
The partnerships section in UNICEF ECARO is looking for a motivated Fundraising Officer (Digital) P2 FT, who, under the supervision of the Fundraising Specialist P3, will be responsible for the Digital Marketing Acquisition channel for all Cluster countries, providing technical input and recommendations, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating digital fundraising strategies to acquire new quality individual donors with great focus on pledge (monthly giving) but also growing cash donations (single givers), building a solid, stable and growing donor base for all countries at the Cluster. Being under the ECA cluster, the Fundraising Officer (Digital) can also support other countries in the region.
The Nutrition Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme. The Nutrition Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects. This is carried out according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework. The Nutrition Specialist reports in matrix management to the Nutrition Chief who is at level 4 and the Chief Field Office who is at level 3.
To address the needs of women and adolescents, the Nutrition Section has established a maternal nutrition and adolescent nutrition program. These two new programs require careful development, planning, coordination, and monitoring in collaboration with other sections within UNICEF, other UN agencies, and government and non-governmental partners. Consequently, the UNICEF office in Madagascar is seeking a Nutrition Officer (NOB) responsible for maternal and adolescent nutrition. This position will be based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of these two programs.
Under the supervision of the P3 Nutrition Specialists for Output 1 and Output 2, the Nutrition Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for maternal and adolescent nutrition programs/projects within the country program, from development planning to achieving results. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the progress of key deliverables related to these two nutrition programs. This will be carried out in accordance with plans, allocations, results-based management approaches and methodologies, as well as UNICEF’s strategic plans, performance standards, and accountability framework.
The Chief of Health is responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes/projects (e.g gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival, emergency preparedness) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. S/he leads and manages the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable 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.
Consultant will lead the production of Climate and Environmental Strategy for the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office (CO) and provide direction and support to implement its recommendations.
Will be responsible for collecting, compiling and reviewing key resources (web-based), gathering in-country information, and undertaking a key-stakeholder analysis. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with CO management and technical staff in relevant sections within the CO to identify and develop programming options and recommendations for the successful integration of climate, energy and environment (CEE) issues in the country programme cycle.
In the context of a rapid scale up of its cash operations in the Gaza strip and West Bank, UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a Business Analyst (International Consultant) to support Cash transfer programme on a wide range of topics. This is a remote consultancy and no travel is foreseen. The duration of the consultancy is from 1 October 2024 to 1 of October 2025. The consultancy will report to the Chief Social Policy.
UNICEF is seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Affairs Specialist in the Legal Team within Office of the Executive Director. The position is based in New York.
The MHPSS in CPHA and EQUIP Help Desk Consultant will support the development, roll out and uptake of the EQUIP competency assessment tools, existing and newly developed tools, material and manuals.
The consultant will provide training and support to build the capacity of development and humanitarian actors from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), academic institutions, governments, among other implementing partners in using the EQUIP platform, assessment tools and entire workforce package across different sectors and areas of work to strengthen the cross-sectoral and MHPSS response. The consultant will also support the field testing and further development of new EQUIP operational competency assessment tools.
The overall purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Angola to establish a Youth Advisory Board. She/He will be responsible for:
• Supporting UNICEF Angola to conduct the outreach activities to identify and engage young people who could be interested in being part of UNICEF’s YAB.
• Supporting UNICEF Angola to design and conduct the selection process of qualified members for the YAB.
• Providing capacity-building to the selected youth so they can be prepared and informed to take part in YAB.
• Facilitating the structure of the YAB, including its code of conduct, roles and responsibilities, and workplan.
Develop, in collaboration with the Disability Focal Point from each PG Section, cross-sectoral guidance on the ways in which AT products and services enable access for persons with disabilities and functional limitations to the services provided by each of the following sections: Nutrition, Early Childhood Development (ECD), Education, Child Protection, Social Protection, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Health
The Adolescent Development Officer is to be used in a Dnipro Field Office (DFO) where the Adolescent Development Programme is a major component of the Country Programme. The Officer reports to the Youth Engagement Officer who is at Level 2.
The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical programme information and learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures, to support the development and formulation of the adolescent development and participation programmes/projects within the Country Programme.
You will report to the Health Manager (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. You will ensure that all aspects of the vaccine supply chain operate appropriately, from forecasting demand to managing procurement requests maintaining optimal inventory levels and guaranteeing the quality and safety of vaccines throughout their lifecycle. The purpose of this job is to implement best practices in vaccine logistics, cold chain management, and inventory management to prevent vaccine stockouts, reduce wastage, and ensure that vaccines are available and accessible to populations in need. By working closely with the Ministry of Health, WHO, healthcare providers, and other stakeholder, the Vaccine Management Specialist contributes significantly to the success of immunization programs, ultimately supporting the reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases and improving health outcomes on a national and global scale.
Under the direct supervision of the ESS Specialist, the Programme Officer (ESS) will support to ensure that UNICEF Environmental and Social Safeguarding standards (ESS) are complied with and monitored throughout UNICEF programme cycle. They will perform these tasks in line with the contractual requirements included in the respective Environmental and Social Commitments Plan (ESCP) agreed with the World Bank across various UNICEF projects.
The Security Specialist is responsible for advising the UNICEF Chief of Field Office (CFO) on his/her security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. The Security Specialist contributes to the UNICEF mandate through effective security risk analysis, advice, and relevant mitigation. The Security Specialist manages, on behalf of the Security Manager, all security activities in the specified area of responsibility which will predominantly be the Amhara Region of Ethiopia but may extend to other regions as required.
The Security Specialist implements and manages security activities at the duty station in close coordination with the CFO, all members of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) including the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) policy. As a member of the UN Area Security Cell, contributes to the development of assessments, procedures and guidelines including Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), Security Risk Management (SRM) Standards, and the Area specific Security Plan specific to Amhara Region.
Join UNICEF South Sudan as a Chief Communication. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in South Sudan. South Sudan is facing growing humanitarian and development challenges which are impacting children. More than three quarters of the population need humanitarian assistance. War in neighboring Sudan and climate change induced disasters such as flooding are exacerbating the deprivations and needs of children across the country. Putting a spotlight on the situation and promoting advocacy efforts has never been more important.
To conduct connectivity gap analysis in schools and recommend three connectivity models for the schools based on agreed criteria for implementation country wide.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will work remotely ensuring availability to work at times suitable to the Pacific Islands region when required. All costs related to the work will be included in the financial proposal and subsequent contract. Daily monitoring and supervision will be provided by the ECD Specialist in collaboration with the Chief of Education and the Deputy Representative.
The UNICEF Botswana Country Office is seeking a local expert to undertake feasibility assessment for setting up Behavioural Insight and Research Design (BIRD) Hub in Botswana.
The overall objective of the assignment is to explore different approaches used in similar projects or initiatives to establish framing of the feasibility assessment and engage with identified stakeholders to assess viability of conceptualized potential approaches and ultimately make analysis and conclusion on feasibility of the planned intervention (BIRD Hub). The assessment will respond to below questions:
• What is the level of interest and demonstrated demand for BIRD hub services among target stakeholders?
• What are the key factors that will enable access and utilization of services by target stakeholders?
• To what extent is there interest and capacity by potential technical and funding partners to collaborate on setting up a BIRD Hub in Botswana and fund it through institutional support or demand for services?
• What is the capacity of potential academic partners to host the BIRD Hub and mobilize resources to sustain its services for at least 3-5 years beyond the initial establishment supported by UNICEF?
• To what extent is the BIRD Hub sustainable in Botswana in its current envisioned format?
• Are there any emerging lessons and approaches from the assessment that demonstrate potential feasibility or impact?
UNICEF seeks to hire a Construction Specialist who will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Child Survival and Development. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and monitoring all construction activities in the Country Office (School infrastructures, Health Centers, etc.) and providing technical support to UNICEF Programmes/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities.
The interpreter will interpret/ transliterates spoken language using Kenyan Sign Language plus other manual sign system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and a person with hearing disability; or serve as a liaison between and perform related work as required.
The partnerships section in UNICEF ECARO is looking for a motivated Fundraising Officer (Digital) P2 FT, who, under the supervision of the Fundraising Specialist P3, will be responsible for the Digital Marketing Acquisition channel for all Cluster countries, providing technical input and recommendations, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating digital fundraising strategies to acquire new quality individual donors with great focus on pledge (monthly giving) but also growing cash donations (single givers), building a solid, stable and growing donor base for all countries at the Cluster. Being under the ECA cluster, the Fundraising Officer (Digital) can also support other countries in the region.
The Nutrition Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme. The Nutrition Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects. This is carried out according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework. The Nutrition Specialist reports in matrix management to the Nutrition Chief who is at level 4 and the Chief Field Office who is at level 3.
To address the needs of women and adolescents, the Nutrition Section has established a maternal nutrition and adolescent nutrition program. These two new programs require careful development, planning, coordination, and monitoring in collaboration with other sections within UNICEF, other UN agencies, and government and non-governmental partners. Consequently, the UNICEF office in Madagascar is seeking a Nutrition Officer (NOB) responsible for maternal and adolescent nutrition. This position will be based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of these two programs.
Under the supervision of the P3 Nutrition Specialists for Output 1 and Output 2, the Nutrition Officer will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programming process for maternal and adolescent nutrition programs/projects within the country program, from development planning to achieving results. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the progress of key deliverables related to these two nutrition programs. This will be carried out in accordance with plans, allocations, results-based management approaches and methodologies, as well as UNICEF’s strategic plans, performance standards, and accountability framework.
The Chief of Health is responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes/projects (e.g gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival, emergency preparedness) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. S/he leads and manages the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable 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.
Consultant will lead the production of Climate and Environmental Strategy for the UNICEF Sri Lanka Country Office (CO) and provide direction and support to implement its recommendations.
Will be responsible for collecting, compiling and reviewing key resources (web-based), gathering in-country information, and undertaking a key-stakeholder analysis. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with CO management and technical staff in relevant sections within the CO to identify and develop programming options and recommendations for the successful integration of climate, energy and environment (CEE) issues in the country programme cycle.
In the context of a rapid scale up of its cash operations in the Gaza strip and West Bank, UNICEF State of Palestine is looking for a Business Analyst (International Consultant) to support Cash transfer programme on a wide range of topics. This is a remote consultancy and no travel is foreseen. The duration of the consultancy is from 1 October 2024 to 1 of October 2025. The consultancy will report to the Chief Social Policy.
UNICEF is seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Affairs Specialist in the Legal Team within Office of the Executive Director. The position is based in New York.
The MHPSS in CPHA and EQUIP Help Desk Consultant will support the development, roll out and uptake of the EQUIP competency assessment tools, existing and newly developed tools, material and manuals.
The consultant will provide training and support to build the capacity of development and humanitarian actors from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), academic institutions, governments, among other implementing partners in using the EQUIP platform, assessment tools and entire workforce package across different sectors and areas of work to strengthen the cross-sectoral and MHPSS response. The consultant will also support the field testing and further development of new EQUIP operational competency assessment tools.
The overall purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Angola to establish a Youth Advisory Board. She/He will be responsible for:
• Supporting UNICEF Angola to conduct the outreach activities to identify and engage young people who could be interested in being part of UNICEF’s YAB.
• Supporting UNICEF Angola to design and conduct the selection process of qualified members for the YAB.
• Providing capacity-building to the selected youth so they can be prepared and informed to take part in YAB.
• Facilitating the structure of the YAB, including its code of conduct, roles and responsibilities, and workplan.
Develop, in collaboration with the Disability Focal Point from each PG Section, cross-sectoral guidance on the ways in which AT products and services enable access for persons with disabilities and functional limitations to the services provided by each of the following sections: Nutrition, Early Childhood Development (ECD), Education, Child Protection, Social Protection, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Health
The Adolescent Development Officer is to be used in a Dnipro Field Office (DFO) where the Adolescent Development Programme is a major component of the Country Programme. The Officer reports to the Youth Engagement Officer who is at Level 2.
The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical programme information and learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures, to support the development and formulation of the adolescent development and participation programmes/projects within the Country Programme.
You will report to the Health Manager (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. You will ensure that all aspects of the vaccine supply chain operate appropriately, from forecasting demand to managing procurement requests maintaining optimal inventory levels and guaranteeing the quality and safety of vaccines throughout their lifecycle. The purpose of this job is to implement best practices in vaccine logistics, cold chain management, and inventory management to prevent vaccine stockouts, reduce wastage, and ensure that vaccines are available and accessible to populations in need. By working closely with the Ministry of Health, WHO, healthcare providers, and other stakeholder, the Vaccine Management Specialist contributes significantly to the success of immunization programs, ultimately supporting the reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases and improving health outcomes on a national and global scale.
Under the direct supervision of the ESS Specialist, the Programme Officer (ESS) will support to ensure that UNICEF Environmental and Social Safeguarding standards (ESS) are complied with and monitored throughout UNICEF programme cycle. They will perform these tasks in line with the contractual requirements included in the respective Environmental and Social Commitments Plan (ESCP) agreed with the World Bank across various UNICEF projects.
The Security Specialist is responsible for advising the UNICEF Chief of Field Office (CFO) on his/her security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. The Security Specialist contributes to the UNICEF mandate through effective security risk analysis, advice, and relevant mitigation. The Security Specialist manages, on behalf of the Security Manager, all security activities in the specified area of responsibility which will predominantly be the Amhara Region of Ethiopia but may extend to other regions as required.
The Security Specialist implements and manages security activities at the duty station in close coordination with the CFO, all members of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) including the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) policy. As a member of the UN Area Security Cell, contributes to the development of assessments, procedures and guidelines including Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), Security Risk Management (SRM) Standards, and the Area specific Security Plan specific to Amhara Region.
Join UNICEF South Sudan as a Chief Communication. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in South Sudan. South Sudan is facing growing humanitarian and development challenges which are impacting children. More than three quarters of the population need humanitarian assistance. War in neighboring Sudan and climate change induced disasters such as flooding are exacerbating the deprivations and needs of children across the country. Putting a spotlight on the situation and promoting advocacy efforts has never been more important.
To conduct connectivity gap analysis in schools and recommend three connectivity models for the schools based on agreed criteria for implementation country wide.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will work remotely ensuring availability to work at times suitable to the Pacific Islands region when required. All costs related to the work will be included in the financial proposal and subsequent contract. Daily monitoring and supervision will be provided by the ECD Specialist in collaboration with the Chief of Education and the Deputy Representative.
The UNICEF Botswana Country Office is seeking a local expert to undertake feasibility assessment for setting up Behavioural Insight and Research Design (BIRD) Hub in Botswana.
The overall objective of the assignment is to explore different approaches used in similar projects or initiatives to establish framing of the feasibility assessment and engage with identified stakeholders to assess viability of conceptualized potential approaches and ultimately make analysis and conclusion on feasibility of the planned intervention (BIRD Hub). The assessment will respond to below questions:
• What is the level of interest and demonstrated demand for BIRD hub services among target stakeholders?
• What are the key factors that will enable access and utilization of services by target stakeholders?
• To what extent is there interest and capacity by potential technical and funding partners to collaborate on setting up a BIRD Hub in Botswana and fund it through institutional support or demand for services?
• What is the capacity of potential academic partners to host the BIRD Hub and mobilize resources to sustain its services for at least 3-5 years beyond the initial establishment supported by UNICEF?
• To what extent is the BIRD Hub sustainable in Botswana in its current envisioned format?
• Are there any emerging lessons and approaches from the assessment that demonstrate potential feasibility or impact?