Senegal faces growing fiscal constraints that limit investments in social sectors, while child poverty and inequalities remain widespread. Many children continue to experience deprivations in health, education, nutrition, and social protection, further worsened by climate-related shocks. In response, UNICEF is strengthening its work on public finance for children, social protection, planning, and evidence-based policymaking. The Social Policy, Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) TA plays a key role in advancing these efforts and improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide operational communication and visibility support to UNICEF Kazakhstan to mobilize private sector resources, strengthen corporate partnerships, and enhance visibility of fundraising initiatives, including UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief of Education (P5) to lead the development, implementation, and management of its education programme at the Country Office level. Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to strengthen national education systems, improve learning outcomes, and expand equitable access to quality, inclusive education for all children—particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized.As Head of the Education Section, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee programme planning and delivery, manage strategic partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, and development partners, and ensure high-impact, results-based programming aligned with UNICEF’s mandate and strategic priorities. The role also includes policy dialogue, advocacy, resource mobilization, innovation, and capacity-building to drive sustainable improvements in education systems.
The Global MHPSS Leadership Team requires a consultant to support the generation, communication, and use of mental health data and evidence at community, national, and global levels to guide decision-making. The consultant will support the development of operational models, guidance, and tools; facilitate stakeholder consultations; and document country experiences, case studies, and lessons learned to strengthen child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) systems. The consultancy is of a temporary, output-based nature, with deliverables tied to discrete workplan activities across a 12-month period.
UNICEF’s Child Protection and Migration Programme is seeking an experienced individual consultant to develop a landmark global resource: a Practical Handbook for Governments on Developing, Financing, and Implementing a National Action Plan (NAP) to End Child Marriage. Designed as a global public good, the handbook will provide governments with practical, evidence-informed guidance to strengthen national leadership, planning, financing, implementation and accountability for ending child marriage.
Join UNICEF and contribute to the development of innovative education programmes that improve learning outcomes and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all children. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education P4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking an Administrative Associate, GS-6, under a Temporary Appointment based in Mogadishu. The role will support asset management, facilities and premises operations, events coordination, staff telecommunications, transportation services, and routine administrative reporting. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in administrative or operational support, and the ability to work effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.
The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, including risk management while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
UNICEF is working to strengthen immunization services and build more resilient health systems to reach vulnerable children. The Operations Specialist provides technical and operational support to ensure the effective, efficient, and accountable delivery of the Polio Programme, overseeing financial, administrative, human resources, and supply functions to support programme implementation and results for children.
This assignment will support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to strengthen and institutionalise the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) across Kiribati, with a particular focus on ensuring sustainability, quality of care, and responsiveness to emerging climate and outbreak related child health risks. The work will contribute to improved neonatal and child health outcomes by updating national guidance, building a sustainable training and mentoring system, integrating IMNCI into pre-service education, and supporting initial operationalisation of IMNCI services in selected facilities.
UNICEF Maldives seeks to engage qualified individual(s) to provide professional photography and videography services in support of its communication and advocacy objectives. This includes delivering high-quality, on-demand visual content to document programme implementation, advocacy initiatives, donor reporting, emergency responses, and official events across the country.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support UNICEF’s regional data tech portfolio in advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN) work plan with LACRO region.
UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited is a global public-private-youth partnership created to meet the urgent need for expanded skilling, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people aged 15–24 as they transition from learning to earning. By bridging skilling and training to employment and entrepreneurship, Generation Unlimited (GenU) supports every young person to thrive in the world of work and earn a dignified livelihood.
Launched in September 2018 by the UN Secretary General and the Executive Director of UNICEF, GenU creates public-private partnerships – globally and at the country-level – to co-create and support investment opportunities, programmes and innovations at a large scale, and help young people transition from learning to careers.
In particular, GenU modernizes skilling and training systems to build the skills young people need for the jobs of today and tomorrow – in a labor market undergoing profound changes that is increasingly being shaped by the AI and green transitions.
Through public-private partnerships, GenU works with governments, the private sector, civil society and UN agencies to attract investment at global and national levels to support national systems and deliver effective programmes to accelerate impact for millions of young people. GenU scales innovations by brokering shared-value partnerships with the private sector in areas, particularly in the digital-AI and green economies.
Under the CEO’s leadership, the GenU Global Team is responsible for strategic planning, supporting and monitoring the execution of the GenU strategy, liaising with the broad spectrum of partners, ensuring adequate level of resources for the partnership through public and private sector fundraising, distributing catalytic capital, and assisting in the work of the partnership’s governance bodies.
The consultancy will analyze how parliamentary budget amendments in Brazil contribute to financing policies and services that benefit children and adolescents. As these amendments have become an increasingly important source of public funding, there is a need for stronger evidence on how resources are allocated across sectors, territories, and programs.
The assignment will generate evidence on the role, challenges, and opportunities of parliamentary budget amendments in supporting child-focused investments. It will examine how these funds are allocated and executed over time and assess their relationship with selected local socioeconomic outcomes.
UNICEF Innocenti regularly requires specialist work from researchers who have expertise in comparative international research and analysis on issues of child rights and well-being and who can provide support to UNICEF offices on the usage of such data and analysis.
Under the guidance of the Market Development Manager, the incumbent will contribute as a specialist to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data-driven market development and fundraising approaches that support the sustainability and growth of UNICEF’s private sector fundraising operations across multiple regions..
Join a dynamic global team driving over US$500 million in annual partnerships with foundations and faith‑ and membership‑based organisations, helping to secure transformative support for children worldwide.This unique role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact global partnerships, strengthen fundraising capacity across markets, and influence strategies that advance UNICEF’s mission and results for every child.
UNICEF seeks to engage an individual consultant to (1) develop a series of advocacy briefs on tackling child labour and related child rights issues through responsible business conduct, grounded in gaps and needs in existing approaches; and (2) identify and deliver strategic opportunities to position and disseminate these briefs to key stakeholder groups, including governments, private sector actors, industry platforms, and multi-stakeholder initiatives across high-risk sectors, remote basis/no travel for 5 months.
Under the overall supervision of UNICEF Syria (Adolescent Development and Participation Section) and in close coordination with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the International Consultant will provide strategic, technical, and facilitation support to strengthen youth governance and institutional systems in Syria.
Senegal faces growing fiscal constraints that limit investments in social sectors, while child poverty and inequalities remain widespread. Many children continue to experience deprivations in health, education, nutrition, and social protection, further worsened by climate-related shocks. In response, UNICEF is strengthening its work on public finance for children, social protection, planning, and evidence-based policymaking. The Social Policy, Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) TA plays a key role in advancing these efforts and improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide operational communication and visibility support to UNICEF Kazakhstan to mobilize private sector resources, strengthen corporate partnerships, and enhance visibility of fundraising initiatives, including UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief of Education (P5) to lead the development, implementation, and management of its education programme at the Country Office level. Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to strengthen national education systems, improve learning outcomes, and expand equitable access to quality, inclusive education for all children—particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized.As Head of the Education Section, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee programme planning and delivery, manage strategic partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, and development partners, and ensure high-impact, results-based programming aligned with UNICEF’s mandate and strategic priorities. The role also includes policy dialogue, advocacy, resource mobilization, innovation, and capacity-building to drive sustainable improvements in education systems.
The Global MHPSS Leadership Team requires a consultant to support the generation, communication, and use of mental health data and evidence at community, national, and global levels to guide decision-making. The consultant will support the development of operational models, guidance, and tools; facilitate stakeholder consultations; and document country experiences, case studies, and lessons learned to strengthen child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) systems. The consultancy is of a temporary, output-based nature, with deliverables tied to discrete workplan activities across a 12-month period.
UNICEF’s Child Protection and Migration Programme is seeking an experienced individual consultant to develop a landmark global resource: a Practical Handbook for Governments on Developing, Financing, and Implementing a National Action Plan (NAP) to End Child Marriage. Designed as a global public good, the handbook will provide governments with practical, evidence-informed guidance to strengthen national leadership, planning, financing, implementation and accountability for ending child marriage.
Join UNICEF and contribute to the development of innovative education programmes that improve learning outcomes and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all children. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education P4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking an Administrative Associate, GS-6, under a Temporary Appointment based in Mogadishu. The role will support asset management, facilities and premises operations, events coordination, staff telecommunications, transportation services, and routine administrative reporting. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in administrative or operational support, and the ability to work effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.
The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, including risk management while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
UNICEF is working to strengthen immunization services and build more resilient health systems to reach vulnerable children. The Operations Specialist provides technical and operational support to ensure the effective, efficient, and accountable delivery of the Polio Programme, overseeing financial, administrative, human resources, and supply functions to support programme implementation and results for children.
This assignment will support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to strengthen and institutionalise the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) across Kiribati, with a particular focus on ensuring sustainability, quality of care, and responsiveness to emerging climate and outbreak related child health risks. The work will contribute to improved neonatal and child health outcomes by updating national guidance, building a sustainable training and mentoring system, integrating IMNCI into pre-service education, and supporting initial operationalisation of IMNCI services in selected facilities.
UNICEF Maldives seeks to engage qualified individual(s) to provide professional photography and videography services in support of its communication and advocacy objectives. This includes delivering high-quality, on-demand visual content to document programme implementation, advocacy initiatives, donor reporting, emergency responses, and official events across the country.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support UNICEF’s regional data tech portfolio in advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN) work plan with LACRO region.
UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited is a global public-private-youth partnership created to meet the urgent need for expanded skilling, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people aged 15–24 as they transition from learning to earning. By bridging skilling and training to employment and entrepreneurship, Generation Unlimited (GenU) supports every young person to thrive in the world of work and earn a dignified livelihood.
Launched in September 2018 by the UN Secretary General and the Executive Director of UNICEF, GenU creates public-private partnerships – globally and at the country-level – to co-create and support investment opportunities, programmes and innovations at a large scale, and help young people transition from learning to careers.
In particular, GenU modernizes skilling and training systems to build the skills young people need for the jobs of today and tomorrow – in a labor market undergoing profound changes that is increasingly being shaped by the AI and green transitions.
Through public-private partnerships, GenU works with governments, the private sector, civil society and UN agencies to attract investment at global and national levels to support national systems and deliver effective programmes to accelerate impact for millions of young people. GenU scales innovations by brokering shared-value partnerships with the private sector in areas, particularly in the digital-AI and green economies.
Under the CEO’s leadership, the GenU Global Team is responsible for strategic planning, supporting and monitoring the execution of the GenU strategy, liaising with the broad spectrum of partners, ensuring adequate level of resources for the partnership through public and private sector fundraising, distributing catalytic capital, and assisting in the work of the partnership’s governance bodies.
The consultancy will analyze how parliamentary budget amendments in Brazil contribute to financing policies and services that benefit children and adolescents. As these amendments have become an increasingly important source of public funding, there is a need for stronger evidence on how resources are allocated across sectors, territories, and programs.
The assignment will generate evidence on the role, challenges, and opportunities of parliamentary budget amendments in supporting child-focused investments. It will examine how these funds are allocated and executed over time and assess their relationship with selected local socioeconomic outcomes.
UNICEF Innocenti regularly requires specialist work from researchers who have expertise in comparative international research and analysis on issues of child rights and well-being and who can provide support to UNICEF offices on the usage of such data and analysis.
Under the guidance of the Market Development Manager, the incumbent will contribute as a specialist to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data-driven market development and fundraising approaches that support the sustainability and growth of UNICEF’s private sector fundraising operations across multiple regions..
Join a dynamic global team driving over US$500 million in annual partnerships with foundations and faith‑ and membership‑based organisations, helping to secure transformative support for children worldwide.This unique role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact global partnerships, strengthen fundraising capacity across markets, and influence strategies that advance UNICEF’s mission and results for every child.
UNICEF seeks to engage an individual consultant to (1) develop a series of advocacy briefs on tackling child labour and related child rights issues through responsible business conduct, grounded in gaps and needs in existing approaches; and (2) identify and deliver strategic opportunities to position and disseminate these briefs to key stakeholder groups, including governments, private sector actors, industry platforms, and multi-stakeholder initiatives across high-risk sectors, remote basis/no travel for 5 months.
Under the overall supervision of UNICEF Syria (Adolescent Development and Participation Section) and in close coordination with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the International Consultant will provide strategic, technical, and facilitation support to strengthen youth governance and institutional systems in Syria.
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