UNICEF is a global leader in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of every child, and it relies heavily on its dedicated staff and partnerships to achieve its mission. The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) division, based in Geneva, is responsible for private-sector fundraising, engagement, and partnerships, playing a crucial role in generating resources to support UNICEF’s work.
To enhance the efficiency, retention, and career development of its staff, UNICEF Geneva aims to improve and formalize the career development pathways within PFP and other related Divisions, specifically the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA), Public Partnerships Division (PPD) and Generation Unlimited (Gen U). These four Divisions collectively form the Partnership Cone, which coordinates fundraising, advocacy, and public-private partnerships to support UNICEF’s goals.
As part of UNICEF’s ongoing efforts to support staff development and build a more effective organization, a comprehensive approach to career path development within the Partnership Cone is critical. Therefore, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to conduct research and propose structured career paths, helping align staff growth with organizational needs and long-term goals.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance in designing, managing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting the progress of education programmes in partnership with national counterparts, regional partners, colleagues, and other partners, and in line with federal and regional priorities.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Field office (NO-D) and in consultation with the Chief of Learning and Development (P5), the Specialist will support the Education Programme by working across the Access, Quality and Skills outcome areas which focus improving universal access to and equitable and inclusive primary, pre-primary, secondary and alternative skills development learning programmes for out-of-school children and adolescents and ensuring quality and relevance in education, including foundational learning, relevant pedagogical approaches.
Primarily, the Education Specialist will provide technical guidance, programme development and planning, programme implementation, coordination, monitoring, resource mobilization, advocacy as well as innovation, knowledge management and capacity building support all with the aim of contributing to improved learning outcomes, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adolescents in the region. The Specialist will also collaborate cross-sectoral as relevant on issues related to, gender, education in emergencies, protection, mental health, addressing social norms, climate resilience and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS).
La oficina de UNICEF Uruguay busca un/a consultor/a que brinde apoyo en la coordinación, implementación y optimización de la Estrategia de Atención al Socio para garantizar un excelente servicio y experiencia, así como también la mejora continua de los procesos para lograr el cumplimiento de objetivos del área.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation is driving transformative solutions for global education challenges. We’re seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to enhance the current platform, built with Headless Drupal, Next.js, and Cloudflare, for improved EdTech discovery. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will lead the expansion of the Learning Cabinet platform, incorporating new features that will revolutionize how educational decision-makers and partners find and compare EdTech solutions. Your expertise will shape the future of global education by ensuring personalized access to tools that drive positive learning outcomes for children worldwide.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation in Helsinki, is looking for a consultant who will work as a Senior Full-Stack Developer. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will lead the expansion of the Learning Cabinet platform, incorporating new features that will revolutionize how educational decision-makers and partners find and compare EdTech solutions. Your expertise will shape the future of global education by ensuring personalized access to tools that drive positive learning outcomes for children worldwide.
En el 2024, a través de esfuerzos concertados para acelerar los resultados en beneficio de las adolescentes en la región de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), sobre la base de evidencia científica, se identificaron las áreas regionales de aceleración para mejorar la calidad de vida de las adolescentes en LAC.
Con el propósito de identificar estas áreas de aceleración para las adolescentes que viven en Ecuador se establece la siguiente consultoría para emprender acciones transformadoras que sitúen los derechos, el bienestar y el liderazgo de las adolescentes en el núcleo de sus intervenciones.
The objective of this Long-Term Agreement (LTA) is to provide ongoing strategic advisory services to support Giga’s Connectivity Credits initiative. The consultants engaged under this LTA will offer high-level guidance on optimizing organizational structure, developing MVP strategies, and supporting the deployment of resources for the scaling of connectivity credits globally.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive local Consultant for Samoa. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the understanding of the rights of persons with disabilities among key national stakeholders, such as participating UN organizations, government stakeholders, OPDs, and civil society, and additional stakeholders, such as development partners. In doing so, the capacities to implement disability inclusive development approaches in the country and region are strengthened.
Under the guidance of the Director of ECW and the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, the intern(s) provides technical and operational assistance to various processes in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and analysis while learning about organizational processes to support the implementation of the ECW workplan.
You are accountable for leading and managing a team of People and Culture professionals in the complex operating environment and emergency context of Sudan. Your role is to provide strategic, effective, and risk-informed People and Culture support and services to enhance the capacity of the clients in delivering on business goals and objectives. In doing so, you demonstrate the ability to create an environment in which staff anticipate People and Culture-related needs and develop plans and solutions that align People and Culture management with business objectives. Additionally, this position serves as a key strategic advisor to the leadership of UNICEF Sudan, helping to spearhead UNICEF’s global People and Culture transformation.
Under the supervision of the Chief, Supply and Logistics, the incumbent will manage the efficient delivery of UNICEF construction works developing and implementing a plan for the quality assurance and control of all buildings. He/she will be accountable for effective planning, contract management, technical documentation, quality assurance and project monitoring of UNICEF’s construction works, in support of operations and programme objectives.
The Human Resources (HR) Assistant position at the G-5 level is a vital part of UNICEF's People and Culture Unit in Santiago, Chile. Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Associate (GS-7), this role is embedded within a team that emphasizes fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and collaboration. The HR Assistant supports both standardized and specialized activities across various HR functions, including recruitment, staff development, and performance management.
This position is key in ensuring that the Unit upholds UNICEF’s commitment to a people-centric approach that aligns with its core values, promoting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. The incumbent may be tasked with functions tailored to the evolving needs of the office, reflecting the organization’s emphasis on agility and continuous enhancement of employee experience.
UNICEF Pakistan Country Office is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of a Social & Behavior Change Officer to join the Nutrition Team on a temporary basis in Karachi Office.
The Health Specialist supports the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children programme (HEHC). Tasks in 2024-2025 entail enhancing UNICEF capacities by strengthening knowledge management through technical briefs and webinars.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a Long Term Agreement for an Individual Consultant to provide expert services related to comparative international research analysis relevant to child rights and child well-being . This will include working on specified research projects to produce reports and other research outputs, and providing expert advice and analysis to UNICEF offices in OECD and/or EU countries. The expected duration of the LTA is initially for 2 years with potential extension for one further year.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Health section. The Chief of Health is responsible for the overall management and administration of the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the health programme in the context of child survival and development within the country programme. Accountable for effective technical leadership, management guidance and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve programme goals and the expansion of UNICEF- assisted Health interventions, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.
As Chief of Section, s/he directs, leads, manages, develops, and enables a competent team of professional and support staff to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the Health programme, with a view to integrating gender equality and other crosscutting thematic priorities across the country programme. Contributes to create synergistic partnerships, which reinforce partner initiatives’,– including with other UN Agencies – the SDGs’ strategic direction in areas where UNICEF has primary responsibility or comparative advantage, i.e. interrelated areas of maternal, new-born, and child health.Leads internal incident management and public health outbreak coordination and response working closely with other UNICEF sectors, regional office and HQ units.
Works closely, in support of Humanitarian Action, with the Health cluster and other clusters like the WASH cluster, the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) within the inter- agency standing committee (IASC) and HCT coordination architectures.
Afghanistan country office is seeking an experienced Chief Field Office responsible for managing and leading the total programme commitment of a field office for Central region within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan and overall vision set forward by the Representative.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Philippines is looking for a Reports Officer who would provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance in the programming processes for Advocacy and Communication activities for the Philippine Country Office and related activities including emergencies.
Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager and with specific support from the Operations Assistant, Operations Staff, and Programme Staff, the purpose of this consultancy is to support the office in the disposition of physical records in accordance with UNICEF’s disposition procedures and annual disposition schedule as well to audit, document and dispose as needed those programme information resources and visibility supplies which were not assessed during the prior exercise.
UNICEF Brazil is searching for a professional with strong experience in fundraising focused on philanthropy (foundations, major donors, member-based, and faith-based organizations) with expertise in development of partnerships strategies that leverage the resources and support UNICEF programmes to achieve results for children. The person will be based in São Paulo and work in coordination with the UNICEF Brasilia Office, the Regional and Global Philanthropy Teams.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
This post is temporary for 364 days and presential in São Paulo, Brazil.
UNICEF is a global leader in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of every child, and it relies heavily on its dedicated staff and partnerships to achieve its mission. The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) division, based in Geneva, is responsible for private-sector fundraising, engagement, and partnerships, playing a crucial role in generating resources to support UNICEF’s work.
To enhance the efficiency, retention, and career development of its staff, UNICEF Geneva aims to improve and formalize the career development pathways within PFP and other related Divisions, specifically the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA), Public Partnerships Division (PPD) and Generation Unlimited (Gen U). These four Divisions collectively form the Partnership Cone, which coordinates fundraising, advocacy, and public-private partnerships to support UNICEF’s goals.
As part of UNICEF’s ongoing efforts to support staff development and build a more effective organization, a comprehensive approach to career path development within the Partnership Cone is critical. Therefore, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to conduct research and propose structured career paths, helping align staff growth with organizational needs and long-term goals.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance in designing, managing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting the progress of education programmes in partnership with national counterparts, regional partners, colleagues, and other partners, and in line with federal and regional priorities.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Field office (NO-D) and in consultation with the Chief of Learning and Development (P5), the Specialist will support the Education Programme by working across the Access, Quality and Skills outcome areas which focus improving universal access to and equitable and inclusive primary, pre-primary, secondary and alternative skills development learning programmes for out-of-school children and adolescents and ensuring quality and relevance in education, including foundational learning, relevant pedagogical approaches.
Primarily, the Education Specialist will provide technical guidance, programme development and planning, programme implementation, coordination, monitoring, resource mobilization, advocacy as well as innovation, knowledge management and capacity building support all with the aim of contributing to improved learning outcomes, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adolescents in the region. The Specialist will also collaborate cross-sectoral as relevant on issues related to, gender, education in emergencies, protection, mental health, addressing social norms, climate resilience and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS).
La oficina de UNICEF Uruguay busca un/a consultor/a que brinde apoyo en la coordinación, implementación y optimización de la Estrategia de Atención al Socio para garantizar un excelente servicio y experiencia, así como también la mejora continua de los procesos para lograr el cumplimiento de objetivos del área.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation is driving transformative solutions for global education challenges. We’re seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to enhance the current platform, built with Headless Drupal, Next.js, and Cloudflare, for improved EdTech discovery. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will lead the expansion of the Learning Cabinet platform, incorporating new features that will revolutionize how educational decision-makers and partners find and compare EdTech solutions. Your expertise will shape the future of global education by ensuring personalized access to tools that drive positive learning outcomes for children worldwide.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation in Helsinki, is looking for a consultant who will work as a Senior Full-Stack Developer. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will lead the expansion of the Learning Cabinet platform, incorporating new features that will revolutionize how educational decision-makers and partners find and compare EdTech solutions. Your expertise will shape the future of global education by ensuring personalized access to tools that drive positive learning outcomes for children worldwide.
En el 2024, a través de esfuerzos concertados para acelerar los resultados en beneficio de las adolescentes en la región de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), sobre la base de evidencia científica, se identificaron las áreas regionales de aceleración para mejorar la calidad de vida de las adolescentes en LAC.
Con el propósito de identificar estas áreas de aceleración para las adolescentes que viven en Ecuador se establece la siguiente consultoría para emprender acciones transformadoras que sitúen los derechos, el bienestar y el liderazgo de las adolescentes en el núcleo de sus intervenciones.
The objective of this Long-Term Agreement (LTA) is to provide ongoing strategic advisory services to support Giga’s Connectivity Credits initiative. The consultants engaged under this LTA will offer high-level guidance on optimizing organizational structure, developing MVP strategies, and supporting the deployment of resources for the scaling of connectivity credits globally.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive local Consultant for Samoa. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the understanding of the rights of persons with disabilities among key national stakeholders, such as participating UN organizations, government stakeholders, OPDs, and civil society, and additional stakeholders, such as development partners. In doing so, the capacities to implement disability inclusive development approaches in the country and region are strengthened.
Under the guidance of the Director of ECW and the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, the intern(s) provides technical and operational assistance to various processes in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and analysis while learning about organizational processes to support the implementation of the ECW workplan.
You are accountable for leading and managing a team of People and Culture professionals in the complex operating environment and emergency context of Sudan. Your role is to provide strategic, effective, and risk-informed People and Culture support and services to enhance the capacity of the clients in delivering on business goals and objectives. In doing so, you demonstrate the ability to create an environment in which staff anticipate People and Culture-related needs and develop plans and solutions that align People and Culture management with business objectives. Additionally, this position serves as a key strategic advisor to the leadership of UNICEF Sudan, helping to spearhead UNICEF’s global People and Culture transformation.
Under the supervision of the Chief, Supply and Logistics, the incumbent will manage the efficient delivery of UNICEF construction works developing and implementing a plan for the quality assurance and control of all buildings. He/she will be accountable for effective planning, contract management, technical documentation, quality assurance and project monitoring of UNICEF’s construction works, in support of operations and programme objectives.
The Human Resources (HR) Assistant position at the G-5 level is a vital part of UNICEF's People and Culture Unit in Santiago, Chile. Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Associate (GS-7), this role is embedded within a team that emphasizes fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and collaboration. The HR Assistant supports both standardized and specialized activities across various HR functions, including recruitment, staff development, and performance management.
This position is key in ensuring that the Unit upholds UNICEF’s commitment to a people-centric approach that aligns with its core values, promoting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. The incumbent may be tasked with functions tailored to the evolving needs of the office, reflecting the organization’s emphasis on agility and continuous enhancement of employee experience.
UNICEF Pakistan Country Office is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of a Social & Behavior Change Officer to join the Nutrition Team on a temporary basis in Karachi Office.
The Health Specialist supports the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children programme (HEHC). Tasks in 2024-2025 entail enhancing UNICEF capacities by strengthening knowledge management through technical briefs and webinars.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a Long Term Agreement for an Individual Consultant to provide expert services related to comparative international research analysis relevant to child rights and child well-being . This will include working on specified research projects to produce reports and other research outputs, and providing expert advice and analysis to UNICEF offices in OECD and/or EU countries. The expected duration of the LTA is initially for 2 years with potential extension for one further year.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Health section. The Chief of Health is responsible for the overall management and administration of the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the health programme in the context of child survival and development within the country programme. Accountable for effective technical leadership, management guidance and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve programme goals and the expansion of UNICEF- assisted Health interventions, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.
As Chief of Section, s/he directs, leads, manages, develops, and enables a competent team of professional and support staff to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the Health programme, with a view to integrating gender equality and other crosscutting thematic priorities across the country programme. Contributes to create synergistic partnerships, which reinforce partner initiatives’,– including with other UN Agencies – the SDGs’ strategic direction in areas where UNICEF has primary responsibility or comparative advantage, i.e. interrelated areas of maternal, new-born, and child health.Leads internal incident management and public health outbreak coordination and response working closely with other UNICEF sectors, regional office and HQ units.
Works closely, in support of Humanitarian Action, with the Health cluster and other clusters like the WASH cluster, the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) within the inter- agency standing committee (IASC) and HCT coordination architectures.
Afghanistan country office is seeking an experienced Chief Field Office responsible for managing and leading the total programme commitment of a field office for Central region within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan and overall vision set forward by the Representative.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Philippines is looking for a Reports Officer who would provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance in the programming processes for Advocacy and Communication activities for the Philippine Country Office and related activities including emergencies.
Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager and with specific support from the Operations Assistant, Operations Staff, and Programme Staff, the purpose of this consultancy is to support the office in the disposition of physical records in accordance with UNICEF’s disposition procedures and annual disposition schedule as well to audit, document and dispose as needed those programme information resources and visibility supplies which were not assessed during the prior exercise.
UNICEF Brazil is searching for a professional with strong experience in fundraising focused on philanthropy (foundations, major donors, member-based, and faith-based organizations) with expertise in development of partnerships strategies that leverage the resources and support UNICEF programmes to achieve results for children. The person will be based in São Paulo and work in coordination with the UNICEF Brasilia Office, the Regional and Global Philanthropy Teams.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
This post is temporary for 364 days and presential in São Paulo, Brazil.
