UNICEF`s Office of Innovation seeks a professional consultant to strengthen learning and development (L&D) within the office during a critical transition period. This consultancy will support the design, coordination, and implementation of a learning strategy aligned with OOI’s priorities and staff development needs.
The consultant will work closely with the OOI Learning Committee to translate learning insights (including from the 2025 AI Learning Survey, 2024 the Global Staff Survey and prior needs assessments) into targeted, inclusive, and engaging learning interventions. The role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, from developing frameworks and learning pathways to coordinating knowledge-sharing initiatives such as conversation rounds and peer-learning sessions.
UNICEF Costa Rica is looking for a passionate Health & Nutrition Officer to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of impactful health and nutrition programmes. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise and operational support to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals.
The Senior Leadership Support (SLS) Team drives UNICEF’s strategic people and culture agenda through four pillars: talent management for senior and Deputy Representative roles, strategic partnerships with the Office of the Executive Director (OED), the Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board (OSEB), and the Ethics Office, as well as stewardship of the interagency portfolio. As trusted advisors, the SLS Team provides expert guidance on leadership development and organizational integrity, collaborating across the Division of People and Culture (DPC), Regional Offices, and the global HR network to ensure alignment and impact.To support increased workload from the Global Ring-Fenced Recruitment and Senior Staff Rotation exercises, UNICEF seeks a People and Culture Specialist (P-3) for a temporary appointment. The Specialist will advance global talent acquisition and succession planning, particularly for Deputy Representatives, while ensuring equity, transparency, and consistency in HR practices. The role combines strategic advisory functions with practical execution of people and culture policies that foster leadership excellence and inclusion.
The Humanitarian Evaluation Effectiveness Portfolio (HEEP) within the Evaluation Office will be managing several L3 evaluations during the second half of 2025 and 2026. These include evaluations of UNICEF’s L3 (Level 3) responses in State of Palestine (SoP), Lebanon, Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, HEEP will begin designing a new thematic evaluation focusing on UNICEF’s humanitarian access, in line with the forthcoming Plan of Global Evaluations (PGE). Furthermore, HEEP is planning the launch of various humanitarian evaluation syntheses in response to the increased number of requests from various UNICEF Offices and Divisions. Aligned with EO’s vision to deliver more cost-efficient evaluations and ensure rapid turn-around of evaluation deliverables and in light of the limited capacity within HEEP to complete all the activities included in its work plan, EO is currently seeking a Humanitarian Evaluation Consultant (Senior Level) to support some of the portfolio’s most high-profile activities. Under the supervision of the EO’s Senior Evaluation Specialist (Humanitarian), the consultant will provide technical support for scheduled humanitarian evaluations, contribute to thematic reviews, and help strengthen the overall quality and utility of humanitarian evaluations across UNICEF.
The Humanitarian Evaluation Effectiveness Portfolio (HEEP) within the Evaluation Office will be managing several L3 evaluations in 2026. These include evaluations of UNICEF’s L3 (Level 3) responses in State of Palestine (SoP) and Lebanon. Aligned with EO’s vision to deliver more cost-efficient evaluations and ensure rapid turn-around of evaluation deliverables and in light of the limited capacity within HEEP to complete all the activities included in its work plan, EO is currently seeking a Humanitarian Evaluation Consultant (Senior Level) to lead the second and third phases of the iterative evaluation of the UNICEF’s L3 response in SoP and to lead the second phase of the Lebanon evaluation. The consultant will also contribute to a third evaluation assignment currently being planned for 2026: the evaluation of UNICEF’s Staying and Delivering in volatile contexts. Under the supervision of the EO’s Senior Evaluation Specialist (Humanitarian), the consultant will provide technical support to the conduct of these three humanitarian evaluations and help strengthen the overall quality and utility of humanitarian evaluations across UNICEF.
Establecer un roster de consultores para ofrecer servicios de capacitación, diseño de materiales y estrategias para el fortalecimiento de capacidades a especialistas y técnicos del MINERD en didáctica de lengua española, matemática, de gestión-monitoreo educativo y en desarrollo aprendizaje temprano con énfasis en cerrar brechas de estudiantes con mayores necesidades de apoyos, y acompañamiento técnico para la implementación con calidad del Programa CON BASE y en el Nivel Inicial, en modalidad híbrida y/o presencial en la República Dominicana.
UNICEF Costa Rica is seeking a committed Child Protection Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aimed at ending violence against children. This role focuses on advocacy, policy influence, and promoting gender-responsive, adolescent-centered approaches.
The UNICEF Innovative Finance Hub in Helsinki is seeking a Communications Intern to support both external and internal communications, with a particular focus on Child-Lens Investing (CLI). This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the communications efforts of a global initiative that mobilizes capital for children. The Hub is looking for an enthusiastic, fast-learning early-career professional with a strong interest in communications and children’s rights.
Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Investigations, the incumbent will serve as the Chief of Investigations in Budapest and be responsible for leading, supervising and managing an Investigative Team comprised of investigators and other professionals and supervises the work of all team members, including developing, monitoring and evaluating all work assignments, overall providing support to the day to day operational and specialized activities to enhance the smooth running of their supervisor's day-to day actions, as well as his/her Service.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Project Officer (Water Supply) on a fixed-term appointment to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the general supervision of the WASH Manager at P-4 level. The Project Officer (Water Supply) is expected to support the UNICEF Pacific programme on strengthening WASH programming on climate resilient water supply systems.
UNICEF Costa Rica está en busca de una persona comprometida y con vocación de liderazgo para ocupar una posición de conducción dentro de nuestra oficina. Si tienes experiencia en labores de manejo de vehículos, pasión por los derechos de la niñez y deseas contribuir al bienestar de las comunidades más vulnerables, esta oportunidad es para ti.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for supporting impactful work? UNICEF is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level coordination and administrative support under the supervision of the Head of Office. In this dynamic role, you’ll help ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and contribute to the overall efficiency of the country office.
¡UNICEF Guatemala te está buscando! En esta consultoría podrás brindar apoyo técnico para la elaboración del contenido de la Caja de Herramientas para el fortalecimiento de capacidades en Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN).
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 Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) technology, a geophysical method that uses electromagnetic induction to map sustainable deep groundwater sources.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for the Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) solution, to support multi-country and multi-region scale.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a WASH Officer to provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process.
The Office of Innovation is looking for a seasoned innovation leader to build effective climate innovation pathways for global and country-level programmes. The Climate Innovation Specialist will support the development and implementation of UNICEF’s climate innovation strategy and service offer for 2026–2030, working in close collaboration with the Children and Climate Center of Excellence and the Programme Group. The consultant will coordinate the climate venture pipeline, operationalize innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen country engagement and partnerships to scale climate-smart solutions that advance child health, resilience, and environmental sustainability across UNICEF programmes. We are looking for someone passionate about lifting others, a champion for cross-sectoral collaboration, and an expert in navigating complex stakeholder spaces without losing momentum. In return, we’ll give you one of the most flexible working environments in the UN system and an inspiring opportunity to contribute to building more sustainable futures for every child.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations. The post leads and manages the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), which is a key component of UNICEF's independent internal oversight system. OIAI reports to the Executive Director, and to the Executive Board independently, on its findings.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a professional passionate for the improvement of health and nutrition conditions for children and adolescents, professional with experience in program management and/or technical expertise in child survival and healthcare, and with knowledge of emergency situations. Experience in policy formulation, management, promotion, and public health policies focused on children is an asset.
This is an internship opportunity at UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub to advance the Hub’s Edtech for Good initiative that includes the EdTech for Good Framework, the Learning Cabinet and the Blue Unicorn Portfolio. We are looking for two enthusiastic, fast-learning, early-career professionals with a strong interest in education, digital learning, and EdTech.
UNICEF`s Office of Innovation seeks a professional consultant to strengthen learning and development (L&D) within the office during a critical transition period. This consultancy will support the design, coordination, and implementation of a learning strategy aligned with OOI’s priorities and staff development needs.
The consultant will work closely with the OOI Learning Committee to translate learning insights (including from the 2025 AI Learning Survey, 2024 the Global Staff Survey and prior needs assessments) into targeted, inclusive, and engaging learning interventions. The role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, from developing frameworks and learning pathways to coordinating knowledge-sharing initiatives such as conversation rounds and peer-learning sessions.
UNICEF Costa Rica is looking for a passionate Health & Nutrition Officer to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of impactful health and nutrition programmes. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise and operational support to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals.
The Senior Leadership Support (SLS) Team drives UNICEF’s strategic people and culture agenda through four pillars: talent management for senior and Deputy Representative roles, strategic partnerships with the Office of the Executive Director (OED), the Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board (OSEB), and the Ethics Office, as well as stewardship of the interagency portfolio. As trusted advisors, the SLS Team provides expert guidance on leadership development and organizational integrity, collaborating across the Division of People and Culture (DPC), Regional Offices, and the global HR network to ensure alignment and impact.To support increased workload from the Global Ring-Fenced Recruitment and Senior Staff Rotation exercises, UNICEF seeks a People and Culture Specialist (P-3) for a temporary appointment. The Specialist will advance global talent acquisition and succession planning, particularly for Deputy Representatives, while ensuring equity, transparency, and consistency in HR practices. The role combines strategic advisory functions with practical execution of people and culture policies that foster leadership excellence and inclusion.
The Humanitarian Evaluation Effectiveness Portfolio (HEEP) within the Evaluation Office will be managing several L3 evaluations during the second half of 2025 and 2026. These include evaluations of UNICEF’s L3 (Level 3) responses in State of Palestine (SoP), Lebanon, Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, HEEP will begin designing a new thematic evaluation focusing on UNICEF’s humanitarian access, in line with the forthcoming Plan of Global Evaluations (PGE). Furthermore, HEEP is planning the launch of various humanitarian evaluation syntheses in response to the increased number of requests from various UNICEF Offices and Divisions. Aligned with EO’s vision to deliver more cost-efficient evaluations and ensure rapid turn-around of evaluation deliverables and in light of the limited capacity within HEEP to complete all the activities included in its work plan, EO is currently seeking a Humanitarian Evaluation Consultant (Senior Level) to support some of the portfolio’s most high-profile activities. Under the supervision of the EO’s Senior Evaluation Specialist (Humanitarian), the consultant will provide technical support for scheduled humanitarian evaluations, contribute to thematic reviews, and help strengthen the overall quality and utility of humanitarian evaluations across UNICEF.
The Humanitarian Evaluation Effectiveness Portfolio (HEEP) within the Evaluation Office will be managing several L3 evaluations in 2026. These include evaluations of UNICEF’s L3 (Level 3) responses in State of Palestine (SoP) and Lebanon. Aligned with EO’s vision to deliver more cost-efficient evaluations and ensure rapid turn-around of evaluation deliverables and in light of the limited capacity within HEEP to complete all the activities included in its work plan, EO is currently seeking a Humanitarian Evaluation Consultant (Senior Level) to lead the second and third phases of the iterative evaluation of the UNICEF’s L3 response in SoP and to lead the second phase of the Lebanon evaluation. The consultant will also contribute to a third evaluation assignment currently being planned for 2026: the evaluation of UNICEF’s Staying and Delivering in volatile contexts. Under the supervision of the EO’s Senior Evaluation Specialist (Humanitarian), the consultant will provide technical support to the conduct of these three humanitarian evaluations and help strengthen the overall quality and utility of humanitarian evaluations across UNICEF.
Establecer un roster de consultores para ofrecer servicios de capacitación, diseño de materiales y estrategias para el fortalecimiento de capacidades a especialistas y técnicos del MINERD en didáctica de lengua española, matemática, de gestión-monitoreo educativo y en desarrollo aprendizaje temprano con énfasis en cerrar brechas de estudiantes con mayores necesidades de apoyos, y acompañamiento técnico para la implementación con calidad del Programa CON BASE y en el Nivel Inicial, en modalidad híbrida y/o presencial en la República Dominicana.
UNICEF Costa Rica is seeking a committed Child Protection Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aimed at ending violence against children. This role focuses on advocacy, policy influence, and promoting gender-responsive, adolescent-centered approaches.
The UNICEF Innovative Finance Hub in Helsinki is seeking a Communications Intern to support both external and internal communications, with a particular focus on Child-Lens Investing (CLI). This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the communications efforts of a global initiative that mobilizes capital for children. The Hub is looking for an enthusiastic, fast-learning early-career professional with a strong interest in communications and children’s rights.
Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Investigations, the incumbent will serve as the Chief of Investigations in Budapest and be responsible for leading, supervising and managing an Investigative Team comprised of investigators and other professionals and supervises the work of all team members, including developing, monitoring and evaluating all work assignments, overall providing support to the day to day operational and specialized activities to enhance the smooth running of their supervisor's day-to day actions, as well as his/her Service.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Project Officer (Water Supply) on a fixed-term appointment to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the general supervision of the WASH Manager at P-4 level. The Project Officer (Water Supply) is expected to support the UNICEF Pacific programme on strengthening WASH programming on climate resilient water supply systems.
UNICEF Costa Rica está en busca de una persona comprometida y con vocación de liderazgo para ocupar una posición de conducción dentro de nuestra oficina. Si tienes experiencia en labores de manejo de vehículos, pasión por los derechos de la niñez y deseas contribuir al bienestar de las comunidades más vulnerables, esta oportunidad es para ti.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for supporting impactful work? UNICEF is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level coordination and administrative support under the supervision of the Head of Office. In this dynamic role, you’ll help ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and contribute to the overall efficiency of the country office.
¡UNICEF Guatemala te está buscando! En esta consultoría podrás brindar apoyo técnico para la elaboración del contenido de la Caja de Herramientas para el fortalecimiento de capacidades en Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN).
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 Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) technology, a geophysical method that uses electromagnetic induction to map sustainable deep groundwater sources.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for the Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) solution, to support multi-country and multi-region scale.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a WASH Officer to provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process.
The Office of Innovation is looking for a seasoned innovation leader to build effective climate innovation pathways for global and country-level programmes. The Climate Innovation Specialist will support the development and implementation of UNICEF’s climate innovation strategy and service offer for 2026–2030, working in close collaboration with the Children and Climate Center of Excellence and the Programme Group. The consultant will coordinate the climate venture pipeline, operationalize innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen country engagement and partnerships to scale climate-smart solutions that advance child health, resilience, and environmental sustainability across UNICEF programmes. We are looking for someone passionate about lifting others, a champion for cross-sectoral collaboration, and an expert in navigating complex stakeholder spaces without losing momentum. In return, we’ll give you one of the most flexible working environments in the UN system and an inspiring opportunity to contribute to building more sustainable futures for every child.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations. The post leads and manages the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), which is a key component of UNICEF's independent internal oversight system. OIAI reports to the Executive Director, and to the Executive Board independently, on its findings.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a professional passionate for the improvement of health and nutrition conditions for children and adolescents, professional with experience in program management and/or technical expertise in child survival and healthcare, and with knowledge of emergency situations. Experience in policy formulation, management, promotion, and public health policies focused on children is an asset.
This is an internship opportunity at UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub to advance the Hub’s Edtech for Good initiative that includes the EdTech for Good Framework, the Learning Cabinet and the Blue Unicorn Portfolio. We are looking for two enthusiastic, fast-learning, early-career professionals with a strong interest in education, digital learning, and EdTech.
