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Re-advertised: Senior Programme Associate - Technical Assistance Support, G-7, Fixed Term Position, Global Programme Division, COE, Amman, Jordan Jordan
Join UNICEF’s dynamic team supporting the Technical Assistance Hub (TAHub) — a key platform driving data-informed, efficient, and high-quality technical assistance across our global Centres of Excellence. As a Senior Programme Associate, you’ll help coordinate workflows, manage digital tools, and strengthen collaboration between teams to deliver impactful results for children worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to combine operational excellence with innovation in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Assistant (e) de Programme, GS5, TA 364 jours, Djibouti, Djibouti - MENA (#135968) Djibouti
Le Bureau de l’UNICEF à Djibouti est à la recherche d’un ou d'une professionnel (le), engagé(e) pour le poste d'Assistant (e ) de Programme basé à Djibouti. Si vous êtes cette personne passionnée par l'idée de faire une différence durable pour les enfants, rejoignez l'UNICEF, la première organisation mondiale de défense des droits de l'enfant.
Nutrition Officer, (NO-1), TA (6 months), Comoros #131536 Comoros
The Nutrition Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes and projects. The incumbent applies theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information to support the development and formulation of the Nutrition Programme within the Country Programme, while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures.
Programme Associate, (GS-6), Fixed-Term, Tashkent, Uzbekistan #126794 Uzbekistan
The programme associate supports the education section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
Individual Consultant: Strategy, Policy and Planning in Education - (Open to both National & International candidates) India
Individual Consultant: Strategy, Policy and Planning in Education - (Open to both National & International candidates)
Internal & external Vacancy Announcement: Risk and Compliance Specialist, (NOC) FT, Dakar (Sénégal) #133809 Senegal
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Risk and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office. This includes providing complementary support and monitoring related to the management of risk, encompassing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at process, systems, and entity levels. The Specialist will ensure that risk management objectives are achieved in accordance with organizational rules and regulations, ethical standards, internal controls, information and technology security, sustainability, and quality assurance. A key component of the role is leading the planning and execution of HACT assurance activities—including micro-assessments, spot checks, programmatic visits, and audits—while ensuring timely follow-up on findings and recommendations. The incumbent will maintain a comprehensive assurance calendar, coordinate with implementing partners, and produce quality documentation and analysis on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Additionally, the Specialist will supervise a General Service (GS) staff member, providing guidance and oversight to support the delivery of assurance tasks.
Writer Consultant/Office of Director, Health-PG, NYHQ, remote. Req# 589151 United States
The assignment will provide dedicated writing support for Goal Area 1 (Health) reporting, including the Annual Report, Executive Director’s Annual Report (EDAR), Results Assessment Module (RAM) narratives, speechwriting for the Executive Director and Regional Directors for health-related events, and the World Fit for Children Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Report – Health. The year 2025 marks the final year of implementation of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2022–2025. As the programme cycle concludes, all reporting must deliver a comprehensive assessment of progress achieved since 2022, measured against the baselines established in the Strategic Plan. In addition, it is essential that a consistent UNICEF Health voice is maintained across all products, clearly reflecting key results, strategic priorities, and lessons learned. These outputs will provide a critical evidence base to inform the development and implementation of the forthcoming UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and support the introduction of the Center of Excellence structure globally.
National Consultant for Supporting Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) Project in Da Nang, Viet Nam Viet Nam
Purpose of Activity/Assignment: The purpose of the assignment is to continue providing technical support for the implementation of project activities under Phase 2- extended period (from 15 February to 31 August 2026), particularly to enhance UNICEF Viet Nam’s engagement with local partners in Da Nang, especially adolescents and young people.
Global Roster of Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Warning Systems, and Anticipatory Action Consultants ( remote) Global Programme Division United States, Thailand
The Global Roster of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Early Warning Systems (EWS), and Anticipatory Action (AA) Experts will support the Climate Resilience Centre of Excellence (CoE) during its establishment phase by strengthening UNICEF’s technical capacity on child-sensitive disaster risk management. Consultants on the roster will support UNICEF Offices and government partners to design, implement, and scale child-responsive DRR programmes that effectively integrate early warning systems and anticipatory action.
Global Roster of Climate Innovation and Technology Experts (remote) Global Programme Division United States, Thailand
Country Offices and government partners are requesting more frequent and more specialized assistance—often linked to climate shocks, programme scale-up, innovation pilots, and time-sensitive financing opportunities. Meeting this demand requires flexible, timely and high-quality technical support, delivered in close collaboration with the Climate Resilience Centre of Excellence, the Office of Innovation, UNICEF country and regional offices, other programme divisions, and external partners. To meet this growing need, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of Climate Innovation & Technology Experts, which will serve as a stand-by mechanism to provide UNICEF with rapid access to pre-qualified exerts who can design, assess, pilot and scale innovations that strengthen the climate resilience and continuity of essential services, accelerating results for children in the face of a changing climate. It allows the organization to: • Scale technical capacity on demand as CO and government requests increase • Mobilize experts rapidly for time-sensitive programme, innovation or financing needs • Match the right expertise to specific assignments across sectors and regions • Strengthen collaboration across the CoE, Office of Innovation, COs, ROs, HQ divisions, and partners • Ensure high-quality, consistent, and timely technical support
Global Roster of Climate Information Services Consultants (remote)- Global Programme Division United States, Thailand
UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of Climate Information Services (CIS) Consultants to enable the rapid deployment of pre-qualified experts in support of country-level efforts to develop, apply, and integrate climate and disaster risk information across sectors and contexts. Consultants on the roster will support Country Offices to access, analyse, and apply data from the global child hazard database, in combination with national and local datasets, to inform evidence-based policy, planning, and programming. Overall, the roster will provide specialised technical support across three core areas: 1. Climate risk and data analysis 2. Capacity building and institutional strengthening on climate and disaster risk information 3. Integration of climate and disaster risk data into programming
Senior Driver, (GS3), Maputo #133602 (Fixed Term, one year) Mozambique
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting a Senior Driver (G-3 level) to provide reliable and safe driving services to the Head of Office. The role requires the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and responsibility, along with strong knowledge of protocol and local driving rules and regulations. If you are committed to supporting UNICEF’s mission, we encourage you to apply!
Child Protection Officer, NO-2, Poltava, Temporary Appointment (364 days), #135825 (Open for Ukraine nationals only) Ukraine
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. S/he prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting. Her/His area of responsibility primarily covers the recovery and humanitarian child protection programme in Poltava region, with extensive support to the ongoing programme in Kharkiv and Sumy Regions, when and where necessary.
Republication - Gender Programme Specialist, NO-3, Fixed-Term, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire #133527 (1 year) Cote d'Ivoire
UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire is seeking a highly skilled Gender Programme Specialist to drive our efforts in achieving gender equality and promoting the empowerment of women and girls. As a key member of our team, you will provide technical guidance and operational support to advance gender programming across sectors and ensure that our programs are efficiently, effectively and equitably responsive to the needs of women, girls, and marginalized communities. If you are a strategic thinker with a commitment to social justice and passionate about creating a brighter, more just and equal world, we want to hear from you!
Education Officer (NO-2), Temporary Appointment (TA), (364 Days), Thimphu, Bhutan, # 135815 (Open to Bhutanese Nationals) Bhutan
Join UNICEF as Education Officer (Digitalization). You will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and ensure equitable and inclusive education, especially for children and youth who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded from society.
International Consultant to support Social Service Curriculum Development/amendment at the Technical Institute for Social Service Syrian Arab Republic
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, is launching an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the social service workforce. By strengthening and modernising the Technical Institute for Social Service’s two-year programme, this initiative will lay the groundwork for a full professional pathway—including upcoming Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work. The refreshed curriculum will raise professional standards, open doors for academic growth, and support the long-term development of a strong, accredited social service workforce. This transformation is essential to ensuring vulnerable children and families receive high-quality, safe, and effective support from well-trained, well-supervised professionals who can meet evolving social and protection needs. UNICEF is seeking a skilled social service specialist to lead this curriculum development effort. If you are passionate about strengthening social services and shaping the next generation of professionals, this consultancy is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Social & Behavior Change Officer, (NO-1), Caracas, # 912349 - 6 months [Temp Appointment] Venezuela
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that analyses and addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, their values, the socio-cultural norms and the economic and institutional contexts that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for change. SBC brings social and behavioral evidence generation together with participation in community-led and human-centered processes. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around behaviors like immunization, feeding practices, learning, hygiene, and positive discipline, as well as transformations across sectors needed to make societies more inclusive, equitable and peaceful.
Reports Officer, NO-1, Temporary Appointment, 6 months, Caracas, Venezuela Venezuela
The Reports Officer’s performance directly impacts UNICEF Venezuela’s ability to sustain strategic partnerships, ensure accountability to donors, and mobilize additional resources for children in a complex and resource-constrained context. High-quality, timely, and accurate reporting strengthens donor confidence, supports compliance with contractual obligations, and enables continued and diversified funding for lifesaving and system-strengthening interventions.
Communications and Advocacy for Healthy Environments for Healthy Children, CEED Section, Programme Group, NYHQ/Remote based - Req # 589116 United States
The consultant will collaborate with the HEHC team and colleagues working on Environmental Health in Programme Group, Division of Communications, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF USA and relevant UNICEF Regional and Country Offices. Additionally, the consultant will be working closely with partners involved in the proposed Healthy Environments for Healthy Children Global Collaborative.
Re advertisement: Administrative Specialist, NOC, Fixed Term, Kabul, Afghanistan #132859 (Open to Afghan Nationals only) Afghanistan
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist responsible for provision of managerial leadership and policy guidance for achievement of effective administrative service management and staff capacity development. Collaborate with Operations management efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes.

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