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Monitoring Officer (Child Rights) (NO-2), FT, #00135996, Mbabane, Eswatini, ESAR Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)
The Monitoring Officer (Child Rights) will, on one hand, contribute to the UNICEF Programming efficiency and effectiveness by contributing to the monitoring of UNICEF Programme, and on the other contributes to the work of Government and other partners by ensuring availability of evidence for child-focused programming.
Senior Demand Promotion for Immunization Consultant, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9 Months, Office base (Open for Nationals of Ethiopia Only) Req#595168 Ethiopia
The overall objective of this consultancy is to promote public acceptance, uptake and demand of routine immunization and newly introduced vaccines in Ethiopia at the national level. The consultant is expected to understand key drivers of immunization demand among caregivers, barriers and enablers among zero-dose and under-immunized communities, and among frontline health workers to successfully promote and sustain the desired behaviour based on evidence.
Programme Specialist, (NO-3), FT, #112504, Qamishli, Syria, MENA Syrian Arab Republic
Join UNICEF to turn ideas into action for children. You will help shape, coordinate and deliver impactful programmes that advance children’s rights, equity and opportunity, with a focus on reaching those who are most disadvantaged and excluded. Bring your skills, energy and commitment to help create lasting change for every child, everywhere.
Deputy Representative Programme, P-5, Ankara, Türkiye #87005 Türkiye
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity.
Chief Nutrition (P-4), Fixed Term Position, #6951, Antananarivo, Madagascar - ESAR Madagascar
Lead UNICEF Madagascar’s nutrition agenda and help deliver lasting results for children and women. As Chief of Nutrition, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the development, implementation and monitoring of nutrition programmes, while leading a high-performing team and fostering partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national nutrition policies, mobilize resources, drive innovation and strengthen systems that improve maternal, infant and child nutrition outcomes across the country
Nutrition Specialist (Food Systems for Children), P-3, TA, (4 months) # 00138331, Nairobi – Kenya Kenya
Under the overall supervision of UNICEF Kenya Chief of Nutrition, the Nutrition Specialist TA will be responsible for technical support in the development and implementation of policies, programmes, advocacy and knowledge generation for food systems transformation for children, addressing all forms of malnutrition and covering young children, school age children and adolescents, and mothers.The Nutrition Specialist provides support to the Chief of Nutrition for the work of the Nutrition Section, in terms of technical assistance, advocacy, oversight on implementation of grants and quality assurance to the food systems aspects of nutrition programs in Kenya, including development of tools and guidance, innovation, evidence generation, analysis and knowledge products, dissemination and thought leadership.The position contributes to partnerships with stakeholders including UN agencies (e.g. WHO, FAO and WFP), NGOs, donors, academia, technical institutions and others on food systems for children. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance and management support throughout country programming processes to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results in FOOD SYSTEMS programs/projects according to plans, allocation, results based-management (RBM) approaches and methodology and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
WASH Capacity Mapping and Talent Management Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division - WASH, CoE Nairobi, Kenya, 8.5 months (remote) #595188 Kenya
This initiative aims to build a future-ready WASH workforce capable of delivering the ambition of the WASH-GAP programme. It focuses on strengthening the capacity of UNICEF WASH professionals to drive systems transformation, engage effectively with markets and the private sector, and navigate complex financing environments. The initiative promotes continuous learning, structured talent development, and gender equality, including greater gender parity and women’s leadership across the WASH workforce. Through this effort, several key results are expected.
Digital Impact Associate, G-6, Fixed Term, #00021630, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, ECAR Uzbekistan
UNICEF in Uzbekistan is seeking an ICT Associate (G-6) to support ICT service delivery, digital workplace solutions, cybersecurity, and user support across the office. The role contributes to maintaining reliable digital systems and strengthening UNICEF's digital impact agenda for children. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.
INTERNAL EXTERNAL ADV: Partnerships Officer (New Business), Jakarta, Indonesia, Temporary Appointment (138307) Indonesia
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country. To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team. Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this. The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
INTERNAL EXTERNAL ADV: Partnerships Officer (High Value), Jakarta, Indonesia, Temporary Appointment (138306) Indonesia
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management. To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved. The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
Chief Health, P-4, Fixed Term, Kathmandu, Nepal, Position #00007031 Nepal
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for a committed professional to join the team in the position of Chief of Health, based in Kathmandu, to effectively deliver results for children. The incumbent will lead and manage the country office health programe and team of professionals. This is a regular fixed term position.
Child Protection Officer (Bhashan Char), NO-1, Temporary Appointment, 364 days, Cox's Bazar, #00138268 Bangladesh
For every child, Protection Are you passionate about protecting children from violence, exploitation abuse and harmful practices, advancing child rights, ensuring safety for the most vulnerable, and driving impactful change in Refugee setting? UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Child Protection Officer to join our dynamic team and strengthen child protection systems and environment that safeguard every child from violence.In this role, you will work at the forefront of efforts to prevent and respond to violence, exploitation, and abuse in complex protracted refugee crises in Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar. From supporting prevention initiatives and ensuring appropriate services to coordinating with government, civil society, and humanitarian actors, you will contribute to creating safe, inclusive environments where children can thrive.If you have strong technical expertise, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the commitment to protect every child—everywhere, every day—we would love to hear from you.
Partnerships Specialist, P-3, Temporary Appointment, #00138290, 364 days, Cox's Bazar Bangladesh
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Partnerships Specialist (P-3, Temporary Appointment) to support donor engagement, resource mobilization, grant management, donor reporting and strategic partnerships in Cox's Bazar. Working in a complex humanitarian-development context, the incumbent will help deepen collaboration with donors and partners, identify funding opportunities, ensure timely and quality donor reports, support donor visibility and provide strategic support to senior management and programme teams. The role requires strong drafting, analytical, coordination and diplomatic communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and represent UNICEF's priorities with credibility and clarity.
Programme Assistant (G-4), TA, 6 months, #00138257, Caracas - Venezuela, LACR Venezuela
Under the close supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Assistant provides a broad range of administrative, operational, and procedural support to the section. Incumbent facilitates the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. The incumbent may support one or more programme areas or cross-functional initiatives and often works in coordination with other sections.
National Emergency Consultant, Programme section, Bucharest, Romania, Remote work, 15 months Romania
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to UNICEF's engagement with the Department for Emergency Situations in Romania for systems strengthening for child-focused emergency preparedness. The main involvement of the consultant will be in providing support for the implementation of PREP-KIDS, a 2-year project implemented by a consortium of four countries (Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland and Romania) led by the Department for Emergency Situations. The project aims at strengthening the quality, coherence and child-centered focused emergency preparedness in the four countries, as well as increasing the level of knowledge and preparedness of the population, especially children and adolescents.
Emergency Officer, (NO-2), TA, #00138192 6 months, Caracas – Venezuela, LACR Venezuela
Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Disaster/Emergency Management, Communication, or another field relevant to the post. Advanced university degree is desirable.Experience: A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation, including experience in emergency programme management and operations.Proven experience in programming with and for children and young people in emergency and post-emergency situations is required.Proven experience working with, or in close coordination with, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other national and local counterparts.Versatility, sound judgement and maturity, with the ability to work effectively in a team and to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, including political and cultural sensitivity.Current knowledge of emergency response issues and policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Child Protection Officer (NO-2), FT, #00129136, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, LACR Brazil
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a high-level professional to act as Child Protection Officer in Rio de Janeiro with targeted support to São Paulo city. He/she will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of UNICEF’s child protection programme in these big urban centers. The role contributes to evidence-based planning by conducting situation analyses, identifying priorities, and supporting results-based programme design focused on violence prevention, child protection systems strengthening, safe schools, child-sensitive justice, and integrated service delivery. The incumbent monitors programme performance, resources, and results; prepares reports; identifies implementation bottlenecks; and supports timely corrective actions to ensure effective programme delivery and accountability.
Consultant international en appui à la rédaction des projets de textes normatifs encadrant l’éducation basée sur le numérique dans le système éducatif national Cotonou– Benin (basée à domicile) 4 mois REQ#594467 Benin
Dans le cadre de l’opérationnalisation de la feuille de route, approuvée par le Chef de l’État, de mise en oeuvre du cadre de référence de la Réforme relative à la qualité et au contrôle de la qualité dans les enseignements primaire et secondaire général, le Comité de pilotage1 de ladite Réforme a entrepris la relecture des curricula du CI en Terminale. Cette relecture a permis d’obtenir les livrables ci-après : •au niveau de l’enseignement primaire (CI au CM2) : 30 programmes, 30 guides pédagogiques, 4 158 fiches pédagogiques, 30 Cahiers d’activités et 06 manuels ; •au niveau de l’enseignement secondaire général : 61 programmes, 54 guides pédagogiques, 2 119 fiches pédagogiques, 70 cahiers d’activités et 11 manuels. En outre, les travaux techniques préalables au démarrage du processus de transformation de ces curricula relus pour l’enseignement à distance sont en cours d’achèvement. Au nombre de ces travaux, on peut citer l’identification du pool d’experts multidisciplinaires à former et des activités primordiales à réaliser en vue d’une prise en charge intégrable de la mise sous format d’enseignement à distance desdits curricula.
Advocacy and Communication National Consultant, 3.5 months, Luanda, Angola (office based) 595157 Angola
The consultancy will contribute to the planning and implementation of high-visibility advocacy initiatives linked to UNICEF's priorities, including but not limited to World Children's Day (WCD), International Day of the Girl Child, UNICEF Day, Polio Day, immunization campaigns and other strategic moments identified during the contract period. The consultant will work closely with the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships team and relevant programme sections to develop advocacy messaging, organize events, support media engagement and produce communication products aimed at increasing visibility and public support for UNICEF's priorities.
Programme Associate (G-6), FT, #017783, Cotonou, Benin - WCAR Benin
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.

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