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National Consultant: Personal Attendant to Programme Specialist, Nairobi Kenya Kenya
The personal attendant will work closely with, and directly under the supervision of the Programme Specialist (GPD-Disability) for the delivery of outputs of the work plan. The provision of reasonable accommodation in terms of a personal attendant and will enable the staff member to work at full capacity leading to optimum results.
Consultancy: to lead development and support delivery of country-specific and regional simulation exercises, MENA Regional Office, Remote/Home based Home Based with up to five field missions. Jordan
Under the direct supervision of Emergency Specialist (Preparedness), the MENARO Humanitarian Section seeks to recruit a consultant to lead the design and support the delivery and facilitation of emergency preparedness and response simulation exercises (in particular tabletop simulations) for selected UNICEF Country Offices (CO) and for the Regional Office (RO) in MENA. The consultant will be responsible for designing, developing and facilitating simulation exercises that will test and improve staff emergency response skills and knowledge, as well as country preparedness and response capacities. The consultant will identify, and document critical actions needed and recommendations to strengthen the CO’s and RO’s emergency preparedness based on the outcomes of the simulations. Working with UNICEF staff at country, regional and headquarter offices, the consultant will enhance staff skills and knowledge related to emergency preparedness and response through simulations and offer practical experience in responding to emergency situations.
Readvertised: ICT Intern (Software Development & AI integration), Amman, UNICEF Jordan Country Office, (3 months), Full time on-site, (Open for Jordanian Nationals Only) Jordan
UNICEF Jordan Country Office is seeking to hire a passionate, dynamic, and collaborative ICT Software Development & AI Integration Intern, to help explore and assess potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven ideas that could enhance the efficiency and impact of our program and projects.
National Measles 5 dose switch Consultant, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (180 days) For Ethiopian nationals only Ethiopia
UNICEF Ethiopia plans to engage a senior national consultant to provide high-level technical leadership and operational support for planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of the M5D switch nationwide. This engagement will enable coordinated planning, timely problem-solving, effective monitoring, and systematic documentation of lessons learned, thereby safeguarding service quality and maximizing the public health benefits of the M5D switch in Ethiopia.
National Consultant on Strengthening Primary Health Care through the Universal Progressive Home Visiting (UPHV) Programme and Adaptation of the WHO Pocket Book (Birth to Adolescence) Uzbekistan
UNICEF will therefore support the Ministry of Health to strengthen PHC through the UPHV programme, while ensuring alignment between UPHV operational guidance, digital systems and the adapted WHO Pocket Book. A national consultant with strong contextual and technical expertise is required to support this process.
External VA: WASH Officer, NOB, Temporary Appointment for 364 days, based in Taunggyi, Myanmar, #135753 (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only) Myanmar
Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant experience and qualifications are eligible to apply.
Consultancy to support the phase II of the pilot implementation of the integrated services model for children with disabilities, UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Bangkok, Job No#590653 Thailand
The Social Policy team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to coordinate the phase II of the pilot implementation of the integrated services model for children with disabilities at sub-national level and devise the strategy for its scale up at national level.
Social Policy Specialist (Family Friendly Policies), NOC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, #135022 (Open to Malaysian nationals only) Malaysia
Join us as a Social Policy Specialist to build a future where families are supported and children flourish by advancing Family-Friendly Policies for Malaysia. UNICEF Malaysia is closing gaps in childcare, parental leave, and workplace support for breastfeeding mothers. These proven policies boost child well-being and gender equality. With dedicated resources, we can create lasting change—so every family thrives.
Innovation and Technology for Development (T4D) Officer (P2) Lao People’s Democratic Republic
You will oversee and support demand for Technology for Development programmatic needs and support programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of ICT and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building and maintaining business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming. More specifically, you will support the office in developing and coordinating the implementation of the Innovation and T4D Office Strategy to accompany the upcoming Country Programme Document 2027-2031.
Programme Associate (GS-6), Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, #00136029 [Temporary appointment for 364 days] open to Papua New Guinea nationals Papua New Guinea
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for a dedicated Programme Associate to provide specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's Education programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational rules.
International Programme Consultant, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (12 Months In country)) Papua New Guinea
UNICEF Papua New Guinea Country Office is looking for an International Programme Consultant who will provide implementation support, and technical inputs across UNICEF’s climate- and environment-related portfolio. The consultant will also support delivery through defined deliverables including coordination support, follow-up, monitoring inputs, and documentation, under the guidance of the Programme Manager’s strategic direction and priorities. This consultancy is for 12 Months in country.
Consultancy to support the implementation of the UNICEF-Gates NTD proposal in priority countries, PG-Health Section, Child Health Unit, NYHQ, remote. Req# 590651 United States
To support the implementation of the UNICEF-Gates NTD proposal ‘Leveraging UNICEF's GAVI-funded Immunization and PHC for NTD integration’ in priority countries The specific objectives of this project will be to: • Leverage catalytic investment to raise additional funding for NTD prevention and control • Strengthen the capacity to prevent and control NTDs at the community level by mapping, upskilling and equipping CHWs. • Enhance digital health capabilities for robust planning and reporting of NTD and other public health campaign data.
Programme Specialist (Health System Strengthening), P3, Pacific Multi Country Office, Kiribati & Tonga # 136010, #136011 [Temporary Appointments, 364 days] Batch Recruitment of 2 positions Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
UNICEF Pacific is hiring two Programme Specialists (Health System Strengthening (HSS)), P3 on a temporary appointment, each to be based in one of the following duty stations of the Pacific Multi Country Office: • Tarawa, Kiribati • Nuku’alofa, Tonga, with regular quarterly missions to Tuvalu Under the technical supervision of the Programme Manager (HSS), UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office, Programme Specialists provide technical, managerial and operational leadership for Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project activities in respective countries (Kiribati, Tonga and Tuvalu). They will act as UNICEF’s primary in-country coordinators, ensuring effective implementation of PHIT activities while maintaining coherence with UNICEF’s broader health and nutrition programming in each of the countries. The roles ensure effective delivery of UNICEF-supported PHIT outputs at country level, aligned with regional designs and supporting to the Centre of Excellence (COE) element for Primary Health Care (PHC) elements; strong partnerships with the Ministry of Health and Project Management Unit (PMU); oversight of local vendors, consultants, and technical partners; alignment of PHIT activities with UNICEF’s broader health and nutrition programming in each country; hands-on support to the PMU for monitoring and evaluation; and compliance with UNICEF policies and donor requirements.
Impact Evaluation Consultant: Thematic WASH expert, Evaluation office, NYHQ, remote. Req# 590649 United States
The evaluation further contributes to Impact Result 2 ("350 million more children and young people learning and skilled") by generating evidence on how all-season WASH services impact school enrollment, attendance, retention and learning outcomes—particularly for girls who face barriers related to menstrual hygiene management. Additionally, this evaluation advances Impact Result 5 ("500 million children better protected from disasters, climate and environmental risks") by building critical evidence on the effectiveness of climate-resilient WASH infrastructure in water-scarce settings exposed to extreme weather events, directly supporting UNICEF's commitment to strengthen the resilience of social infrastructure and services to climate hazards. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide thematic evaluation support for the Impact Evaluation on “Accelerating Climate Resilient Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services for Schools and Healthcare Facilities in Karamoja.” The thematic expert will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Specialist, data analyst, and program leads to advise and provide feedback on the technical thematic aspects of this evaluation including robust survey instruments, data analysis and preparation of reports and presentations of the findings.
Impact Evaluation Consultant: Data Analyst, Evaluation Office, NYHQ, remote. Req# 590650 United States
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO), as one of the core evidence functions, aims to help UNICEF to improve its performance and results, by supporting organizational learning and accountability. Working through the network of regional evaluation teams, the UNICEF EO supports the organization’s 135+ country offices in finding evidence-based solutions for the world’s most vulnerable children. The EO conducts strategic global, institutional effectiveness, humanitarian, and impact evaluations. It assures the quality and use of UNICEF evaluations by establishing norms, standards, guidelines as well as knowledge sharing and networking. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide quantitative data analysis support for the baseline phase of the Climate Resilient WASH impact evaluation in Karamoja, Uganda. The consultant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Specialist, WASH thematic expert, and program leads to ensure high-quality data collection, management, and analysis that meets international evaluation standards. This assignment focuses on establishing robust data collection systems, conducting baseline analysis, and creating comprehensive documentation to guide subsequent evaluation phases.
Consultor/a individual para coordinación general del programa "Ni Silencio Ni Tabú" - Instituto Nacional de la Juventud Uruguay
UNICEF Uruguay busca un/a consultor/a para brindar apoyo técnico especializado a la Dirección del Instituto Nacional de la Juventud (INJU) en la coordinación general del Programa Ni Silencio Ni Tabú, contribuyendo a la planificación, articulación, seguimiento y adecuada implementación de sus componentes, en coordinación con los equipos técnicos de INJU y UNICEF.
Child protection consultancy (Barnahus standards and recommendations for Poland), UNICEF RRO Poland, Warsaw (55 working days) Poland
Violence against children remains a pervasive challenge across the EU, requiring integrated prevention and response systems grounded in child rights, evidence, and sustainability. UNICEF Refugee Response Office (RRO) in Poland, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, is implementing a multi-country project under the EU Technical Support Instrument “Strengthening the response to violence against children through better informed policies and enhanced institutional capacity”. The project will contribute to the improved children’s safety in Poland and Romania through a strengthened response of the authorities to prevent and combat violence against children. The general aim of this consultancy is to contribute to the ongoing reform on child protection and response to violence against children in Poland in the area of multidisciplinary and interagency (MDIA) services (Barnahus, Barnahus-type or Child Advocacy Centers models). This aim will be achieved through: (1)developing a set of recommendations, with the goal of providing guidance on the steps in strengthening the response to violence against children via creating and sustaining MDIA centers, and (2)designing Polish standards of these centers, including detailed service standards and competency profiles both based on the various evidence generation activities conducted within the project (mapping of services, capacity assessment, legal analysis, and the desk review of EU good practices).
Child protection consultancy (training modules for professionals working with children-victims of violence), UNICEF RRO Poland, Warsaw (70working days) Poland
The general aim of this consultancy is to strengthen ongoing reform on child protection in Poland by building capacity of professionals, who provide support to children-victims of violence. The consultancy will aim at implementation of Polish standards for multidisciplinary and interagency (MDIA) services (Barnahus, Barnahus-type or Child Advocacy Centers models). This will contribute to unification of standards of services, reinforcing intersectoral collaboration, and increasing knowledge about this type of support. These aims will be achieved through developing: (1) the detailed training programme, based on the standards of MDIA services developed for Poland (2) three capacity building online modules, for professionals involved in the work of the MDIA services in Poland, selected from the following categories: justice professionals, health workers, social workers, or other professionals working with children-victims of crime. The consultancy deliverables will be based on the various evidence generation activities conducted within the project (mapping of services, capacity assessment, legal analysis, and the desk review of EU good practices, standards and recommendations for MDIA services in Poland).
Consultant (11 months, home-based): Consultant – IG Fundraising – Infrastructure and Delivery Support, CODAS, Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Switzerland
The UNICEF Country Office Development and Support (CODAS) section within Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking an Individuals Fundraising Specialist to carry out specific fundraising support CO’s and Clusters in ECA, EAP, ESA, LAC, MENA and WCARO regions. This role will be critical for emerging markets and Clusters to deliver their 2026 Private Sector Plan (PSP) targets in addition to developing high growth targets as part of their future strategic plans. The incumbent of this consultancy assignment will work directly with the Cluster and CO Managers and PSFR teams, Ops and Procurement teams, ICT and CODAS as well as agencies managing the Individuals fundraising activity.
Youth Participation Adviser Internship, Mbabane, Eswatini (3 months) Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)
UNICEF Eswatini, and more specifically the Lifelong Learning, Protection, and Development section, is looking for a talented young intern who is passionate about working on youth participation, skilling, and empowerment issues and is eager and excited to enhance his/her educational experience through innovative and practical hands-on work assignments. This unique opportunity will allow the intern to actively contribute to UNICEF Eswatini’s mandate and programme priorities, making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and communities.

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