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Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, Antananarivo, Madagascar, #00138006 Madagascar
Join UNICEF Madagascar to achieve results for every child through quality programme planning, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Chief of Planning and Monitoring, you will strengthen monitoring systems, track results, and promote accountability across Madagascar and Comoros programmes.
National Consultant - Assessment of Provincial Planning, Budgeting, Procurement, and PHC Service Delivery for Vaccines and Nutrition Commodities, Pretoria, South Africa (remote) 12 months Req#594332 Madagascar
South Africa’s health system relies on provincial governments to allocate budgets and procure essential commodities, including vaccines and nutrition supplies, within a decentralized fiscal framework. While national authorities are responsible for forecasting needs, provincial autonomy in budgeting and procurement decisions can result in misalignment between planned requirements and actual resource allocation. This contributes to variability in commodity availability across provinces, affecting service delivery and outcomes. Given that vaccines and nutrition commodities are critical inputs for Primary Health Care (PHC), disruptions in their availability can undermine continuity of care, equity, and the effectiveness of child health services, ultimately impacting child health outcomes such as immunisation coverage, nutritional status, morbidity, and mortality.
Consultant for development of Air Quality Strategy for UNICEF. Islamabad Pakistan.WASH.6 Months. Nationals Only.Office based ( with Travel)#594326 Pakistan
Air pollution is one of the leading environmental health risks globally. The State of Global Air 2025 reports that approximately 36% of the global population was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations exceeding 35 µg/m³ in 2023, while nearly 2.6 billion people remain exposed to household air pollution from the use of solid fuels1 . Globally, air pollution contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality, with children being particularly vulnerable due to their developing respiratory systems and higher exposure rates. Air pollution arises from both outdoor (ambient) sources such as transport, industry, waste burning, and agriculture and indoor (household) sources, primarily the use of biomass fuels for cooking and heating. Household air pollution remains a major challenge in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to a high burden of disease among women and children2 . Pakistan is among the countries most affected by poor air quality. The country’s annual mean PM2.5 levels remain significantly above WHO guideline values, and a substantial proportion of the population continues to rely on polluting fuels for cooking. WHO estimates indicate that approximately 47% of the population lacks access to clean cooking fuels, highlighting the scale of indoor air pollution exposure In addition, Pakistan experiences recurrent seasonal smog episodes, particularly in Punjab, driven by vehicular emissions, industrial activity, agricultural burning, and meteorological conditions.
Social Protection & NSER Coordination Support Consultant (Nationals only, Remote) Pakistan
UNICEF Pakistan is seeking a consultant to provide technical support and assistance, aiding the Social Policy Section in conducting evidence generation, high-level policy advocacy, capacity building, and partnership building, to advance the social protection agenda and promote equity for vulnerable children at the national and provincial levels.
Two Internship Opportunities – Education Section, UNICEF China Office (For Chinese Nationals Only) China
The Education Section at UNICEF China is seeking two interns: one to support the Learning and Skills Project and the other to support the STEM and School-based Child Protection Project.
Consultant for the revision of Water Safety Plans manual in Timor-Leste. Dili. WASH. 6 Months. Office Based (With Travel)#594318 Timor-Leste
The consultant intends to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in review and revise country Water Safety Plan manual through desk review, site visits, WASH stakeholder consultations and national validations Background: Timor-Leste has made significant progress in improving access to water supply since its independence in 2002; however, challenges remain in ensuring safe, reliable, and good-quality drinking water. Based on Timor-Leste Population and Housing Census in 2022, while national access to basic water services has reached around 84.3%, more than 54% of households are still facing water shortages during the past six months. Furthermore, the absence of water quality database and institutional arrangement to maintain water quality data creates a major gap in maintaining improved water quality across the country. Many rural water systems are poorly managed, making them vulnerable to contamination from human and animal waste, environmental factors, and climate-related events like heavy rains and landslides. Poor quality of water for drinking and household use leads to ongoing public health concerns, including possible outbreak of waterborne diseases.
Deux (2) stagiaires - Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, Niamey- Niger Niger
Sous la supervision directe du/de la Spécialiste ou Chef(fe) de la Section PME, le/la Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant apportera un appui technique et opérationnel à l’ensemble de la fonction de suivi, évaluation et gestion des données du programme.
Un(e) stagiaire - Assistant Développement/engagement communautaire, Niamey- Niger Niger
Sous la supervision directe du Chief Social Behavior change, le/la stagiaire va contribuer au renforcement de l’engagement communautaire et de la participation des populations dans les interventions SBC, afin de favoriser des changements sociaux et comportementaux durables et inclusifs.
Un(e) stagiaire- Assistant Engagement numérique et conception infographique, Niamey- Niger Niger
Sous la supervision du Chief Social Behavior Change, le /la stagiaire va contribuer au renforcement de l’engagement numérique des adolescents et des jeunes ainsi qu’à la visibilité des interventions SBC à travers la production de contenus digitaux et infographiques innovants, adaptés au contexte du Niger
Un(e) stagiaire - Assistant Gestion de données socio-comportementales, Niamey- Niger Niger
Sous la supervision directe du Chef Social Behavior Change , le/la Stagiaire va contribuer au renforcement de la génération, de la gestion, de l’analyse et de l’utilisation des données socio-comportementales au sein de la section SBC de l’UNICEF, afin d’éclairer la prise de décision, d’améliorer la qualité des interventions programmatiques et de soutenir l’innovation à travers les sciences comportementales, la digitalisation et l’intelligence artificielle.
Un(e) stagiaire - Assistant Genre, Niamey- Niger Niger
Sous la supervision directe du Chief Social Behavior Change, le/la stagiaire apportera son appui en matière de programmation sensible au genre, tout en contribuant au renforcement de l’intégration et la communication sur les résultats transformateurs du genre dans les projets etactivités de l’organisation.
Un(e) stagiaire - Administrative & Finance Assistant, Maradi - Niger Niger
Sous la supervision directe de l’Admin & Finance Associate, le/la Stagiaire va contribuer au suivi des activités opérationnelles de l’unité Administration et Finance tout en assurant le traitement et l’archivage des dossiers administratifs et financiers.
Consultoría para la Implementación y Fortalecimiento de la Vigilancia Epidemiológica de las Enfermedades Transmitidas por los Alimentos (ETA), 8 meses, UNICEF Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Solo para Nationales) Honduras
Brindar asistencia técnica epidemiológica para la implementación y fortalecimiento de la vigilancia de las Enfermedades Transmitidas por los Alimentos (ETA) en la Unidad de Vigilancia de la Salud (UVS) de la Secretaría de Salud (SESAL), mediante el diseño de lineamientos técnico-normativos, la ficha epidemiológica, los flujos y procesos de análisis de datos, y un plan de trabajo intersectorial con la Agencia de Regulación Sanitaria (ARSA) y el Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria (SENASA) bajo el enfoque “Una Salud”, para mejorar la detección, caracterización y respuesta ante las ETA y su relación con la inocuidad de los alimentos.
Supporting Kazakhstan's AI Development Agenda through Strategic Foresight and Policy Dialogue, Evaluation section, 5 months, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Home based with mission to Kazakhstan (Astana) Kazakhstan
The exercise contributes to ensuring that Kazakhstan's investments in AI support not only economic growth and technological advancement, but also the realization of child rights, improved opportunities for young people, stronger social outcomes, and sustainable benefits for future generations. It also generates lessons that may inform AI governance and child-centered digital transformation efforts across Central Asia and the broader ECARO region.
Consultor para el fortalecimiento de la Estrategia Nacional de Inmunizaciones del Ecuador, Programme Section, Quito, Ecuador, 7 meses, Remoto, Nacional Ecuador
El propósito de esta consultoría es apoyar al Programa de Salud y Nutrición de UNICEF Ecuador y a la Dirección Nacional de Inmunizaciones del Ministerio de Salud Pública en la continuidad del proceso de construcción, validación y fortalecimientode la Estrategia Nacional de Inmunizaciones. La consultoría contribuirá al análisis de la situación actual del Programa Nacional de Inmunizaciones, la consolidación de insumos técnicos y programáticos, la articulación con actores nacionales y subnacionales, y la formulación de lineamientos estratégicos, operativos, financieros y de monitoreo que permitan orientar la gestión del programa en el mediano plazo, con enfoque de equidad, curso de vida, sostenibilidad y fortalecimiento del sistema nacional de salud.
Asistencia técnica para el fortalecimiento de las Defensorías en Cuba, Remoto, 6.5 meses, Req:594166 Cuba
Cuba atraviesa un proceso de transformaciones normativas e institucionales en materia de protección integral de niñas, niños y adolescentes, en un contexto marcado por desafíos económicos y sociales. Aun en este escenario, el país ha continuado impulsando avances en su marco constitucional, legal y de políticas públicas, que abren oportunidades para fortalecer progresivamente los mecanismos de promoción, protección, restitución y defensa de derechos de niñas, niños y adolescentes.
Technical Support, Disability Inclusion Consultant, Disability Team, GPD, NYHQ, 36 months (Remote/Work from home) United States
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support the development, launch and strategic integration of initiatives within UNICEF country work, ensuring their technical relevance and alignment with the Strategic Plan 2026-2029, the Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS), UNICEF commitments at the Global Disability Summit and CO priorities.
Programme Assistant (G-5), FT, #00041334, Salvador – Brazil, LACR Brazil
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a Programme Assistant to work in our office in Salvador, Bahia providing programme technical, operational, and administrative assistance. This exciting opportunity will also work to facilitate the communication with the team in Brasilia and partners. UNICEF presence in Brazil is through its main office in Brasilia and another 9 field offices around the country. This job opportunity is presential and for Brazilians only or candidates with a work permit for Brazil.
Re-advertisement: Administrative & Finance Officer (NO-B), FT, #102820, Algiers - Algeria, MENA Algeria
L’UNICEF Algérie opère dans un contexte de programmation duale, englobant à la fois des interventions de développement et des interventions humanitaires :Au niveau national, l’UNICEF appuie le Gouvernement algérien à travers des programmes axés sur le développement visant à renforcer les systèmes, les politiques et les services en faveur des enfants, notamment dans les domaines de la santé, de l’éducation, de la protection de l’enfance, des politiques sociales et du développement des adolescents.Parallèlement, l’UNICEF dirige et soutient une réponse humanitaire prolongée à Tindouf, en fournissant une assistance vitale ainsi que des interventions de renforcement de la résilience en faveur des enfants et des familles réfugiés sahraouis, en étroite coordination avec les agences des Nations Unies, les partenaires nationaux et les acteurs humanitaires.
National Communication Consultant for Child Protection and Family Support Reform, Geneva, Switzerland, Remote (for National Consultants) Switzerland
The purpose of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) in the development of a comprehensive communication and public relations plan within the framework of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project for the new Child Protection and Family Support legislation. The consultant will contribute to the design of a strategic communication framework that ensures clear, consistent and accessible messaging on the objectives, benefits and implications of the reform. The assignment will support effective stakeholder engagement, public awareness and understanding of the proposed changes, and contribute to building broad support for the reform process.

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