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Programme Assistant (G-5), FT, #058666, Cotonou, Benin - WCAR Benin
Under the supervision of the Health Specialist, the Programme Assistant (G-5) supports UNICEF’s programme implementation through a wide range of administrative, operational, and coordination functions, including contract processing, financial and programme monitoring, travel arrangements, meeting organization, and records management. The role also supports project planning, capacity development activities to ensure the efficient delivery of programme results.
WASH Officer, NO-2, Temporary Appointment, 6 months, Kharkiv, Ukraine, post#00138956 Ukraine
Join UNICEF Ukraine as a WASH Officer and contribute to the delivery of critical water, sanitation and hygiene programmes that support children and communities affected by the war. Based in Kharkiv, you will support the development and implementation of WASH interventions, infrastructure projects, humanitarian response activities, and partnerships that help improve access to essential services for vulnerable populations.
International Consultant to support for the implementation of the scaling-up plan of the National Community Health Strategy (SNSC 2025-2029), first phase 2026, 1.5 months, Bujumbura, office-based#596741 Burundi
The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) in the first phase of scaling up the implementation of the 2025-2029 National Community Health Strategy (NCHS).
Individual consultant to provide technical assistance to stakeholders for delivery of sanitation and hygiene targets, Lusaka, Zambia (Remote + travel), 10 months, National Candidates Only, #596747 Zambia
The consultant will provide technical assistance and guidance to NEWZA stakeholders at different levels including CSO hired for MHHM activities to achieve the following targets: • Households construct improved climate resilient toilets with hand washing facilities in locations where KfW is building water systems and other high needs areas to reach at least 45,000 toilets. • 240 local artisans and sanitation entrepreneurs trained to deliver affordable, climate resilient household toilets and hand hygiene facilities. • Train 1,200 MOE and school staff in Menstrual Health & Hygiene Management (MHHM). • At least 25,000 menstruating students have participated in menstrual health and hygiene management activities. The consultant will work closely with the UNICEF NEWZA team, comprising staff from WASH, Social and Behaviour Change, and other sections, as well as Commercial Utilities and district stakeholders to strengthen systems for achieving Year 3 sanitation and hygiene results. Monthly progress updates will outline achievements, identify challenges and constraints, and recommend corrective actions.
Humanitarian Initiatives and Strategy Consultant (Innovation Consultant), UNICEF Office of Innovation – Solutions, Stockholm, Sweden, 12 months (office-based) #596719 Sweden
This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s humanitarian innovation agenda by supporting the development of the Office of Innovation’s Humanitarian Innovation Strategy and advancing innovative solutions that improve emergency response for children and communities. The consultant will help identify, develop and scale high-impact initiatives, with a particular focus on Kits that Fit, which delivers more tailored and locally relevant humanitarian aid kits, and Project Alpha, which expands access to sustainable solar energy for essential services through innovative financing, digital tools and youth skills development.
National Consultant for the Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under KSIEP2 UNICEF Social Policy and Child Protection section, Nairobi,One year, Office based 596730 Kenya
The Government of Kenya, through the State Department for Children Services, is implementing the Adolescent Conditional Cash Plus Programme under KSEIP II to support vulnerable adolescents by combining cash transfers with complementary services that strengthen well-being, resilience and access to opportunities. UNICEF Kenya, in partnership with CIFF, provides technical assistance to enhance programme design, implementation, monitoring, learning and results reporting.
Education Officer (NO-2), TA (364 days), #139023, Baghdad - Iraq, MENA (Open to Iraqi national Only) Iraq
UNICEF Iraq is looking for an Education Officer to help drive impactful education programmes that promote equitable access to learning and improved educational outcomes for children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to programme management, innovation, partnerships and capacity building in support of lasting change.
Driver, G-2, Fixed Term Position, #00069337, UNICEF Office to the AU/UNECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopia
UNICEF is looking for a  Driver, who can provide reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulation. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
Technical consultant, Secondary Education Guidance: Multiple and Flexible Pathways (2027 edition), remote, 3 months, 10 days Jordan
The purpose of this consultancy is to produce the 2027 edition of UNICEF's Secondary Education Guidance: Multiple and Flexible Pathways as a standalone, user-friendly reference for UNICEF country offices, anchored in the SSE pillar's programme offer and differentiated by country context. The product supersedes the 2020 guidance while carrying forward the elements of it that remain valid, and refers readers to the 2020 guidance, the 2025 evaluation and the Education Strategy for depth rather than reproducing them. The primary audience is UNICEF staff, in particular education and adolescent development colleagues in country offices. The secondary audience is UNICEF's partnership base, including governments, multilateral and bilateral partners, foundations and the private sector, for whom a short partner-facing summary will be produced.
Child Protection Specialist, NO-4, Fixed Term Position, New Delhi, India, APR, Post Number #114573 (Open for Indian Nationals Only) India
UNICEF India is seeking a dynamic and experienced Child Protection Specialist to provide strategic leadership in advancing child protection outcomes across the country. The role will drive policy advocacy, strengthen child protection systems, foster partnerships with government and key stakeholders, and support the delivery of high-impact, evidence-based programmes that promote the rights, safety, and well-being of children. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence national priorities and contribute to sustainable results for children at scale.
Child Protection Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, New Delhi, India, APR, Post Number #46974 (Open for Indian Nationals Only) India
UNICEF India is seeking a committed and experienced Child Protection Specialist to support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child protection programmes that advance the rights and well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized. Reporting to the Chief Child Protection, the incumbent will provide technical leadership and strategic support to strengthen child protection systems, influence policies, foster partnerships, and drive evidence-based programming at national and sub-national levels.The role offers an opportunity to work closely with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners and academia to accelerate progress in preventing and responding to violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of children. Through strategic advocacy, systems strengthening, innovation and capacity building, the Child Protection Specialist will contribute to creating a safer and more protective environment for every child in India.The role focuses on upstream engagement through policy advocacy, systems strengthening, partnership building, and advancing UNICEF's 3Cs for Every Child approach Convene, Converge, and Catalyze; to achieve sustainable improvements in Child Protection outcomes at scale.
Consultant for Safely Managed Sanitation Policy, Financing and Systems Strengthening in Nepal, Kathmandu, 7 months, Office based, Nationals only Nepal
The purpose of this assignment is to support UNICEF and government partners in strengthening the enabling environment for safely managed sanitation financing in Nepal by assessing the sanitation financing landscape, identifying viable financing mechanisms and partnerships, addressing policy and institutional barriers, and developing practical approaches for mobilizing, tracking, and scaling sanitation investments.
National Consultant for Hygiene Programming, Evidence Generation and Knowledge Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, WASH,12 Months, Office Based (With Travel) Nationals Only#596733 Bangladesh
UNICEF Bangladesh supports the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening the national hygiene agenda through evidence-based hygiene promotion, national campaigns, and sustainable programming approaches. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound technical and coordination support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of the national school-based Menstrual Hygiene Management campaign, while strengthening the generation and use of hygiene-related evidence and knowledge. The consultant will support the development and approval of Hygiene promotion materials, campaign planning and monitoring, analysis and visualization of WASH evidence, and preparation of clearly defined Knowledge, advocacy and learning products. The assignment will also document lessons and formulate practical recommendations for institutionalization, replication and potential scale-up by government and sector partners
National WASH Consultant – WASH Sector Development, Policy and Coordination, Dhaka Bangladesh,WASH, 12 Months, Office based (With Travel) Nationals Only#596736 Bangladesh
UNICEF Bangladesh supports the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening national systems and fostering an enabling environment for inclusive, equitable, safely managed and climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. This support focuses on mobilising political commitment, securing stakeholder buy-in at technical and policy levels, reestablishing and operationalising the Sector Development Plan (SDP) 2026-2040 thematic groups, mobilising resources, and providing technical assistance for the implementation of sector-wide strategies and approaches. The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Policy Support Wing (PSW) of the Local Government Division (LGD), Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (MoLGRD&C). The support will strengthen upstream WASH sector functions and enhance capacity for evidence-based policy development, planning, coordination and budgeting, with the aim of delivering improved, equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient WASH services, including in emergencies. The consultant will provide dedicated technical support to strengthen the PSW’s capacity for sector development and coordination, and to build the capacity of sector stakeholders
Senior WASH Consultant - WASH Programme Development and Technical Support , 7.5 Months, OfficedBased, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Open only for Mongolians) Req#596744 Mongolia
UNICEF Mongolia seeks to engage a Senior WASH Consultant to provide specialized technical assistance to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme. UNICEF Mongolia's WASH programme is experiencing a temporary convergence of intensified programme implementation, emerging strategic commitments and reduced internal technical capacity, creating a need for additional specialized, deliverable-based support during the remainder of the current Country Programme cycle (2023–2027).
Senior Humanitarian Evaluation Expert/ Evaluation of risk-taking, risk-sharing and risk management in humanitarian action, New York, United States of America, home based with travel to countries for data collection, as relevant United States
The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO) is commissioning a global evaluation of UNICEF’s risk governance frameworks and practices in humanitarian action. Building on a set of case studies conducted across different emergency contexts, the evaluation will allow tracing the decision-making processes that led to either action or no action during past emergency responses and will attempt to measure their repercussion on the delivery of services and good to children, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. The evaluation aims to put forward recommendations that will equip UNICEF staff across a variety of emergency contexts to manage, prevent and share risks more responsibly and effectively in the future.
PCHP Framework and Process Harmonization Consultant, EMOPS PCHP, Home-based (Geneva, Switzerland), 12.5 Months #596716 Switzerland
UNICEF is committed to ensuring that children, adolescents, families and communities affected by humanitarian crises are placed at the centre of humanitarian decision-making and programming. This requires programmes to be designed, implemented, monitored and adapted based on the expressed needs, priorities, capacities and feedback of affected populations. It further requires approaches that are inclusive of children and young people, persons with disabilities, women and girls, and local actors representing affected communities, while ensuring meaningful participation, accessibility, dignity, safety and protection from all forms of harm.
Consultant for Global Evidence Review, Child-Centred Evaluation, # 596717 Spain
Consultant for Global Evidence Review, Child-Centred Evaluation Framework on Communication Blackouts, Digital Impact Division, Digital Empowerment in Emergencies, Valencia, Spain, Remote without travel, 3 months
Child Poverty Advocacy International Consultant, Global Programme Division (GPD), Panama, 9.53 months, Remote with travel Panama
The purpose of this assignment is to provide advocacy expertise and coordination support to the implementation of UNICEF’s global advocacy strategy, including related partnership activities; and to Child Poverty team’s technical assistance to regional and country level child poverty advocacy.
Project Management, Reporting and Partnership Support Consultant, UNICEF Evaluation Office - Development Effectiveness and Impact Evaluation, Remote with no travel, 9 months, # 596701 United States
Project Management, Reporting and Partnership Support Consultant, UNICEF Evaluation Office - Development Effectiveness and Impact Evaluation, Remote with no travel with availability during Central European Time (CET) working hours as required, 9 months

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