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Consultor para Apoyo técnico y metodológico para fortalecer las capacidades, la gestión y la toma de decisiones de los gobiernos locales vinculadas a la promoción de los derechos de la niñez y adolescencia, Santiago, Chile - Remoto, 13 meses, National Chile
UNICEF Chile requiere contratar una consultoría individual especializada para brindar asistencia técnica y fortalecer el área de gobernanza local para la planificación, coordinación, participación y monitoreo de acciones dirigidas a los gobiernos locales con foco en la niñez y adolescencia en territorios seleccionados por UNICEF, favoreciendo una gestión más pertinente, efectiva, inclusiva y basada en evidencia que apoye a la reducción de desigualdades a nivel local. La consultoría contribuirá a la implementación de la estrategia de gobernanza local de UNICEF Chile en el territorio, promoviendo capacidades institucionales de los gobiernos locales, coordinación intersectorial y articulación de actores claves, uso de evidencia para mejorar la toma de decisiones, el diseño de políticas públicas y promoción de espacios protectores con foco en los niños, niñas, adolescentes y jóvenes. La asignación será de carácter temporal, basada en entregables definidos, específicos y medibles, asociados a informes de trabajo, informes diagnósticos, reportes con recomendaciones de propuestas para implementar acciones de gobernanza local en el territorio, e insumos o herramientas para que los tomadores de decisiones promuevan los derechos de niños, niñas y adolescentes.
Emergency Specialist (P-3), Temporary Position, #00137929, Panama, Panama City, Regional Services Div (LACR) Panama
Are you passionate about humanitarian action and emergency preparedness? Join UNICEF's Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office as an Emergency Specialist (Caribbean Multi-Country), supporting country offices and partners to strengthen child-centred emergency preparedness, anticipatory action, and resilient systems while enhancing regional collaboration to protect children in times of crisis.
Programme Officer, (NO-2), TA, 6 months, #00138210, Caracas - Venezuela, LACR Venezuela
Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative Programmes provide professional technical assistance and support for programme planning and implementation, data analysis, including grant and budget management, in close coordination with Operations to ensure timely and quality implementation.
Humanitarian Communication and Advocacy Specialist National / International Consultant (Ebola) 3 months, Office based REQ#594644 Senegal
The consultant will be based in Dakar and provide targeted humanitarian advocacy support to WCARO and UNICEF DRC (and other countries depending on the evolution of the Ebola outbreak) to strengthen Ebola-related communication and advocacy, influence key stakeholders, and support effective outbreak response during the current emergency period. This includes supporting both country office communication team and the development of a distinct regional communication and advocacy strategy led by WCARO, ensuring visibility, coherence of messaging, and amplification of key priorities across the region.
Chief Planning & Monitoring, P-4, FT, #112427, Freetown - Sierra Leone, WCAR Sierra Leone
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit a Chief of Planning and Monitoring. The Chief of Planning and Monitoring will lead monitoring and evaluation activities, knowledge management for evidence-based analysis and HACT adherence as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation.
Consultant for the development of FLN Policy and implementation plan (Internationals only), Nigeria, Abuja (Office-based), 6 months, #594660 Nigeria
As part of its efforts to support the coordination of foundational learning in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education, through the Director of Basic Education, has requested UNICEF to support the development of the FLN Policy for Nigeria. This will build on the identified gaps in the FLN Landscape analysis and other evidence on FLN implementation across the states. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments, and partners to map the number and location of non-formal learning centers. To support these requests from FME, UNICEF seeks a consultant to undertake the work which will contribute to UNICEF’s country programme for 2026 – 2027.
International Consultancy to conduct a costing analysis for implementation of the oneshift school model, Education section, Podgorica, Montenegro, 3 months, Remote Montenegro
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation to develop a detailed costed investment plan for implementation of the one-shift school model, with the particular focus on selected pilot schools.
Statistical Consultant (Portuguese language): Child Poverty Analysis, Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti, Florence - Remote, 4 months, International Italy
The team is undertaking a project of statistical analysis of child poverty data in Portugal and requires a statistic specialist to contribute to this work.
Contracts Officer, P-2, Temporary Appointment, 6 months, Budapest, Hungary, GSSC, Finance Section, #00138171 Hungary
The Contracts Officer oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of individual consultancy contracts - including reviewing Terms of Reference (TORs), supporting sourcing and selection, preparing offers, issuing contracts, and managing closure processes.
WASH consultant for provision of technical services for planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF supported WASH projects, Kigali, Rwanda, Office Based (Travel required) ,Open for Nationals of Rwanda only. Req#594659 Rwanda
As part of efforts to scale-up delivery of WASH services, UNICEF is supporting the Government of Rwanda in implementation of several projects aimed at improvement of WASH services in communities, ECDs, schools and healthcare facilities. In this context, UNICEF plans to engage a national consultant to provide technical support for planning, implementation and monitoring of these projects, in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Rwanda Water and Sanitation Corporation, Rwanda Water Resources Board, Districts and partners.
Research Officer (Digital), P-2, Temporary Position 364 days, Florence, Italy, Office of Strategy & Evidence - Innocenti, #00138231 (Remote - Home Based) Italy
Under guidance of the Research Specialist, Digital Engagement and Protection, the Research Officer (Digital) will mainly be responsible for leading statistical analysis of survey data related to technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as supporting the quantitative research design for the inception phase of a new longitudinal research project. Support will also be needed for mixed-methods integration and analysis related to the unit’s qualitative research under these projects, with support from the supervisor and team members. The Research Officer will draft various publications, including research reports, policy briefs and/or journal articles, using primary and/or secondary data to respond to strategic priorities and dialogue within UNICEF and globally related to children’s digital engagement and protection.
Batch Recruitment of 3 positions: Security Officer, NO-2, FT, #137810, #137808, #137809, Ukraine Ukraine
The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to the supervisor to manage a range of activities on security planning, management and risk assessments to ensure the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members and safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station.
Chief Child Survival & Development, NO-4, FT, #00129782, Baghdad, Iraq - MENAR (Open to Iraqi nationals only) Iraq
Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the Chief Child Survival and Development (CSD) is responsible for leading UNICEF Iraq’s efforts to improve child survival and development outcomes through the strategic integration of Health, Nutrition, and WASH programming.
Operations Officer, NO-1, FT, #129235, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar - ESAR Madagascar
Join UNICEF Madagascar as Operations Officer to serve as a strategic business partner driving operational excellence and enabling impactful programmes that deliver results for every child. In this role, you will lead and strengthen key operational functions, including finance, administration, supply and logistics, and office management. You will champion value for money, enhance risk management practices, and contribute to building an agile, resilient and accountable organization. Working closely with internal and external partners, you will help optimize systems, improve business processes, and support evidence-based decision-making. Through your leadership and expertise, you will ensure that people, resources and partnerships are effectively leveraged to maximize UNICEF's impact across Madagascar.
National Evaluation Consultant, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, (for Tajik nationals only), 60 days Tajikistan
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented national consultant who is responsible for providing in-country research and logistical support to the International Lead Evaluation Consultant conducting a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II.
National Consultancy to support SBC interventions for health and education, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 12 months, Office Based Uzbekistan
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education. For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of SBC interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.
Consultant - Strengthening of Policy and Governance Framework for Child Protection System in Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Remotely, 6 Months. (OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF PAKISTAN ONLY)Req#594646 Pakistan
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support for the development and contextualization of a comprehensive child protection advocacy framework aligned with the child protection–related CRC Concluding Observations 2026 and the Child Protection Policy implementation Framework, tailored to the provincial context of Punjab. The consultancy will include stakeholder mapping to inform strategic advocacy pathways aimed at increasing public financing for child protection. This will involve identifying key parliamentarians, influencers, and decision-makers who shape child protection budgeting, policies, public resource allocation, and sustainability. The assignment will ensure that provincial child protection priorities are translated into a practical, context-sensitive advocacy approach that reflects local realities.
National Consultancy to support the research on Technology for Education (Tech4Ed Initiative, Tajikistan) 6,9 month, Remote with travel Tajikistan
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks to engage a National Research Consultant to provide time-bound, deliverable-based research and analytical support under the GPE-funded Tech4Ed Initiative, implemented jointly by UNICEF Tajikistan and EdTech Hub. The consultancy is temporary in nature, with clearly defined outputs to be completed within a specified period. The purpose of this assignment is to support the Lead International Consultant in generating high-quality analytical evidence across two priority research areas under the Tech4Ed Initiative: (1) the development of an investment case and cost model for a Cluster School Approach (CSA) to school digitalization, and (2) an analysis of innovative connectivity solutions — including mobile and satellite technologies — for internet and intranet access in Tajikistan's schools.
Partnerships Officer (Governance), NO-1, Temporary Position, 364 days, #00138109, New Delhi, India (open for Indian Nationals) India
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Programme Specialist (NO-3), TA, 7 months, #138106, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Osh - ECAR Kyrgyzstan
Short free text, that is visible in TMS without opening the actual VA on the job portal. It is not part of the branded VA, but it is needed in the VA front page. Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Specialist Field Office supports the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination of UNICEF programme interventions in southern Kyrgyzstan. The incumbent contributes to programme design, management and administration in line with the Country Programme Document, Country Programme Management Plan and UNICEF’s strategic priorities.

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