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U-Report Consultant (National only) Luanda, Office-based, 12 months #594341
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Angola
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| As part of ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for meaningful youth participation, UNICEF— in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and UNFPA—launched the U-Report platform (locally known as SMS Jovem) in 2020. By 2025, the platform engaged more than 100,000 young people across the country. To ensure that SMS Jovem continues to grow as a powerful tool for youth participation and advocacy, UNICEF Angola seeks to hire a Youth Engagement Consultant. |
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Batch Recruitment: (2) Procurement Associate, G-6, FT, Rome, Italy Private Fundraising and Partnerships (Open to EU Citizens or Valid Italian Work Permit Holders)
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Italy
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| Join UNICEF’s Procurement team in Rome and play a key role in delivering efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement services that support fundraising and business operations worldwide. You will manage end-to-end procurement processes, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, and help ensure that UNICEF achieves the best value for money while delivering results for children. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to make a tangible impact in a dynamic international environment. |
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Education Specialist (P-3), FT, #104619, Cairo - Egypt, MENA
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Egypt
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| UNICEF is seeking an Education Specialist to support evidence-based, equity-focused education programmes through policy and financing analysis, data-driven decision-making, and results-based programme management to improve learning outcomes for disadvantaged children. |
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National consultancy to cost the National Health Sector Development Plan Antananarivo, Madagascar (remote) 3 months Req#594329
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Madagascar
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| Madagascar’s Ministry of Health (MSANP) has developed a new Health Sector Development Plan (PDSS) to guide health sector priorities over the coming years. Madagascar’s 2025–2029 PDSS serves as the national strategic framework for improving population health by strengthening health systems, ensuring equitable access to services, and advancing Universal Health Coverage. To ensure the PDSS is financially actionable, sustainable, and aligned with national and partners' financial resources, the MSANP requires a comprehensive costing of all PDSS strategic objectives. The costing exercise will support: (i) Medium‑term expenditure planning, prioritization and sequencing of interventions, (ii) strengthening resource mobilization, budget predictability and avoid fragmented financing by ensuring that scarce resources are used efficiently, and (iii) translating strategic objectives into quantifiable interventions and budgets, making it possible to prioritize investments based on data and national needs through the implementation period, and (iv) ensuring that government, civil society, and partners, work toward a shared vision of equitable, resilient, and high‑performing health systems. The overall objective of the consultancy is to produce a complete, accurate, and actionable costing of the PDSS, including scenario-based analyses and an assessment of financing gaps. Specifically, the consultant shall develop a participatory costing methodology aligned with best international tools (e.g., OneHealth Tool or equivalent); establish benchmarks, leading to comprehensive costing PDSS strategic pillars, programs, and system-strengthening activities; identify funding gaps based on projected domestic and external resources; and propose actionable recommendations for prioritization and financial sustainability over the next 5 years. |
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Security Assistant, G-5, TA, #137931, 3 months, Nairobi, Kenya, ESAR
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Kenya
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| The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, advocacy, and operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment into action.Within this context, the Security Section plays a critical role in enabling programme delivery through the provision of effective security risk management and operational support. The Section ensures that UNICEF personnel, eligible family members, premises,assets, and operations are protected in line with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS). |
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Batch recruitment: Chief Field Office, NO-4, Fixed Term Position, Ethiopia, Oromia FO and Assosa FO
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Ethiopia
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| UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking a highly qualified Chief Field Office (CFO) professional to lead and manage the overall programme portfolio of a field office within the country programme. The CFO serves as UNICEF’s representative in the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR), providing strategic leadership and oversight to programme sectors and operational service teams. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality results in line with UNICEF’s Programme of Cooperation, Country Programme Management Plan, and the strategic vision established by the Representative.If you possess the required qualifications, experience, and commitment to UNICEF’s mission, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and communities while taking on a motivating, challenging, and rewarding leadership assignment. |
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Programme Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term, Antananarivo, Madagascar, #00138014
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Madagascar
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| Under the guidance of the Programme Specialist (Climate & Environment) (P-3), the Champion is accountable for the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and administration of assigned projects within the Climate and Environment cross-cutting programme, in accordance with the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP), contributing to the achievement of UNICEF's strategic priorities and results for children. The incumbent provides technical leadership on situation analysis, programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and human resource planning to ensure high-quality, evidence-based programming. The Champion identifies and recommends effective implementation strategies, innovative approaches, and optimal use of financial, human, and material resources to maximize programme impact and sustainability. The role also exercises delegated financial authority by certifying programme expenditures and determining funding, supply, and cash requirements to ensure timely, accountable, and efficient programme delivery. |
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WASH Manager, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Islamabad, Pakistan, #00041027
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Pakistan
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| UNICEF is seeking a WASH Manager (P4) to support the management and delivery of a large and complex WASH programme. Reporting to the Chief of WASH/CEE, the role provides technical guidance, programme oversight, and quality assurance to ensure effective implementation of WASH interventions and sustainable results for children and communities. The position also engages with government and partners at senior levels to advance UNICEF's equity-focused mission. |
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Programme Specialist (Risk & Safeguarding), P-3, Fixed Term Position, Islamabad, Pakistan, #00136528
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Pakistan
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| UNICEF is committed to upholding Social and Environmental Standards (SES) and Safeguarding by ensuring effective social and environmental Risk Management and Programme Stakeholder engagement. This approach requires proactive prevention and management of social and environmental risks of harm and adverse impacts on individuals including children, their communities and the environment, in line with the Do No Harm principle. It also aims to enhance positive and sustainable social and environmental outcomes (Do More Good). |
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Communications and Marketing Consultant, New Delhi, India, Remotely (with Travel), 11 Month, Open for Indian Nationals Only. Req#594349
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India
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| UNICEF seeks to engage a Communications and Marketing Consultant with experience in strategic communications, storytelling, and multi-stakeholder engagement to strengthen YuWaah’s positioning as India’s leading partnerships platform. The Consultant will shape clear, consistent messaging aligned with UNICEF and Generation Unlimited priorities, and translate programme outcomes into communication assets that demonstrate scale, credibility, and impact. The role will drive communications for YuWaah’s collaborations with government, UN agencies, foundations, private sector, and civil society partners, while strengthening partner engagement through targeted messaging, digital outreach,flagship campaigns, launches, and high-visibility moments. |
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Public Partnership Intern, PPR Asia-Pacific Pillar Office in Tokyo
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Japan
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| The Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s right among governments and public actors around the world. The intern will acquire direct practical experience in PPR Asia-Pacific Pillar Office in Tokyo (PPR Tokyo)’s work and the United Nations system by supporting the office’s quality assurance, analysis/research, communication and administrative tasks related to resource mobilisation with the Government of Japan activities under general guidance of the supervisor (Public Partnership Manager). |
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ECD Consultant to Provide Technical Assistance to support quality ECD programme implementation in NTT, Kupang, Indonesia, Nationals only, Office-based
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Indonesia
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| UNICEF, with funding from the DBS Foundation, will support an integrated education and nutrition programme in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) in 2026 to improve learning, nutrition, and wellbeing outcomes for children aged 4–12 years.
UNICEF seeks a national consultant to support programme implementation at district and school levels. The consultant will work with government partners, ECD centres, and primary schools to strengthen nutrition education and services, support teachers in integrating nutrition topics into learning activities, build stakeholder capacity, and assist district authorities in developing sustainable plans and budgets. The consultant will also support coordination, monitoring, and implementation of programme activities under the supervision of UNICEF Kupang Field Office. |
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Consultant for development of Gavi 6.0 Holistic Application Solomon Islands (2026– 2030), Solomon Islands, Remotely (with travel), International Consultancy, 6 months, Req#594339
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Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
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| The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the development of a high-quality, evidence-based, and Gavi 6.0 holistic application for 2026–2030, for Solomon Islands. Working closely with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi Alliance partners, the international consultant will act as the lead technical advisor, guiding the Full Portfolio Planning process with a strong focus on prioritization of investments, addressing equity gaps—including zero-dose children—and ensuring that proposed strategies are realistic and implementable within the country context, as well, in line with Gavi 6.0 requirements.
The international consultant will be supported by a national consultant and will guide the overall process, while leveraging dedicated in-country technical, analytical, and coordination support to ensure the application is informed by reliable data, grounded in operational realities, and appropriately contextualized to the Solomon Islands setting. This includes guiding and facilitating stakeholder engagement, integrating country-specific insights, and ensuring effective coordination, review, and validation in line with Gavi’s FPP approach.
The consultant will receive a technical debrief from UNICEF Centre of Excellence (CoE) on the Gavi 6.0 application process, including Vaccine Portfolio Optimisation and Prioritisation (VPOP) and cash prioritization approaches, to ensure alignment with global guidance and expected standards. |
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Consultant for development of Holistic Gavi 6.0 Application Solomon Islands (2026– 2030), Solomon Islands,6 Months, Office based. Nationals only.#594343
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Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
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| The purpose of this consultancy is to provide in-country technical, analytical, and coordination support to the international consultant leading the development of high-quality, Gavi-aligned applications for the Gavi 6.0 period in Solomon Islands. Working under the guidance of the international consultant, UNICEF Center of Excellence, and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and Alliance partners, the national consultant will ensure that the application process is informed by reliable country data, grounded in operational realities, and appropriately contextualized to the Solomon Islands service delivery environment. The national consultant will play a critical supporting role by facilitating access to data and stakeholders, contributing contextual insights (including on equity and zero-dose populations), and supporting coordination, review, and validation processes in alignment with Gavi’s Full portfolio planning approach The national consultant will also support documentation of Vaccine Portfolio Optimisation and Prioritisation (VPOP) discussions, cash prioritization processes, stakeholder consultations, and validation decisions to ensure that national priorities, evidence, and partner inputs are accurately reflected throughout the Gavi 6.0 application process. |
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Programme Officer, (NO-1), TA, 364 days, #00137928, Quito— Ecuador, LACR
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Ecuador
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| Join UNICEF Ecuador programme team to support implementation, monitoring, partnerships, and evidence-based decision-making. The position contributes to strengthening territorial interventions and improving results for children and vulnerable communities through effective programme management and stakeholder engagement. |
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Technical Advisor, Country Engagement and Policy Consultant, GPD, Partnership for Lead Free Future, NYHQ (Remote with travel), 12 months, # 594280
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United States
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| Technical Advisor, Country Engagement and Policy Consultant, GPD-Partnership for a Lead Free Future- New York-USA, Home Based with travel, 12 months |
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Operations Manager, (NO-3), FT, #00018111, Havana – Cuba, LACR
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Cuba
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| UNICEF Cuba will begin a new Country Programme Document (CPD) cycle (2026–2030) in 2026. This position of the Operations Manager will be entrusted with the following five pillars, the core focus of all operations functions: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, Valuing Partners. The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The ability of the Operations Manager to effectively implement the operations functions for the efficient delivery of related services, directly impact on program performance, resource mobilization and delivery of results for children. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds and resources entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF’s image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results in regular and emergency settings. |
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Partnerships Manager (Philanthropy), P-4, FT, #00103449, Panama City Regional office – Panama, LACR
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Panama
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| The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) team in the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO) partners with UNICEF Country Offices (COs) to maximize revenue generation and drive sustainable income growth through strategic fundraising and partnership development across key high-value channels. The team provides integrated strategic oversight, technical expertise, and coordinated guidance to fundraising teams across designated PSFR markets, helping strengthen performance, alignment, and long-term growth. This post sits within the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office reporting to the Regional Chief, Private Sector Partnerships (PFP), with close strategic and technical liaison with the global Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division. |
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Social Protection Consultant, Child Poverty and Social Protection Section, 3.5 months, Brasilia, Brazil, (Remote), open for Brazilian nationals only, #594279
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Brazil
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| Assistance at the municipal and state levels across Brazil. The initiative will result in technical guidelines for the elaboration of contingency plans that can be tailored to the specific territorial risk profiles of different states and municipalities. |
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Social Protection Consultant (National), Programme Section, Social Policy, 6 months, UNICEF Brasilia, Remote #594306
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Brazil
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| This temporary consultancy supports the Acre State Secretariat of Social Assistance and Human Rights (SEASDH) in strengthening emergency preparedness against severe, dual climate risks in Brazil. Utilizing UNICEF-developed technical guidelines, the consultant will deliver targeted strategies for municipal social assistance to address flooding and drought impacts on vulnerable populations. The initiative focuses on enhancing shock-responsive social protection to protect children and families in high-risk areas. |