UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a national internship for social policy. The duration of this assignment is 6 months, starting as soon as possible. The intern will be based in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a National Intern who will be working under the direct supervision of Child Protection Officer and interact on a daily basis with the consultant for youth engagement. The national intern will be undertaking the following tasks:
• Assist the international consultant with translation services in reviewing, revising, and presenting the draft Royal Decree on the establishment of a Social Service Workforce Board
• Assist and support the international consultant and Child Protection team (output 2) with administrative support, including translation, documentation, consolidation of information/inputs, coordination etc., for the review and update of the existing Prakas on defining the positions, functions, professional standards, roles and responsibilities of social service workforces and establishing the system of licensing, registration, accreditation, and professional regulation of the social service workforce
• Provide administrative support to the national and subnational consultations on the first draft of the Royal Decree to collect and summarize feedback.
• Support the international consultant with translation service in drafting and finalizing the second version of the Royal Decree and knowledge paper incorporating feedback from the consultations.
• Provide administrative support to the output 2, including assist in translation, preparing correspondence, meeting notes, and documentation, support filing, archiving, and document management.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office seeks to recruit a graduate student intern to support the Social Policy section, particularly the Public Finance Management team, in developing and populating an internal online dashboard on child wellbeing and social sector financing. The intern will help compile, clean, organize and visualize data from national surveys and budget documents, ensuring that the dashboard is user-friendly, updateable and useful for UNICEF programme planning, advocacy and engagement with government and partners.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
El área de Marketing Services de UNICEF Chile busca incorporar un/a practicante para apoyar el desarrollo e implementación de iniciativas de comunicación, recaudación de fondos y relacionamiento con audiencias
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist leading Output 3.3 Adolescent learning and skills development for the 21st century, the international consultant will work closely with a national consultant and relevant colleagues within UNICEF Indonesia’s education team to carry out the following specific tasks, in line with the timeline developed by UNICEF
UNICEF Albania is seeking an international consultant to guide MoE on how to develop a roadmap with the steps required to introduce Assistive Technology into the Education System as a practical and scalable solution to support inclusive learning environments and improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities.
The purpose of the evaluability assessment is to determine whether Smarter Safer Schools (SSS) programme is well designed whether the arrangement for monitoring of results are sufficient, and whether adequate resources were allocated to support effective implementation and adaptive management and future independent evaluative activities (i.e., mid-term review and/or final evaluation). Specifically, the evaluability assessment will provide UNICEF, DFAT and government counterparts in PNG with an independent assessment of whether the programme results logic, assumptions, indicators, data systems, governance arrangements and resource provisions are robust enough to demonstrate progress and support future evaluative inquiry.
The thematic scope is reflected in the following objectives:
a. To assess the relevance, logic and coherence of the SSS programme design, including its theory of change, results chain, assumptions, alignment to context and policy priorities, and attention to equity, gender, disability and climate resilience.
b. To examine the adequacy and validity of the indicators, monitoring tools and data systems for measuring outputs and outcomes, including the availability of baselines, targets, data sources, disaggregation and verification arrangements.
c. To assess whether financial, human and institutional resources are aligned with intended results, including the realism of implementation and monitoring arrangements.
d. To assess readiness for evaluation, including whether priority evaluation questions, timing, scope and feasible methodological options for a mid-term review and/or endline evaluation can already be identified.
e. Provide practical recommendations to strengthen programme design, measurability, learning, and future evaluation readiness prior to or during early implementation.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to hire an international expert to provide technical support to conduct a needs assessment on how digital tools, including AI, can support the uptake of the newly developed teaching and learning materials and the structured pedagogical approach introduced to the pre-primary and primary school teachers and head teachers in Sierra Leone. The findings will inform next steps—such as development of new tools or content, training on existing or new tools, small-scale investments in new solutions, or other options based on the results.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country.
To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this.
The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management.
To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved.
The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMI) is planning to conduct an Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) Assessment to evaluate the performance of the national vaccine supply chain and identify opportunities for improvement.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health and Chief of ADAP, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational policies, and procedures. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
Pakistan, as a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national and sub-national child protection systems to uphold the rights of all children. Following the recent review, the Government of Pakistan has received the Concluding Observations (2026) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child, which provide a comprehensive set of recommendations to address persistent child rights challenges, including violence against children, child labour, child marriage, birth registration, justice for children, and alternative care. These observations present an important opportunity to translate international commitments into actionable and context-specific policy and programmatic responses, supported by coordinated advocacy and increased public investment in child protection systems.
The education sector faces increasing disruptions due to disasters, climate change, and conflicts. To ensure a resilient and inclusive education system, it is essential to review existing Education in Emergencies (EiE), Disaster Risk Management (DRM), and Climate Change policies to identify gaps, alignment opportunities, and actionable recommendations for strengthening preparedness, response, and long-term resilience.
The consultancy in collaboration with UNICEF aims to support the National Department of Education, subnational education authorities, education cluster and implementing partners and stakeholders through consultation to review the Education in Emergencies, Disaster Risk Management Policy and implementation guide.
Use your finance expertise to help UNICEF deliver better outcomes for children worldwide. Join the Office of Strategy and Evidence and play a key role in financial operations, budgeting, analysis, and compliance while supporting globally recognized research, innovation, and evidence generation. This role offers meaningful impact, professional growth, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment committed to making a difference for every child
Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Disaster/Emergency Management, Communication, or another field relevant to the post. Advanced university degree is desirable.Experience: A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation, including experience in emergency programme management and operations.Proven experience in programming with and for children and young people in emergency and post-emergency situations is required.Proven experience working with, or in close coordination with, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other national and local counterparts.Versatility, sound judgement and maturity, with the ability to work effectively in a team and to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, including political and cultural sensitivity.Current knowledge of emergency response issues and policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
The consultancy will contribute to the planning and implementation of high-visibility advocacy initiatives linked to UNICEF's priorities, including but not limited to World Children's Day (WCD), International Day of the Girl Child, UNICEF Day, Polio Day, immunization campaigns and other strategic moments identified during the contract period. The consultant will work closely with the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships team and relevant programme sections to develop advocacy messaging, organize events, support media engagement and produce communication products aimed at increasing visibility and public support for UNICEF's priorities.
The purpose of this position is to support the UNICEF Mali Country Office in Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) and Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE).
Under the direct supervision of the UNICEF Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the Republican In-Service Teacher Training Institute (RITTI), the Republican Teacher Methodological Centre (RTMC), the MoES department responsible for higher and pedagogical education, focal points from each pilot university, the international TA Group, and UNICEF technical staff, the National Consultant will lead the day-to-day coordination of the implementation and restructuring of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) between RITTI and RTMC and of related pre-service teacher education activities under Subcomponent 2.2. The role is coordination-focused: the Consultant does not produce subject-matter content directly, but ensures that activities planned by the international TA Group, national experts, RITTI, RTMC, and pilot universities are aligned, sequenced, qualityassured, and implemented as planned.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a national internship for social policy. The duration of this assignment is 6 months, starting as soon as possible. The intern will be based in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a National Intern who will be working under the direct supervision of Child Protection Officer and interact on a daily basis with the consultant for youth engagement. The national intern will be undertaking the following tasks:
• Assist the international consultant with translation services in reviewing, revising, and presenting the draft Royal Decree on the establishment of a Social Service Workforce Board
• Assist and support the international consultant and Child Protection team (output 2) with administrative support, including translation, documentation, consolidation of information/inputs, coordination etc., for the review and update of the existing Prakas on defining the positions, functions, professional standards, roles and responsibilities of social service workforces and establishing the system of licensing, registration, accreditation, and professional regulation of the social service workforce
• Provide administrative support to the national and subnational consultations on the first draft of the Royal Decree to collect and summarize feedback.
• Support the international consultant with translation service in drafting and finalizing the second version of the Royal Decree and knowledge paper incorporating feedback from the consultations.
• Provide administrative support to the output 2, including assist in translation, preparing correspondence, meeting notes, and documentation, support filing, archiving, and document management.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office seeks to recruit a graduate student intern to support the Social Policy section, particularly the Public Finance Management team, in developing and populating an internal online dashboard on child wellbeing and social sector financing. The intern will help compile, clean, organize and visualize data from national surveys and budget documents, ensuring that the dashboard is user-friendly, updateable and useful for UNICEF programme planning, advocacy and engagement with government and partners.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
El área de Marketing Services de UNICEF Chile busca incorporar un/a practicante para apoyar el desarrollo e implementación de iniciativas de comunicación, recaudación de fondos y relacionamiento con audiencias
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist leading Output 3.3 Adolescent learning and skills development for the 21st century, the international consultant will work closely with a national consultant and relevant colleagues within UNICEF Indonesia’s education team to carry out the following specific tasks, in line with the timeline developed by UNICEF
UNICEF Albania is seeking an international consultant to guide MoE on how to develop a roadmap with the steps required to introduce Assistive Technology into the Education System as a practical and scalable solution to support inclusive learning environments and improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities.
The purpose of the evaluability assessment is to determine whether Smarter Safer Schools (SSS) programme is well designed whether the arrangement for monitoring of results are sufficient, and whether adequate resources were allocated to support effective implementation and adaptive management and future independent evaluative activities (i.e., mid-term review and/or final evaluation). Specifically, the evaluability assessment will provide UNICEF, DFAT and government counterparts in PNG with an independent assessment of whether the programme results logic, assumptions, indicators, data systems, governance arrangements and resource provisions are robust enough to demonstrate progress and support future evaluative inquiry.
The thematic scope is reflected in the following objectives:
a. To assess the relevance, logic and coherence of the SSS programme design, including its theory of change, results chain, assumptions, alignment to context and policy priorities, and attention to equity, gender, disability and climate resilience.
b. To examine the adequacy and validity of the indicators, monitoring tools and data systems for measuring outputs and outcomes, including the availability of baselines, targets, data sources, disaggregation and verification arrangements.
c. To assess whether financial, human and institutional resources are aligned with intended results, including the realism of implementation and monitoring arrangements.
d. To assess readiness for evaluation, including whether priority evaluation questions, timing, scope and feasible methodological options for a mid-term review and/or endline evaluation can already be identified.
e. Provide practical recommendations to strengthen programme design, measurability, learning, and future evaluation readiness prior to or during early implementation.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to hire an international expert to provide technical support to conduct a needs assessment on how digital tools, including AI, can support the uptake of the newly developed teaching and learning materials and the structured pedagogical approach introduced to the pre-primary and primary school teachers and head teachers in Sierra Leone. The findings will inform next steps—such as development of new tools or content, training on existing or new tools, small-scale investments in new solutions, or other options based on the results.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country.
To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this.
The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management.
To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved.
The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMI) is planning to conduct an Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) Assessment to evaluate the performance of the national vaccine supply chain and identify opportunities for improvement.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health and Chief of ADAP, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational policies, and procedures. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
Pakistan, as a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national and sub-national child protection systems to uphold the rights of all children. Following the recent review, the Government of Pakistan has received the Concluding Observations (2026) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child, which provide a comprehensive set of recommendations to address persistent child rights challenges, including violence against children, child labour, child marriage, birth registration, justice for children, and alternative care. These observations present an important opportunity to translate international commitments into actionable and context-specific policy and programmatic responses, supported by coordinated advocacy and increased public investment in child protection systems.
The education sector faces increasing disruptions due to disasters, climate change, and conflicts. To ensure a resilient and inclusive education system, it is essential to review existing Education in Emergencies (EiE), Disaster Risk Management (DRM), and Climate Change policies to identify gaps, alignment opportunities, and actionable recommendations for strengthening preparedness, response, and long-term resilience.
The consultancy in collaboration with UNICEF aims to support the National Department of Education, subnational education authorities, education cluster and implementing partners and stakeholders through consultation to review the Education in Emergencies, Disaster Risk Management Policy and implementation guide.
Use your finance expertise to help UNICEF deliver better outcomes for children worldwide. Join the Office of Strategy and Evidence and play a key role in financial operations, budgeting, analysis, and compliance while supporting globally recognized research, innovation, and evidence generation. This role offers meaningful impact, professional growth, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment committed to making a difference for every child
Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Disaster/Emergency Management, Communication, or another field relevant to the post. Advanced university degree is desirable.Experience: A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation, including experience in emergency programme management and operations.Proven experience in programming with and for children and young people in emergency and post-emergency situations is required.Proven experience working with, or in close coordination with, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other national and local counterparts.Versatility, sound judgement and maturity, with the ability to work effectively in a team and to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, including political and cultural sensitivity.Current knowledge of emergency response issues and policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
The consultancy will contribute to the planning and implementation of high-visibility advocacy initiatives linked to UNICEF's priorities, including but not limited to World Children's Day (WCD), International Day of the Girl Child, UNICEF Day, Polio Day, immunization campaigns and other strategic moments identified during the contract period. The consultant will work closely with the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships team and relevant programme sections to develop advocacy messaging, organize events, support media engagement and produce communication products aimed at increasing visibility and public support for UNICEF's priorities.
The purpose of this position is to support the UNICEF Mali Country Office in Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) and Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE).
Under the direct supervision of the UNICEF Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the Republican In-Service Teacher Training Institute (RITTI), the Republican Teacher Methodological Centre (RTMC), the MoES department responsible for higher and pedagogical education, focal points from each pilot university, the international TA Group, and UNICEF technical staff, the National Consultant will lead the day-to-day coordination of the implementation and restructuring of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) between RITTI and RTMC and of related pre-service teacher education activities under Subcomponent 2.2. The role is coordination-focused: the Consultant does not produce subject-matter content directly, but ensures that activities planned by the international TA Group, national experts, RITTI, RTMC, and pilot universities are aligned, sequenced, qualityassured, and implemented as planned.
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