Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the global WASH agenda. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the development of a Global Acceleration Programme for WASH and drive strategic partnerships with public and private sector actors to deliver results for children at scale. In this senior leadership role, you will influence global policy, strengthen partnerships, and support country-level implementation across diverse contexts. Working closely with global, regional, and country teams, you will help position UNICEF as a leader in advancing sustainable and scalable WASH solutions.
The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical engineering support to UNICEF for the planning, design, and implementation of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in schools across selected provinces, including Central, Morobe, Western Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). The consultancy will integrate climate risk screening and risk-informed infrastructure planning to ensure WASH facilities are resilient to hazards such as cyclones, flooding, drought, and landslides, in line with donor expectations and emerging climate risks in Papua New Guinea, particularly in cyclone-prone provinces such as East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville The consultant will support the WASH Section to undertake comprehensive technical assessments in targeted schools to evaluate existing WASH infrastructure, service levels, and gaps in alignment with national standards and global WASH in Schools (WinS) guidelines
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration.Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset. Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.Experience in working in a upper income EU financial and fiscal spaceExperience in managing closure of officesExperience in operating in RRO contextExperience in managing direct interaction with government implementation partners Proven managerial experience in a workforce transition settingExperience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Join UNICEF and help shape a better future for every child. Lead impactful field operations in complex and humanitarian settings, driving programmes that save lives, protect rights, and build sustainable communities. As Chief Field Office, you will spearhead partnerships, deliver high-quality results, and inspire teams to create real change where it matters most.
UNICEF Sudan continues to respond to one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, marked by escalating conflict, widespread internal displacement, and the collapse of essential services. Compounding these challenges, a nationwide cholera outbreak that began in 2024 has continued to spread in 2025, further straining an already fragile health and WASH infrastructure. In this context, high-quality donor reporting and well-articulated funding proposals are critical to sustain donor confidence, ensure accountability, and mobilize much-needed resources to scale up life-saving interventions. To meet growing demands in donor reporting and proposal development, UNICEF Sudan seeks a qualified consultant to support the WASH Section and the Resource Mobilization Unit in preparing timely, accurate, and strategic documentation aligned with UNICEF and donor standards.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organisations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways .
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Retreat Facilitator to to design and facilitate a one-day, in-person team retreat for approximately 18–20 staff members, aimed at strengthening leadership capabilities, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering more effective collaboration within the team.
The National WASH Cluster Coordinator will work closely with WASH partners to support integrated, principled, and
context-specific WASH interventions to prepare and respond to humanitarian needs associated with sudden onset crises,
recurrent natural hazards, public health diseases, and protracted needs requiring a nexus approach.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance, field-level implementation support, monitoring, and coordination for water supply and WASH in institutions interventions in Zambezia Province. The consultant will contribute to programme delivery through strengthened quality assurance of infrastructure components, partner support, monitoring systems, and documentation of results.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support ASWA III Country Office (Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Niger) to develop and implement a WASH focused conflict and peace analysis (CPA) including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion considerations, and to use its findings to effectively integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into WASH programming.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the global WASH agenda. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the development of a Global Acceleration Programme for WASH and drive strategic partnerships with public and private sector actors to deliver results for children at scale. In this senior leadership role, you will influence global policy, strengthen partnerships, and support country-level implementation across diverse contexts. Working closely with global, regional, and country teams, you will help position UNICEF as a leader in advancing sustainable and scalable WASH solutions.
The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical engineering support to UNICEF for the planning, design, and implementation of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in schools across selected provinces, including Central, Morobe, Western Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). The consultancy will integrate climate risk screening and risk-informed infrastructure planning to ensure WASH facilities are resilient to hazards such as cyclones, flooding, drought, and landslides, in line with donor expectations and emerging climate risks in Papua New Guinea, particularly in cyclone-prone provinces such as East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville The consultant will support the WASH Section to undertake comprehensive technical assessments in targeted schools to evaluate existing WASH infrastructure, service levels, and gaps in alignment with national standards and global WASH in Schools (WinS) guidelines
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration.Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset. Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.Experience in working in a upper income EU financial and fiscal spaceExperience in managing closure of officesExperience in operating in RRO contextExperience in managing direct interaction with government implementation partners Proven managerial experience in a workforce transition settingExperience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Join UNICEF and help shape a better future for every child. Lead impactful field operations in complex and humanitarian settings, driving programmes that save lives, protect rights, and build sustainable communities. As Chief Field Office, you will spearhead partnerships, deliver high-quality results, and inspire teams to create real change where it matters most.
UNICEF Sudan continues to respond to one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, marked by escalating conflict, widespread internal displacement, and the collapse of essential services. Compounding these challenges, a nationwide cholera outbreak that began in 2024 has continued to spread in 2025, further straining an already fragile health and WASH infrastructure. In this context, high-quality donor reporting and well-articulated funding proposals are critical to sustain donor confidence, ensure accountability, and mobilize much-needed resources to scale up life-saving interventions. To meet growing demands in donor reporting and proposal development, UNICEF Sudan seeks a qualified consultant to support the WASH Section and the Resource Mobilization Unit in preparing timely, accurate, and strategic documentation aligned with UNICEF and donor standards.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organisations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways .
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Retreat Facilitator to to design and facilitate a one-day, in-person team retreat for approximately 18–20 staff members, aimed at strengthening leadership capabilities, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering more effective collaboration within the team.
The National WASH Cluster Coordinator will work closely with WASH partners to support integrated, principled, and
context-specific WASH interventions to prepare and respond to humanitarian needs associated with sudden onset crises,
recurrent natural hazards, public health diseases, and protracted needs requiring a nexus approach.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance, field-level implementation support, monitoring, and coordination for water supply and WASH in institutions interventions in Zambezia Province. The consultant will contribute to programme delivery through strengthened quality assurance of infrastructure components, partner support, monitoring systems, and documentation of results.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support ASWA III Country Office (Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Niger) to develop and implement a WASH focused conflict and peace analysis (CPA) including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion considerations, and to use its findings to effectively integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into WASH programming.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
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