The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) juvenile justice system by supporting the comprehensive review and amendment of the Juvenile Justice Act 2014, with a view to ensuring compliance with international child rights obligations and reinforcing a child-centred, rights-based and restorative justice framework consistent with established global standards and good practices.
UNICEF Philippines is looking for a qualified WASH Engineering Consultant to support the implementation of solar water pump systems and WASH facility improvements in selected primary health care facilities in Samar Province. The consultant will serve as a technical advisor, ensuring quality assurance, compliance with standards, and the sustainability of all project components from planning through installation. Working closely with partners, the consultant will provide expert guidance, validate technical outputs, and strengthen coordination across stakeholders. The assignment will also document key processes, results, and lessons learned to inform scalable and climate-resilient WASH solutions. Join us in reaching the most disadvantaged communities and building systems that improve health outcomes for every child.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
UNICEF Centre of Excellence is establishing an LTA of international consultants with demonstrated experience in WASH systems strengthening and governance that is open to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
WASH is one of the basic social service and advocacy programme areas that UNICEF supports in Sudan to fulfil the rights, development, and protection of vulnerable children. In response to the current crisis in Sudan, the WASH delivery model has become heavily dependent on partnerships with CSOs, making this position strategically crucial in the section.The WASH Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, with a focus on urban settings, institutions, and in empowering water utilities.
The WASH Specialist (P3) supports the Chief WASH in leading strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and programme delivery. The role focuses on strengthening climate-resilient WASH programming, donor engagement and resource mobilization, and translating data into fundable proposals, while contributing to partnerships, innovation, and the delivery of sustainable WASH outcomes in Bangladesh
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a national or international consultant to undertake a Programme Review of the integrated climate resilient WASH and livelihoods programme in rural fishing communities, covering the full period of implementation from 2023 to mid 2026 and informing the remaining implementation period through 2027.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to undertake a comprehensive gender landscape analysis of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in the four focus districts of Dangorayo, Burtinle, Harfo, and Galdogob, in Puntland. The analysis will identify gender-related gaps, power dynamics, inequalities, barriers, opportunities, and systemic issues affecting WASH access, governance, participation, and outcomes.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of the PAPBIM Toolkit. The toolkit is expected to comprise the Standard Activity Planning and Budgeting (SAPB), Micro-planning, and Results-Based Financing tools, together with all corresponding guidelines.
The consultancy contract will be implemented in two phases, with Phase II being subject to the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. The scope of work is outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.Experience:Minimum six years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or in a commercial context is required.Language Requirements:Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is considered an asset.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development and roll-out of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework for Ghana’s National Open Defecation Free and Safely Managed Sanitation Plan. Working under the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and in close collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission, the Office of the Head of Local Government Service and the Ghana Statistical Service, the consultant will design a robust framework, support its nationwide implementation, and establish sustainable systems for monitoring, accountability and continuous learning.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking an experienced national consultant to strengthen data quality and integrity across key programmes. This role will focus on ensuring data collection tools and analytical frameworks produce accurate, consistent, and reliable information across diverse contexts. The consultant will integrate standardized measurement approaches into reporting systems to enable meaningful comparisons over time and across locations.
Working at the intersection of data and climate resilience, the assignment will provide specialized statistical expertise to support the development of Climate Resilient Safely Managed Sanitation (CRSMS) Monitoring Tools and a Programme Activity Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation (PAPBIM) Toolkit.
Join UNICEF to contribute to impactful, data-driven solutions that improve programme effectiveness and support sustainable development outcomes.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international data consultant 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
The candidate will be responsible for providing expertise to strengthen national climate–health desk through the development of integrated early warning systems (EWS), predictive analytics, and decision-support tools that translate data into actionable insights for policy, planning, and preparedness. This initiative builds on existing national systems and priorities, including climate-resilient health systems, One Health coordination, and the Health National Adaptation Plan (H‑NAP)
The objective of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Mozambique in developing a comprehensive nutrition program Action Plan for the health sector that guides the planning and implementation of high impact evidence-based actions aimed at promoting nutrition and improving health throughout the life cycle. This Action Plan will contribute to improving the coverage and quality of essential nutritional actions in the Mozambican health system in a sustainable and comprehensive way, especially for vulnerable populations. The Action Plan will also be aligned with the five core pillars of the Government of Mozambique's Five-Year Program (PQG) for 2025–2029, the three key principles of the National Health Policy and the five key shifts proposed in the Lusaka Agenda 2023. To make the development of the national action plan effective, the consultant must ensure alignment with national health strategies and priorities and international standards, in particular with the guidelines of different areas of nutrition action at the level of the National Health System and the Community Health Subsystem, with an emphasis on promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and its link with other essential sectors (e.g. education, agriculture, industry and commerce, social action, public works, among others)
Angola has made progress in child survival, with under-five mortality declining from 68 to 52 per 1,000 live births, between 2015 and 2024. This trajectory confirms that targeted investments in primary health care is yielding results. However, these gains remain fragile and uneven, with persistent geographic and socio-economic disparities requiring sustained, equity-focused efforts. At the same time, stagnation in key maternal and child health and nutrition indicators signal systemic bottlenecks. Rates of stunting (40 per cent), wasting (5 per cent), full immunization coverage (28 per cent), and access to WASH have shown limited improvement. This reflects structural challenges across the health system, including access to health care facilities, weak last-mile and community-based service delivery and quality gaps.
The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) juvenile justice system by supporting the comprehensive review and amendment of the Juvenile Justice Act 2014, with a view to ensuring compliance with international child rights obligations and reinforcing a child-centred, rights-based and restorative justice framework consistent with established global standards and good practices.
UNICEF Philippines is looking for a qualified WASH Engineering Consultant to support the implementation of solar water pump systems and WASH facility improvements in selected primary health care facilities in Samar Province. The consultant will serve as a technical advisor, ensuring quality assurance, compliance with standards, and the sustainability of all project components from planning through installation. Working closely with partners, the consultant will provide expert guidance, validate technical outputs, and strengthen coordination across stakeholders. The assignment will also document key processes, results, and lessons learned to inform scalable and climate-resilient WASH solutions. Join us in reaching the most disadvantaged communities and building systems that improve health outcomes for every child.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
UNICEF Centre of Excellence is establishing an LTA of international consultants with demonstrated experience in WASH systems strengthening and governance that is open to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
WASH is one of the basic social service and advocacy programme areas that UNICEF supports in Sudan to fulfil the rights, development, and protection of vulnerable children. In response to the current crisis in Sudan, the WASH delivery model has become heavily dependent on partnerships with CSOs, making this position strategically crucial in the section.The WASH Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, with a focus on urban settings, institutions, and in empowering water utilities.
The WASH Specialist (P3) supports the Chief WASH in leading strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and programme delivery. The role focuses on strengthening climate-resilient WASH programming, donor engagement and resource mobilization, and translating data into fundable proposals, while contributing to partnerships, innovation, and the delivery of sustainable WASH outcomes in Bangladesh
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a national or international consultant to undertake a Programme Review of the integrated climate resilient WASH and livelihoods programme in rural fishing communities, covering the full period of implementation from 2023 to mid 2026 and informing the remaining implementation period through 2027.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to undertake a comprehensive gender landscape analysis of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in the four focus districts of Dangorayo, Burtinle, Harfo, and Galdogob, in Puntland. The analysis will identify gender-related gaps, power dynamics, inequalities, barriers, opportunities, and systemic issues affecting WASH access, governance, participation, and outcomes.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of the PAPBIM Toolkit. The toolkit is expected to comprise the Standard Activity Planning and Budgeting (SAPB), Micro-planning, and Results-Based Financing tools, together with all corresponding guidelines.
The consultancy contract will be implemented in two phases, with Phase II being subject to the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. The scope of work is outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.Experience:Minimum six years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or in a commercial context is required.Language Requirements:Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is considered an asset.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development and roll-out of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework for Ghana’s National Open Defecation Free and Safely Managed Sanitation Plan. Working under the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and in close collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission, the Office of the Head of Local Government Service and the Ghana Statistical Service, the consultant will design a robust framework, support its nationwide implementation, and establish sustainable systems for monitoring, accountability and continuous learning.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking an experienced national consultant to strengthen data quality and integrity across key programmes. This role will focus on ensuring data collection tools and analytical frameworks produce accurate, consistent, and reliable information across diverse contexts. The consultant will integrate standardized measurement approaches into reporting systems to enable meaningful comparisons over time and across locations.
Working at the intersection of data and climate resilience, the assignment will provide specialized statistical expertise to support the development of Climate Resilient Safely Managed Sanitation (CRSMS) Monitoring Tools and a Programme Activity Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation (PAPBIM) Toolkit.
Join UNICEF to contribute to impactful, data-driven solutions that improve programme effectiveness and support sustainable development outcomes.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international data consultant 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
The candidate will be responsible for providing expertise to strengthen national climate–health desk through the development of integrated early warning systems (EWS), predictive analytics, and decision-support tools that translate data into actionable insights for policy, planning, and preparedness. This initiative builds on existing national systems and priorities, including climate-resilient health systems, One Health coordination, and the Health National Adaptation Plan (H‑NAP)
The objective of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Mozambique in developing a comprehensive nutrition program Action Plan for the health sector that guides the planning and implementation of high impact evidence-based actions aimed at promoting nutrition and improving health throughout the life cycle. This Action Plan will contribute to improving the coverage and quality of essential nutritional actions in the Mozambican health system in a sustainable and comprehensive way, especially for vulnerable populations. The Action Plan will also be aligned with the five core pillars of the Government of Mozambique's Five-Year Program (PQG) for 2025–2029, the three key principles of the National Health Policy and the five key shifts proposed in the Lusaka Agenda 2023. To make the development of the national action plan effective, the consultant must ensure alignment with national health strategies and priorities and international standards, in particular with the guidelines of different areas of nutrition action at the level of the National Health System and the Community Health Subsystem, with an emphasis on promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and its link with other essential sectors (e.g. education, agriculture, industry and commerce, social action, public works, among others)
Angola has made progress in child survival, with under-five mortality declining from 68 to 52 per 1,000 live births, between 2015 and 2024. This trajectory confirms that targeted investments in primary health care is yielding results. However, these gains remain fragile and uneven, with persistent geographic and socio-economic disparities requiring sustained, equity-focused efforts. At the same time, stagnation in key maternal and child health and nutrition indicators signal systemic bottlenecks. Rates of stunting (40 per cent), wasting (5 per cent), full immunization coverage (28 per cent), and access to WASH have shown limited improvement. This reflects structural challenges across the health system, including access to health care facilities, weak last-mile and community-based service delivery and quality gaps.
