UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified Public Health Communication Consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in finalizing the Belize Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction Plan and developing communication strategies to enhance uptake of the rotavirus and measles vaccines. The consultant will conduct a technical review of the draft plan, lead consultations, and finalize strategic documents. They will also design and produce four training demonstration videos illustrating the Announcement Approach to strengthen health worker communication with caregivers. The consultancy is home-based and expected to be completed over 3 months.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National consultant to support the development of the new NPA for the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Children and youth consultation for UNICEF Lao PDR Country Program. The duration of this assignment is 8 months, starting as soon as posible and the Consultant shall be home based.
UNICEF Sri Lanka would like to engage the services of professional translators to be available in short notice to assist with translations and proof reading. Selected candidates will be placed in a roster for 12 months with possibility of extension.
This consultancy will primarily support the SACA-WG to undertake a systematic review of the literature on the relationship of adolescent body weight and morbidity and mortality.
The Consultant will provide technical advice in facilitating and quality assuring evaluations undertaken as part of the Safe Online targeted investment round on Evidence Generation for Sustainable and Scalable Impact in Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and work with the Safe Online Evaluation Advisory Group. S/he will technically support the implementation of MEL capacity development plan for Safe Online grantees. In addition, s/he will provide technical support on the execution of the Safe Online Strategy and portfolio evaluation, performance monitoring of key results and learning across the Safe Online portfolio.
Under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement and Entrepreneurship Lead, with overall guidance from the Director of Programmes and in close collaboration with the Programme Team at UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) and select Country Offices this consultancy role will coordinate the global implementation of imaGen Ventures while supporting the broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio within UNICEF’s GenU. This includes leading flagship initiatives like the Global Challenge and Global Incubation Week, as well as providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices implementing youth entrepreneurship programmes. The consultant will act as the primary liaison for country offices, facilitating alignment with global strategies, managing key partnerships and contributing to the growth of related youth entrepreneurship programmes, including the Green Entrepreneurship component of Green Rising, health entrepreneurship initiatives, and AI-focused ventures. The role also involves developing innovative learning resources, refining incubation frameworks, and supporting effective data collection and impact measurement to enhance programme outcomes globally.
The consultant will support EOF’s team in relation to its ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) outcomes fund in South Africa, which is expected to launch in November 2025 and continue implementing until 2029.
The ultimate goal of this assignment is to generate evidence to provide policy recommendations to support planning on financing for increased access to WASH in Madagascar. Additionally, the assignment will consider an analysis of the WASH sector financing landscape on the period from 2020 to 2024 to appraise the adequacy or inadequacy of WASH budget invested through different sectors, to evaluate the cost of needed services to achieve ambitious SDGS and national targets, as well as to determine strategic financing approaches to cover the gaps. Specifically, the purpose of this assignment is to:
(i) Assess the fiscal space of the government budget, leading to the formulation of policy measures to substantively improve efficiency in the use of public resources as well as identify avenues for additional financial leveraging for implementation of climate resilient WASH interventions for the period 2025-2030.
(ii) Develop a high-level WASH Financing Strategy that will set out approaches on how the WASH sector will finance its overall programmatic and operations to meet the sector’s objectives in the medium-term (up to 2030) and long term (15 years planning horizon or as guided by the sector).
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced national consultant to provide POILIO surge support for the Social & Behavior Change unit at Unicef Yemen, Sana’a.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to strengthen national information systems for child protection case management, providing specific technical support to Lao PDR, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, as well as technical support to UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office and UNICEF
Headquarters.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to identify and draw on available data and evidence to provide a regional specific overview of harmful and problematic sexual behaviours of under-18s in Southeast Asia, with a focus on tech facilitated behaviours, current approaches in the region, and a summary of evidence on what works to prevent harmful conduct and the escalation of behaviours in adolescent and adulthood. This region-specific desk-based background paper will be used to inform dialogue on guidelines, programme and policy development in the region.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
Under the direct supervision of the Innovation Manager (Generation Unlimited), with overall guidance from the Deputy Director, Partnerships and in collaboration with the partnerships team, the consultant provide expertise to support the overall project manager (Innovation Manager) for the implementation of Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) and expansion under the Global Youth Agriculture Network (GYAN) into other geographies.
Le Bureau UNICEF du Cameroun recherche un consultant international "Monitoring Evaluation Reporting" (Child Protection, Education, WASH, Social Policy, SBC) afin de mesurer la portée des interventions en termes de qualité et d’efficacité au regard des résultats attendus, de renseigner de manière critique sur les résultats obtenus en matière de Changement Social et de Comportement au regard des objectifs et résultats poursuivis par le programme de coopération UNICEF-Cameroun, et de capitaliser sur les leçons apprises.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight and the German Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF Germany) seek a consultant conduct a desk-based research study to generate new insights into needs of child refugee and asylum seekers engaged in voluntary return and deportation processes in Germany.
UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified Public Health Communication Consultant to support the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in finalizing the Belize Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction Plan and developing communication strategies to enhance uptake of the rotavirus and measles vaccines. The consultant will conduct a technical review of the draft plan, lead consultations, and finalize strategic documents. They will also design and produce four training demonstration videos illustrating the Announcement Approach to strengthen health worker communication with caregivers. The consultancy is home-based and expected to be completed over 3 months.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National consultant to support the development of the new NPA for the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Children and youth consultation for UNICEF Lao PDR Country Program. The duration of this assignment is 8 months, starting as soon as posible and the Consultant shall be home based.
UNICEF Sri Lanka would like to engage the services of professional translators to be available in short notice to assist with translations and proof reading. Selected candidates will be placed in a roster for 12 months with possibility of extension.
This consultancy will primarily support the SACA-WG to undertake a systematic review of the literature on the relationship of adolescent body weight and morbidity and mortality.
The Consultant will provide technical advice in facilitating and quality assuring evaluations undertaken as part of the Safe Online targeted investment round on Evidence Generation for Sustainable and Scalable Impact in Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and work with the Safe Online Evaluation Advisory Group. S/he will technically support the implementation of MEL capacity development plan for Safe Online grantees. In addition, s/he will provide technical support on the execution of the Safe Online Strategy and portfolio evaluation, performance monitoring of key results and learning across the Safe Online portfolio.
Under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement and Entrepreneurship Lead, with overall guidance from the Director of Programmes and in close collaboration with the Programme Team at UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) and select Country Offices this consultancy role will coordinate the global implementation of imaGen Ventures while supporting the broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio within UNICEF’s GenU. This includes leading flagship initiatives like the Global Challenge and Global Incubation Week, as well as providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices implementing youth entrepreneurship programmes. The consultant will act as the primary liaison for country offices, facilitating alignment with global strategies, managing key partnerships and contributing to the growth of related youth entrepreneurship programmes, including the Green Entrepreneurship component of Green Rising, health entrepreneurship initiatives, and AI-focused ventures. The role also involves developing innovative learning resources, refining incubation frameworks, and supporting effective data collection and impact measurement to enhance programme outcomes globally.
The consultant will support EOF’s team in relation to its ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) outcomes fund in South Africa, which is expected to launch in November 2025 and continue implementing until 2029.
The ultimate goal of this assignment is to generate evidence to provide policy recommendations to support planning on financing for increased access to WASH in Madagascar. Additionally, the assignment will consider an analysis of the WASH sector financing landscape on the period from 2020 to 2024 to appraise the adequacy or inadequacy of WASH budget invested through different sectors, to evaluate the cost of needed services to achieve ambitious SDGS and national targets, as well as to determine strategic financing approaches to cover the gaps. Specifically, the purpose of this assignment is to:
(i) Assess the fiscal space of the government budget, leading to the formulation of policy measures to substantively improve efficiency in the use of public resources as well as identify avenues for additional financial leveraging for implementation of climate resilient WASH interventions for the period 2025-2030.
(ii) Develop a high-level WASH Financing Strategy that will set out approaches on how the WASH sector will finance its overall programmatic and operations to meet the sector’s objectives in the medium-term (up to 2030) and long term (15 years planning horizon or as guided by the sector).
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced national consultant to provide POILIO surge support for the Social & Behavior Change unit at Unicef Yemen, Sana’a.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to strengthen national information systems for child protection case management, providing specific technical support to Lao PDR, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, as well as technical support to UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office and UNICEF
Headquarters.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to identify and draw on available data and evidence to provide a regional specific overview of harmful and problematic sexual behaviours of under-18s in Southeast Asia, with a focus on tech facilitated behaviours, current approaches in the region, and a summary of evidence on what works to prevent harmful conduct and the escalation of behaviours in adolescent and adulthood. This region-specific desk-based background paper will be used to inform dialogue on guidelines, programme and policy development in the region.
UNICEF is committed to addressing the climate crisis as a core part of its mission to protect the rights and well-being of every child. As climate change increasingly threatens the lives and futures of the most vulnerable children, UNICEF is scaling up its climate action across key sectors—including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, social protection, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
To help advance this agenda, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP). As the organization moves into its next Strategic Plan, there is an increasing focus on delivering climate-resilient social services and protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster-related shocks. The consultant will play a key role in supporting this shift.
Working under the supervision of the CEED Programme Specialist, the consultant will contribute to internal communications, capacity-strengthening efforts, and implementation tracking related to SCAP. Specific responsibilities will include developing and disseminating strategic content, coordinating the roll-out of a global capacity-building initiative on sustainability and climate action, and supporting the preparation of key reports and knowledge products. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF divisions, regional and country offices, and contribute to strengthening the organization’s institutional capacity to deliver results for children in a changing climate.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director – Programmes, and direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist, and working closely with the Senior Advisor for Global Programmes, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Programme Team, the Knowledge Management Consultant will support in the development of key knowledge management outputs, processes, and systems linked to youth skills and livelihoods at UNICEF Generation Unlimited. The position will help to strengthen overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) work at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, and also support the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Global Team for key knowledge-related activities and events.
Disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and cyclones. Consequently, it is imperative for countries to establish climate-resilient, low-carbon social services encompassing water and sanitation, healthcare, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection to tackle current threats and prepare for increasingly severe impacts.
In alignment with our commitment to protect children and young people worldwide, UNICEF launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023 - 2030. The SCAP prioritizes urgent climate action through systematic partnerships with public and private sector institutions to prioritize the needs of children and young people and build their resilience to the climate threats at hand. The SCAP strives to mainstream sustainability and climate action both internally and externally, through protecting the lives, health and well-being of children and their communities; empowering children with developmental opportunities and skills; and reducing emissions and the environmental footprint within UNICEF.
UNICEF is working as a GCF Accredited Entity for the first time and setting up its internal systems to establish a vertical climate funds unit. In parallel, UNICEF is developing a pipeline of GCF funding proposals. The role of the GCF Senior consultant is to provide expert advise and support development of both aspects of UNICEF’s engagement in climate finance.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of UNICEF’s strategy on building immunization infrastructure including cold chain and climate resilient environmentally sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, i.e., operationalization of Cold Chain, Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) and Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) interventions in priority countries.
The Consultant will contribute to the development of Electronic Monitoring Systems of cold chain equipment (CCE), PHC infrastructure investment cases, ensuring that country-specific programs are effectively coordinated and supported. The role will involve providing technical assistance to regional offices and country offices and fostering stakeholder engagement to develop relevant policies and guidelines. The Consultant will organize and introduce knowledge management and capacity building initiatives across all levels, with the aim to strengthen health systems and immunization supply chains to enhance the overall effectiveness of UNICEF’s immunization and PHC infrastructure initiatives.
Under supervision of the Health Specialist (Adolescent Health, Mental Health, School Health) the Adolescent Health Consultant will provide support reporting, analysis, planning, and documentation within the Maternal Newborn Adolescent Health Unit. This includes implementation, monitoring, and reporting on adolescent and mental health program partnerships with AstraZeneca, Z-Zurich, and SONY. The consultant provides support around coordination and communication with Regional and Country teams, as well as implementation and reporting of achievements according to partnership agreements in 17 UNICEF countries.
Under the direct supervision of the Innovation Manager (Generation Unlimited), with overall guidance from the Deputy Director, Partnerships and in collaboration with the partnerships team, the consultant provide expertise to support the overall project manager (Innovation Manager) for the implementation of Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) and expansion under the Global Youth Agriculture Network (GYAN) into other geographies.
Le Bureau UNICEF du Cameroun recherche un consultant international "Monitoring Evaluation Reporting" (Child Protection, Education, WASH, Social Policy, SBC) afin de mesurer la portée des interventions en termes de qualité et d’efficacité au regard des résultats attendus, de renseigner de manière critique sur les résultats obtenus en matière de Changement Social et de Comportement au regard des objectifs et résultats poursuivis par le programme de coopération UNICEF-Cameroun, et de capitaliser sur les leçons apprises.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight and the German Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF Germany) seek a consultant conduct a desk-based research study to generate new insights into needs of child refugee and asylum seekers engaged in voluntary return and deportation processes in Germany.
