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.
Las tareas de esta consultoría se centran en el procesamiento de datos y la gestión de bases de datos para la elaboración de estimaciones de pobreza infantil en Guinea Ecuatorial.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for professional Individual national consultancy for technical and IT systems assessment of child- and youth-centred data interoperability.
We are recruiting an Executive Associate GS6 Temporary Appointment (6 months) to provide high-level executive, administrative and coordination support to the UNICEF Representative and ensure the smooth functioning of the Front Office. If you are committed to delivering efficient and impactful support for UNICEF’s work for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
The Procurement Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized procurement tasks in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual and other applicable procurement procedures.The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for assistance for a segment of products in the Child Survival Centre; providing effective services to customers, ensuring accurate and timely monitoring of shipments up to the completion and closure of the order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers. In this capacity, the need to project the image of a credible and reliable service provider is imperative to quality of process delivery, and the impact of work directly reflects on the overall reputation of the team in terms of responsiveness to client needs and quality of process execution.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive, integrated strategic framework aimed at eliminating preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in Mozambique. The framework should be aligned with the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) initiative.
The Chief Health and Nutrition (System Strengthening) reports to the Deputy Representative, and is responsible for the overall management and administration in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Health & Nutrition programme in the context of child survival and development within the country programme. Accountable for effective technical leadership, management guidance and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve programme goals and expansion of UNICEF assisted Health & Nutrition interventions, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.The Chief directs, leads, manages, develops and enables a competent team of professional and support staff to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the Health & Nutrition programme, with a view to integrating gender equality across all aspects of the country programme.Contributes to create synergy partnerships which reinforce other organizations – including other UN Agencies – SDGs strategic directions in areas where UNICEF has primary responsibility or comparative advantage such as interrelated areas of maternal, new-born, and child health and nutrition.With a strong focus on Health System Strengthening (HSS) and Primary Health Care (PHC), the role leads UNICEF support to the Ministry of Health and relevant ministries in policy dialogue, system reforms, programme implementation, resource mobilization, innovative financing, emergency preparedness, and delivery of integrated services at national, provincial/district, and community levels. Given the ongoing health reforms, the role also leads on public private partnerships (PPP) on health, health sector financial reviews and the national health insurance and will work closely, in Humanitarian Action, with the Nutrition and Health clusters within the inter-agency standing committee (IASC).
Under the Kigoma Regional Secretariat and UNICEF, and in close collaboration with the PMO-RALG, the consultant will
provide technical assistance to develop a five-year costed Kigoma Multisectoral Nutrition Strategy and response plan.
The assignment will involve reviewing the regional nutrition situation, analyzing the key determinants of malnutrition,
facilitating stakeholder consultations, developing a multisectoral Theory of Change, and preparing a costed strategy,
response plan and results framework to guide coordinated implementation.
The purpose of this temporary appointment is to provide technical and programme support to the implementation and strategic positioning of UNICEF Kenya's Food Systems for Children portfolio, with a specific focus on implementation of First Foods Africa, prevention of overweight and obesity through healthier food environment policies, and the advancement of a coherent climate-nutrition agenda. The position will support the Nutrition Section to translate the FS4C Roadmap and related global and regional guidance into practical country-level plans, policy inputs, partner engagement processes, and evidence products.
Under the overall supervision of the Climate Change, DRR and Emergency Preparedness Specialist, the consultant will provide technical support for data visualization and the design and production of UNICEF reports, publications, and communication materials in the areas of Climate Change, DRR, Health, Nutrition and Child Rights Monitoring.
The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building long-term resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and sub-national administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following its official launch in April 2024.
The National Consultant will support GS-NSPC, NSAF and relevant government stakeholders to review and update the draft operational manual, referral pathways, implementation procedures, and related tools based on technical consultations and stakeholder feedback. The consultant will facilitate consultations with key ministries, sub-national administrations, service providers, and development partners to ensure that the pilot design and operational arrangements are practical and coordinated which will contribute to the outcome of the programme, and align with the objectives of Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035)
Cambodia has made significant strides in improving health outcomes and expanding access to healthcare. However, challenges such as high out-of-pocket expenditures, limited population coverage, and disparities in service access persist. In response, the Royal Government of Cambodia adopted the UHC Roadmap 2024–2035, committing to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2035.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a standard social health protection benefit package and an accompanying costing model that enables scenario-based planning for UHC implementation in Cambodia. The consultancy will support the government with the following two main objectives:
• Develop a standard social health protection benefit package that harmonizes and builds upon existing schemes, such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Health Equity Fund (HEF), including the design of provider payment mechanisms and distinction between basic and extended benefit packages
• Develop a costing model for the standard social health protection benefit package, including models for payment rates with and without medicines, to inform resource allocation and financing planning for UHC implementation.
The main purpose of this consultancy is to propose improvement in the design and implementation of the performance informed budgeting and also development of the cost efficiency review framework in line with the final phase of Public Financial Management Reform Programme 2023-2027 (PFMRP Phase 4) and national budget system reform strategy 2025-2028.
This assignment focuses primarily on the national-level budget, covering central ministries and their corresponding provincial line departments. The consultancy will involve a desk review of key budget and planning documents, including, but not limited to, the PIB Guideline, Annual Performance Plans, Performance Agreements, Budget Strategic Plans, Programme-Based Budgeting documents, the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the Pentagonal Strategy Phase 1 (PS1), and the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP).
The review and assessment will concentrate on selected line ministries, to be identified by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and is expected to include approximately five to ten ministries.
Mener une revue complète des partenariats d’implémentation avec les organisations de la société civile OSC) et les organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) du Programme de Coopération Haïti-UNICEF 2023-2027. Dans un environnement marqué par l’instabilité politique, la récurrence des catastrophes naturelles, la vulnérabilité aiguë des enfants et la baisse des financements, la revue vise à optimiser le portefeuille de partenaires pour la période 2026-2028. Elle cherche à renforcer l’efficacité, la pertinence, la sécurité programmatique et financière ainsi que la localisation, en parfaite cohérence avec les procédures de l’UNICEF, le cadre HACT et les CCC. Cet exercice s’inscrit en appui à la réponse de gestion à l’évaluation de la réponse L3 (recommandation relative à la localisation) et aux actions convenues de l’audit du bureau pays portant sur le suivi programmatique, les visites d’assurance et la gestion des partenariats.
To strengthen strategic advocacy and communications support for ongoing advocacy and partnership on regional priorities by developing, coordinating, documenting, and amplifying regional and country-level visibility and advocacy.
The Deputy Regional Director (DRD) will be part of the regional leadership team. The successful candidate will be one of the two Deputy Regional Directors to support the Regional Director in the management of the Regional Office, ensuring coordination and synergy across multiple functional areas to consolidate a range of integrated and multi-sectoral approaches in support of the Regional Agenda for Children and the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2026-2029). This will be achieved in close collaboration with the twenty-four country offices, headquarter divisions and with a wide range of programmatic and cross sectoral practice areas in the Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
The Deputy Regional Director, working in close collaboration with country senior management, is accountable for ensuring that each of the 24 Country Offices is optimally guided and connected to the right competencies, as well as supported through integrated, differentiated and multi-country delivery mechanisms that enable Country Offices to achieve sustainable results at scale. Accountability for programme delivery and country results remains with Country Representatives.
The Office of Strategy and Evidence (OSE), under the leadership of the Chief Data Officer, is implementing a portfolio of data governance initiatives designed to operationalize UNICEF's Data Governance Framework and accelerate data maturity across the organization. To support the delivery, operationalization and socialization of these initiatives, UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant with strong knowledge of data governance, technical expertise in data management, and experience in organizational change in international and multilateral environments. The consultancy is remote / home-based. The team is in Florence, Italy and the consultant is expected to be available CET working hours.
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.
Las tareas de esta consultoría se centran en el procesamiento de datos y la gestión de bases de datos para la elaboración de estimaciones de pobreza infantil en Guinea Ecuatorial.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for professional Individual national consultancy for technical and IT systems assessment of child- and youth-centred data interoperability.
We are recruiting an Executive Associate GS6 Temporary Appointment (6 months) to provide high-level executive, administrative and coordination support to the UNICEF Representative and ensure the smooth functioning of the Front Office. If you are committed to delivering efficient and impactful support for UNICEF’s work for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
The Procurement Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized procurement tasks in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual and other applicable procurement procedures.The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for assistance for a segment of products in the Child Survival Centre; providing effective services to customers, ensuring accurate and timely monitoring of shipments up to the completion and closure of the order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers. In this capacity, the need to project the image of a credible and reliable service provider is imperative to quality of process delivery, and the impact of work directly reflects on the overall reputation of the team in terms of responsiveness to client needs and quality of process execution.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive, integrated strategic framework aimed at eliminating preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in Mozambique. The framework should be aligned with the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) initiative.
The Chief Health and Nutrition (System Strengthening) reports to the Deputy Representative, and is responsible for the overall management and administration in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Health & Nutrition programme in the context of child survival and development within the country programme. Accountable for effective technical leadership, management guidance and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve programme goals and expansion of UNICEF assisted Health & Nutrition interventions, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.The Chief directs, leads, manages, develops and enables a competent team of professional and support staff to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the Health & Nutrition programme, with a view to integrating gender equality across all aspects of the country programme.Contributes to create synergy partnerships which reinforce other organizations – including other UN Agencies – SDGs strategic directions in areas where UNICEF has primary responsibility or comparative advantage such as interrelated areas of maternal, new-born, and child health and nutrition.With a strong focus on Health System Strengthening (HSS) and Primary Health Care (PHC), the role leads UNICEF support to the Ministry of Health and relevant ministries in policy dialogue, system reforms, programme implementation, resource mobilization, innovative financing, emergency preparedness, and delivery of integrated services at national, provincial/district, and community levels. Given the ongoing health reforms, the role also leads on public private partnerships (PPP) on health, health sector financial reviews and the national health insurance and will work closely, in Humanitarian Action, with the Nutrition and Health clusters within the inter-agency standing committee (IASC).
Under the Kigoma Regional Secretariat and UNICEF, and in close collaboration with the PMO-RALG, the consultant will
provide technical assistance to develop a five-year costed Kigoma Multisectoral Nutrition Strategy and response plan.
The assignment will involve reviewing the regional nutrition situation, analyzing the key determinants of malnutrition,
facilitating stakeholder consultations, developing a multisectoral Theory of Change, and preparing a costed strategy,
response plan and results framework to guide coordinated implementation.
The purpose of this temporary appointment is to provide technical and programme support to the implementation and strategic positioning of UNICEF Kenya's Food Systems for Children portfolio, with a specific focus on implementation of First Foods Africa, prevention of overweight and obesity through healthier food environment policies, and the advancement of a coherent climate-nutrition agenda. The position will support the Nutrition Section to translate the FS4C Roadmap and related global and regional guidance into practical country-level plans, policy inputs, partner engagement processes, and evidence products.
Under the overall supervision of the Climate Change, DRR and Emergency Preparedness Specialist, the consultant will provide technical support for data visualization and the design and production of UNICEF reports, publications, and communication materials in the areas of Climate Change, DRR, Health, Nutrition and Child Rights Monitoring.
The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building long-term resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and sub-national administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following its official launch in April 2024.
The National Consultant will support GS-NSPC, NSAF and relevant government stakeholders to review and update the draft operational manual, referral pathways, implementation procedures, and related tools based on technical consultations and stakeholder feedback. The consultant will facilitate consultations with key ministries, sub-national administrations, service providers, and development partners to ensure that the pilot design and operational arrangements are practical and coordinated which will contribute to the outcome of the programme, and align with the objectives of Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035)
Cambodia has made significant strides in improving health outcomes and expanding access to healthcare. However, challenges such as high out-of-pocket expenditures, limited population coverage, and disparities in service access persist. In response, the Royal Government of Cambodia adopted the UHC Roadmap 2024–2035, committing to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2035.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a standard social health protection benefit package and an accompanying costing model that enables scenario-based planning for UHC implementation in Cambodia. The consultancy will support the government with the following two main objectives:
• Develop a standard social health protection benefit package that harmonizes and builds upon existing schemes, such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Health Equity Fund (HEF), including the design of provider payment mechanisms and distinction between basic and extended benefit packages
• Develop a costing model for the standard social health protection benefit package, including models for payment rates with and without medicines, to inform resource allocation and financing planning for UHC implementation.
The main purpose of this consultancy is to propose improvement in the design and implementation of the performance informed budgeting and also development of the cost efficiency review framework in line with the final phase of Public Financial Management Reform Programme 2023-2027 (PFMRP Phase 4) and national budget system reform strategy 2025-2028.
This assignment focuses primarily on the national-level budget, covering central ministries and their corresponding provincial line departments. The consultancy will involve a desk review of key budget and planning documents, including, but not limited to, the PIB Guideline, Annual Performance Plans, Performance Agreements, Budget Strategic Plans, Programme-Based Budgeting documents, the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the Pentagonal Strategy Phase 1 (PS1), and the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP).
The review and assessment will concentrate on selected line ministries, to be identified by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and is expected to include approximately five to ten ministries.
Mener une revue complète des partenariats d’implémentation avec les organisations de la société civile OSC) et les organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) du Programme de Coopération Haïti-UNICEF 2023-2027. Dans un environnement marqué par l’instabilité politique, la récurrence des catastrophes naturelles, la vulnérabilité aiguë des enfants et la baisse des financements, la revue vise à optimiser le portefeuille de partenaires pour la période 2026-2028. Elle cherche à renforcer l’efficacité, la pertinence, la sécurité programmatique et financière ainsi que la localisation, en parfaite cohérence avec les procédures de l’UNICEF, le cadre HACT et les CCC. Cet exercice s’inscrit en appui à la réponse de gestion à l’évaluation de la réponse L3 (recommandation relative à la localisation) et aux actions convenues de l’audit du bureau pays portant sur le suivi programmatique, les visites d’assurance et la gestion des partenariats.
To strengthen strategic advocacy and communications support for ongoing advocacy and partnership on regional priorities by developing, coordinating, documenting, and amplifying regional and country-level visibility and advocacy.
The Deputy Regional Director (DRD) will be part of the regional leadership team. The successful candidate will be one of the two Deputy Regional Directors to support the Regional Director in the management of the Regional Office, ensuring coordination and synergy across multiple functional areas to consolidate a range of integrated and multi-sectoral approaches in support of the Regional Agenda for Children and the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2026-2029). This will be achieved in close collaboration with the twenty-four country offices, headquarter divisions and with a wide range of programmatic and cross sectoral practice areas in the Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
The Deputy Regional Director, working in close collaboration with country senior management, is accountable for ensuring that each of the 24 Country Offices is optimally guided and connected to the right competencies, as well as supported through integrated, differentiated and multi-country delivery mechanisms that enable Country Offices to achieve sustainable results at scale. Accountability for programme delivery and country results remains with Country Representatives.
The Office of Strategy and Evidence (OSE), under the leadership of the Chief Data Officer, is implementing a portfolio of data governance initiatives designed to operationalize UNICEF's Data Governance Framework and accelerate data maturity across the organization. To support the delivery, operationalization and socialization of these initiatives, UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant with strong knowledge of data governance, technical expertise in data management, and experience in organizational change in international and multilateral environments. The consultancy is remote / home-based. The team is in Florence, Italy and the consultant is expected to be available CET working hours.
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