La consultoría brindará asistencia técnica especializada al Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MAE), bajo la supervisión de UNICEF, para fortalecer los mecanismos que facilitan el acceso de los gobiernos municipales al financiamiento de proyectos de agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH). El trabajo incluirá la revisión y mejora de los procesos de viabilidad técnica, la armonización de criterios entre el MAE y el Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE), y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas e instrumentos de gestión utilizados en el sector.
Asimismo, la consultoría apoyará la coordinación entre instituciones públicas, organismos multilaterales y otros actores relevantes, contribuyendo al desarrollo de herramientas técnicas, la generación de evidencia y la formulación de recomendaciones para mejorar las políticas públicas y las estrategias de financiamiento del sector WASH.
El/la consultor/a tendrá como objetivo generar insumos técnicos especializados que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de los instrumentos aplicables al sector de agua potable y saneamiento en el Ecuador, mediante el diagnóstico y análisis del marco técnico vigente, la identificación de brechas, desafíos y oportunidades de mejora, y la elaboración de un compendio regional de tecnologías viables para el abastecimiento de agua potable y el saneamiento. Dicho compendio deberá incorporará tecnologías convencionales e innovadoras, soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) y alternativas adaptadas a las características geográficas, climáticas y socioeconómicas de las diferentes regiones del país, incluyendo un apartado sobre captación, almacenamiento, tratamiento y aprovechamiento de agua lluvia como fuente complementaria para diversos usos, incluido el consumo humano bajo condiciones técnicas y sanitarias apropiadas.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical advisory and coordination support to the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management to advance national disaster risk reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness efforts in Syria. Over a period of 120 working days, the consultant will support the Ministry in strengthening key elements of the national disaster risk management architecture, including contributions to the development of the National DRR Strategy, the review and prioritization of national risk scenarios, and the enhancement of multi-hazard preparedness and contingency planning mechanisms across sectors.
The consultancy will also aim to strengthen institutional capacities and coordination mechanisms between the Ministry, UNICEF, and relevant national stakeholders involved in disaster risk management. Through technical guidance, facilitation of consultations, and targeted capacity building activities, the consultant will support the integration of child-centred, gender-responsive, and youth-inclusive approaches within national DRR frameworks, while contributing to improved preparedness, risk analysis, and evidence-based planning processes at the national level.
Under the supervision of the Fundraising Officer (Acquisition) and the general supervision of the Individual Giving Officer, the incumbent will support the coordination and follow-up of offline acquisition activities, including strategy implementation and engagement with agencies and suppliers. The incumbent will contribute to supplier and agency management processes, including the preparation of RFPs and LTAs; cost planning and fund-loading support; monitoring of CPA, ROI and relevant KPIs; preparation of internal and external meetings; responses to agency requests; support for supplier negotiation processes and kick-off meetings; projections and reprojections; administrative support; and quality reporting and feedback to agencies, in accordance with PSFR objectives.
The Supply and Logistics Officer will report to the Supply and Logistics Specialist for supervision and guidance. The Supply and Logistics Officer provides technical and operational support and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a small country office or specific components of the supply chains within a larger supply operation. Supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transportation and distribution, as well as the monitoring of supplies, services, and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programme sections in defining supply interventions that meet programmatic needs and contribute to achieving results for children. In addition, the officer provides technical support and advisory services to governments, national systems, and partners on supply chain management.
Under the supervision of the Representative, the Risk and Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading the strengthening of risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of the Venezuela country office. He/She will be responsible for providing complementary expertise, support, and monitoring related to the management of risk, including but not limited to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at a process, systems, and entity level.
Join UNICEF Ghana as an Administrative Officer and play a key role in enabling results for children. We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented professional to lead efficient administrative operations, strengthen risk management and stakeholder partnerships, and drive operational excellence through data-informed decision-making. The successful candidate will ensure seamless office operations, effective service delivery, and compliance with UNICEF’s policies, procedures, and regulationsIf you are passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and creating an enabling environment for impact, we encourage you to apply and be part of UNICEF’s mission to improve the lives of every child.
The UNICEF Nigeria is seeking for a Logistics Associate for the Lagos Field Office to provide has a direct impact on the quality and timeliness of a variety of services for which the unit is responsible. The effectiveness of these services influences the timely completion of other processes for clients and has a direct bearing on the reputation of the supply team, especially in terms of quality and responsiveness. The Logistics Associate acts as a key point of contact for the coordination and planning of routine supply chain activities—such as the transportation of goods and materials, purchase orders, contracts, delivery, and payments. These relationships are crucial for meeting deadlines and ensuring that work results comply with regulations, rules, and guidelines.
The Maiduguri field office is seeking to recruit and Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for executing a broad variety of routine tasks for the respective unit requiring full knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
The ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in DRC poses a significant cross-border risk to Rwanda. UNICEF Rwanda, in line with the Government-led preparedness approach, is supporting national efforts to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and infection prevention and control (IPC) systems to prevent and respond to a potential outbreak. Current priorities include strengthening IPC in healthcare facilities, scaling up WASH services, enhancing community-based preparedness, and ensuring continuity of essential services. To support these efforts, UNICEF plans to engage an experienced individual consultant to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH)/Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), line government agencies and partners at the national and sub-nationals in strengthening WASH and IPC preparedness, prevention, and response capacities for EVD.
The People & Culture Associate contributes to ensuring that a full range of activities for the personnel administration and benefits of staff are maintained in accordance with UNICEF’s policies and procedures. This post contributes to strengthening the operations of the organization, maintaining/enhancing benefits and entitlement to all staff.
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilization Team Leader is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in reception centres reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees and for coordinating the activities of the other social mobilizers.
Strategic Scoping, Impact Assessment and Programme Design Consultancy for a Digital Literacy and Skills Initiative for Affected Communities, Digital Impact Division, Digital Empowerment in Emergencies, Valencia, Spain, remote without travel, 2 months
We are looking for a dedicating Chief, who supports the Deputy Director in corporate decision-making and prioritization processes, ensuring that risks are systematically identified, analyzed, and translated into actionable recommendations for resource allocation, preparedness investment, and early action. The Chief, Risk Analysis and Preparedness also supervises the Risk and Preparedness Unit, a small team of professionals working on risk analysis and preparedness within EMOPS.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Research on Gender Equality, Rights and Protection, the Research Manager, and in close coordination with the Senior Advisor and UNICEF lead on the Prevention of Harmful Practices, within UNICEF’s Child Protection Unit, the Research Manager – Prevention of Harmful Practices will lead and manage UNICEF Innocenti’s harmful practices research portfolio.The Research Manager will provide technical leadership and strategic direction across the portfolio, manage day-to-day implementation of research activities, supervise research staff and consultants, coordinate partnerships, and strengthen evidence uptake and influence related to harmful practices globally.The role will work closely with the prevention of harmful practices focal points within the Centres of Excellence across Nairobi, Amman, and Bangkok to deliver research and evidence support.The role contributes to strengthening the focus, scale, and impact of UNICEF’s work to prevent and respond to harmful practices by ensuring that investments in research and evidence are strategically targeted, methodologically rigorous, and translated into actionable insights that improve programmes and outcomes for children.
The position of Gender Programme Specialist serves as the primary gender expert in the SyriaCountry Office and serves is primarily technical and programmatic, with the normative advocacyand coordination roles serving as a secondary function. The Specialist provides technicalguidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate themanagement and delivery of results contributing to gender equality in alignment with theGender Action Plan. Incumbent supports the development, implementation, and monitoring ofhigh-quality gender programming across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan.
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate a strategic planning process that:
• Examines the current and emerging needs of child protection in humanitarian action sector;
• Identifies trends, opportunities, risks, and challenges likely to shape the sector over the coming years;
• Assesses the Alliance's achievements, strengths, limitations, and comparative advantage, of which data/findings also contribute to donor reporting;
• Defines the Alliance's future role and strategic positioning within the broader humanitarian ecosystem;
• Builds consensus among Alliance stakeholders regarding future priorities and strategic directions;
• Engage with the Alliance technical group leadership to think through the linkage between the new strategy and the implementation plan; and
• Produces a validated strategic framework, to guide the Alliance's work from 2027 for a period of 3 to 5 years.
Join UNICEF's Global Polio Eradication Programme and contribute to the global effort to end polio forever. Based at Headquarters, the Programme Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and programme support to multiple workstreams across the Polio Eradication Programme, working closely with teams in New York and Nairobi. The role supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of programme activities, helping ensure the efficient delivery of UNICEF's global polio priorities in line with organizational policies and procedures.
UNICEF China is seeking a highly motivated Health and Nutrition Policy Advocacy Intern to support evidence generation, policy research, and stakeholder engagement on child health and nutrition priorities. The intern will contribute to real-world policy initiatives, working alongside UNICEF specialists, government counterparts, researchers, and development partners to advance more supportive health and nutrition policy environments for children.
Objectifs de la mission:
Apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
PASEREC: un accord tripartite de financement et d’exécution a été signé entre la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD), la République du Burundi et l’UNICEF pour la mise en œuvre de la composante 2 du Programme d’Appui au Secteur de l’Eau et au Renforcement de la Résilience au Changement Climatique
La consultoría brindará asistencia técnica especializada al Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MAE), bajo la supervisión de UNICEF, para fortalecer los mecanismos que facilitan el acceso de los gobiernos municipales al financiamiento de proyectos de agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH). El trabajo incluirá la revisión y mejora de los procesos de viabilidad técnica, la armonización de criterios entre el MAE y el Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE), y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas e instrumentos de gestión utilizados en el sector.
Asimismo, la consultoría apoyará la coordinación entre instituciones públicas, organismos multilaterales y otros actores relevantes, contribuyendo al desarrollo de herramientas técnicas, la generación de evidencia y la formulación de recomendaciones para mejorar las políticas públicas y las estrategias de financiamiento del sector WASH.
El/la consultor/a tendrá como objetivo generar insumos técnicos especializados que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de los instrumentos aplicables al sector de agua potable y saneamiento en el Ecuador, mediante el diagnóstico y análisis del marco técnico vigente, la identificación de brechas, desafíos y oportunidades de mejora, y la elaboración de un compendio regional de tecnologías viables para el abastecimiento de agua potable y el saneamiento. Dicho compendio deberá incorporará tecnologías convencionales e innovadoras, soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) y alternativas adaptadas a las características geográficas, climáticas y socioeconómicas de las diferentes regiones del país, incluyendo un apartado sobre captación, almacenamiento, tratamiento y aprovechamiento de agua lluvia como fuente complementaria para diversos usos, incluido el consumo humano bajo condiciones técnicas y sanitarias apropiadas.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical advisory and coordination support to the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management to advance national disaster risk reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness efforts in Syria. Over a period of 120 working days, the consultant will support the Ministry in strengthening key elements of the national disaster risk management architecture, including contributions to the development of the National DRR Strategy, the review and prioritization of national risk scenarios, and the enhancement of multi-hazard preparedness and contingency planning mechanisms across sectors.
The consultancy will also aim to strengthen institutional capacities and coordination mechanisms between the Ministry, UNICEF, and relevant national stakeholders involved in disaster risk management. Through technical guidance, facilitation of consultations, and targeted capacity building activities, the consultant will support the integration of child-centred, gender-responsive, and youth-inclusive approaches within national DRR frameworks, while contributing to improved preparedness, risk analysis, and evidence-based planning processes at the national level.
Under the supervision of the Fundraising Officer (Acquisition) and the general supervision of the Individual Giving Officer, the incumbent will support the coordination and follow-up of offline acquisition activities, including strategy implementation and engagement with agencies and suppliers. The incumbent will contribute to supplier and agency management processes, including the preparation of RFPs and LTAs; cost planning and fund-loading support; monitoring of CPA, ROI and relevant KPIs; preparation of internal and external meetings; responses to agency requests; support for supplier negotiation processes and kick-off meetings; projections and reprojections; administrative support; and quality reporting and feedback to agencies, in accordance with PSFR objectives.
The Supply and Logistics Officer will report to the Supply and Logistics Specialist for supervision and guidance. The Supply and Logistics Officer provides technical and operational support and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a small country office or specific components of the supply chains within a larger supply operation. Supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transportation and distribution, as well as the monitoring of supplies, services, and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programme sections in defining supply interventions that meet programmatic needs and contribute to achieving results for children. In addition, the officer provides technical support and advisory services to governments, national systems, and partners on supply chain management.
Under the supervision of the Representative, the Risk and Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading the strengthening of risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of the Venezuela country office. He/She will be responsible for providing complementary expertise, support, and monitoring related to the management of risk, including but not limited to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at a process, systems, and entity level.
Join UNICEF Ghana as an Administrative Officer and play a key role in enabling results for children. We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented professional to lead efficient administrative operations, strengthen risk management and stakeholder partnerships, and drive operational excellence through data-informed decision-making. The successful candidate will ensure seamless office operations, effective service delivery, and compliance with UNICEF’s policies, procedures, and regulationsIf you are passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and creating an enabling environment for impact, we encourage you to apply and be part of UNICEF’s mission to improve the lives of every child.
The UNICEF Nigeria is seeking for a Logistics Associate for the Lagos Field Office to provide has a direct impact on the quality and timeliness of a variety of services for which the unit is responsible. The effectiveness of these services influences the timely completion of other processes for clients and has a direct bearing on the reputation of the supply team, especially in terms of quality and responsiveness. The Logistics Associate acts as a key point of contact for the coordination and planning of routine supply chain activities—such as the transportation of goods and materials, purchase orders, contracts, delivery, and payments. These relationships are crucial for meeting deadlines and ensuring that work results comply with regulations, rules, and guidelines.
The Maiduguri field office is seeking to recruit and Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for executing a broad variety of routine tasks for the respective unit requiring full knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
The ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in DRC poses a significant cross-border risk to Rwanda. UNICEF Rwanda, in line with the Government-led preparedness approach, is supporting national efforts to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and infection prevention and control (IPC) systems to prevent and respond to a potential outbreak. Current priorities include strengthening IPC in healthcare facilities, scaling up WASH services, enhancing community-based preparedness, and ensuring continuity of essential services. To support these efforts, UNICEF plans to engage an experienced individual consultant to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH)/Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), line government agencies and partners at the national and sub-nationals in strengthening WASH and IPC preparedness, prevention, and response capacities for EVD.
The People & Culture Associate contributes to ensuring that a full range of activities for the personnel administration and benefits of staff are maintained in accordance with UNICEF’s policies and procedures. This post contributes to strengthening the operations of the organization, maintaining/enhancing benefits and entitlement to all staff.
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilization Team Leader is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in reception centres reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees and for coordinating the activities of the other social mobilizers.
Strategic Scoping, Impact Assessment and Programme Design Consultancy for a Digital Literacy and Skills Initiative for Affected Communities, Digital Impact Division, Digital Empowerment in Emergencies, Valencia, Spain, remote without travel, 2 months
We are looking for a dedicating Chief, who supports the Deputy Director in corporate decision-making and prioritization processes, ensuring that risks are systematically identified, analyzed, and translated into actionable recommendations for resource allocation, preparedness investment, and early action. The Chief, Risk Analysis and Preparedness also supervises the Risk and Preparedness Unit, a small team of professionals working on risk analysis and preparedness within EMOPS.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Research on Gender Equality, Rights and Protection, the Research Manager, and in close coordination with the Senior Advisor and UNICEF lead on the Prevention of Harmful Practices, within UNICEF’s Child Protection Unit, the Research Manager – Prevention of Harmful Practices will lead and manage UNICEF Innocenti’s harmful practices research portfolio.The Research Manager will provide technical leadership and strategic direction across the portfolio, manage day-to-day implementation of research activities, supervise research staff and consultants, coordinate partnerships, and strengthen evidence uptake and influence related to harmful practices globally.The role will work closely with the prevention of harmful practices focal points within the Centres of Excellence across Nairobi, Amman, and Bangkok to deliver research and evidence support.The role contributes to strengthening the focus, scale, and impact of UNICEF’s work to prevent and respond to harmful practices by ensuring that investments in research and evidence are strategically targeted, methodologically rigorous, and translated into actionable insights that improve programmes and outcomes for children.
The position of Gender Programme Specialist serves as the primary gender expert in the SyriaCountry Office and serves is primarily technical and programmatic, with the normative advocacyand coordination roles serving as a secondary function. The Specialist provides technicalguidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate themanagement and delivery of results contributing to gender equality in alignment with theGender Action Plan. Incumbent supports the development, implementation, and monitoring ofhigh-quality gender programming across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan.
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate a strategic planning process that:
• Examines the current and emerging needs of child protection in humanitarian action sector;
• Identifies trends, opportunities, risks, and challenges likely to shape the sector over the coming years;
• Assesses the Alliance's achievements, strengths, limitations, and comparative advantage, of which data/findings also contribute to donor reporting;
• Defines the Alliance's future role and strategic positioning within the broader humanitarian ecosystem;
• Builds consensus among Alliance stakeholders regarding future priorities and strategic directions;
• Engage with the Alliance technical group leadership to think through the linkage between the new strategy and the implementation plan; and
• Produces a validated strategic framework, to guide the Alliance's work from 2027 for a period of 3 to 5 years.
Join UNICEF's Global Polio Eradication Programme and contribute to the global effort to end polio forever. Based at Headquarters, the Programme Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and programme support to multiple workstreams across the Polio Eradication Programme, working closely with teams in New York and Nairobi. The role supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of programme activities, helping ensure the efficient delivery of UNICEF's global polio priorities in line with organizational policies and procedures.
UNICEF China is seeking a highly motivated Health and Nutrition Policy Advocacy Intern to support evidence generation, policy research, and stakeholder engagement on child health and nutrition priorities. The intern will contribute to real-world policy initiatives, working alongside UNICEF specialists, government counterparts, researchers, and development partners to advance more supportive health and nutrition policy environments for children.
Objectifs de la mission:
Apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
PASEREC: un accord tripartite de financement et d’exécution a été signé entre la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD), la République du Burundi et l’UNICEF pour la mise en œuvre de la composante 2 du Programme d’Appui au Secteur de l’Eau et au Renforcement de la Résilience au Changement Climatique
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