UNICEF Afghanistan is commissioning the evaluation of Polio Programme in Afghanistan. The evaluation will serve as a critical tool for incorporating best practices, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring polio interventions better serve beneficiaries. These Terms of Reference (ToR) describe the primary purpose, objectives, scope, tentative evaluation questions, proposed methodological approach, associated risks, and qualifications for the polio expert required to undertake this evaluation jointly with the evaluation lead between June 2026 and November 2026.
Afghanistan, located in South Asia, is a landlocked predominantly mountainous country. No recent census has been carried out with population estimates varying by data source. While the majority of the population (73 per cent) live in rural areas, the country is rapidly urbanizing with annual urban migration rate of over three percent driven by limited services in rural areas, frequent natural disasters, economic opportunities and returning migrants. Progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is among the lowest globally; Afghanistan ranks 160 out of 167 countries ranked with progress on most indicators stagnating or improving only marginally. An exception to these trends in in SDG6 where Afghanistan has made notable progress in expanding access to basic drinking water services (SDG 6.1), coverage has increased substantially over the past decade, rising from around half of the population (52 per cent) to 82 per cent using at least basic services by 2024. Despite this progress, the country remains unlikely to achieve the 2030 target of universal access to safely managed drinking water.
The Consultant will contribute to the efficient planning and execution of procurement activities, ensuring timely availability
of goods and services necessary for the implementation of project components.
Specifically, the Consultant will: (i) support the preparation and review of procurement plans, tender dossiers, terms of
reference, and technical specifications in line with FAFA agreement signed by UNICEF and EU; (ii) coordinate and follow up
on tendering, evaluation, contracting, and contract management processes with relevant stakeholders; (iii) ensure proper
documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness of all procurement and contracting files; (iv) provide guidance to the
project team and partners on applicable rules, thresholds, and compliance requirements; (v) monitor contract
implementation, including deliverables, timelines, and payments, and flag any risks or delays; (vi) support financial tracking
and reporting related to procurement activities; and (vii) closely coordinate with project team at UNICEF, implementing
partner/s and UNICEF Brussels Office (EU Development Programs section), regarding compliance and quality assurance.
Under the supervision of the Chief of PME, the post contributes primarily to the strategic and programme planning of a large size country programme, and by nature of its functions the post works closely with other functions such as monitoring, evaluation, information management Hub, programme and situation reporting. The post provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Country Programme while strengthening capacities for risk-informed rights and results based progrogamme planning and performance management of the country programme at national, sectoral and decentralized level.
UNICEF Sudan implements a significant and growing portfolio from development partners including IFIs, focusing on building resilient systems for children in Sudan.Under the supervision of the Public Partnership Specialist (Development Portfolio), the Partnership Officer position’s purpose is to enhance UNICEF Sudan capacities to efficiently, effectively, and accountably protect and expand UNICEF Sudan’s partnership and resource base with development partners (including IFIs, BMZ/KfW and other development partners). They will engage teams across UNICEF Sudan Sections, WB PMU, and multiple field offices. They may also serve as internal focal point on specific donor portfolios. The key result is to ensure sustained and expanded support for UNICEF Sudan resilience and development programming.
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 fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. UNICEF’s Digital Education and Learning Innovation Hub-Education CoE is looking for an experienced Digital Learning and AI Literacy Expert who will bring strong theoretical and practical knowledge on the integration of technology into teaching-learning together with best practices for supporting UNICEF Country Offices and Ministries of Education deliver impactful digital education programming to accelerate improvements in student learning outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable children. The role will provide high-quality technical assistance, advisory, and coordination support to the implementation of the Hub’s Learning Pioneers Programme providing expert advice to UNICEF Country Offices and their respective government partners on the scaling and systems integration of digital learning tools and upskilling on digital transformation. This includes strengthening national capacities for digital transformation, with a particular focus on teacher empowerment, AI literacy, and future-ready skills development. The consultant will also provide technical support to the implementation and integration of digital skills and AI literacy in national education systems through, among others, UNICEF’s Tinkering with Tech and AI initiative ensuring alignment with the UNICEF Digital Education Strategy 2025–2030 and broader EdTech for Good principles.
Sri Lanka currently lacks a unified, digital, and continuously updated information system to manage preschool data. Existing preschool data are fragmented, manually collected, and inconsistently updated across provinces, limiting their usefulness for planning, monitoring, and policy formulation. The Preschool Census is intended to establish a national baseline dataset covering all preschools and preschool units nationwide. This initiative will support the implementation of national education reforms and the National Pre‑Primary Policy by enabling evidence‑based planning, equitable resource allocation, and monitoring of preschool education services. To support this effort, the Ministry of Education, with support from UNICEF, seeks to engage an individual consultant/contractor to design, develop, deploy, and operationalize a National Preschool Census Information System, including mechanisms for annual updates of selected data fields, data quality assurance, and long‑term system sustainability. The consultant will work with the Ministry of Education's statistics branch to design, develop, deploy, and implement a secure, scalable, and user-friendly information system for collecting data on preschools in Sri Lanka, based on the Preschool Census framework, and to establish mechanisms for regular annual updates of key data elements.
UNICEF Laos is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Lao National to serve as a Programme Associate at GS-6 level, providing support to the newly established Programme Unified Support Hub (PUSH). You will provide specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation, and monitoring of UNICEF programmes. The position will be based at the UNICEF Country Office in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area is requiredExperience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset.
UNICEF Liberia seeks to hire an experienced consultant to support the Government of Liberia in strengthening the design, coordination, and implementation of the Ministry of Education’s Back to My Classroom (BTMC) campaign and Digital Learning Platform communications. If your have the qualification and is interested, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
Le bureau de l'UNICEF au Cameroun est entrain de recruter un consultant international pour accompagner le Ministère de la Santé Publique dans l’élaboration d’un nouveau Plan Stratégique National de Santé Communautaire, assorti d’un plan opérationnel et d’un dispositif de suivi-évaluation robuste, fondé sur les évidences de l’évaluation du PSNSC 2021-2025, intégrant les priorités nationales, les approches multisectorielles, l’équité, le genre et visant à renforcer durablement l’accès des communautés camerounaises à des services de santé de qualité.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide high level technical leadership to support the design, harmonization and quality assurance of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring their effective operationalization at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
Join us as the next Executive Assistant at UNICEF Mexico Country Office!
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional to support the Office of the Representative at the core of our leadership team. In this role, you will contribute to the effective management of a dynamic executive agenda, facilitating high-level communications, coordinating strategic engagements, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
If you are ready to provide essential executive support in a fast-paced environment and contribute to delivering impactful results for children in Mexico, we encourage you to apply!
The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
L’objectif est de faire une analyse et synthèse des données probantes afin d’identifier les privations des droits de l’enfant et les goulots d’étranglement qui en sont à l’origine. La synthèse sera faite dans les domaines de la (i) santé et de la nutrition, (ii) l’éducation, (iii) l’eau l’hygiène et l’assainissement, (iv) la protection de l’enfant et (v) la politique sociale et (vi) la participation et engagement des jeunes et des adolescent (e)s
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Content and Campaign Creator Associate. Under the general supervision of the Marketing Services Officer, and in close collaboration with other PFP areas, you will assist in producing essential fundraising content and information to engage and retain current and potential individual and high-value donors.
Your work will play a key role in strengthening supporter relationships and driving impactful campaigns that contribute to UNICEF’s mission of promoting and protecting the rights of every child.
We are looking for someone with strong creative and organizational skills, experience in content creation and campaign development, and a passion for making a difference through innovative communication strategies.
UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant to support Montenegro’s Ministry of Social Welfare in financial planning for the European Child Guarantee (ECG) National Action Plan. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of proposed measures and map current national and external funding sources to identify financing gaps. Key deliverables include developing a detailed multi-year costing framework (2026–2031) and conducting a cost-benefit analysis to justify social investments to the Government and European Commission. Throughout the process, the consultant will facilitate stakeholder consultations to validate fiscal assumptions and strengthen institutional ownership. The assignment concludes with a final report providing clear sustainability guidelines for integrating ECG investments into national budgeting processes. This role is critical for ensuring transparent, child-sensitive public spending and long-term program viability.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support country offices to strengthen the generation, triangulation, interpretation, and use of social and community insights to inform immunization demand efforts and broader programme adaptation.
This will include working in the design and operationalization of integrated Social and Community Listening (SCL) systems.
Join UNICEF Dominican Republic as a Programme Assistant (G5) in the Programme Section and contribute to impactful results for children. In this role, you will provide essential administrative, operational, and programme support that keeps our programme initiatives running smoothly. You will help monitor budgets, coordinate programme activities, support procurement and travel, organize events and trainings, manage digital and physical knowledge resources, and ensure seamless collaboration between technical teams, operations, and external partners. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, digitally savvy team‑player with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. If you are committed to equity, care about high‑quality delivery, and thrive in a collaborative, mission‑driven setting, we encourage you to apply and help us advance better outcomes for every child.
UNICEF Afghanistan is commissioning the evaluation of Polio Programme in Afghanistan. The evaluation will serve as a critical tool for incorporating best practices, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring polio interventions better serve beneficiaries. These Terms of Reference (ToR) describe the primary purpose, objectives, scope, tentative evaluation questions, proposed methodological approach, associated risks, and qualifications for the polio expert required to undertake this evaluation jointly with the evaluation lead between June 2026 and November 2026.
Afghanistan, located in South Asia, is a landlocked predominantly mountainous country. No recent census has been carried out with population estimates varying by data source. While the majority of the population (73 per cent) live in rural areas, the country is rapidly urbanizing with annual urban migration rate of over three percent driven by limited services in rural areas, frequent natural disasters, economic opportunities and returning migrants. Progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is among the lowest globally; Afghanistan ranks 160 out of 167 countries ranked with progress on most indicators stagnating or improving only marginally. An exception to these trends in in SDG6 where Afghanistan has made notable progress in expanding access to basic drinking water services (SDG 6.1), coverage has increased substantially over the past decade, rising from around half of the population (52 per cent) to 82 per cent using at least basic services by 2024. Despite this progress, the country remains unlikely to achieve the 2030 target of universal access to safely managed drinking water.
The Consultant will contribute to the efficient planning and execution of procurement activities, ensuring timely availability
of goods and services necessary for the implementation of project components.
Specifically, the Consultant will: (i) support the preparation and review of procurement plans, tender dossiers, terms of
reference, and technical specifications in line with FAFA agreement signed by UNICEF and EU; (ii) coordinate and follow up
on tendering, evaluation, contracting, and contract management processes with relevant stakeholders; (iii) ensure proper
documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness of all procurement and contracting files; (iv) provide guidance to the
project team and partners on applicable rules, thresholds, and compliance requirements; (v) monitor contract
implementation, including deliverables, timelines, and payments, and flag any risks or delays; (vi) support financial tracking
and reporting related to procurement activities; and (vii) closely coordinate with project team at UNICEF, implementing
partner/s and UNICEF Brussels Office (EU Development Programs section), regarding compliance and quality assurance.
Under the supervision of the Chief of PME, the post contributes primarily to the strategic and programme planning of a large size country programme, and by nature of its functions the post works closely with other functions such as monitoring, evaluation, information management Hub, programme and situation reporting. The post provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Country Programme while strengthening capacities for risk-informed rights and results based progrogamme planning and performance management of the country programme at national, sectoral and decentralized level.
UNICEF Sudan implements a significant and growing portfolio from development partners including IFIs, focusing on building resilient systems for children in Sudan.Under the supervision of the Public Partnership Specialist (Development Portfolio), the Partnership Officer position’s purpose is to enhance UNICEF Sudan capacities to efficiently, effectively, and accountably protect and expand UNICEF Sudan’s partnership and resource base with development partners (including IFIs, BMZ/KfW and other development partners). They will engage teams across UNICEF Sudan Sections, WB PMU, and multiple field offices. They may also serve as internal focal point on specific donor portfolios. The key result is to ensure sustained and expanded support for UNICEF Sudan resilience and development programming.
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 fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. UNICEF’s Digital Education and Learning Innovation Hub-Education CoE is looking for an experienced Digital Learning and AI Literacy Expert who will bring strong theoretical and practical knowledge on the integration of technology into teaching-learning together with best practices for supporting UNICEF Country Offices and Ministries of Education deliver impactful digital education programming to accelerate improvements in student learning outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable children. The role will provide high-quality technical assistance, advisory, and coordination support to the implementation of the Hub’s Learning Pioneers Programme providing expert advice to UNICEF Country Offices and their respective government partners on the scaling and systems integration of digital learning tools and upskilling on digital transformation. This includes strengthening national capacities for digital transformation, with a particular focus on teacher empowerment, AI literacy, and future-ready skills development. The consultant will also provide technical support to the implementation and integration of digital skills and AI literacy in national education systems through, among others, UNICEF’s Tinkering with Tech and AI initiative ensuring alignment with the UNICEF Digital Education Strategy 2025–2030 and broader EdTech for Good principles.
Sri Lanka currently lacks a unified, digital, and continuously updated information system to manage preschool data. Existing preschool data are fragmented, manually collected, and inconsistently updated across provinces, limiting their usefulness for planning, monitoring, and policy formulation. The Preschool Census is intended to establish a national baseline dataset covering all preschools and preschool units nationwide. This initiative will support the implementation of national education reforms and the National Pre‑Primary Policy by enabling evidence‑based planning, equitable resource allocation, and monitoring of preschool education services. To support this effort, the Ministry of Education, with support from UNICEF, seeks to engage an individual consultant/contractor to design, develop, deploy, and operationalize a National Preschool Census Information System, including mechanisms for annual updates of selected data fields, data quality assurance, and long‑term system sustainability. The consultant will work with the Ministry of Education's statistics branch to design, develop, deploy, and implement a secure, scalable, and user-friendly information system for collecting data on preschools in Sri Lanka, based on the Preschool Census framework, and to establish mechanisms for regular annual updates of key data elements.
UNICEF Laos is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Lao National to serve as a Programme Associate at GS-6 level, providing support to the newly established Programme Unified Support Hub (PUSH). You will provide specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation, and monitoring of UNICEF programmes. The position will be based at the UNICEF Country Office in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area is requiredExperience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset.
UNICEF Liberia seeks to hire an experienced consultant to support the Government of Liberia in strengthening the design, coordination, and implementation of the Ministry of Education’s Back to My Classroom (BTMC) campaign and Digital Learning Platform communications. If your have the qualification and is interested, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
Le bureau de l'UNICEF au Cameroun est entrain de recruter un consultant international pour accompagner le Ministère de la Santé Publique dans l’élaboration d’un nouveau Plan Stratégique National de Santé Communautaire, assorti d’un plan opérationnel et d’un dispositif de suivi-évaluation robuste, fondé sur les évidences de l’évaluation du PSNSC 2021-2025, intégrant les priorités nationales, les approches multisectorielles, l’équité, le genre et visant à renforcer durablement l’accès des communautés camerounaises à des services de santé de qualité.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide high level technical leadership to support the design, harmonization and quality assurance of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring their effective operationalization at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
Join us as the next Executive Assistant at UNICEF Mexico Country Office!
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional to support the Office of the Representative at the core of our leadership team. In this role, you will contribute to the effective management of a dynamic executive agenda, facilitating high-level communications, coordinating strategic engagements, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
If you are ready to provide essential executive support in a fast-paced environment and contribute to delivering impactful results for children in Mexico, we encourage you to apply!
The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
L’objectif est de faire une analyse et synthèse des données probantes afin d’identifier les privations des droits de l’enfant et les goulots d’étranglement qui en sont à l’origine. La synthèse sera faite dans les domaines de la (i) santé et de la nutrition, (ii) l’éducation, (iii) l’eau l’hygiène et l’assainissement, (iv) la protection de l’enfant et (v) la politique sociale et (vi) la participation et engagement des jeunes et des adolescent (e)s
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Content and Campaign Creator Associate. Under the general supervision of the Marketing Services Officer, and in close collaboration with other PFP areas, you will assist in producing essential fundraising content and information to engage and retain current and potential individual and high-value donors.
Your work will play a key role in strengthening supporter relationships and driving impactful campaigns that contribute to UNICEF’s mission of promoting and protecting the rights of every child.
We are looking for someone with strong creative and organizational skills, experience in content creation and campaign development, and a passion for making a difference through innovative communication strategies.
UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant to support Montenegro’s Ministry of Social Welfare in financial planning for the European Child Guarantee (ECG) National Action Plan. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of proposed measures and map current national and external funding sources to identify financing gaps. Key deliverables include developing a detailed multi-year costing framework (2026–2031) and conducting a cost-benefit analysis to justify social investments to the Government and European Commission. Throughout the process, the consultant will facilitate stakeholder consultations to validate fiscal assumptions and strengthen institutional ownership. The assignment concludes with a final report providing clear sustainability guidelines for integrating ECG investments into national budgeting processes. This role is critical for ensuring transparent, child-sensitive public spending and long-term program viability.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support country offices to strengthen the generation, triangulation, interpretation, and use of social and community insights to inform immunization demand efforts and broader programme adaptation.
This will include working in the design and operationalization of integrated Social and Community Listening (SCL) systems.
Join UNICEF Dominican Republic as a Programme Assistant (G5) in the Programme Section and contribute to impactful results for children. In this role, you will provide essential administrative, operational, and programme support that keeps our programme initiatives running smoothly. You will help monitor budgets, coordinate programme activities, support procurement and travel, organize events and trainings, manage digital and physical knowledge resources, and ensure seamless collaboration between technical teams, operations, and external partners. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, digitally savvy team‑player with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. If you are committed to equity, care about high‑quality delivery, and thrive in a collaborative, mission‑driven setting, we encourage you to apply and help us advance better outcomes for every child.
