Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level? A unique Stretch Assignment opportunity awaits you to step up as an Administrative Officer, NOB with Ghana County Office 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 regulations.
This is your chance to stretch beyond your current role, build influence, and help shape a future-ready workforce for the children of Ghana.
Interested colleagues are encouraged to seek their supervisors and management approval and submit their application accordingly.
UNICEF Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and experienced Education Specialist Cluster Coordination to support the effective coordination of the Education Cluster and strengthen the humanitarian education response across the country. Reporting to the Chief Education (Programme/Cluster), you will work closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other partners to ensure a coordinated, strategic, and accountable response that meets the education needs of children affected by emergencies. If you are passionate about humanitarian coordination and ensuring every child has access to quality education in times of crisis, we encourage you to apply.
The Muskoka Funds Initiative, a collaboration between UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women, and WHO, has improved maternal and child health in six West and Central African countries since 2010, helping reduce maternal, neonatal, and under-five mortality while reaching tens of millions of women, children, and youth. As potential reductions in funding from the Government of France prompt its transition to a Muskoka Multi-Partner Trust Fund, a Partnerships Specialist role is intended to strengthen partnerships, mobilize new resources, and coordinate stakeholders to sustain and expand the initiative’s impact.
Cette consultance contribuera ainsi à renforcer la disponibilité de données fiables, complètes et à jour pour améliorer l’efficacité des mécanismes de réponse rapide et des systèmes de protection sociale au Niger.
UNICEF Rwanda is seeking a qualified, dynamic, and committed professional to join its team as a Child Protection Specialist, supporting the protection and well‑being of children across the country.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate (G‑6) role provides a broad range of programme, administrative, HACT and procedural support to facilitate the delivery of the programmes. Working as a hub of two Programme Assistants, the incumbents are expected to facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring the timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation, and reporting results.This requires them to liaise regularly with multiple units within the office —Programme sections, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Given recent advances in the development and use of digital systems, including those based on AI, incumbents will also be required to promote the use of such systems to create efficiencies and streamline repetitive tasks.
The United States Government remains UNICEF’s largest donor. Unlike many other donors whose funds are received in advance, the majority of US Government funding is provided to UNICEF on a reimbursement basis. The Finance Officer contribute directly to sustaining positive donor relations, strengthening UNICEF’s credibility with the US Government, and ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the relevant US Government bureaus. Effective management of US receivables supports the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of UNICEF’s financial statements. In addition, the technical support provided to Country Offices and the Global Shared Services Centre enhances grant management practices at the country level and improves the quality and accuracy of grant-related data and processes within the Grants Module.
The UNICEF Startup Lab, implemented under the KOICA-UNICEF Accelerating Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Ghana initiative, is a six-month accelerator programme that supports technology-enabled social impact startups advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for children and young people in Ghana. To ensure continuity of the UNICEF Startup Lab programme and sustain its long-term impact beyond the current implementation phase, UNICEF is recruiting a national consultant to support the coordination, management, and strategic transition of the programme. The national consultant will play a key role in maintaining momentum of the Startup Lab’s activities, strengthening relationships with ecosystem stakeholders, and supporting the institutional transition of the Startup Lab into the Ghana-Korea Impact Centre of Excellence at the University of Ghana.
Purpose of Assignment
The consultant’s purpose is to provide strategic advisory, policy guidance, technical leadership, and high-level coordination support to the Minister and senior management of the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) in the office of the minister, to strengthen the conceptualization, design, and implementation of the national social and child protection system with its regulatory, political economical,
systemic, financial and integration framework, in order to improve the effectiveness, coherence, integration, rights-basis and coordination of interventions at national and regional levels.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Aligned with the Next-Gen Learning programme (2024–2026) and its overarching outcome of retaining more adolescents in lower secondary and supporting their transition to secondary school with improved foundational skills, this Technical Assistance (TA) will support the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra in building a climate-resilient, coherent, scalable, and equity-focused EdTech ecosystem. This will require close collaboration with the State Education Department, MSCERT, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to ensure that technology serves pedagogical goals, reaches the most marginalized learners, and is grounded in robust evidence.
A key role of the technical assistance will be to provide technical support to the education department to enhance state capacity to leverage technology to improve retention and learning outcomes at the lower secondary and secondary levels.
The Consultant will support the organization with the development of online learning courses and content related to prioritized projects in agreement with and under the management of the Talent Management unit.
The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
The Urban WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and field-level support for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of urban WASH recovery interventions in earthquake-affected areas.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level? A unique Stretch Assignment opportunity awaits you to step up as an Administrative Officer, NOB with Ghana County Office 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 regulations.
This is your chance to stretch beyond your current role, build influence, and help shape a future-ready workforce for the children of Ghana.
Interested colleagues are encouraged to seek their supervisors and management approval and submit their application accordingly.
UNICEF Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and experienced Education Specialist Cluster Coordination to support the effective coordination of the Education Cluster and strengthen the humanitarian education response across the country. Reporting to the Chief Education (Programme/Cluster), you will work closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other partners to ensure a coordinated, strategic, and accountable response that meets the education needs of children affected by emergencies. If you are passionate about humanitarian coordination and ensuring every child has access to quality education in times of crisis, we encourage you to apply.
The Muskoka Funds Initiative, a collaboration between UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women, and WHO, has improved maternal and child health in six West and Central African countries since 2010, helping reduce maternal, neonatal, and under-five mortality while reaching tens of millions of women, children, and youth. As potential reductions in funding from the Government of France prompt its transition to a Muskoka Multi-Partner Trust Fund, a Partnerships Specialist role is intended to strengthen partnerships, mobilize new resources, and coordinate stakeholders to sustain and expand the initiative’s impact.
Cette consultance contribuera ainsi à renforcer la disponibilité de données fiables, complètes et à jour pour améliorer l’efficacité des mécanismes de réponse rapide et des systèmes de protection sociale au Niger.
UNICEF Rwanda is seeking a qualified, dynamic, and committed professional to join its team as a Child Protection Specialist, supporting the protection and well‑being of children across the country.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate (G‑6) role provides a broad range of programme, administrative, HACT and procedural support to facilitate the delivery of the programmes. Working as a hub of two Programme Assistants, the incumbents are expected to facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring the timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation, and reporting results.This requires them to liaise regularly with multiple units within the office —Programme sections, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Given recent advances in the development and use of digital systems, including those based on AI, incumbents will also be required to promote the use of such systems to create efficiencies and streamline repetitive tasks.
The United States Government remains UNICEF’s largest donor. Unlike many other donors whose funds are received in advance, the majority of US Government funding is provided to UNICEF on a reimbursement basis. The Finance Officer contribute directly to sustaining positive donor relations, strengthening UNICEF’s credibility with the US Government, and ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the relevant US Government bureaus. Effective management of US receivables supports the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of UNICEF’s financial statements. In addition, the technical support provided to Country Offices and the Global Shared Services Centre enhances grant management practices at the country level and improves the quality and accuracy of grant-related data and processes within the Grants Module.
The UNICEF Startup Lab, implemented under the KOICA-UNICEF Accelerating Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Ghana initiative, is a six-month accelerator programme that supports technology-enabled social impact startups advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for children and young people in Ghana. To ensure continuity of the UNICEF Startup Lab programme and sustain its long-term impact beyond the current implementation phase, UNICEF is recruiting a national consultant to support the coordination, management, and strategic transition of the programme. The national consultant will play a key role in maintaining momentum of the Startup Lab’s activities, strengthening relationships with ecosystem stakeholders, and supporting the institutional transition of the Startup Lab into the Ghana-Korea Impact Centre of Excellence at the University of Ghana.
Purpose of Assignment
The consultant’s purpose is to provide strategic advisory, policy guidance, technical leadership, and high-level coordination support to the Minister and senior management of the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) in the office of the minister, to strengthen the conceptualization, design, and implementation of the national social and child protection system with its regulatory, political economical,
systemic, financial and integration framework, in order to improve the effectiveness, coherence, integration, rights-basis and coordination of interventions at national and regional levels.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Aligned with the Next-Gen Learning programme (2024–2026) and its overarching outcome of retaining more adolescents in lower secondary and supporting their transition to secondary school with improved foundational skills, this Technical Assistance (TA) will support the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra in building a climate-resilient, coherent, scalable, and equity-focused EdTech ecosystem. This will require close collaboration with the State Education Department, MSCERT, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to ensure that technology serves pedagogical goals, reaches the most marginalized learners, and is grounded in robust evidence.
A key role of the technical assistance will be to provide technical support to the education department to enhance state capacity to leverage technology to improve retention and learning outcomes at the lower secondary and secondary levels.
The Consultant will support the organization with the development of online learning courses and content related to prioritized projects in agreement with and under the management of the Talent Management unit.
The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
The Urban WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and field-level support for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of urban WASH recovery interventions in earthquake-affected areas.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
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