If you are driven by a passion to create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children, UNICEF offers you the opportunity to make a real difference. Join the world’s leading organization dedicated to protecting and advancing children’s rights worldwide.Minimum requirements:Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. A bachelor’s degree in in the social sciences, economics, public administration, and project management. A master's degree may replace an additional two years.Work Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience required. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree, and 1 year for candidates holding a master’s degree as stated above.Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required. Desirables:Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (English) or a local language is an asset.
To provide short-term technical support to Resource Centres (RCs) in Serbia for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues affecting the functionality and effective use of humanoid robots (“Voli”) in educational settings, with the aim of ensuring their reliable operation in both RCs and mainstream schools, on the request of Ministry of Education. Technical issue resolution and software update-related support will be delivered in accordance with guidance and instructions provided by the external vendor, which continues to maintain the backend infrastructure, as well as the Android and web applications, through the UNICEF Office. All necessary documentation available will be provided to selected consultant by UNICEF and RCs. Access to robots will be provided by the RCs.
Procurement Assistant, Child Survival Centre (Fixed-Term), Supply Division, Coepnhagen.Support the procurement and delivery of essential child survival supplies by managing purchase orders, tenders, supplier coordination, and order tracking. Ensure compliance with UNICEF procurement procedures, maintain procurement records and systems, and liaise with suppliers and country offices to facilitate timely and efficient supply chain operations.
The Zimbabwe Country Office offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic People & Culture team and play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce. In this role, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, providing timely, client-focused HR advisory services and ensuring fair, policy-compliant solutions.You will lead key people initiatives—including recruitment, performance management, and staff development—while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through coaching, learning initiatives, and data-driven insights, you will strengthen workforce capacity and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
To conduct an independent Final evaluation of “The implementation of the National Child Protection Programme for 2022–2026”, UNICEF is seeking a team of an International Consultant – Evaluation Team Leader and a National consultant (under a separate ToR). The Team Leader will oversee the entire evaluation process, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines, and maintaining quality and compliance with evaluation standards.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the ADEPT Programme, working with governments, UNICEF offices, and global partners to improve importation and customs clearance processes for vaccines, medicines, and other essential supplies. The role will lead country engagement, diagnostics, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain efficiency and accelerate the delivery of critical products for children.
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
The Consultant, on behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator and UNICEF as Lead PUNO, and in coordination with the three participating UN agencies, will lead Joint Programme monitoring and evaluation activities. Under the supervision of the Gender Programme Specialist (Joint Programme Coordinator), the Consultant will provide technical support in data collection and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, communication, partnership engagement, and capacity‑building activities at national and sub‑national levels, working closely with M&E focal points and programme staff across the four agencies.
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current disability assessment and certification system within the Ministry of Health (MoH), including its structure, tools, processes, and performance, and to identify gaps and limitations in relation to the transition toward a functional assessment approach for persons with disabilities.
Join UNICEF Lao PDR as a Quality Assurance Associate and play a key role in strengthening compliance, internal controls, and programme quality across one of UNICEF’s largest country programmes. In this position, you will support quality assurance reviews, supply monitoring, risk management, and oversight of Programme Cooperation Agreements using UNICEF systems and eTools. Working closely with Programme and Operations teams, you will help ensure accountability, transparency, and effective delivery of results for children and women across Lao PDR. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and compliance skills to contribute to UNICEF’s mission.
UNICEF China is seeking an experienced Adolescent Development Officer at NO2 level to provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of neonatal, child and adolescent health and development priorities into primary health care, school and community platforms, and other relevant programmes/projects within the Country Programme.
La clasificación del gasto público es clave para planificar, monitorear y evaluar políticas orientadas a garantizar derechos y reducir brechas en grupos prioritarios. En Ecuador, los Clasificadores de Orientación de Gasto en Políticas de Igualdad permiten identificar los recursos destinados a enfoques como género, discapacidad, interculturalidad y ciclo de vida.
Desde 2010, el Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas ha incorporado progresivamente estos enfoques en el presupuesto estatal, ampliándolos en 2014 para incluir distintos ejes de igualdad. Actualmente, su uso es obligatorio en las fases de programación y ejecución presupuestaria.
Sin embargo, debido a cambios normativos y necesidades de información, es necesario evaluar su consistencia, uso y alineación con estándares internacionales, así como mejorar herramientas y metodologías para su aplicación.
La consultoría tiene como objetivo realizar un diagnóstico integral de estos clasificadores y, con base en sus resultados, proponer mejoras, desarrollar instrumentos técnicos y diseñar un plan de capacitación que fortalezca su uso para una gestión eficiente del gasto público con enfoque de igualdad.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor para brindar asistencia técnica al área de Educación para la implementación proyectos de primera infancia, alfabetización inicial en contextos rurales e indígenas.
UNICEF Botswana works in partnership with Government, civil society, and development partners to advance the rights and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Under its Country Programme, UNICEF supports Botswana’s efforts to:
• Strengthen equitable and quality education systems,
• Improve public finance for children,
• Enhance data systems and evidence-based planning, and
• Promote institutional effectiveness and accountability in child-focused sectors.
UNICEF Ecuador is seeking a dynamic Communication Officer (Media Visibility & Advocacy) to support strategic advocacy, media engagement, and public positioning efforts that advance children’s rights and influence national dialogue and decision-making.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed professional to work in the role of an Health Specialist and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The Digital Education Officer provides technical, operational, and administrative support for digital transformation in education programmes. The role contributes to research, data collection, and analysis on digital education trends, such as school connectivity, digital learning, and data use, while applying UNICEF procedures to support programme development and implementation. It also supports UNICEF’s involvement in digital initiatives, including school connectivity under the Giga initiative, and contributes to digital transformation efforts across other programme areas (e.g. health, nutrition, and social protection), including activity design.
Child Protection Case management and Information Management Consultant, ESA, Child Protection, Amman COE, Jordan, Remote with possible travel funded by CO
COE Nairobi is seeking qualified candidates for the consultancy on Hand Hygiene and WASH in Schools, Global Practice for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nairobi, Kenya, remote with travel for 6.5 months.
If you are driven by a passion to create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children, UNICEF offers you the opportunity to make a real difference. Join the world’s leading organization dedicated to protecting and advancing children’s rights worldwide.Minimum requirements:Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. A bachelor’s degree in in the social sciences, economics, public administration, and project management. A master's degree may replace an additional two years.Work Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience required. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree, and 1 year for candidates holding a master’s degree as stated above.Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required. Desirables:Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (English) or a local language is an asset.
To provide short-term technical support to Resource Centres (RCs) in Serbia for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues affecting the functionality and effective use of humanoid robots (“Voli”) in educational settings, with the aim of ensuring their reliable operation in both RCs and mainstream schools, on the request of Ministry of Education. Technical issue resolution and software update-related support will be delivered in accordance with guidance and instructions provided by the external vendor, which continues to maintain the backend infrastructure, as well as the Android and web applications, through the UNICEF Office. All necessary documentation available will be provided to selected consultant by UNICEF and RCs. Access to robots will be provided by the RCs.
Procurement Assistant, Child Survival Centre (Fixed-Term), Supply Division, Coepnhagen.Support the procurement and delivery of essential child survival supplies by managing purchase orders, tenders, supplier coordination, and order tracking. Ensure compliance with UNICEF procurement procedures, maintain procurement records and systems, and liaise with suppliers and country offices to facilitate timely and efficient supply chain operations.
The Zimbabwe Country Office offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic People & Culture team and play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce. In this role, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, providing timely, client-focused HR advisory services and ensuring fair, policy-compliant solutions.You will lead key people initiatives—including recruitment, performance management, and staff development—while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through coaching, learning initiatives, and data-driven insights, you will strengthen workforce capacity and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
To conduct an independent Final evaluation of “The implementation of the National Child Protection Programme for 2022–2026”, UNICEF is seeking a team of an International Consultant – Evaluation Team Leader and a National consultant (under a separate ToR). The Team Leader will oversee the entire evaluation process, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines, and maintaining quality and compliance with evaluation standards.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the ADEPT Programme, working with governments, UNICEF offices, and global partners to improve importation and customs clearance processes for vaccines, medicines, and other essential supplies. The role will lead country engagement, diagnostics, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain efficiency and accelerate the delivery of critical products for children.
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
The Consultant, on behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator and UNICEF as Lead PUNO, and in coordination with the three participating UN agencies, will lead Joint Programme monitoring and evaluation activities. Under the supervision of the Gender Programme Specialist (Joint Programme Coordinator), the Consultant will provide technical support in data collection and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, communication, partnership engagement, and capacity‑building activities at national and sub‑national levels, working closely with M&E focal points and programme staff across the four agencies.
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current disability assessment and certification system within the Ministry of Health (MoH), including its structure, tools, processes, and performance, and to identify gaps and limitations in relation to the transition toward a functional assessment approach for persons with disabilities.
Join UNICEF Lao PDR as a Quality Assurance Associate and play a key role in strengthening compliance, internal controls, and programme quality across one of UNICEF’s largest country programmes. In this position, you will support quality assurance reviews, supply monitoring, risk management, and oversight of Programme Cooperation Agreements using UNICEF systems and eTools. Working closely with Programme and Operations teams, you will help ensure accountability, transparency, and effective delivery of results for children and women across Lao PDR. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and compliance skills to contribute to UNICEF’s mission.
UNICEF China is seeking an experienced Adolescent Development Officer at NO2 level to provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of neonatal, child and adolescent health and development priorities into primary health care, school and community platforms, and other relevant programmes/projects within the Country Programme.
La clasificación del gasto público es clave para planificar, monitorear y evaluar políticas orientadas a garantizar derechos y reducir brechas en grupos prioritarios. En Ecuador, los Clasificadores de Orientación de Gasto en Políticas de Igualdad permiten identificar los recursos destinados a enfoques como género, discapacidad, interculturalidad y ciclo de vida.
Desde 2010, el Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas ha incorporado progresivamente estos enfoques en el presupuesto estatal, ampliándolos en 2014 para incluir distintos ejes de igualdad. Actualmente, su uso es obligatorio en las fases de programación y ejecución presupuestaria.
Sin embargo, debido a cambios normativos y necesidades de información, es necesario evaluar su consistencia, uso y alineación con estándares internacionales, así como mejorar herramientas y metodologías para su aplicación.
La consultoría tiene como objetivo realizar un diagnóstico integral de estos clasificadores y, con base en sus resultados, proponer mejoras, desarrollar instrumentos técnicos y diseñar un plan de capacitación que fortalezca su uso para una gestión eficiente del gasto público con enfoque de igualdad.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor para brindar asistencia técnica al área de Educación para la implementación proyectos de primera infancia, alfabetización inicial en contextos rurales e indígenas.
UNICEF Botswana works in partnership with Government, civil society, and development partners to advance the rights and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Under its Country Programme, UNICEF supports Botswana’s efforts to:
• Strengthen equitable and quality education systems,
• Improve public finance for children,
• Enhance data systems and evidence-based planning, and
• Promote institutional effectiveness and accountability in child-focused sectors.
UNICEF Ecuador is seeking a dynamic Communication Officer (Media Visibility & Advocacy) to support strategic advocacy, media engagement, and public positioning efforts that advance children’s rights and influence national dialogue and decision-making.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed professional to work in the role of an Health Specialist and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The Digital Education Officer provides technical, operational, and administrative support for digital transformation in education programmes. The role contributes to research, data collection, and analysis on digital education trends, such as school connectivity, digital learning, and data use, while applying UNICEF procedures to support programme development and implementation. It also supports UNICEF’s involvement in digital initiatives, including school connectivity under the Giga initiative, and contributes to digital transformation efforts across other programme areas (e.g. health, nutrition, and social protection), including activity design.
Child Protection Case management and Information Management Consultant, ESA, Child Protection, Amman COE, Jordan, Remote with possible travel funded by CO
COE Nairobi is seeking qualified candidates for the consultancy on Hand Hygiene and WASH in Schools, Global Practice for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nairobi, Kenya, remote with travel for 6.5 months.
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