The Senior Advisor (Economic & Social Policy and Gender Equality) provides strategic leadership to integrate gender equality and adolescent girls' empowerment into economic and social policies, particularly in areas like child poverty reduction and social protection. Through policy advisory, thought leadership, capacity building, and accountability to the Gender Action Plan, the role ensures gender-sensitive approaches are embedded across UNICEF’s programming and partnerships.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking for the services of professional consultant to design and deliver an interactive training on Effective Communication and Presentation Skills . The consultant will equip participants to develop and confidently deliver a finalized, audience-tailored pitch to support effective internal communication and resource mobilization across priority thematic areas.
The assignment will be home-based and carried out over a period of seven (7) days. Ghanaian Nationals are not eligible to apply
This consultation aims to conduct an in-depth market study on the menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon, with particular attention to inequities affecting adolescent girls and women in both urban, peri-urban and rural settings. The study will generate evidence to inform UNICEF Cameroon’s programme strategies on improving access to safe, affordable, quality menstrual products, while strengthening local markets, promoting sustainable and reusable solutions, and addressing socio-cultural barriers.
As a Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in conducting a comprehensive assessment using the global BEP tool with consumers, programme and policy people in Nigeria at all levels. Through the analysis and landscaping assessment covering 6 geopolitical zones of the country, the consultant will develop a national roadmap for scaling up BEP programming for improved maternal nutrition in Nigeria. These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally.
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
As a Consultant for Supply and Financing Landscaping Analysis for BEP for Maternal Nutrition based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in gathering information, conducting key informant interviews and industry consultation using Supply and Financing Modules. This will include supply and financial feasibility assessments (including industry consultation findings, costing scenarios and business model options). These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability Inclusion) to provide expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that gender, disability and adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work. This is a Fixed-Term contract with duration of 2 years.
This is a re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
To ensure the successful delivery of the UNITE system, a temporary appointment is required to support the development and implementation of the UNITE project. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders, DID and the vendor, ensuring that business requirements are clearly understood and addressed.
UNICEF Burundi is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and results-oriented Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) to support the Country Office in strengthening programme planning, monitoring, and results-based management. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly independent and analytical professional who is committed to excellence, accountability, and the delivery of meaningful and sustainable results for children and communities in Burundi.The Planning and Monitoring Specialist will provide technical expertise and coordination support to enhance the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of planning and monitoring systems across the Country Office.
Join UNICEF Malawi and be part of a mission that delivers lasting impact for every child. UNICEF Malawi advances children's rights through advocacy and communication. As Advocacy and Communication Officer, you will help turn programme priorities into public support and action.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop practical continental guidance on engaging community-based and informal justice mechanisms to strengthen their alignment with child rights standards and laws protecting girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage across Africa.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Communication Officer, NO-A to support the UNICEF Education programme team in communication efforts related to the EU Advancing Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All Programme.
Accountable for developing, managing, co-ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in the country office/regional office/media hub, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.
UNICEF Pakistan is looking for a passionate and results-driven Social & Behavior Change Specialist (Digital Communication) to join our Pakistan Polio team.If you're passionate about harnessing the power of digital communication to inspire behavior change and improve the lives of children, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. At UNICEF, we are committed to eradicating polio through sustained immunization efforts, meaningful community engagement, and evidence-based health communication. In this role, you will help strengthen UNICEF's digital presence, build public trust and support, and contribute to achieving lasting results for every child in Pakistan.Join us and be part of a team that's creating a healthier, safer future for every child.
UNICEF India is undergoing preparations for the next five-year Country Programme cycle 2027 - 2032. The consultancy will support the systematic review and repositioning of advocacy priorities to align them with the continuing and emerging priorities in the Country Programme Document (CPD), programme strategies and results framework. The consultant will synthesize evidence from evaluations, reviews, lessons learned, policy developments and stakeholder perspectives to identify strategic advocacy opportunities for the next programme cycle. The assignment will support integrating advocacy strategies into programme design, results frameworks and implementation approaches, positioning strategic advocacy as a deliberate accelerator for achieving results for children.
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 Senior Advisor (Economic & Social Policy and Gender Equality) provides strategic leadership to integrate gender equality and adolescent girls' empowerment into economic and social policies, particularly in areas like child poverty reduction and social protection. Through policy advisory, thought leadership, capacity building, and accountability to the Gender Action Plan, the role ensures gender-sensitive approaches are embedded across UNICEF’s programming and partnerships.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking for the services of professional consultant to design and deliver an interactive training on Effective Communication and Presentation Skills . The consultant will equip participants to develop and confidently deliver a finalized, audience-tailored pitch to support effective internal communication and resource mobilization across priority thematic areas.
The assignment will be home-based and carried out over a period of seven (7) days. Ghanaian Nationals are not eligible to apply
This consultation aims to conduct an in-depth market study on the menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon, with particular attention to inequities affecting adolescent girls and women in both urban, peri-urban and rural settings. The study will generate evidence to inform UNICEF Cameroon’s programme strategies on improving access to safe, affordable, quality menstrual products, while strengthening local markets, promoting sustainable and reusable solutions, and addressing socio-cultural barriers.
As a Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in conducting a comprehensive assessment using the global BEP tool with consumers, programme and policy people in Nigeria at all levels. Through the analysis and landscaping assessment covering 6 geopolitical zones of the country, the consultant will develop a national roadmap for scaling up BEP programming for improved maternal nutrition in Nigeria. These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally.
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
As a Consultant for Supply and Financing Landscaping Analysis for BEP for Maternal Nutrition based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in gathering information, conducting key informant interviews and industry consultation using Supply and Financing Modules. This will include supply and financial feasibility assessments (including industry consultation findings, costing scenarios and business model options). These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability Inclusion) to provide expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that gender, disability and adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work. This is a Fixed-Term contract with duration of 2 years.
This is a re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
To ensure the successful delivery of the UNITE system, a temporary appointment is required to support the development and implementation of the UNITE project. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders, DID and the vendor, ensuring that business requirements are clearly understood and addressed.
UNICEF Burundi is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and results-oriented Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) to support the Country Office in strengthening programme planning, monitoring, and results-based management. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly independent and analytical professional who is committed to excellence, accountability, and the delivery of meaningful and sustainable results for children and communities in Burundi.The Planning and Monitoring Specialist will provide technical expertise and coordination support to enhance the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of planning and monitoring systems across the Country Office.
Join UNICEF Malawi and be part of a mission that delivers lasting impact for every child. UNICEF Malawi advances children's rights through advocacy and communication. As Advocacy and Communication Officer, you will help turn programme priorities into public support and action.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop practical continental guidance on engaging community-based and informal justice mechanisms to strengthen their alignment with child rights standards and laws protecting girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage across Africa.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Communication Officer, NO-A to support the UNICEF Education programme team in communication efforts related to the EU Advancing Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All Programme.
Accountable for developing, managing, co-ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in the country office/regional office/media hub, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.
UNICEF Pakistan is looking for a passionate and results-driven Social & Behavior Change Specialist (Digital Communication) to join our Pakistan Polio team.If you're passionate about harnessing the power of digital communication to inspire behavior change and improve the lives of children, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. At UNICEF, we are committed to eradicating polio through sustained immunization efforts, meaningful community engagement, and evidence-based health communication. In this role, you will help strengthen UNICEF's digital presence, build public trust and support, and contribute to achieving lasting results for every child in Pakistan.Join us and be part of a team that's creating a healthier, safer future for every child.
UNICEF India is undergoing preparations for the next five-year Country Programme cycle 2027 - 2032. The consultancy will support the systematic review and repositioning of advocacy priorities to align them with the continuing and emerging priorities in the Country Programme Document (CPD), programme strategies and results framework. The consultant will synthesize evidence from evaluations, reviews, lessons learned, policy developments and stakeholder perspectives to identify strategic advocacy opportunities for the next programme cycle. The assignment will support integrating advocacy strategies into programme design, results frameworks and implementation approaches, positioning strategic advocacy as a deliberate accelerator for achieving results for children.
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.
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