This individual consultant assignment is to provide technical expertise and support to the overall strategic and programmatic direction advisory of the Social Protection Output and oversee support on the implementation of activities, including planning, designing, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, outlined in the UNICEF-Government Annual Work Plan (AWP) 2026. This consultancy assignment is for 6 months durations.
This consultancy is an opportunity to support UNICEF Innocenti’s education policy and systems research by strengthening the quality, coherence, and impact of global education knowledge products. The Senior Education Research Consultant will contribute to flagship initiatives such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All (T4A), supporting research outputs across six countries. Working from existing analytical inputs, the consultant will help refine analytical frameworks, conduct peer review and quality assurance, and strengthen integration of quantitative and qualitative findings. The role focuses on shaping decision‑grade, policy‑relevant public goods to inform education policy dialogue globally.
This consultancy is an opportunity to support UNICEF’s leadership of the Regional Working Group (RWG) Secretariat for Immunization in West and Central Africa during its chairing period. The consultant will ensure the effective coordination, monitoring and continuity of RWG governance across 24 countries, supporting implementation of Gavi 6.0 processes, the VPOP framework and National Immunization Strategy development. As a core member of the RWG Secretariat and Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group, the consultant will coordinate partner engagement, strengthen technical working groups, manage monitoring dashboards and reporting, and ensure timely follow‑up of RWG recommendations to advance IA2030 immunization goals across the region.
National consultant vacancy in Health & Nutrition section, UNICEF Myanmar. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are eligible to apply.
If you are a dedicated and analytical public health professional with experience in maternal and early childhood nutrition, UNICEF Philippines invites you to apply as Consultant for Nutrition under the Health Section. The consultant will provide technical and operational support in advancing nutrition initiatives through advocacy, policy development, and systems strengthening in close collaboration with the Department of Health. The role will focus on supporting the development and finalization of key policies, including the Administrative Order on the Establishment of Nutrition Support Groups, as well as strengthening maternal nutrition interventions such as the transition to Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation. Working under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the consultant will coordinate with national and subnational stakeholders to ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs. The assignment will contribute to improving maternal and child nutrition outcomes and ensuring alignment with national priorities and global standards.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and quality assurance support for the development, testing and enhancement of the OASIS/Common Back Office (CBO) platform within UNICEF’s digital service infrastructure.
The consultant will support the GSSC team in ensuring that the OASIS/CBO platform and associated enterprise systems operate effectively and meet UNICEF’s operational requirements.
To concretise the GenU approach in South Africa and shift towards actionable plans, the services of a consultant are required. The consultant will lead the integration of a local university’s entrepreneurship training content into the Youth Agency Marketplace (YOMA) digital platform to scale youth access to entrepreneurship training. This includes content assessments, cost–impact analysis and negotiating partnership terms (subject to agreement). The role also involves brokering partnerships across private, public and civil society sectors to build a pipeline of gig and work opportunities for the YOMA impact marketplace and developing incentives to encourage opportunity listings. In addition, the consultant will support project management and coordination for the broader project.
To strengthen the integration of Climate Change, Disaster Risks and Environmental Degradation into the UNICEF Tanzania Programme, the Climate Change Consultant will be supervised by the Chief of WASH and coordinating closely with the Deputy Representative Programmes, all section Chiefs and climate and environment focal points. The Consultant will support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country's climate programmes. The Consultant provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to develop and facilitate the administration and achievement of climate and environment sensitive output results in the country’s programme.
UNICEF, on behalf of the UN Outcome Group 3 (OG3) Education team, seeks an international consultant to develop a three‑year operational plan for a joint, convergent education programme in Guinea‑Bissau. The consultancy responds to persistent challenges in access, quality, equity, and learning outcomes, particularly for vulnerable children and girls. Working with UNICEF, UNFPA, UNESCO, WFP, UNODC, and other partners, the consultant will design an integrated operational plan that defines priority geographic areas and schools, a minimum package of complementary services, implementation strategies, a results framework, and monitoring and reporting mechanisms. The assignment includes document review, stakeholder consultations, proposal development, and facilitation of validation meetings. The objective is to strengthen coordination, leverage comparative advantages of UN agencies, and maximize collective impact under the UNSDCF 2022–2026, ensuring sustainable and scalable solutions for the education sector.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international Consultant for Development of National Education Sector Strategic Plan in Nigeria 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.
National Consultant - to develop Basic First Aid training package based on the National first aid guidelines, Sri Lanka. Which includes design and develops a full set of training modules, presentations, trainer guide, and a comprehensive curriculum. Training package ensures standardized delivery by building core training teams and implementing a community-led approach for a comprehensive roll-out across all 26 health districts.
UNICEF Bhutan seeks proposal from eligible national consultants to conduct Situation Analysis on Pediatric and Childhood Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This consultancy services is expected to generate comprehensive evidence on the burden, risk factors, service availability, system readiness, and policy landscape related to pediatric and childhood NCDs , in Bhutan to inform strategic policy shifts, planning, programming, and resource allocation.
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a National Consultant Individual or Institutional Consultant to Conduct Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Assessment for Maldives. All interested and qualified parties are invited to apply!
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking an International Consultant – People and Culture Specialist (Transition Support). The assignment requires Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field along with a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in People & Culture, preferably within the UN system or international organizations. Experience supporting organizational change or HR service delivery transitions is a strong asset.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire and experienced National Consultant who will provide technical leadership and implementation support to operationalize and scale up meaningful participation of adolescent girls in Montserrado, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Gbarpolu and Grand Gedeh.
UNICEF is engaging an international consultant to support the Ministry in revising the SOPs for primary and secondary education settings. The assignment will also contribute to strengthening the related normative and operational framework for the protection of children from all forms of violence, including GBV, and to developing selected guidance, training materials, and capacity-building inputs to enhance the capacity of teachers and other relevant school personnel to prevent, identify, and respond to violence against children as part of a whole-school approach.
To concretise the GenU approach in South Africa and shift towards actionable plans, the services of a consultant are required. The consultant will innovatively translate data-driven insights, stakeholder feedback and youth voices into a strategic operational and co-ordination roadmap to achieve the mission of UNICEF’s GenU. Building on the foundational GenU Africa strategy and that of the PYEI in South Africa, the consultant will produce a toolkit that clearly articulates the GenU SA governance structure, its’ youth engagement and accountability strategy, and outline the GenU SA key performance indicators and targets. A key aspect is the integration of this toolkit with existing government and private sector led initiatives to facilitate higher-impact collaborations that avoid duplication and maximize scale, while effectively delivering on youth outcomes.
UNICEF China Child Protection team is seeking an international consultant to support and strengthen knowledge management systems and products for the Child Protection section as well as other sectors of the UNICEF China Office.
To support a participatory consultation process aligned with new corporate guidance, UNICEF Moldova seeks to engage an international consultant to draft the next Country Programme Document (CPD), based on the Strategic Prioritisation Outcomes, the EPR, and other relevant documents/reports, which will define priorities and a new/revised theory of change (TOC).
This individual consultant assignment is to provide technical expertise and support to the overall strategic and programmatic direction advisory of the Social Protection Output and oversee support on the implementation of activities, including planning, designing, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, outlined in the UNICEF-Government Annual Work Plan (AWP) 2026. This consultancy assignment is for 6 months durations.
This consultancy is an opportunity to support UNICEF Innocenti’s education policy and systems research by strengthening the quality, coherence, and impact of global education knowledge products. The Senior Education Research Consultant will contribute to flagship initiatives such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All (T4A), supporting research outputs across six countries. Working from existing analytical inputs, the consultant will help refine analytical frameworks, conduct peer review and quality assurance, and strengthen integration of quantitative and qualitative findings. The role focuses on shaping decision‑grade, policy‑relevant public goods to inform education policy dialogue globally.
This consultancy is an opportunity to support UNICEF’s leadership of the Regional Working Group (RWG) Secretariat for Immunization in West and Central Africa during its chairing period. The consultant will ensure the effective coordination, monitoring and continuity of RWG governance across 24 countries, supporting implementation of Gavi 6.0 processes, the VPOP framework and National Immunization Strategy development. As a core member of the RWG Secretariat and Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group, the consultant will coordinate partner engagement, strengthen technical working groups, manage monitoring dashboards and reporting, and ensure timely follow‑up of RWG recommendations to advance IA2030 immunization goals across the region.
National consultant vacancy in Health & Nutrition section, UNICEF Myanmar. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are eligible to apply.
If you are a dedicated and analytical public health professional with experience in maternal and early childhood nutrition, UNICEF Philippines invites you to apply as Consultant for Nutrition under the Health Section. The consultant will provide technical and operational support in advancing nutrition initiatives through advocacy, policy development, and systems strengthening in close collaboration with the Department of Health. The role will focus on supporting the development and finalization of key policies, including the Administrative Order on the Establishment of Nutrition Support Groups, as well as strengthening maternal nutrition interventions such as the transition to Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation. Working under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the consultant will coordinate with national and subnational stakeholders to ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs. The assignment will contribute to improving maternal and child nutrition outcomes and ensuring alignment with national priorities and global standards.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and quality assurance support for the development, testing and enhancement of the OASIS/Common Back Office (CBO) platform within UNICEF’s digital service infrastructure.
The consultant will support the GSSC team in ensuring that the OASIS/CBO platform and associated enterprise systems operate effectively and meet UNICEF’s operational requirements.
To concretise the GenU approach in South Africa and shift towards actionable plans, the services of a consultant are required. The consultant will lead the integration of a local university’s entrepreneurship training content into the Youth Agency Marketplace (YOMA) digital platform to scale youth access to entrepreneurship training. This includes content assessments, cost–impact analysis and negotiating partnership terms (subject to agreement). The role also involves brokering partnerships across private, public and civil society sectors to build a pipeline of gig and work opportunities for the YOMA impact marketplace and developing incentives to encourage opportunity listings. In addition, the consultant will support project management and coordination for the broader project.
To strengthen the integration of Climate Change, Disaster Risks and Environmental Degradation into the UNICEF Tanzania Programme, the Climate Change Consultant will be supervised by the Chief of WASH and coordinating closely with the Deputy Representative Programmes, all section Chiefs and climate and environment focal points. The Consultant will support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country's climate programmes. The Consultant provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to develop and facilitate the administration and achievement of climate and environment sensitive output results in the country’s programme.
UNICEF, on behalf of the UN Outcome Group 3 (OG3) Education team, seeks an international consultant to develop a three‑year operational plan for a joint, convergent education programme in Guinea‑Bissau. The consultancy responds to persistent challenges in access, quality, equity, and learning outcomes, particularly for vulnerable children and girls. Working with UNICEF, UNFPA, UNESCO, WFP, UNODC, and other partners, the consultant will design an integrated operational plan that defines priority geographic areas and schools, a minimum package of complementary services, implementation strategies, a results framework, and monitoring and reporting mechanisms. The assignment includes document review, stakeholder consultations, proposal development, and facilitation of validation meetings. The objective is to strengthen coordination, leverage comparative advantages of UN agencies, and maximize collective impact under the UNSDCF 2022–2026, ensuring sustainable and scalable solutions for the education sector.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international Consultant for Development of National Education Sector Strategic Plan in Nigeria 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.
National Consultant - to develop Basic First Aid training package based on the National first aid guidelines, Sri Lanka. Which includes design and develops a full set of training modules, presentations, trainer guide, and a comprehensive curriculum. Training package ensures standardized delivery by building core training teams and implementing a community-led approach for a comprehensive roll-out across all 26 health districts.
UNICEF Bhutan seeks proposal from eligible national consultants to conduct Situation Analysis on Pediatric and Childhood Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This consultancy services is expected to generate comprehensive evidence on the burden, risk factors, service availability, system readiness, and policy landscape related to pediatric and childhood NCDs , in Bhutan to inform strategic policy shifts, planning, programming, and resource allocation.
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a National Consultant Individual or Institutional Consultant to Conduct Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Assessment for Maldives. All interested and qualified parties are invited to apply!
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking an International Consultant – People and Culture Specialist (Transition Support). The assignment requires Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field along with a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in People & Culture, preferably within the UN system or international organizations. Experience supporting organizational change or HR service delivery transitions is a strong asset.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire and experienced National Consultant who will provide technical leadership and implementation support to operationalize and scale up meaningful participation of adolescent girls in Montserrado, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Gbarpolu and Grand Gedeh.
UNICEF is engaging an international consultant to support the Ministry in revising the SOPs for primary and secondary education settings. The assignment will also contribute to strengthening the related normative and operational framework for the protection of children from all forms of violence, including GBV, and to developing selected guidance, training materials, and capacity-building inputs to enhance the capacity of teachers and other relevant school personnel to prevent, identify, and respond to violence against children as part of a whole-school approach.
To concretise the GenU approach in South Africa and shift towards actionable plans, the services of a consultant are required. The consultant will innovatively translate data-driven insights, stakeholder feedback and youth voices into a strategic operational and co-ordination roadmap to achieve the mission of UNICEF’s GenU. Building on the foundational GenU Africa strategy and that of the PYEI in South Africa, the consultant will produce a toolkit that clearly articulates the GenU SA governance structure, its’ youth engagement and accountability strategy, and outline the GenU SA key performance indicators and targets. A key aspect is the integration of this toolkit with existing government and private sector led initiatives to facilitate higher-impact collaborations that avoid duplication and maximize scale, while effectively delivering on youth outcomes.
UNICEF China Child Protection team is seeking an international consultant to support and strengthen knowledge management systems and products for the Child Protection section as well as other sectors of the UNICEF China Office.
To support a participatory consultation process aligned with new corporate guidance, UNICEF Moldova seeks to engage an international consultant to draft the next Country Programme Document (CPD), based on the Strategic Prioritisation Outcomes, the EPR, and other relevant documents/reports, which will define priorities and a new/revised theory of change (TOC).
