The consultant is expected to develop the capacity and provide technical guidance to UNICEF staff and relevant national and implementing partners in aspects related to disability inclusion, disability-sensitive programming, and participation of children with disabilities throughout the programming processes. This will also include support towards sub-national level support for сhild protection programs and partners operating in field office areas.
The overall purpose of this post is to lead the Health Section’s strategic and technical work on HSS/PHC and Immunization in line with UNICEF Strategic Plan in the context of primary health care, including institutionalization of community health and nutrition. S/he provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans,
allocation, results-based management (RBM) approaches and methodology, organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountibility framework.
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Regional Health Adviser, the Senior Health Specialist –HSS-PHC and Immunization is responsible for positioning HSS/PHC and Immunization in the regional office and on UNICEF SA regional health agenda as a priority, seizing the opportunity of UNICEF commitment to revitalizing PHC and health systems strengthening.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to strengthen UNICEF capacity and engagement in health financing, particularly in relation to sustainable immunization financing. This includes scoping existing UNICEF engagement, challenges and capacity building needs, designing and delivering targeted online capacity building material, providing technical support to key country-level evidence generation products, and strengthening documentation and knowledge management.
Objectives:
1. Map UNICEF’s current engagement, thematic priorities and capacity building needs across the region in the areas of health financing and public finance for health and immunization;
2. Design and deliver a series of customized online webinars and seminars to build capacity and share best practice examples and approaches; and
3. Provide technical review and input to selected UNICEF country office health and immunization financing evidence, policy or advocacy products; and
4. Strengthen documentation and knowledge management, including through documentation of best case examples identified during the seminar series, and building an online document archive.
The EMOPS Division is in the process of developing its new Operational Managment Plan (OMP) for 2026- 2029/30. This is part of the wide UNICEF efforts into embarking on a new Strategic Plan (2026-2029/30) and other important initiatives that EMOPS is undertaking for the co-creation of a new vision for transformative Humanitarian Action and enhance more effectively and efficiently UNICEF preparedness and response to deliver relevant, responsive and adaptive interventions in emergencies in line with the evolving humanitarian situation and a world of complex polycrisis. As part of this important exercise is the development of EMOPS of key initiatives, such as the affordability analysis and the accountability framework, compact among EMOPS, HQ Divisions and Regional Offices on Humanitarian Action, review of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the revision of the Humanitarian Procedures (Emergency Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Procedures and the Activation of the Corporate Emergency Procedures (CEAP). A consultation is being sought to assist the EMOPS to support throughout the process of the development of the OMP for 2026-2029/30, ensuring that EMOPS effectively contributes to the achievements of the humanitarian results that have been set up in the new Strategic Plan and Humanitarian Appeal for Children and aligns its capacity, human and financial resources to meet the key results defined in the new OMP. In preparing the OMP, EMOPS needs to ensure that the expected EMOPS Programmes outcome and outputs results are matched by an adequate management structure and budget
Guinea is a middle level income country with significant child deprivation. With a Human Development Index of 0,477 it ranks 178th out of 189 nations (2019). Since 1984, UNICEF has collaborated with other UN agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to support the government in its efforts to support child development. Guinea's population is estimated to be 13.6 million in 2023 (64% rural and 52% female), with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. People under the age of 18 represent 51.3% of the population. Young people aged between 10 and 18 account for 23%. The potential demographic dividend is overshadowed by the challenges of expanding basic social services, strengthening social protection and improving employability.
The 2024-2028 country program includes interventions across education, protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and social policy programs. In the field, through the zone offices in Labé, Kankan and N’Zérékoré, UNICEF ensures the active implementation of programs across the country including the most remote areas. In its 2024-2028 country programme, UNICEF Guinea will expand the use of advocacy and communication to support policy development and raise awareness of children's rights. It will also institutionalize child and youth participation to ensure that their voices are heard. External partnerships will facilitate the mobilization of resources to achieve systemic impact through collaboration. UNICEF will contribute to the fight against the disenfranchisement of adolescents and young people, including their right to participation.
Are you an experienced individual with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Ghana is seeking a Social Policy Specialist to manage the Child Rights Monitoring Systems portfolio.
As the Social Policy Specialist (CRM) you will be responsible for strengthening child rights systems through Strengthened Capacity for Child-Specific Statistics and evidence generation, utilization of knowledge in Evidence-Based Decision-Making for children and reinforced system for Child Rights Monitoring, oversight, and participation. You will also support the identification, documentation, validation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices related to child rights within the Country Office and beyond.
This temporary appointment (TA) position reports directly to the Chief Social Policy (P4). We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in research and evidence generation, development of related policy papers, including child poverty analyses, coordination etc. Please note, this opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
If you also have experience with working governments, statistical services, academia and other CRM institutions, then, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to help UNICEF continue to deliver essential services and shape a brighter future for the Ghanaian Child.
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting a Security Manager P4, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The UNICEF BiH is looking for a qualified consultant who will support the implementation of the action and provide technical support to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of FBiH.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Mozambique for a passionate and committed Procurement Officer, NO2 level position based in Maputo, Mozambique.
The Procurement Officer reports to the Supply and Logistics Manager and is responsible for managing
the end to end supply function of a wide range of product group for a medium sized UNICEF country office. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting in close coordination with programme sections and Logistics team ensuring timely customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport, and distribution, using methodical approach to monitoring of supplies and service ensuring timely delivery of quality product and service.
UNICEF has set out ambitious goals for its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva, aims to achieve results for children by maximizing UNICEF's private sector fundraising, partnerships, and engagement activities, including work with National Committees, regional and country offices, and other HQ Divisions.
The Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C) Unit in the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) enables, drives, and accelerates innovative alternative financing and funding solutions for children in partnership with the Private Sector through initiatives that attract investments for climate change, environment, and disaster risk reduction.
Under the guidance of the Innovation Manager (IF4C), the Innovation Officer (Innovative Finance) will provide support to the PFP IF4C Team and the Principal Adviser. The role will be responsible for project coordination, planning, research, and analysis as well as marketing and communications, administration, and budget monitoring.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide quality control and high-level technical guidance and support to the implementation of the Child Protection Case Management (CPCM) Framework in Rwanda. The international consultant shall work alongside the UNICEF Child Protection team and the NCDA to develop, facilitate and ensure technical quality with respect to the above-named priorities, including drafting documents. With respect to the Child Protection Information Management System (CP IMS), the international consultant will support the Government and CPWOs in daily usage of an interim IMS system as well as roll-out of the digital system once it is developed and adopted.
Under the general guidance of the Chief, SBC Section and in close coordination with
Sectoral and Cross-Sectoral Specialists and Officers, contributes to/responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme. UNICEF Ukraine country programme 2025-2029 is built around key leadership areas, namely Better Start, Better Learning and Skills and Better Care with inclusion of children/persons with disabilities; and mental health and psychosocial support cutting across all these areas, thus, the incumbent will be expected to provide significant contributions to these cross-cutting themes.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant, to identify and evaluate the current financial instruments and platforms that assist migrants in managing and monitoring remittances sent to households in Moldova. Additionally, the consultancy seeks to propose recommendations for developing new monitoring tools and/or enhancing existing ones to better meet the needs of the primary beneficiaries.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager ensures that UNICEF South Africa has strategic and results-based programme planning strategies and documents; useful, valid, and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights; relevant, effective, and timely use of programme monitoring information and insights for strategic and programmatic decision making, including insights for coverage, coordination, and coherence in emergency contexts. More specifically, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the first area, ensuring the alignment of programme planning, monitoring, and corporate reporting.
If you are committed to working in a dynamic team and making a difference in the lives of children, UNICEF PFP offers an exciting opportunity. Join our HR team and contribute to our mission by handling HR operations, from recruitment to offboarding.
UNICEF in DRC uses cash transfers modality for cash transfers to support most vulnerable populations in the country in all programmatic contexts (emergency, transition, and development contexts) to address the basic and sectoral needs and services. UNICEF is providing support to the government in the payment of incentives, salaries for front line workers such as health professionals, social workers, teachers… Through longer term cash-based interventions UNICEF DRC supports beneficiary households and communities towards sustainable and middle & longer-term outcomes. UNICEF in DRC optimizes the use multipurpose cash transfers to achieve sectoral and multisectoral outcomes. Rapid Response & Basic Needs humanitarian cash transfers, Cash+ programs focusing on Nutrition, GBV and Child Protection outcomes, longer-term shock responsive cash and cash based social protection programs and incentive payments for sectoral systems strengthening are some of the cash-based programming approaches adopted by the Cash Unit team and respective UNICEF sections in DRC.
If you are a committed, resourceful professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
We are looking for a consultant who will develop a business model for Spilno Hubs that will ensure their sustainability in the future years of operation, considering local and regional context and needs as well as each Spilno Hub’s specific situation and condition. This assignment is managed in the Child Protection Section. This is a non staff assignment for 48 working days. This consultancy is remote-based with possible travels within Poland
The Product Designer will enable UNICEF’s Digital Governance and Platforms Team to offer clear and engaging web products by crafting, adapting, and enhancing the features available on our web platform.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join its team as Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Manaus. As Chief, you will lead the delivery of the UNICEF Country Programme across selected territories in the Amazon region, championing the rights of children and adolescents – particularly the most marginalized and vulnerable. You will oversee our programmes and special initiatives across the region under the Manaus Office jurisdiction, working with municipal and State governments and partners from civil society, private sector, media and other key actors. You will play a critical role in building strategic partnerships that drive impactful results for Brazilian girls and boys.
In this key leadership position, you will ensure the effective use of both financial and human resources in Manaus, maintaining the highest standards of programme impact. You will be accountable for leading UNICEF advocacy, programme, and partnership engagement with State and Municipal governments, as well as with key programme stakeholders, to advance key results for the most vulnerable children and adolescents through quality social services and protection systems with an inter-cultural and equity-based inclusive approach.
We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in advocacy and stakeholder engagement. If you are an accomplished leader with a deep commitment to children’s and adolescent’s rights and are skilled in building alliances with government entities, civil society, the private sector, and community-based organizations we encourage you to apply.
The purpose of the assignment is to provide project management support to set up and initiate a Project Reference Group and up to 4 Technical Advisory groups and to develop an overall project plan for the ‘Future of immunization’ project.
The consultant is expected to develop the capacity and provide technical guidance to UNICEF staff and relevant national and implementing partners in aspects related to disability inclusion, disability-sensitive programming, and participation of children with disabilities throughout the programming processes. This will also include support towards sub-national level support for сhild protection programs and partners operating in field office areas.
The overall purpose of this post is to lead the Health Section’s strategic and technical work on HSS/PHC and Immunization in line with UNICEF Strategic Plan in the context of primary health care, including institutionalization of community health and nutrition. S/he provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans,
allocation, results-based management (RBM) approaches and methodology, organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountibility framework.
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Regional Health Adviser, the Senior Health Specialist –HSS-PHC and Immunization is responsible for positioning HSS/PHC and Immunization in the regional office and on UNICEF SA regional health agenda as a priority, seizing the opportunity of UNICEF commitment to revitalizing PHC and health systems strengthening.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to strengthen UNICEF capacity and engagement in health financing, particularly in relation to sustainable immunization financing. This includes scoping existing UNICEF engagement, challenges and capacity building needs, designing and delivering targeted online capacity building material, providing technical support to key country-level evidence generation products, and strengthening documentation and knowledge management.
Objectives:
1. Map UNICEF’s current engagement, thematic priorities and capacity building needs across the region in the areas of health financing and public finance for health and immunization;
2. Design and deliver a series of customized online webinars and seminars to build capacity and share best practice examples and approaches; and
3. Provide technical review and input to selected UNICEF country office health and immunization financing evidence, policy or advocacy products; and
4. Strengthen documentation and knowledge management, including through documentation of best case examples identified during the seminar series, and building an online document archive.
The EMOPS Division is in the process of developing its new Operational Managment Plan (OMP) for 2026- 2029/30. This is part of the wide UNICEF efforts into embarking on a new Strategic Plan (2026-2029/30) and other important initiatives that EMOPS is undertaking for the co-creation of a new vision for transformative Humanitarian Action and enhance more effectively and efficiently UNICEF preparedness and response to deliver relevant, responsive and adaptive interventions in emergencies in line with the evolving humanitarian situation and a world of complex polycrisis. As part of this important exercise is the development of EMOPS of key initiatives, such as the affordability analysis and the accountability framework, compact among EMOPS, HQ Divisions and Regional Offices on Humanitarian Action, review of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the revision of the Humanitarian Procedures (Emergency Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Procedures and the Activation of the Corporate Emergency Procedures (CEAP). A consultation is being sought to assist the EMOPS to support throughout the process of the development of the OMP for 2026-2029/30, ensuring that EMOPS effectively contributes to the achievements of the humanitarian results that have been set up in the new Strategic Plan and Humanitarian Appeal for Children and aligns its capacity, human and financial resources to meet the key results defined in the new OMP. In preparing the OMP, EMOPS needs to ensure that the expected EMOPS Programmes outcome and outputs results are matched by an adequate management structure and budget
Guinea is a middle level income country with significant child deprivation. With a Human Development Index of 0,477 it ranks 178th out of 189 nations (2019). Since 1984, UNICEF has collaborated with other UN agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to support the government in its efforts to support child development. Guinea's population is estimated to be 13.6 million in 2023 (64% rural and 52% female), with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. People under the age of 18 represent 51.3% of the population. Young people aged between 10 and 18 account for 23%. The potential demographic dividend is overshadowed by the challenges of expanding basic social services, strengthening social protection and improving employability.
The 2024-2028 country program includes interventions across education, protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and social policy programs. In the field, through the zone offices in Labé, Kankan and N’Zérékoré, UNICEF ensures the active implementation of programs across the country including the most remote areas. In its 2024-2028 country programme, UNICEF Guinea will expand the use of advocacy and communication to support policy development and raise awareness of children's rights. It will also institutionalize child and youth participation to ensure that their voices are heard. External partnerships will facilitate the mobilization of resources to achieve systemic impact through collaboration. UNICEF will contribute to the fight against the disenfranchisement of adolescents and young people, including their right to participation.
Are you an experienced individual with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Ghana is seeking a Social Policy Specialist to manage the Child Rights Monitoring Systems portfolio.
As the Social Policy Specialist (CRM) you will be responsible for strengthening child rights systems through Strengthened Capacity for Child-Specific Statistics and evidence generation, utilization of knowledge in Evidence-Based Decision-Making for children and reinforced system for Child Rights Monitoring, oversight, and participation. You will also support the identification, documentation, validation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices related to child rights within the Country Office and beyond.
This temporary appointment (TA) position reports directly to the Chief Social Policy (P4). We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in research and evidence generation, development of related policy papers, including child poverty analyses, coordination etc. Please note, this opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
If you also have experience with working governments, statistical services, academia and other CRM institutions, then, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to help UNICEF continue to deliver essential services and shape a brighter future for the Ghanaian Child.
UNICEF - Burkina Faso is recruiting a Security Manager P4, FT, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The UNICEF BiH is looking for a qualified consultant who will support the implementation of the action and provide technical support to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of FBiH.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Mozambique for a passionate and committed Procurement Officer, NO2 level position based in Maputo, Mozambique.
The Procurement Officer reports to the Supply and Logistics Manager and is responsible for managing
the end to end supply function of a wide range of product group for a medium sized UNICEF country office. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting in close coordination with programme sections and Logistics team ensuring timely customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport, and distribution, using methodical approach to monitoring of supplies and service ensuring timely delivery of quality product and service.
UNICEF has set out ambitious goals for its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva, aims to achieve results for children by maximizing UNICEF's private sector fundraising, partnerships, and engagement activities, including work with National Committees, regional and country offices, and other HQ Divisions.
The Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C) Unit in the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) enables, drives, and accelerates innovative alternative financing and funding solutions for children in partnership with the Private Sector through initiatives that attract investments for climate change, environment, and disaster risk reduction.
Under the guidance of the Innovation Manager (IF4C), the Innovation Officer (Innovative Finance) will provide support to the PFP IF4C Team and the Principal Adviser. The role will be responsible for project coordination, planning, research, and analysis as well as marketing and communications, administration, and budget monitoring.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide quality control and high-level technical guidance and support to the implementation of the Child Protection Case Management (CPCM) Framework in Rwanda. The international consultant shall work alongside the UNICEF Child Protection team and the NCDA to develop, facilitate and ensure technical quality with respect to the above-named priorities, including drafting documents. With respect to the Child Protection Information Management System (CP IMS), the international consultant will support the Government and CPWOs in daily usage of an interim IMS system as well as roll-out of the digital system once it is developed and adopted.
Under the general guidance of the Chief, SBC Section and in close coordination with
Sectoral and Cross-Sectoral Specialists and Officers, contributes to/responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme. UNICEF Ukraine country programme 2025-2029 is built around key leadership areas, namely Better Start, Better Learning and Skills and Better Care with inclusion of children/persons with disabilities; and mental health and psychosocial support cutting across all these areas, thus, the incumbent will be expected to provide significant contributions to these cross-cutting themes.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant, to identify and evaluate the current financial instruments and platforms that assist migrants in managing and monitoring remittances sent to households in Moldova. Additionally, the consultancy seeks to propose recommendations for developing new monitoring tools and/or enhancing existing ones to better meet the needs of the primary beneficiaries.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager ensures that UNICEF South Africa has strategic and results-based programme planning strategies and documents; useful, valid, and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights; relevant, effective, and timely use of programme monitoring information and insights for strategic and programmatic decision making, including insights for coverage, coordination, and coherence in emergency contexts. More specifically, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the first area, ensuring the alignment of programme planning, monitoring, and corporate reporting.
If you are committed to working in a dynamic team and making a difference in the lives of children, UNICEF PFP offers an exciting opportunity. Join our HR team and contribute to our mission by handling HR operations, from recruitment to offboarding.
UNICEF in DRC uses cash transfers modality for cash transfers to support most vulnerable populations in the country in all programmatic contexts (emergency, transition, and development contexts) to address the basic and sectoral needs and services. UNICEF is providing support to the government in the payment of incentives, salaries for front line workers such as health professionals, social workers, teachers… Through longer term cash-based interventions UNICEF DRC supports beneficiary households and communities towards sustainable and middle & longer-term outcomes. UNICEF in DRC optimizes the use multipurpose cash transfers to achieve sectoral and multisectoral outcomes. Rapid Response & Basic Needs humanitarian cash transfers, Cash+ programs focusing on Nutrition, GBV and Child Protection outcomes, longer-term shock responsive cash and cash based social protection programs and incentive payments for sectoral systems strengthening are some of the cash-based programming approaches adopted by the Cash Unit team and respective UNICEF sections in DRC.
If you are a committed, resourceful professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
We are looking for a consultant who will develop a business model for Spilno Hubs that will ensure their sustainability in the future years of operation, considering local and regional context and needs as well as each Spilno Hub’s specific situation and condition. This assignment is managed in the Child Protection Section. This is a non staff assignment for 48 working days. This consultancy is remote-based with possible travels within Poland
The Product Designer will enable UNICEF’s Digital Governance and Platforms Team to offer clear and engaging web products by crafting, adapting, and enhancing the features available on our web platform.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join its team as Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Manaus. As Chief, you will lead the delivery of the UNICEF Country Programme across selected territories in the Amazon region, championing the rights of children and adolescents – particularly the most marginalized and vulnerable. You will oversee our programmes and special initiatives across the region under the Manaus Office jurisdiction, working with municipal and State governments and partners from civil society, private sector, media and other key actors. You will play a critical role in building strategic partnerships that drive impactful results for Brazilian girls and boys.
In this key leadership position, you will ensure the effective use of both financial and human resources in Manaus, maintaining the highest standards of programme impact. You will be accountable for leading UNICEF advocacy, programme, and partnership engagement with State and Municipal governments, as well as with key programme stakeholders, to advance key results for the most vulnerable children and adolescents through quality social services and protection systems with an inter-cultural and equity-based inclusive approach.
We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in advocacy and stakeholder engagement. If you are an accomplished leader with a deep commitment to children’s and adolescent’s rights and are skilled in building alliances with government entities, civil society, the private sector, and community-based organizations we encourage you to apply.
The purpose of the assignment is to provide project management support to set up and initiate a Project Reference Group and up to 4 Technical Advisory groups and to develop an overall project plan for the ‘Future of immunization’ project.
