The Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM) plays a central role in enhancing UNICEF’s decision-making, organizational learning, and results for children. Within DAPM, the Data & Analytics Team (DAT) leads the collection, validation, analysis, and dissemination of high-quality, globally comparable data on children and women—positioning this data as a global public good through platforms such as data.unicef.org.
As UNICEF prepares its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, the integration of planning, monitoring, data, and analytics (PMDA) will be critical to advancing the organization’s goals. Data communications is a core enabler of this effort—translating complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making, support internal alignment, and drive external advocacy with Member States and partners.
This consultancy sits within the Data Communications and Advocacy team, UNICEF’s specialized function for primarily digital data visibility, advocacy, and audience engagement. The consultant will serve as an executor of the team’s digital strategy—supporting content production, innovation, digital optimization, and technical delivery across data platforms and technical outreach channels. This role is essential to ensure that UNICEF’s data is not only accessible but influential, shaping programming, partnerships, and global discourse around children’s rights.
National Individual Consultant to Support the Induction and Capacity Building of Wedge Midwives (Midwife Mentors) to Provide Support to the Maternal Health and Prevention of Vertical Transmission Programme: Under the supervision of the UNICEF HIV/AIDS Manager, and in collaboration with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Department of Health and the Regional Training Centre, the national individual consultant will develop (a) an outline of the training, (b) interactive training materials that will cover clinical leadership, mentorship, coaching and the district health system, and (c) facilitate a 3-day training for 44 MCWH mentors.
Under the direct supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Specialist (Immunization) in the Data and Analytics Section (DAPM), the consultant will focus on enhancing the quality and consistency of immunization and related health databases. This includes expanding and integrating databases to incorporate additional health indicators and environmental factors that may affect immunization coverage. The consultant will also develop and implement a robust BCU monitoring methodology to assess data quality, analyze trends before and after BCU activities, and evaluate performance at national and subnational levels.
The objective of this assignment is to provide comprehensive advisory support to DAPM digital systems by collaborating with concerned units to conceptualize and develop new digital modules and platforms, analyze help desk support systems for efficiency and better user experience and identify opportunities for performance improvements across digital platforms. The consultant will facilitate stakeholder engagement, produce analytical reports, and support the development and rollout of existing and new systems. Additionally, the consultant will coordinate efforts to maximize efficiency, reduce redundancies and enhance overall systems management within DAPM.
UNICEF Office of Innovation is seeking a communication consultant to support the planning, development and creation of UPSHIFT advocacy and communication activites to support global advocacy efforts to showcase the impact of UPSHIFT on young people 21st century skills development, engagment and transition from learning to earning.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Portfolio, Culture, and Scale team based in Stockholm and will work under the direct supervision of the UPSHIFT global lead and in close collaboration with the Partnerships and Communicaiton team. The consultant will work remotely and is expected to be available along CET time zone during the active engagement of the assignment.
The overarching aim of this consultancy is to support the development and implementation of a streamlined, reproducible workflow for the production of MICS-EAGLE factsheets. These factsheets provide countries with accessible, data-driven insights on key education indicators derived from MICS data. The consultant will enhance and automate the existing R-based workflow to generate standardized factsheets across multiple countries, covering eight core topics and producing over 50 charts per country.
In addition to workflow development, the consultant will work with up to six countries to produce customized factsheets, ensuring that estimates are validated against official sources and aligned with national priorities. The consultant will be responsible for writing per-country scripts, maintaining the GitHub repository, and supporting the publication process in collaboration with country offices and ministries of education. All code and documentation will be prepared to ensure long-term scalability and reproducibility of the process.
The UNICEF Office of Innovation is Looking for several interns. The Interns will gain practical experience by participating in activities across diverse portfolio areas at the Office of Innovation. Multiple interns will be recruited. Applicants are asked to specify their top two preferred areas of interest. Available positions within the innovation thematic and portfolio areas include:
• Governance Intern
• Humanitarian Intern
• Health Intern
• Climate, Energy, and Infrastructure Intern
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Knowledge Management intern
• UPSHIFT Intern
• Design Intern
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
UNICEF Sri Lanka requires short-term support to strengthen ongoing Social and Behavior Change initiatives across key thematic areas, in response to the increasing demand from both internal and external stakeholders to scale up SBC interventions. With multiple cross-sectoral priorities and time-bound deliverables, additional support is essential to ensure timely and effective implementation. Therefore, SBC programming is seeking an intern to assist with programming over the next six months, which are deemed critical to advancing priority interventions.
UNICEF seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented Individual consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office to develop an ECE investment case for Lesotho. The investment case aims to demonstrate the value and impact of early learning on children, society and the nation as a whole. It provides evidence-based arguments to policymakers, highlighting how ECE can lead to better educational outcomes, increased economic productivity, and reduced social inequalities, among many benefits.
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UNICEF Eswatini Country Office is looking for a consultant that will support Eswatini to respond to the need for an integrated child-sensitive disaster risk information system and platform for governmental institutions at national and subnational levels.
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.
L'UNICEF a pris l'initiative de programmer l'adaptation au secteur de l'eau, de l'assainissement et de l'hygiène (EAH) d'un outil qui a déjà fait ses preuves dans le domaine de la santé : l'outil « Maturité de la chaîne logistique ». Cet instrument permet de diagnostiquer et d'évaluer les chaînes d'approvisionnement liées aux médicaments d'urgence, aux vaccins et aux compléments alimentaires. Il s'adresse principalement aux gouvernements et aux agences de développement en tant qu'outil stratégique et de programmation. Il a déjà été mis en oeuvre dans 35 pays, dont Madagascar en 2022-2023. Sa mise en oeuvre est soutenue par une plateforme en ligne qui sert de support à la diffusion des résultats et à la comparaison entre les pays. Cet objectif correspond à un appui à l’étape 6. Cette étude rentre en ligne avec le plan IMERP 2025 de la section WASH et a pour but de retracer tout le processus et la méthodologie de cette initiative d’adaptation de l’outil Maturity Model au secteur EAH. Cette étude permettra d’évaluer cette initiative et en souligner les défis et opportunités
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief, Education, the Education Manager supports the Chief in managing the section, playing a key role in bringing innovation to the development and preparation of education programmes especially focusing on the component Education in Emergencies and Resilience .
This consultancy shall be engaged to provide the technical assistance needed for: (1) Conduct of the study and review of the PCB ECCD, and (2) Ensure use of the study and evidence to support development of policy and accountability framework, results and monitoring framework, and action plan/roadmap for the strengthening PCB, most particularly focused on ECD. The consultant shall be engaged and focus on the conducting the assessment of the PCB ECCD.
The consultant will be responsible in conducting an assessment/study which will aim to generate evidence that will support the government in improving budget strategy on PCB, particularly for the ECCD. Generating deeper and comprehensive analysis and insights to:
- Conduct review on the existing policy framework, processes and practices on PCB ECCD, including key gaps and challenges in policy, capacity, and coordination structures. Review shall also look into the alignment of PCB ECCD to existing ECD laws, guidelines, strategic plans, costed investment plans. The consultant is also expected to reference the findings from the EDCOM Reports.
- Generate evidence-based recommendations relevant towards strengthening PCB ECCD and its institutionalization including informing enhancements to policy and accountability mechanisms, results and monitoring framework, and governance structures.
- Identify potential areas for reforms and ways forward toward sustainability and strengthening of PCB ECCD as a budget strategy within the PFM systems.
The Nutrition multisectoral project coordinator is responsible for managing, coordinating, planning, monitoring implementation, evaluation and reporting of the progress of a multisectoral Programme “No Time to Waste, Preventing Malnutrition in Children, Adolescents and Women in Burundi”.
He/She will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in child, adolescent and maternal, nutrition interventions according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Nutrition Global Strategy 2020-2030, standards of performance and accountability framework
Under the supervision of the Programme Manager (Level 4), the WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for WASH programmes/projects within the country programme from development planning to delivery of WASH output results. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Nutrition Officer on a temporary appointment of 364 days, to be based in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Under the supervision of the Maternal & Child Health Specialist, this Nutrition Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects in Solomon Islands, from development planning to delivery of results. In doing so, the incumbent implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of results in maternal, infant, child, and adolescent nutrition programmes/projects with special attention to multiple systems engagement (food, education, health, social protection) and multi-sectoral coordinated actions to reduce the triple burden of malnutrition, including in emergencies.
The Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM) plays a central role in enhancing UNICEF’s decision-making, organizational learning, and results for children. Within DAPM, the Data & Analytics Team (DAT) leads the collection, validation, analysis, and dissemination of high-quality, globally comparable data on children and women—positioning this data as a global public good through platforms such as data.unicef.org.
As UNICEF prepares its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, the integration of planning, monitoring, data, and analytics (PMDA) will be critical to advancing the organization’s goals. Data communications is a core enabler of this effort—translating complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making, support internal alignment, and drive external advocacy with Member States and partners.
This consultancy sits within the Data Communications and Advocacy team, UNICEF’s specialized function for primarily digital data visibility, advocacy, and audience engagement. The consultant will serve as an executor of the team’s digital strategy—supporting content production, innovation, digital optimization, and technical delivery across data platforms and technical outreach channels. This role is essential to ensure that UNICEF’s data is not only accessible but influential, shaping programming, partnerships, and global discourse around children’s rights.
National Individual Consultant to Support the Induction and Capacity Building of Wedge Midwives (Midwife Mentors) to Provide Support to the Maternal Health and Prevention of Vertical Transmission Programme: Under the supervision of the UNICEF HIV/AIDS Manager, and in collaboration with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Department of Health and the Regional Training Centre, the national individual consultant will develop (a) an outline of the training, (b) interactive training materials that will cover clinical leadership, mentorship, coaching and the district health system, and (c) facilitate a 3-day training for 44 MCWH mentors.
Under the direct supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Specialist (Immunization) in the Data and Analytics Section (DAPM), the consultant will focus on enhancing the quality and consistency of immunization and related health databases. This includes expanding and integrating databases to incorporate additional health indicators and environmental factors that may affect immunization coverage. The consultant will also develop and implement a robust BCU monitoring methodology to assess data quality, analyze trends before and after BCU activities, and evaluate performance at national and subnational levels.
The objective of this assignment is to provide comprehensive advisory support to DAPM digital systems by collaborating with concerned units to conceptualize and develop new digital modules and platforms, analyze help desk support systems for efficiency and better user experience and identify opportunities for performance improvements across digital platforms. The consultant will facilitate stakeholder engagement, produce analytical reports, and support the development and rollout of existing and new systems. Additionally, the consultant will coordinate efforts to maximize efficiency, reduce redundancies and enhance overall systems management within DAPM.
UNICEF Office of Innovation is seeking a communication consultant to support the planning, development and creation of UPSHIFT advocacy and communication activites to support global advocacy efforts to showcase the impact of UPSHIFT on young people 21st century skills development, engagment and transition from learning to earning.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Portfolio, Culture, and Scale team based in Stockholm and will work under the direct supervision of the UPSHIFT global lead and in close collaboration with the Partnerships and Communicaiton team. The consultant will work remotely and is expected to be available along CET time zone during the active engagement of the assignment.
The overarching aim of this consultancy is to support the development and implementation of a streamlined, reproducible workflow for the production of MICS-EAGLE factsheets. These factsheets provide countries with accessible, data-driven insights on key education indicators derived from MICS data. The consultant will enhance and automate the existing R-based workflow to generate standardized factsheets across multiple countries, covering eight core topics and producing over 50 charts per country.
In addition to workflow development, the consultant will work with up to six countries to produce customized factsheets, ensuring that estimates are validated against official sources and aligned with national priorities. The consultant will be responsible for writing per-country scripts, maintaining the GitHub repository, and supporting the publication process in collaboration with country offices and ministries of education. All code and documentation will be prepared to ensure long-term scalability and reproducibility of the process.
The UNICEF Office of Innovation is Looking for several interns. The Interns will gain practical experience by participating in activities across diverse portfolio areas at the Office of Innovation. Multiple interns will be recruited. Applicants are asked to specify their top two preferred areas of interest. Available positions within the innovation thematic and portfolio areas include:
• Governance Intern
• Humanitarian Intern
• Health Intern
• Climate, Energy, and Infrastructure Intern
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Knowledge Management intern
• UPSHIFT Intern
• Design Intern
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
UNICEF Sri Lanka requires short-term support to strengthen ongoing Social and Behavior Change initiatives across key thematic areas, in response to the increasing demand from both internal and external stakeholders to scale up SBC interventions. With multiple cross-sectoral priorities and time-bound deliverables, additional support is essential to ensure timely and effective implementation. Therefore, SBC programming is seeking an intern to assist with programming over the next six months, which are deemed critical to advancing priority interventions.
UNICEF seeks to hire an experienced, results oriented Individual consultant to assist UNICEF Lesotho Country Office to develop an ECE investment case for Lesotho. The investment case aims to demonstrate the value and impact of early learning on children, society and the nation as a whole. It provides evidence-based arguments to policymakers, highlighting how ECE can lead to better educational outcomes, increased economic productivity, and reduced social inequalities, among many benefits.
Join us as the next Fund Raising Associate (Business Intelligence) for UNICEF Mexico!
Are you passionate about making a difference? You'll support the Fundraising Officer (Database) and Individual Giving team to provide data analytics and reporting to the various types of information related to donor data.
If you're ready to drive impactful results, read the full advertisement and apply today!
UNICEF Eswatini Country Office is looking for a consultant that will support Eswatini to respond to the need for an integrated child-sensitive disaster risk information system and platform for governmental institutions at national and subnational levels.
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.
L'UNICEF a pris l'initiative de programmer l'adaptation au secteur de l'eau, de l'assainissement et de l'hygiène (EAH) d'un outil qui a déjà fait ses preuves dans le domaine de la santé : l'outil « Maturité de la chaîne logistique ». Cet instrument permet de diagnostiquer et d'évaluer les chaînes d'approvisionnement liées aux médicaments d'urgence, aux vaccins et aux compléments alimentaires. Il s'adresse principalement aux gouvernements et aux agences de développement en tant qu'outil stratégique et de programmation. Il a déjà été mis en oeuvre dans 35 pays, dont Madagascar en 2022-2023. Sa mise en oeuvre est soutenue par une plateforme en ligne qui sert de support à la diffusion des résultats et à la comparaison entre les pays. Cet objectif correspond à un appui à l’étape 6. Cette étude rentre en ligne avec le plan IMERP 2025 de la section WASH et a pour but de retracer tout le processus et la méthodologie de cette initiative d’adaptation de l’outil Maturity Model au secteur EAH. Cette étude permettra d’évaluer cette initiative et en souligner les défis et opportunités
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief, Education, the Education Manager supports the Chief in managing the section, playing a key role in bringing innovation to the development and preparation of education programmes especially focusing on the component Education in Emergencies and Resilience .
This consultancy shall be engaged to provide the technical assistance needed for: (1) Conduct of the study and review of the PCB ECCD, and (2) Ensure use of the study and evidence to support development of policy and accountability framework, results and monitoring framework, and action plan/roadmap for the strengthening PCB, most particularly focused on ECD. The consultant shall be engaged and focus on the conducting the assessment of the PCB ECCD.
The consultant will be responsible in conducting an assessment/study which will aim to generate evidence that will support the government in improving budget strategy on PCB, particularly for the ECCD. Generating deeper and comprehensive analysis and insights to:
- Conduct review on the existing policy framework, processes and practices on PCB ECCD, including key gaps and challenges in policy, capacity, and coordination structures. Review shall also look into the alignment of PCB ECCD to existing ECD laws, guidelines, strategic plans, costed investment plans. The consultant is also expected to reference the findings from the EDCOM Reports.
- Generate evidence-based recommendations relevant towards strengthening PCB ECCD and its institutionalization including informing enhancements to policy and accountability mechanisms, results and monitoring framework, and governance structures.
- Identify potential areas for reforms and ways forward toward sustainability and strengthening of PCB ECCD as a budget strategy within the PFM systems.
The Nutrition multisectoral project coordinator is responsible for managing, coordinating, planning, monitoring implementation, evaluation and reporting of the progress of a multisectoral Programme “No Time to Waste, Preventing Malnutrition in Children, Adolescents and Women in Burundi”.
He/She will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in child, adolescent and maternal, nutrition interventions according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Nutrition Global Strategy 2020-2030, standards of performance and accountability framework
Under the supervision of the Programme Manager (Level 4), the WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for WASH programmes/projects within the country programme from development planning to delivery of WASH output results. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Nutrition Officer on a temporary appointment of 364 days, to be based in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Under the supervision of the Maternal & Child Health Specialist, this Nutrition Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects in Solomon Islands, from development planning to delivery of results. In doing so, the incumbent implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of results in maternal, infant, child, and adolescent nutrition programmes/projects with special attention to multiple systems engagement (food, education, health, social protection) and multi-sectoral coordinated actions to reduce the triple burden of malnutrition, including in emergencies.
