The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease affecting Ituri and other affected or at-risk provinces. National authorities, with the support of humanitarian partners, have activated emergency coordination and response mechanisms to contain transmission and protect affected communities.
The outbreak is unfolding in a complex humanitarian environment marked by insecurity, population displacement, high mobility, constrained access to essential services and weak water, sanitation, hygiene and infection prevention and control systems. These conditions heighten the risk of transmission in health facilities and communities and require rapid, well-coordinated and technically rigorous WASH/IPC action.
The geographic expansion of the outbreak, the operational complexity of the response and the need to align interventions across national, provincial and health-zone levels require senior leadership. An experienced profile is therefore required to provide the strategic expertise, technical authority and convening capacity needed to lead UNICEF's WASH/IPC response and support Government-led coordination across affected and at-risk areas.
UNICEF Mozambique seeks an international consultant to provide 11 months of time-bound technical support on maternal and adolescent nutrition. The consultant will deliver defined outputs to prevent all forms of malnutrition in adolescent girls and women before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The focus is on pregnant adolescents, young mothers and other nutritionally at-risk women.
The assignment responds to time-bound commitments under NutriNorte (EU), the Child Nutrition Fund partnership with Government of Mozambique, and the UN–Ireland Partnership on Child Wasting (2026–2030). It applies the UNICEF Programming Guidance on Maternal Nutrition (2021).
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking four committed and technically strong Health Officers to support the delivery of health and nutrition programmes for children and families in the field offices of Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Lviv. Working in a context marked by the impact of war on health systems, increasing mental health needs, immunization equity challenges, and the need for stronger support to children with disabilities and other vulnerabilities, Health Officers will play a key role in advancing UNICEF's mission to ensure every child survives, thrives and reaches their full potential. The successful candidates will provide technical, operational and coordination support across programme planning, implementation, monitoring and partnership-building, contributing to both emergency response and longer-term health system strengthening efforts. They will work closely with government counterparts, health partners and UNICEF teams to improve access to quality child health, nutrition, immunization, early childhood development, mental health and rehabilitation services, particularly for the most vulnerable and conflict-affected populations. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of children in Ukraine by helping to build more resilient, equitable and child-centered health systems at both local and national levels.
The Procurement Services (PS) mechanism is an integral part of UNICEF programmes of cooperation, and allows UNICEF to make its procurement capacity, scale and expertise available to partners. Advertisement Summary
This Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA) is issued to identify and assess qualified professionals for potential inclusion in UNICEF's Talent Group for Supply Management. The purpose of this GVA is to build a pool of pre-assessed, high-caliber candidates who can be considered for future positions aligned with UNICEF's strategic priorities and operational needs. While placement in the Talent Group does not guarantee selection for a specific post, it serves as a highly valuable and primary resource for swiftly filling future vacancies.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
The Supply and Logistics Manager reports to the Chief of Supply as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a medium to large-sized country office, and/or medium-sized emergency response operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent collaborates closely with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Chief Nutrition 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
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
La présente consultance vise à fournir un appui technique ciblé afin de renforcer la planification, le suivi de la mise en oeuvre, l’analyse des performances et la capitalisation des expériences dans les zones couvertes. Le/la consultant(e) apportera un appui transversal pour améliorer la qualité des interventions, renforcer les capacités des partenaires et soutenir la production de livrables analytiques conformément aux exigences programmatiques.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) in Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), to strengthen breastfeeding promotion through improving implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in two main hospitals and their surrounding communities. Background Promotion of breastfeeding is a high impact intervention that plays a crucial role in ensuring children receive adequate nourishment. Breastfed children have a significantly reduced risk for both wasting and later childhood overweight or obesity. In RMI, one in every three children under five years of age are stunted. Nearly 5% of children in the same age group are overweight and another 4% are wasted. Sub-optimal infant feeding, including limited breastfeeding, is considered to be a critical driver of malnutrition in this context. In 1991, UNICEF and WHO jointly launched the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BHFI), which consolidated evidence on promoting breastfeeding within health facilities. The BFHI included “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding”, which were subsequently updated in guidelines published in 2018. These guidelines titled, “Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding” are intended for use in health facilities providing maternity and newborn services to promote breastfeeding. As outlined in UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Program Document (MCPD) for 2023- 2027, UNICEF is committed to supporting the RMI and other Pacific island countries in strengthening capacities for improved, affordable, and equitable quality primary health care and nutrition services, including during emergencies. Within this framework, UNICEF works with MoHs and other partners to ensure that the health care systems are conducive to protect, promote and support breastfeeding practices The BFHI was previously implemented in the major hospital (Majuro) in RMI.
In focusing on the early childhood years, this first report will ensure readiness to contribute to the ECD standing agenda item on the Leaders’ Meeting agenda, while establishing the foundation for analyses covering a broader life-course approach to child development, rights and well-being, which will be progressively developed over the following years to cover children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.
Join UNICEF Pacific’s team in Samoa as an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development) and help ensure every child has the best start in life and access to quality learning opportunities.
Based in Apia, you will support the delivery of Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes across Samoa, Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands. Working closely with the Chief of Field Office and the Education team in Suva, you will provide technical and programme management support to advance equitable, inclusive and quality learning for all children.
We are seeking a dedicated professional with experience in education and/or ECD programming. Join a collaborative team working to improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, disadvantaged and excluded.
The consultant will work in close coordination with the SPA team and will contribute to the following objectives and deliverables of these analytical processes:
•
Assess the current progress towards achieving the Impact Results of the Strategic Plan 2026-2029;
• Analyse the role and effectiveness of its Strategies, Enablers, and Accelerators and assess their effectiveness in enabling evidence-based support to governments and improving outcomes for children;
• Generate evidence-informed recommendations for targeted, actionable corrective actions based on synthesized evidence to guide the implementation and resource allocation of the Strategic Plan towards catalysing the pace of the pursued change towards achieving tangible and transformative outcomes for children;
• Strengthen the practical application of the Strategic Plan’s approach to focus, scale and impact, and differentiation.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as Chief of Health (P-5), based in Aden. This is a unique opportunity to have a role on the strategic and effective planning and formulation of health programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results. This will directly impact the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children and promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society. If you are ready to take on a challenging and impactful leadership role, we encourage you to apply.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as a Partnerships Specialist and help build strategic collaborations with companies, foundations, and business networks to mobilize resources and advance children's rights. This role combines private sector engagement, resource mobilization, and advocacy to drive sustainable impact for children while promoting responsible business practices across key industries.
UNICEF China is seeking a qualified intern to support its Communications and Advocacy Section's work on content development, social media engagement, media monitoring and advocacy campaigns.
Deliver defined project cycle management, technical support, partnership coordination and institutional review outputs for UNICEF’s climate finance portfolio. The assignment covers coordination of the Senegal GCF proposal through finalization, resubmission, fund review and Board consideration, with transition planning following approval; Adaptation Fund engagement and proposal support; and technical assistance and practical guidance for country offices on locally led adaptation and meaningful, inclusive and safe child and youth-led action.
Join UNICEF's Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean and help build the partnerships that drive change for children. As a Partnerships Officer, you will cultivate strategic relationships, support resource mobilization, and engage public and private sector partners to advance UNICEF's mission across the region. Be part of a dynamic team strengthening influence, visibility, and impact for children throughout the Caribbean.
Join UNICEF's Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) as an Education Specialist (Early Learning) and help shape the foundations of learning for young children across 12 English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries. This is an exciting opportunity for an education professional with strong expertise in early childhood education to influence policy, strengthen systems, build strategic partnerships, and drive impactful solutions that help children enter school ready to learn and thrive. Through collaboration across the region, the position contributes directly to UNICEF's vision of ensuring every child has access to quality, inclusive, and resilient learning opportunities from the earliest years of life.
Join UNICEF's Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean and help build strategic partnerships that create lasting impact for children. As a Partnerships Specialist, you will help develop and implement financial and non-financial partnership strategies, building strong relationships with businesses, foundations, philanthropists, public-private partnerships, and faith-based organizations to mobilize resources and expertise across the region. Be part of a dynamic team driving the MCO’s partnership and resource-leveraging
agenda throughout the Caribbean.
Join UNICEF's Caribbean Multi-Country Office as Senior Communication Associate and help advance the rights and well-being of children through strategic communication, advocacy and public engagement. Working with the Team Lead and colleagues across our 12-country MCO, you will support the planning and implementation of campaigns, digital communication, media relations, content development, and youth and stakeholder engagement that strengthen UNICEF's visibility, influence and impact. You will help turn evidence and advocacy priorities into compelling products that promote health, learning, child protection and resilience, while providing the operational and team support that keeps our work running smoothly and showcasing results for children throughout the Caribbean.
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease affecting Ituri and other affected or at-risk provinces. National authorities, with the support of humanitarian partners, have activated emergency coordination and response mechanisms to contain transmission and protect affected communities.
The outbreak is unfolding in a complex humanitarian environment marked by insecurity, population displacement, high mobility, constrained access to essential services and weak water, sanitation, hygiene and infection prevention and control systems. These conditions heighten the risk of transmission in health facilities and communities and require rapid, well-coordinated and technically rigorous WASH/IPC action.
The geographic expansion of the outbreak, the operational complexity of the response and the need to align interventions across national, provincial and health-zone levels require senior leadership. An experienced profile is therefore required to provide the strategic expertise, technical authority and convening capacity needed to lead UNICEF's WASH/IPC response and support Government-led coordination across affected and at-risk areas.
UNICEF Mozambique seeks an international consultant to provide 11 months of time-bound technical support on maternal and adolescent nutrition. The consultant will deliver defined outputs to prevent all forms of malnutrition in adolescent girls and women before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The focus is on pregnant adolescents, young mothers and other nutritionally at-risk women.
The assignment responds to time-bound commitments under NutriNorte (EU), the Child Nutrition Fund partnership with Government of Mozambique, and the UN–Ireland Partnership on Child Wasting (2026–2030). It applies the UNICEF Programming Guidance on Maternal Nutrition (2021).
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking four committed and technically strong Health Officers to support the delivery of health and nutrition programmes for children and families in the field offices of Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Lviv. Working in a context marked by the impact of war on health systems, increasing mental health needs, immunization equity challenges, and the need for stronger support to children with disabilities and other vulnerabilities, Health Officers will play a key role in advancing UNICEF's mission to ensure every child survives, thrives and reaches their full potential. The successful candidates will provide technical, operational and coordination support across programme planning, implementation, monitoring and partnership-building, contributing to both emergency response and longer-term health system strengthening efforts. They will work closely with government counterparts, health partners and UNICEF teams to improve access to quality child health, nutrition, immunization, early childhood development, mental health and rehabilitation services, particularly for the most vulnerable and conflict-affected populations. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of children in Ukraine by helping to build more resilient, equitable and child-centered health systems at both local and national levels.
The Procurement Services (PS) mechanism is an integral part of UNICEF programmes of cooperation, and allows UNICEF to make its procurement capacity, scale and expertise available to partners. Advertisement Summary
This Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA) is issued to identify and assess qualified professionals for potential inclusion in UNICEF's Talent Group for Supply Management. The purpose of this GVA is to build a pool of pre-assessed, high-caliber candidates who can be considered for future positions aligned with UNICEF's strategic priorities and operational needs. While placement in the Talent Group does not guarantee selection for a specific post, it serves as a highly valuable and primary resource for swiftly filling future vacancies.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
The Supply and Logistics Manager reports to the Chief of Supply as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a medium to large-sized country office, and/or medium-sized emergency response operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent collaborates closely with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Chief Nutrition 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
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
La présente consultance vise à fournir un appui technique ciblé afin de renforcer la planification, le suivi de la mise en oeuvre, l’analyse des performances et la capitalisation des expériences dans les zones couvertes. Le/la consultant(e) apportera un appui transversal pour améliorer la qualité des interventions, renforcer les capacités des partenaires et soutenir la production de livrables analytiques conformément aux exigences programmatiques.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) in Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), to strengthen breastfeeding promotion through improving implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in two main hospitals and their surrounding communities. Background Promotion of breastfeeding is a high impact intervention that plays a crucial role in ensuring children receive adequate nourishment. Breastfed children have a significantly reduced risk for both wasting and later childhood overweight or obesity. In RMI, one in every three children under five years of age are stunted. Nearly 5% of children in the same age group are overweight and another 4% are wasted. Sub-optimal infant feeding, including limited breastfeeding, is considered to be a critical driver of malnutrition in this context. In 1991, UNICEF and WHO jointly launched the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BHFI), which consolidated evidence on promoting breastfeeding within health facilities. The BFHI included “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding”, which were subsequently updated in guidelines published in 2018. These guidelines titled, “Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding” are intended for use in health facilities providing maternity and newborn services to promote breastfeeding. As outlined in UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Program Document (MCPD) for 2023- 2027, UNICEF is committed to supporting the RMI and other Pacific island countries in strengthening capacities for improved, affordable, and equitable quality primary health care and nutrition services, including during emergencies. Within this framework, UNICEF works with MoHs and other partners to ensure that the health care systems are conducive to protect, promote and support breastfeeding practices The BFHI was previously implemented in the major hospital (Majuro) in RMI.
In focusing on the early childhood years, this first report will ensure readiness to contribute to the ECD standing agenda item on the Leaders’ Meeting agenda, while establishing the foundation for analyses covering a broader life-course approach to child development, rights and well-being, which will be progressively developed over the following years to cover children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.
Join UNICEF Pacific’s team in Samoa as an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development) and help ensure every child has the best start in life and access to quality learning opportunities.
Based in Apia, you will support the delivery of Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes across Samoa, Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands. Working closely with the Chief of Field Office and the Education team in Suva, you will provide technical and programme management support to advance equitable, inclusive and quality learning for all children.
We are seeking a dedicated professional with experience in education and/or ECD programming. Join a collaborative team working to improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, disadvantaged and excluded.
The consultant will work in close coordination with the SPA team and will contribute to the following objectives and deliverables of these analytical processes:
•
Assess the current progress towards achieving the Impact Results of the Strategic Plan 2026-2029;
• Analyse the role and effectiveness of its Strategies, Enablers, and Accelerators and assess their effectiveness in enabling evidence-based support to governments and improving outcomes for children;
• Generate evidence-informed recommendations for targeted, actionable corrective actions based on synthesized evidence to guide the implementation and resource allocation of the Strategic Plan towards catalysing the pace of the pursued change towards achieving tangible and transformative outcomes for children;
• Strengthen the practical application of the Strategic Plan’s approach to focus, scale and impact, and differentiation.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as Chief of Health (P-5), based in Aden. This is a unique opportunity to have a role on the strategic and effective planning and formulation of health programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results. This will directly impact the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children and promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society. If you are ready to take on a challenging and impactful leadership role, we encourage you to apply.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as a Partnerships Specialist and help build strategic collaborations with companies, foundations, and business networks to mobilize resources and advance children's rights. This role combines private sector engagement, resource mobilization, and advocacy to drive sustainable impact for children while promoting responsible business practices across key industries.
UNICEF China is seeking a qualified intern to support its Communications and Advocacy Section's work on content development, social media engagement, media monitoring and advocacy campaigns.
Deliver defined project cycle management, technical support, partnership coordination and institutional review outputs for UNICEF’s climate finance portfolio. The assignment covers coordination of the Senegal GCF proposal through finalization, resubmission, fund review and Board consideration, with transition planning following approval; Adaptation Fund engagement and proposal support; and technical assistance and practical guidance for country offices on locally led adaptation and meaningful, inclusive and safe child and youth-led action.
Join UNICEF's Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean and help build the partnerships that drive change for children. As a Partnerships Officer, you will cultivate strategic relationships, support resource mobilization, and engage public and private sector partners to advance UNICEF's mission across the region. Be part of a dynamic team strengthening influence, visibility, and impact for children throughout the Caribbean.
Join UNICEF's Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) as an Education Specialist (Early Learning) and help shape the foundations of learning for young children across 12 English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries. This is an exciting opportunity for an education professional with strong expertise in early childhood education to influence policy, strengthen systems, build strategic partnerships, and drive impactful solutions that help children enter school ready to learn and thrive. Through collaboration across the region, the position contributes directly to UNICEF's vision of ensuring every child has access to quality, inclusive, and resilient learning opportunities from the earliest years of life.
Join UNICEF's Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean and help build strategic partnerships that create lasting impact for children. As a Partnerships Specialist, you will help develop and implement financial and non-financial partnership strategies, building strong relationships with businesses, foundations, philanthropists, public-private partnerships, and faith-based organizations to mobilize resources and expertise across the region. Be part of a dynamic team driving the MCO’s partnership and resource-leveraging
agenda throughout the Caribbean.
Join UNICEF's Caribbean Multi-Country Office as Senior Communication Associate and help advance the rights and well-being of children through strategic communication, advocacy and public engagement. Working with the Team Lead and colleagues across our 12-country MCO, you will support the planning and implementation of campaigns, digital communication, media relations, content development, and youth and stakeholder engagement that strengthen UNICEF's visibility, influence and impact. You will help turn evidence and advocacy priorities into compelling products that promote health, learning, child protection and resilience, while providing the operational and team support that keeps our work running smoothly and showcasing results for children throughout the Caribbean.
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