L'UNICEF œuvre pour un Bénin où les enfants et adolescents vivant dans les communautés les plus vulnérables, ont un accès équitable à des services sociaux essentiels de qualité pour un développement holistique y compris en situation d’urgence.
Dans le cadre de son programme pays en appui à la section Survie et Epanouissement de l’Enfant, tant sur le plan programmatique qu’opérationnel, l’Unicef cherche un ou une stagiaire.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF Guinea Country Office operates in a complex development and humanitarian context, with programmes spanning health, nutrition, WASH, education, child protection and social policy. The Information Communication Technology Technology for Development - ICT/T4D Unit plays a critical role in enabling digital programme delivery, data collection and systems strengthening across all sections and field offices (Kankan, Labé, Nzérékoré). The T4D Associate (G6) reports directly to the T4D Specialist and works in close coordination with programme sections and government counterparts on T4D initiatives. Functional guidance is provided by the Regional ICT/T4D team (WCARO)
ECA PSFR Cluster seeks a Direct Response Television (DRTV) Specialist to support ECA PSFR Cluster with DRTV market development, to implement the 2026/2027 DRTV activity constituting one campaign implemented in 2 waves:
- Wave 1: Mid-October until Mid-December 2026 and
- Wave 2: January 2027
The principal objective of the Child Protection AoR in north-east Nigeria is to ensure that child protection services for children, including adolescents, and caregivers most affected by the humanitarian crisis are responsive, efficient, effective and inclusive. The Child Protection AoR (CP AoR) is currently co-led by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (MWASD) and UNICEF. In line with the localization strategy, UNICEF will actively support the transitioning of the CP AoR coordination to the Nigerian government. UNICEF works to support the efforts of the Nigerian Government to provide reintegration services to children and women exiting armed groups and those released from detention in north-east Nigeria. The effective reintegration of children is hindered by the impact of armed conflict on societies, such as the absence of livelihood opportunities, weak economies and markets, and a breakdown of social infrastructure, including schools and health facilities. As part of the efforts to scale up reintegration support to children and women, UNICEF will continue to engage and collaborate with civil society organizations and private sector institutions to support the provision of economic and social reintegration support to vulnerable people, including adolescent girls and women, with interventions that address their specific reintegration needs. These programmes aim to help individuals find their way back into civilian life, thereby reducing the likelihood of a return to violence or criminality and preventing the emergence of future conflicts.
Since 24 February 2022, the escalation of the war in Ukraine has severely affected children and families, leaving millions in need of humanitarian assistance and disrupting access to essential services such as health, education, WASH, and social protection. In response, UNICEF has implemented an emergency response while supporting recovery and strengthening national systems. High-quality, timely evidence and evaluation are essential to ensure programmes remain effective, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children. To strengthen its evaluation function, the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office is recruiting an Evaluation Specialist (NO-C) to support the planning, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations and contribute to the office's evidence generation strategy.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen disaster risk financing (DRF) systems for social sectors in selected Pacific
Island Countries (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu) by improving the capacity of governments and
partners to mobilize and deliver financial resources effectively to protect children and essential services during shocks.
The consultancy will support UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) to enhance its role as a strategic partner in DRF
by working closely with Ministries of Finance and line ministries responsible for education, health & nutrition, child
protection, WASH, and social protection to strengthen the integration of social sectors within DRF frameworks. This
includes assessing and improving shock-responsive delivery systems (“money-out”), identifying systemic bottlenecks, and
providing targeted technical support and initial capacity-building to ensure that financial resources translate into timely
and effective support for children.
The assignment will further contribute to elevating the role of social sectors within national DRF approaches, ensuring
that financing mechanisms explicitly account for the protection of essential services and the needs of children in disaster
contexts.
In parallel, the consultancy will facilitate engagement with key regional and international partners, including PCRIC, the
World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), to align UNICEF’s work
with broader DRF initiatives and promote coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches.
Finally, the consultancy will contribute to the development of donor-ready proposals and a UNICEF DRF roadmap,
ensuring that country-level engagement and systems improvements are translated into actionable strategies,
strengthened partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities to better protect children from disaster impacts.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Sokoto, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Nutrition Officer 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
As part of ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for meaningful youth participation, UNICEF— in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and UNFPA—launched the U-Report platform (locally known as SMS Jovem) in 2020. By 2025, the platform engaged more than 100,000 young people across the country. To ensure that SMS Jovem continues to grow as a powerful tool for youth participation and advocacy, UNICEF Angola seeks to hire a Youth Engagement Consultant.
Senegal is strengthening its capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats such as dengue, measles, avian influenza, and COVID-19 by building on its strong One Health and surveillance systems. Through support from the Pandemic Fund, the government is enhancing early detection, emergency preparedness, and multisectoral coordination. UNICEF contributes by providing technical and operational support across key sectors to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of Pandemic Fund activities and strengthen health system resilience.
Join UNICEF’s Procurement team in Rome and play a key role in delivering efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement services that support fundraising and business operations worldwide. You will manage end-to-end procurement processes, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, and help ensure that UNICEF achieves the best value for money while delivering results for children. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to make a tangible impact in a dynamic international environment.
Madagascar’s Ministry of Health (MSANP) has developed a new Health Sector Development Plan (PDSS) to guide health sector priorities over the coming years. Madagascar’s 2025–2029 PDSS serves as the national strategic framework for improving population health by strengthening health systems, ensuring equitable access to services, and advancing Universal Health Coverage. To ensure the PDSS is financially actionable, sustainable, and aligned with national and partners' financial resources, the MSANP requires a comprehensive costing of all PDSS strategic objectives. The costing exercise will support: (i) Medium‑term expenditure planning, prioritization and sequencing of interventions, (ii) strengthening resource mobilization, budget predictability and avoid fragmented financing by ensuring that scarce resources are used efficiently, and (iii) translating strategic objectives into quantifiable interventions and budgets, making it possible to prioritize investments based on data and national needs through the implementation period, and (iv) ensuring that government, civil society, and partners, work toward a shared vision of equitable, resilient, and high‑performing health systems. The overall objective of the consultancy is to produce a complete, accurate, and actionable costing of the PDSS, including scenario-based analyses and an assessment of financing gaps. Specifically, the consultant shall develop a participatory costing methodology aligned with best international tools (e.g., OneHealth Tool or equivalent); establish benchmarks, leading to comprehensive costing PDSS strategic pillars, programs, and system-strengthening activities; identify funding gaps based on projected domestic and external resources; and propose actionable recommendations for prioritization and financial sustainability over the next 5 years.
Under the guidance of the Programme Specialist (Climate & Environment) (P-3), the Champion is accountable for the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and administration of assigned projects within the Climate and Environment cross-cutting programme, in accordance with the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP), contributing to the achievement of UNICEF's strategic priorities and results for children. The incumbent provides technical leadership on situation analysis, programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and human resource planning to ensure high-quality, evidence-based programming. The Champion identifies and recommends effective implementation strategies, innovative approaches, and optimal use of financial, human, and material resources to maximize programme impact and sustainability. The role also exercises delegated financial authority by certifying programme expenditures and determining funding, supply, and cash requirements to ensure timely, accountable, and efficient programme delivery.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, advocacy, and operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment into action.Within this context, the Security Section plays a critical role in enabling programme delivery through the provision of effective security risk management and operational support. The Section ensures that UNICEF personnel, eligible family members, premises,assets, and operations are protected in line with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate a strategic planning process that:
• Examines the current and emerging needs of child protection in humanitarian action sector;
• Identifies trends, opportunities, risks, and challenges likely to shape the sector over the coming years;
• Assesses the Alliance's achievements, strengths, limitations, and comparative advantage, of which data/findings also contribute to donor reporting;
• Defines the Alliance's future role and strategic positioning within the broader humanitarian ecosystem;
• Builds consensus among Alliance stakeholders regarding future priorities and strategic directions;
• Engage with the Alliance technical group leadership to think through the linkage between the new strategy and the implementation plan; and
• Produces a validated strategic framework, to guide the Alliance's work from 2027 for a period of 3 to 5 years.
UNICEF is seeking an Education Specialist to support evidence-based, equity-focused education programmes through policy and financing analysis, data-driven decision-making, and results-based programme management to improve learning outcomes for disadvantaged children.
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking a highly qualified Chief Field Office (CFO) professional to lead and manage the overall programme portfolio of a field office within the country programme. The CFO serves as UNICEF’s representative in the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR), providing strategic leadership and oversight to programme sectors and operational service teams. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality results in line with UNICEF’s Programme of Cooperation, Country Programme Management Plan, and the strategic vision established by the Representative.If you possess the required qualifications, experience, and commitment to UNICEF’s mission, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and communities while taking on a motivating, challenging, and rewarding leadership assignment.
UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to provide technical and coordination support to advance key priorities under the global Equity, Disability, Gender, and Inclusion agenda in education, with a focus on developing practical knowledge products, public goods, learning opportunities, and platforms that support UNICEF country offices, ministries of education, and partners to strengthen inclusive and equitable education systems.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the Planning and Monitoring Specialist NOC will provide support to and facilitate the planning and monitoring functions for the Zonal Office, (ZO) to enable country programme delivery. This will be done in close collaboration with other P&M Section members and zonal sectoral programme staff.
L'UNICEF œuvre pour un Bénin où les enfants et adolescents vivant dans les communautés les plus vulnérables, ont un accès équitable à des services sociaux essentiels de qualité pour un développement holistique y compris en situation d’urgence.
Dans le cadre de son programme pays en appui à la section Survie et Epanouissement de l’Enfant, tant sur le plan programmatique qu’opérationnel, l’Unicef cherche un ou une stagiaire.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF Guinea Country Office operates in a complex development and humanitarian context, with programmes spanning health, nutrition, WASH, education, child protection and social policy. The Information Communication Technology Technology for Development - ICT/T4D Unit plays a critical role in enabling digital programme delivery, data collection and systems strengthening across all sections and field offices (Kankan, Labé, Nzérékoré). The T4D Associate (G6) reports directly to the T4D Specialist and works in close coordination with programme sections and government counterparts on T4D initiatives. Functional guidance is provided by the Regional ICT/T4D team (WCARO)
ECA PSFR Cluster seeks a Direct Response Television (DRTV) Specialist to support ECA PSFR Cluster with DRTV market development, to implement the 2026/2027 DRTV activity constituting one campaign implemented in 2 waves:
- Wave 1: Mid-October until Mid-December 2026 and
- Wave 2: January 2027
The principal objective of the Child Protection AoR in north-east Nigeria is to ensure that child protection services for children, including adolescents, and caregivers most affected by the humanitarian crisis are responsive, efficient, effective and inclusive. The Child Protection AoR (CP AoR) is currently co-led by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (MWASD) and UNICEF. In line with the localization strategy, UNICEF will actively support the transitioning of the CP AoR coordination to the Nigerian government. UNICEF works to support the efforts of the Nigerian Government to provide reintegration services to children and women exiting armed groups and those released from detention in north-east Nigeria. The effective reintegration of children is hindered by the impact of armed conflict on societies, such as the absence of livelihood opportunities, weak economies and markets, and a breakdown of social infrastructure, including schools and health facilities. As part of the efforts to scale up reintegration support to children and women, UNICEF will continue to engage and collaborate with civil society organizations and private sector institutions to support the provision of economic and social reintegration support to vulnerable people, including adolescent girls and women, with interventions that address their specific reintegration needs. These programmes aim to help individuals find their way back into civilian life, thereby reducing the likelihood of a return to violence or criminality and preventing the emergence of future conflicts.
Since 24 February 2022, the escalation of the war in Ukraine has severely affected children and families, leaving millions in need of humanitarian assistance and disrupting access to essential services such as health, education, WASH, and social protection. In response, UNICEF has implemented an emergency response while supporting recovery and strengthening national systems. High-quality, timely evidence and evaluation are essential to ensure programmes remain effective, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children. To strengthen its evaluation function, the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office is recruiting an Evaluation Specialist (NO-C) to support the planning, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations and contribute to the office's evidence generation strategy.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen disaster risk financing (DRF) systems for social sectors in selected Pacific
Island Countries (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu) by improving the capacity of governments and
partners to mobilize and deliver financial resources effectively to protect children and essential services during shocks.
The consultancy will support UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) to enhance its role as a strategic partner in DRF
by working closely with Ministries of Finance and line ministries responsible for education, health & nutrition, child
protection, WASH, and social protection to strengthen the integration of social sectors within DRF frameworks. This
includes assessing and improving shock-responsive delivery systems (“money-out”), identifying systemic bottlenecks, and
providing targeted technical support and initial capacity-building to ensure that financial resources translate into timely
and effective support for children.
The assignment will further contribute to elevating the role of social sectors within national DRF approaches, ensuring
that financing mechanisms explicitly account for the protection of essential services and the needs of children in disaster
contexts.
In parallel, the consultancy will facilitate engagement with key regional and international partners, including PCRIC, the
World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), to align UNICEF’s work
with broader DRF initiatives and promote coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches.
Finally, the consultancy will contribute to the development of donor-ready proposals and a UNICEF DRF roadmap,
ensuring that country-level engagement and systems improvements are translated into actionable strategies,
strengthened partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities to better protect children from disaster impacts.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Sokoto, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Nutrition Officer 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
As part of ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for meaningful youth participation, UNICEF— in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and UNFPA—launched the U-Report platform (locally known as SMS Jovem) in 2020. By 2025, the platform engaged more than 100,000 young people across the country. To ensure that SMS Jovem continues to grow as a powerful tool for youth participation and advocacy, UNICEF Angola seeks to hire a Youth Engagement Consultant.
Senegal is strengthening its capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats such as dengue, measles, avian influenza, and COVID-19 by building on its strong One Health and surveillance systems. Through support from the Pandemic Fund, the government is enhancing early detection, emergency preparedness, and multisectoral coordination. UNICEF contributes by providing technical and operational support across key sectors to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of Pandemic Fund activities and strengthen health system resilience.
Join UNICEF’s Procurement team in Rome and play a key role in delivering efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement services that support fundraising and business operations worldwide. You will manage end-to-end procurement processes, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, and help ensure that UNICEF achieves the best value for money while delivering results for children. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to make a tangible impact in a dynamic international environment.
Madagascar’s Ministry of Health (MSANP) has developed a new Health Sector Development Plan (PDSS) to guide health sector priorities over the coming years. Madagascar’s 2025–2029 PDSS serves as the national strategic framework for improving population health by strengthening health systems, ensuring equitable access to services, and advancing Universal Health Coverage. To ensure the PDSS is financially actionable, sustainable, and aligned with national and partners' financial resources, the MSANP requires a comprehensive costing of all PDSS strategic objectives. The costing exercise will support: (i) Medium‑term expenditure planning, prioritization and sequencing of interventions, (ii) strengthening resource mobilization, budget predictability and avoid fragmented financing by ensuring that scarce resources are used efficiently, and (iii) translating strategic objectives into quantifiable interventions and budgets, making it possible to prioritize investments based on data and national needs through the implementation period, and (iv) ensuring that government, civil society, and partners, work toward a shared vision of equitable, resilient, and high‑performing health systems. The overall objective of the consultancy is to produce a complete, accurate, and actionable costing of the PDSS, including scenario-based analyses and an assessment of financing gaps. Specifically, the consultant shall develop a participatory costing methodology aligned with best international tools (e.g., OneHealth Tool or equivalent); establish benchmarks, leading to comprehensive costing PDSS strategic pillars, programs, and system-strengthening activities; identify funding gaps based on projected domestic and external resources; and propose actionable recommendations for prioritization and financial sustainability over the next 5 years.
Under the guidance of the Programme Specialist (Climate & Environment) (P-3), the Champion is accountable for the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and administration of assigned projects within the Climate and Environment cross-cutting programme, in accordance with the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP), contributing to the achievement of UNICEF's strategic priorities and results for children. The incumbent provides technical leadership on situation analysis, programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and human resource planning to ensure high-quality, evidence-based programming. The Champion identifies and recommends effective implementation strategies, innovative approaches, and optimal use of financial, human, and material resources to maximize programme impact and sustainability. The role also exercises delegated financial authority by certifying programme expenditures and determining funding, supply, and cash requirements to ensure timely, accountable, and efficient programme delivery.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, advocacy, and operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment into action.Within this context, the Security Section plays a critical role in enabling programme delivery through the provision of effective security risk management and operational support. The Section ensures that UNICEF personnel, eligible family members, premises,assets, and operations are protected in line with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate a strategic planning process that:
• Examines the current and emerging needs of child protection in humanitarian action sector;
• Identifies trends, opportunities, risks, and challenges likely to shape the sector over the coming years;
• Assesses the Alliance's achievements, strengths, limitations, and comparative advantage, of which data/findings also contribute to donor reporting;
• Defines the Alliance's future role and strategic positioning within the broader humanitarian ecosystem;
• Builds consensus among Alliance stakeholders regarding future priorities and strategic directions;
• Engage with the Alliance technical group leadership to think through the linkage between the new strategy and the implementation plan; and
• Produces a validated strategic framework, to guide the Alliance's work from 2027 for a period of 3 to 5 years.
UNICEF is seeking an Education Specialist to support evidence-based, equity-focused education programmes through policy and financing analysis, data-driven decision-making, and results-based programme management to improve learning outcomes for disadvantaged children.
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking a highly qualified Chief Field Office (CFO) professional to lead and manage the overall programme portfolio of a field office within the country programme. The CFO serves as UNICEF’s representative in the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR), providing strategic leadership and oversight to programme sectors and operational service teams. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality results in line with UNICEF’s Programme of Cooperation, Country Programme Management Plan, and the strategic vision established by the Representative.If you possess the required qualifications, experience, and commitment to UNICEF’s mission, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and communities while taking on a motivating, challenging, and rewarding leadership assignment.
UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to provide technical and coordination support to advance key priorities under the global Equity, Disability, Gender, and Inclusion agenda in education, with a focus on developing practical knowledge products, public goods, learning opportunities, and platforms that support UNICEF country offices, ministries of education, and partners to strengthen inclusive and equitable education systems.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the Planning and Monitoring Specialist NOC will provide support to and facilitate the planning and monitoring functions for the Zonal Office, (ZO) to enable country programme delivery. This will be done in close collaboration with other P&M Section members and zonal sectoral programme staff.
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