The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a coordinated approach to crisis response in Ecuador, ensuring alignment with international standards. During non-emergency phases, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will work with the United Nations Resident Coordinator on advocacy campaigns, early warning actions, donor liaison, risk monitoring, information gathering and analysis, disaster preparedness, and rapid response.
UNICEF Surabaya is looking for Social Policy Officer who is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) innovative financing at both national and sub-national levels; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and climate change. Contract duration is for 2 years.
UNICEF Mali is looking for a committed and professional Education Officer to support the implementation of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) programmes within the country. In this role, you will contribute to programme design, monitoring, and delivery while providing technical and operational support to ensure quality education outcomes. You will also engage with partners, promote innovation, and strengthen knowledge sharing to enhance programme impact.
UNICEF India is seeking a dedicated Health Specialist to lead its health programme in Uttar Pradesh — the state with the highest burden of maternal and child health challenges in the country. Reporting to the Chief Field Office, the Specialist will provide technical leadership and management support to design, implement, and monitor evidence‑based interventions that deliver impact at scale. The role involves strengthening partnerships with government and civil society, leveraging resources, and working collaboratively across UNICEF programme sectors to accelerate progress on child survival, growth, and wellbeing. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive sustainable results, reduce inequities, and contribute to the realization of children’s rights in alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026‑29.
The candidate will be responsible for providing expertise to strengthen national climate–health desk through the development of integrated early warning systems (EWS), predictive analytics, and decision-support tools that translate data into actionable insights for policy, planning, and preparedness. This initiative builds on existing national systems and priorities, including climate-resilient health systems, One Health coordination, and the Health National Adaptation Plan (H‑NAP)
The objective of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Mozambique in developing a comprehensive nutrition program Action Plan for the health sector that guides the planning and implementation of high impact evidence-based actions aimed at promoting nutrition and improving health throughout the life cycle. This Action Plan will contribute to improving the coverage and quality of essential nutritional actions in the Mozambican health system in a sustainable and comprehensive way, especially for vulnerable populations. The Action Plan will also be aligned with the five core pillars of the Government of Mozambique's Five-Year Program (PQG) for 2025–2029, the three key principles of the National Health Policy and the five key shifts proposed in the Lusaka Agenda 2023. To make the development of the national action plan effective, the consultant must ensure alignment with national health strategies and priorities and international standards, in particular with the guidelines of different areas of nutrition action at the level of the National Health System and the Community Health Subsystem, with an emphasis on promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and its link with other essential sectors (e.g. education, agriculture, industry and commerce, social action, public works, among others)
Angola has made progress in child survival, with under-five mortality declining from 68 to 52 per 1,000 live births, between 2015 and 2024. This trajectory confirms that targeted investments in primary health care is yielding results. However, these gains remain fragile and uneven, with persistent geographic and socio-economic disparities requiring sustained, equity-focused efforts. At the same time, stagnation in key maternal and child health and nutrition indicators signal systemic bottlenecks. Rates of stunting (40 per cent), wasting (5 per cent), full immunization coverage (28 per cent), and access to WASH have shown limited improvement. This reflects structural challenges across the health system, including access to health care facilities, weak last-mile and community-based service delivery and quality gaps.
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.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy. The mission of UNICEF is to promote the survival, well-being and rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. As the custodian of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, UNICEF has helped transform countless children’s lives around the world. In 1965, the organization won the Nobel Prize for its work in ensuring millions of children survive and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential. With our multisectoral programs around the world, ranging from education, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, social protection and child protection, and working with partners far and wide, UNICEF has been able to reduce child mortality 50% since 2000.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
UNICEF Gambia is recruiting for a Senior Child Rights Advisor who will be posted at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare (MoGCSW) on a part-time consultancy basis. This strategic placement aims to strengthen the Ministry’s technical capacity to advance child rights across all spheres of law, policy, and practice, ensuring that The Gambia fulfills its obligations under international human rights law and that every child in The Gambia enjoys their inherent dignity and fundamental rights without discrimination.
Applicants who submitted an application under the previous announcement do not need to reapply, as their applications remain valid.
The Child Protection Specialist supports the design, implementation, and oversight of child protection programmes under supervision, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. They provide technical and management support throughout programme processes, contributing to national and international efforts to safeguard children’s rights and well-being. The role emphasizes achieving measurable results aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals and results-based management approach.
The National Consultant on Career Guidance will provide technical support and contextual expertise for the design and development of a comprehensive Career Guidance Model for the Albanian education system under the “Life Skills and Career Guidance Programme,” in close coordination with UNICEF, national stakeholders, and the International Consultant on Career Guidance. The consultancy will support the development of evidence-based outputs aligned with EU standards, national education priorities, and international best practices, while ensuring full adaptation to the Albanian context. Over an 11-month period, the consultant will contribute to the design of the Career Guidance Model based on the UNICEF and Ministry of Education “DOTS” framework, support a system review of the policy and implementation of Career Education in Albania, contribute to the development of a Career Guidance competency framework, and support the design of a Training of Trainers (ToT) curriculum package. The consultant will also co-facilitate ToT trainings with project experts and supervise 45 ToT experts during the training cascade for the rollout of the Career Guidance model.
UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest is recruiting highly dedicated individuals for providing transactional and administrative support to the post contracting cycle of individual consultants which includes, processing contract amendment requests, monitor, and follow-up on expired contracts for closure, and contract closure process.
We are looking for a Communication Specialist (Engagement) who will be responsible for strategizing, shaping, orchestrating the delivery of how Digital Inclusion engages with, is positioned in and represented within various ecosystems and events ranging across high-stakes/high-visibility opportunities, events we will host, and leveraging other’s platforms, events and engagement opportunities. The role encompasses the design and production of strategic convenings, industry sector events (tech, development, media, geographic etc.), donor-facing events, high-level roundtables, intimate engagement, curated engagement formats and frugal and creative engagements that directly advance programme objectives and resource mobilization goals.
UNICEF seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Digital Content Consultant (Individual Consultancy, 3 months, with possible extension) to support digital engagement and training initiatives. Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager, the consultant will contribute to UNICEF’s National Response programme in Italy, promoting inclusion and non-discrimination among unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and refugee and migrant youth. The role involves developing and delivering online trainings, supporting youth engagement and social media content, monitoring digital platforms, and contributing to programme coordination and reporting. The assignment supports efforts to strengthen inclusive practices, amplify youth voices, and address discrimination through innovative digital and educational approaches.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
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.
Under the supervision of the SBC Specialist – Girls’ Empowerment, the intern will support the design, coordination, and documentation of initiatives that contribute to advancing these objectives and improving outcomes for adolescent girls.
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a coordinated approach to crisis response in Ecuador, ensuring alignment with international standards. During non-emergency phases, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will work with the United Nations Resident Coordinator on advocacy campaigns, early warning actions, donor liaison, risk monitoring, information gathering and analysis, disaster preparedness, and rapid response.
UNICEF Surabaya is looking for Social Policy Officer who is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) innovative financing at both national and sub-national levels; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and climate change. Contract duration is for 2 years.
UNICEF Mali is looking for a committed and professional Education Officer to support the implementation of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) programmes within the country. In this role, you will contribute to programme design, monitoring, and delivery while providing technical and operational support to ensure quality education outcomes. You will also engage with partners, promote innovation, and strengthen knowledge sharing to enhance programme impact.
UNICEF India is seeking a dedicated Health Specialist to lead its health programme in Uttar Pradesh — the state with the highest burden of maternal and child health challenges in the country. Reporting to the Chief Field Office, the Specialist will provide technical leadership and management support to design, implement, and monitor evidence‑based interventions that deliver impact at scale. The role involves strengthening partnerships with government and civil society, leveraging resources, and working collaboratively across UNICEF programme sectors to accelerate progress on child survival, growth, and wellbeing. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive sustainable results, reduce inequities, and contribute to the realization of children’s rights in alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026‑29.
The candidate will be responsible for providing expertise to strengthen national climate–health desk through the development of integrated early warning systems (EWS), predictive analytics, and decision-support tools that translate data into actionable insights for policy, planning, and preparedness. This initiative builds on existing national systems and priorities, including climate-resilient health systems, One Health coordination, and the Health National Adaptation Plan (H‑NAP)
The objective of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Mozambique in developing a comprehensive nutrition program Action Plan for the health sector that guides the planning and implementation of high impact evidence-based actions aimed at promoting nutrition and improving health throughout the life cycle. This Action Plan will contribute to improving the coverage and quality of essential nutritional actions in the Mozambican health system in a sustainable and comprehensive way, especially for vulnerable populations. The Action Plan will also be aligned with the five core pillars of the Government of Mozambique's Five-Year Program (PQG) for 2025–2029, the three key principles of the National Health Policy and the five key shifts proposed in the Lusaka Agenda 2023. To make the development of the national action plan effective, the consultant must ensure alignment with national health strategies and priorities and international standards, in particular with the guidelines of different areas of nutrition action at the level of the National Health System and the Community Health Subsystem, with an emphasis on promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and its link with other essential sectors (e.g. education, agriculture, industry and commerce, social action, public works, among others)
Angola has made progress in child survival, with under-five mortality declining from 68 to 52 per 1,000 live births, between 2015 and 2024. This trajectory confirms that targeted investments in primary health care is yielding results. However, these gains remain fragile and uneven, with persistent geographic and socio-economic disparities requiring sustained, equity-focused efforts. At the same time, stagnation in key maternal and child health and nutrition indicators signal systemic bottlenecks. Rates of stunting (40 per cent), wasting (5 per cent), full immunization coverage (28 per cent), and access to WASH have shown limited improvement. This reflects structural challenges across the health system, including access to health care facilities, weak last-mile and community-based service delivery and quality gaps.
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.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy. The mission of UNICEF is to promote the survival, well-being and rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. As the custodian of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, UNICEF has helped transform countless children’s lives around the world. In 1965, the organization won the Nobel Prize for its work in ensuring millions of children survive and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential. With our multisectoral programs around the world, ranging from education, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, social protection and child protection, and working with partners far and wide, UNICEF has been able to reduce child mortality 50% since 2000.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level.
This assignment is implemented under the joint programme between UNICEF Education and Child Protection sections, in partnership with the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, and contributes to the national agenda to strengthen child protection and gender equality across all levels of education.
UNICEF Gambia is recruiting for a Senior Child Rights Advisor who will be posted at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare (MoGCSW) on a part-time consultancy basis. This strategic placement aims to strengthen the Ministry’s technical capacity to advance child rights across all spheres of law, policy, and practice, ensuring that The Gambia fulfills its obligations under international human rights law and that every child in The Gambia enjoys their inherent dignity and fundamental rights without discrimination.
Applicants who submitted an application under the previous announcement do not need to reapply, as their applications remain valid.
The Child Protection Specialist supports the design, implementation, and oversight of child protection programmes under supervision, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. They provide technical and management support throughout programme processes, contributing to national and international efforts to safeguard children’s rights and well-being. The role emphasizes achieving measurable results aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals and results-based management approach.
The National Consultant on Career Guidance will provide technical support and contextual expertise for the design and development of a comprehensive Career Guidance Model for the Albanian education system under the “Life Skills and Career Guidance Programme,” in close coordination with UNICEF, national stakeholders, and the International Consultant on Career Guidance. The consultancy will support the development of evidence-based outputs aligned with EU standards, national education priorities, and international best practices, while ensuring full adaptation to the Albanian context. Over an 11-month period, the consultant will contribute to the design of the Career Guidance Model based on the UNICEF and Ministry of Education “DOTS” framework, support a system review of the policy and implementation of Career Education in Albania, contribute to the development of a Career Guidance competency framework, and support the design of a Training of Trainers (ToT) curriculum package. The consultant will also co-facilitate ToT trainings with project experts and supervise 45 ToT experts during the training cascade for the rollout of the Career Guidance model.
UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest is recruiting highly dedicated individuals for providing transactional and administrative support to the post contracting cycle of individual consultants which includes, processing contract amendment requests, monitor, and follow-up on expired contracts for closure, and contract closure process.
We are looking for a Communication Specialist (Engagement) who will be responsible for strategizing, shaping, orchestrating the delivery of how Digital Inclusion engages with, is positioned in and represented within various ecosystems and events ranging across high-stakes/high-visibility opportunities, events we will host, and leveraging other’s platforms, events and engagement opportunities. The role encompasses the design and production of strategic convenings, industry sector events (tech, development, media, geographic etc.), donor-facing events, high-level roundtables, intimate engagement, curated engagement formats and frugal and creative engagements that directly advance programme objectives and resource mobilization goals.
UNICEF seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Digital Content Consultant (Individual Consultancy, 3 months, with possible extension) to support digital engagement and training initiatives. Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager, the consultant will contribute to UNICEF’s National Response programme in Italy, promoting inclusion and non-discrimination among unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and refugee and migrant youth. The role involves developing and delivering online trainings, supporting youth engagement and social media content, monitoring digital platforms, and contributing to programme coordination and reporting. The assignment supports efforts to strengthen inclusive practices, amplify youth voices, and address discrimination through innovative digital and educational approaches.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
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.
Under the supervision of the SBC Specialist – Girls’ Empowerment, the intern will support the design, coordination, and documentation of initiatives that contribute to advancing these objectives and improving outcomes for adolescent girls.
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