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
Le Gouvernement de la République de Guinée s’est engagé dans un approfondissement de ses réformes de gestion des finances publiques (GFP), conformément à la directive de la CEDEAO relative aux lois de finances et d’autres cadre de convergence qui servent de benchmark telles que certaines directives pertinentes de l’UEMOA même si le pays n’appartient pas à cette zone monétaire. La transition d’un budget traditionnel en postes linéaires vers un budget structuré par programmes est l'un des axes majeurs de cet engagement. Cette réforme est une approche reconnue internationalement pour son orientation vers les résultats et la performance. Elle organise les dépenses publiques autour de missions, programmes et sous-programmes, chacun assorti d’objectifs clairement définis, d’indicateurs de performance et de responsables identifiés. Ce modèle renforce ainsi la redevabilité, facilite la planification pluriannuelle via le CDMT, et améliore la qualité de prestation des services publics.
Le Gouvernement veut accélérer la migration effective vers le budget-programme comme en témoigne le passage de cinq (5) ministères pilotes initialement convenu à onze (11) ministères qui vont finalement expérimentée cette approche dès 2026 comme le témoigne le Projet de Loi de Finance Initiale de 2026 adopté le 31 mars 2026 par l’organe législatif de transition.
Cette ambition affichée du gouvernement appelle à un appui technique accru pour assurer l’accompagnement des onze (11) ministères dans l’adoption et la pratique effective du budget-programme. L’extension à tous les autres ministères qui est projetée dès 2027 dépend en effet des succès et des leçons apprises lors de cette phase pilote. Il en vient qu’un appui technique dédiée à l’accompagnement des ministères pilotes est totalement justifiée.
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.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sudan is implementing Maternal and Child Cash Transfers Plus for the first 1,000 days of Life (MCCT+). The MCCT+ is an integrated social protection programme that provides vulnerable pregnant women and lactating mothers with regular cash assistance together with skills and access to basic health, nutrition, and protection services. The programme first started in Red Sea and Kassala States with then further expansion to different States, including in River Nile under MCCT+ phase IV. UNICEF Innocenti is collaborating with the UNICEF Sudan on mixed-methods evidence generation on the MCCT+. As part of this, a mixed-method evaluation of the MCCT+ Phase IV started in 2024, involving three waves of data collection: baseline, midline, and endline. The baseline report was finalized in November 2025. The Midline is planned to start in June 2026. It will rely on an exclusive qualitative methodology. These Terms of Reference (ToR) specifically address support for the qualitative midline data collection activities.
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 Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant to develop a comprehensive analytical review and a set of operational and legislative recommendations for revising the contracting and delivery modalities of the PAS. The review will analyse current practices, identify gaps, and propose feasible, costed, and legally viable alternatives to improve equity, efficiency, and sustainability of the service.
This Public Partnership Officer (TA) shall support UNICEF’s North America+ team in producing high-caliber quality outputs for key stakeholders on a range of humanitarian and global nutrition programmes (together with other internal teams), supporting financial reporting in close collaboration with UNICEF’s Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), and advancing knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, partnership and grants management elements. The incumbent’s efforts will contribute to enhancing UNICEF’s programme of delivery along with partnership and resource mobilization efforts for UNICEF action globally. The incumbent will have a formal reporting line into a P3.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) 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 Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Project Manager 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 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
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Operations Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks for the respective sections requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
UNICEF is seeking consultants for coaching, facilitation, learning design, and leadership development services. This is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to talent development across UNICEF while working with colleagues and supervisors all around the world. Applications are now open for multiple categories under a new Long-Term Agreement (LTA).
UNICEF Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
UNICEF is strengthening its executive screening and assessment capacity to support recruitment activities for Assistant Representatives, Deputy Representative Programme and Deputy Representative Operations roles. UNICEF is also preparing to launch the first generic vacancy announcement for Deputy Representative Operations, P-4 and P-5 Talent Groups. A significant number of applications are expected to undergo the screening and assessment process. The initial desk-review of applicants (long-listing) is performed by DPC.
UNICEF is looking for an Education Consultant professional who can contribute to the results envisioned under the PROSPECTS II Partnership programme, particularly to help advance young people’s engagement and meaningful participation in the PROSPECTS programme by partnering with young leaders, putting young people at the front and center, and integrating their engagement in our interventions and outputs.
The Education specialist will support the establishment and roll-out of projects to support adolescent and youth engagement, participation, and empowerment, as well as the development of skills.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
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
Le Gouvernement de la République de Guinée s’est engagé dans un approfondissement de ses réformes de gestion des finances publiques (GFP), conformément à la directive de la CEDEAO relative aux lois de finances et d’autres cadre de convergence qui servent de benchmark telles que certaines directives pertinentes de l’UEMOA même si le pays n’appartient pas à cette zone monétaire. La transition d’un budget traditionnel en postes linéaires vers un budget structuré par programmes est l'un des axes majeurs de cet engagement. Cette réforme est une approche reconnue internationalement pour son orientation vers les résultats et la performance. Elle organise les dépenses publiques autour de missions, programmes et sous-programmes, chacun assorti d’objectifs clairement définis, d’indicateurs de performance et de responsables identifiés. Ce modèle renforce ainsi la redevabilité, facilite la planification pluriannuelle via le CDMT, et améliore la qualité de prestation des services publics.
Le Gouvernement veut accélérer la migration effective vers le budget-programme comme en témoigne le passage de cinq (5) ministères pilotes initialement convenu à onze (11) ministères qui vont finalement expérimentée cette approche dès 2026 comme le témoigne le Projet de Loi de Finance Initiale de 2026 adopté le 31 mars 2026 par l’organe législatif de transition.
Cette ambition affichée du gouvernement appelle à un appui technique accru pour assurer l’accompagnement des onze (11) ministères dans l’adoption et la pratique effective du budget-programme. L’extension à tous les autres ministères qui est projetée dès 2027 dépend en effet des succès et des leçons apprises lors de cette phase pilote. Il en vient qu’un appui technique dédiée à l’accompagnement des ministères pilotes est totalement justifiée.
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.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sudan is implementing Maternal and Child Cash Transfers Plus for the first 1,000 days of Life (MCCT+). The MCCT+ is an integrated social protection programme that provides vulnerable pregnant women and lactating mothers with regular cash assistance together with skills and access to basic health, nutrition, and protection services. The programme first started in Red Sea and Kassala States with then further expansion to different States, including in River Nile under MCCT+ phase IV. UNICEF Innocenti is collaborating with the UNICEF Sudan on mixed-methods evidence generation on the MCCT+. As part of this, a mixed-method evaluation of the MCCT+ Phase IV started in 2024, involving three waves of data collection: baseline, midline, and endline. The baseline report was finalized in November 2025. The Midline is planned to start in June 2026. It will rely on an exclusive qualitative methodology. These Terms of Reference (ToR) specifically address support for the qualitative midline data collection activities.
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 Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant to develop a comprehensive analytical review and a set of operational and legislative recommendations for revising the contracting and delivery modalities of the PAS. The review will analyse current practices, identify gaps, and propose feasible, costed, and legally viable alternatives to improve equity, efficiency, and sustainability of the service.
This Public Partnership Officer (TA) shall support UNICEF’s North America+ team in producing high-caliber quality outputs for key stakeholders on a range of humanitarian and global nutrition programmes (together with other internal teams), supporting financial reporting in close collaboration with UNICEF’s Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), and advancing knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, partnership and grants management elements. The incumbent’s efforts will contribute to enhancing UNICEF’s programme of delivery along with partnership and resource mobilization efforts for UNICEF action globally. The incumbent will have a formal reporting line into a P3.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) 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 Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Project Manager 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 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
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Operations Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks for the respective sections requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
UNICEF is seeking consultants for coaching, facilitation, learning design, and leadership development services. This is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to talent development across UNICEF while working with colleagues and supervisors all around the world. Applications are now open for multiple categories under a new Long-Term Agreement (LTA).
UNICEF Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
UNICEF is strengthening its executive screening and assessment capacity to support recruitment activities for Assistant Representatives, Deputy Representative Programme and Deputy Representative Operations roles. UNICEF is also preparing to launch the first generic vacancy announcement for Deputy Representative Operations, P-4 and P-5 Talent Groups. A significant number of applications are expected to undergo the screening and assessment process. The initial desk-review of applicants (long-listing) is performed by DPC.
UNICEF is looking for an Education Consultant professional who can contribute to the results envisioned under the PROSPECTS II Partnership programme, particularly to help advance young people’s engagement and meaningful participation in the PROSPECTS programme by partnering with young leaders, putting young people at the front and center, and integrating their engagement in our interventions and outputs.
The Education specialist will support the establishment and roll-out of projects to support adolescent and youth engagement, participation, and empowerment, as well as the development of skills.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
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