UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented consultant who will provide overall coordination and operational support for the implementation of Phase II of the IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID project to support in development strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II), “Component 2: Improving the quality and efficiency of education services (TJK1043) , ensuring timely delivery of activities, compliance with donor requirements, and effective collaboration among UNICEF, MoES, affiliated agencies, and other stakeholders.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Risk and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office. This includes providing complementary support and monitoring related to the management of risk, encompassing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at process, systems, and entity levels. The Specialist will ensure that risk management objectives are achieved in accordance with organizational rules and regulations, ethical standards, internal controls, information and technology security, sustainability, and quality assurance. A key component of the role is leading the planning and execution of HACT assurance activities—including micro-assessments, spot checks, programmatic visits, and audits—while ensuring timely follow-up on findings and recommendations. The incumbent will maintain a comprehensive assurance calendar, coordinate with implementing partners, and produce quality documentation and analysis on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Additionally, the Specialist will supervise a General Service (GS) staff member, providing guidance and oversight to support the delivery of assurance tasks.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The purpose of the assignment is to continue providing technical support for the implementation of project activities under Phase 2- extended period (from 15 February to 31 August 2026), particularly to enhance UNICEF Viet Nam’s engagement with local partners in Da Nang, especially adolescents and young people.
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting a Senior Driver (G-3 level) to provide reliable and safe driving services to the Head of Office. The role requires the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and responsibility, along with strong knowledge of protocol and local driving rules and regulations. If you are committed to supporting UNICEF’s mission, we encourage you to apply!
Join UNICEF as Education Officer (Digitalization). You will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and ensure equitable and inclusive education, especially for children and youth who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded from society.
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, is launching an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the social service workforce. By strengthening and modernising the Technical Institute for Social Service’s two-year programme, this initiative will lay the groundwork for a full professional pathway—including upcoming Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work. The refreshed curriculum will raise professional standards, open doors for academic growth, and support the long-term development of a strong, accredited social service workforce.
This transformation is essential to ensuring vulnerable children and families receive high-quality, safe, and effective support from well-trained, well-supervised professionals who can meet evolving social and protection needs.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled social service specialist to lead this curriculum development effort. If you are passionate about strengthening social services and shaping the next generation of professionals, this consultancy is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that analyses and addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, their values, the socio-cultural norms and the economic and institutional contexts that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for change. SBC brings social and behavioral evidence generation together with participation in community-led and human-centered processes. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around behaviors like immunization, feeding practices, learning, hygiene, and positive discipline, as well as transformations across sectors needed to make societies more inclusive, equitable and peaceful.
The Reports Officer’s performance directly impacts UNICEF Venezuela’s ability to sustain strategic partnerships, ensure accountability to donors, and mobilize additional resources for children in a complex and resource-constrained context. High-quality, timely, and accurate reporting strengthens donor confidence, supports compliance with contractual obligations, and enables continued and diversified funding for lifesaving and system-strengthening interventions.
The consultant will collaborate with the HEHC team and colleagues working on Environmental Health in Programme Group, Division of Communications, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF USA and relevant UNICEF Regional and Country Offices. Additionally, the consultant will be working closely with partners involved in the proposed Healthy Environments for Healthy Children Global Collaborative.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist responsible for provision of managerial leadership and policy guidance for achievement of effective administrative service management and staff capacity development. Collaborate with Operations management efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Finance Specialist reports to the Admin and Finance Manager, P4 for general direction and guidance. The Specialist is responsible for providing support to the Admin and Finance Manager in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity. The Finance Specialist will be required to engage in representational roles and functions on behalf of UNICEF, as assigned during the assignment. Additionally, the Specialist will be required to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including Banking Institutions and UN Agencies.
UNICEF State of Palestine is seeking a Senior Consultant to facilitate UNICEF Palestine's Recovery Programme Strategy Development, which will focus on two phases:
Phase 1: Recovery Programmatic Strategies and Priorities
Phase 2: Programme Management Plan
The Senior Consultant reports to the Special Representative for general guidance and direction and close coordination with both Deputy Representatives in Operations and Programmes.
The duration of this assignment is 50 days, starting remotely while VISA process takes place, with travel to both East Jerusalem and Gaza.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The People and Culture Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.
UNICEF is seeking an Accessibility Consultant to support the Digital Accessibility Helpdesk into a fully institutionalized function. The role will strengthen UNICEF’s digital accessibility efforts and advance commitments under the 2030 Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS).
Join UNICEF’s Office of Innovation as the Project Coordinator for RITEC, a global initiative transforming how digital play can support children’s well-being. You’ll play a central role in managing a complex, multi-partner project with the LEGO Foundation, coordinating world-class partners such as the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Games for Change, and UNICEF Innocenti. The Project Coordinator will ensure smooth day-to-day implementation, oversee planning and reporting systems, track deliverables and budgets, and support convenings that engage global design, gaming, and education leaders. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in cross-cultural collaboration and is passionate about innovation, technology, and children’s rights.
UNICEF Libya is seeking to hire an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented consultant to provide time-bound technical support to strengthen national child protection systems by supporting the application of Family and Child Protection Sections (FCPS) standard operating procedures and data management systems, enhancing government capacity through technical inputs to curriculum development, training and training-of-trainers initiatives, and contributing to national child protection coordination platforms for policy development and implementation. The consultant will also provide technical advisory support to child-friendly justice interventions, Best Interest Determination (BID) processes, and detention-related child protection responses, and support the conduct of physical assessments of FCPS, in coordination with UNDP under the joint Programme, to inform the design of child-friendly set-ups.
The UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking to hire a passionate and qualified Communication Specialist, at the P-4 level, to support the regional office communications, both during emergencies as well as in the field of advocacy, media relations, campaigns and developing communication related strategies.
If you are a committed and reliable professional dedicated to supporting UNICEF’s work for every child, UNICEF Philippines invites you to apply for the position of Driver, GS-2, Temporary Appointment assigned in Cotabato Field Office. Under the supervision of the Field Security Associate, the Driver provides safe, courteous, and efficient transportation for staff, visitors, and partners, including travel to remote field locations, while ensuring the assigned vehicle is fully maintained, compliant with safety standards, and mission-ready at all times. The role also includes airport assistance, messenger duties, logistical support, and the use of digital tools such as the UN Mobility Tool and vehicle tracking systems to ensure accurate trip documentation and secure field movements.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented consultant who will provide overall coordination and operational support for the implementation of Phase II of the IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID project to support in development strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II), “Component 2: Improving the quality and efficiency of education services (TJK1043) , ensuring timely delivery of activities, compliance with donor requirements, and effective collaboration among UNICEF, MoES, affiliated agencies, and other stakeholders.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Risk and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office. This includes providing complementary support and monitoring related to the management of risk, encompassing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at process, systems, and entity levels. The Specialist will ensure that risk management objectives are achieved in accordance with organizational rules and regulations, ethical standards, internal controls, information and technology security, sustainability, and quality assurance. A key component of the role is leading the planning and execution of HACT assurance activities—including micro-assessments, spot checks, programmatic visits, and audits—while ensuring timely follow-up on findings and recommendations. The incumbent will maintain a comprehensive assurance calendar, coordinate with implementing partners, and produce quality documentation and analysis on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Additionally, the Specialist will supervise a General Service (GS) staff member, providing guidance and oversight to support the delivery of assurance tasks.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The purpose of the assignment is to continue providing technical support for the implementation of project activities under Phase 2- extended period (from 15 February to 31 August 2026), particularly to enhance UNICEF Viet Nam’s engagement with local partners in Da Nang, especially adolescents and young people.
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting a Senior Driver (G-3 level) to provide reliable and safe driving services to the Head of Office. The role requires the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and responsibility, along with strong knowledge of protocol and local driving rules and regulations. If you are committed to supporting UNICEF’s mission, we encourage you to apply!
Join UNICEF as Education Officer (Digitalization). You will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and ensure equitable and inclusive education, especially for children and youth who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded from society.
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, is launching an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the social service workforce. By strengthening and modernising the Technical Institute for Social Service’s two-year programme, this initiative will lay the groundwork for a full professional pathway—including upcoming Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work. The refreshed curriculum will raise professional standards, open doors for academic growth, and support the long-term development of a strong, accredited social service workforce.
This transformation is essential to ensuring vulnerable children and families receive high-quality, safe, and effective support from well-trained, well-supervised professionals who can meet evolving social and protection needs.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled social service specialist to lead this curriculum development effort. If you are passionate about strengthening social services and shaping the next generation of professionals, this consultancy is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that analyses and addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, their values, the socio-cultural norms and the economic and institutional contexts that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for change. SBC brings social and behavioral evidence generation together with participation in community-led and human-centered processes. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around behaviors like immunization, feeding practices, learning, hygiene, and positive discipline, as well as transformations across sectors needed to make societies more inclusive, equitable and peaceful.
The Reports Officer’s performance directly impacts UNICEF Venezuela’s ability to sustain strategic partnerships, ensure accountability to donors, and mobilize additional resources for children in a complex and resource-constrained context. High-quality, timely, and accurate reporting strengthens donor confidence, supports compliance with contractual obligations, and enables continued and diversified funding for lifesaving and system-strengthening interventions.
The consultant will collaborate with the HEHC team and colleagues working on Environmental Health in Programme Group, Division of Communications, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF USA and relevant UNICEF Regional and Country Offices. Additionally, the consultant will be working closely with partners involved in the proposed Healthy Environments for Healthy Children Global Collaborative.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist responsible for provision of managerial leadership and policy guidance for achievement of effective administrative service management and staff capacity development. Collaborate with Operations management efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Finance Specialist reports to the Admin and Finance Manager, P4 for general direction and guidance. The Specialist is responsible for providing support to the Admin and Finance Manager in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity. The Finance Specialist will be required to engage in representational roles and functions on behalf of UNICEF, as assigned during the assignment. Additionally, the Specialist will be required to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including Banking Institutions and UN Agencies.
UNICEF State of Palestine is seeking a Senior Consultant to facilitate UNICEF Palestine's Recovery Programme Strategy Development, which will focus on two phases:
Phase 1: Recovery Programmatic Strategies and Priorities
Phase 2: Programme Management Plan
The Senior Consultant reports to the Special Representative for general guidance and direction and close coordination with both Deputy Representatives in Operations and Programmes.
The duration of this assignment is 50 days, starting remotely while VISA process takes place, with travel to both East Jerusalem and Gaza.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The People and Culture Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.
UNICEF is seeking an Accessibility Consultant to support the Digital Accessibility Helpdesk into a fully institutionalized function. The role will strengthen UNICEF’s digital accessibility efforts and advance commitments under the 2030 Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS).
Join UNICEF’s Office of Innovation as the Project Coordinator for RITEC, a global initiative transforming how digital play can support children’s well-being. You’ll play a central role in managing a complex, multi-partner project with the LEGO Foundation, coordinating world-class partners such as the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Games for Change, and UNICEF Innocenti. The Project Coordinator will ensure smooth day-to-day implementation, oversee planning and reporting systems, track deliverables and budgets, and support convenings that engage global design, gaming, and education leaders. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in cross-cultural collaboration and is passionate about innovation, technology, and children’s rights.
UNICEF Libya is seeking to hire an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented consultant to provide time-bound technical support to strengthen national child protection systems by supporting the application of Family and Child Protection Sections (FCPS) standard operating procedures and data management systems, enhancing government capacity through technical inputs to curriculum development, training and training-of-trainers initiatives, and contributing to national child protection coordination platforms for policy development and implementation. The consultant will also provide technical advisory support to child-friendly justice interventions, Best Interest Determination (BID) processes, and detention-related child protection responses, and support the conduct of physical assessments of FCPS, in coordination with UNDP under the joint Programme, to inform the design of child-friendly set-ups.
The UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking to hire a passionate and qualified Communication Specialist, at the P-4 level, to support the regional office communications, both during emergencies as well as in the field of advocacy, media relations, campaigns and developing communication related strategies.
If you are a committed and reliable professional dedicated to supporting UNICEF’s work for every child, UNICEF Philippines invites you to apply for the position of Driver, GS-2, Temporary Appointment assigned in Cotabato Field Office. Under the supervision of the Field Security Associate, the Driver provides safe, courteous, and efficient transportation for staff, visitors, and partners, including travel to remote field locations, while ensuring the assigned vehicle is fully maintained, compliant with safety standards, and mission-ready at all times. The role also includes airport assistance, messenger duties, logistical support, and the use of digital tools such as the UN Mobility Tool and vehicle tracking systems to ensure accurate trip documentation and secure field movements.
