UNICEF Supply Division is seeking a high-motivated and technically strong professional to support the management of clinical laboratory and medical device portfolios that improve healthcare access for children and communities worldwide.The role will provide technical expertise across a broad range of health commodities, including diagnostics, point-of-care tests, blood banking and transfusion products, PPE, vector control products, and medical equipment. Responsibilities include developing technical specifications, supporting procurement and quality assurance processes, conducting market research and innovation scanning, advising country programmes and partners, and contributing to global policy guidance and technical capacity building.The successful candidate will work closely with UNICEF programmes, WHO, governments, and global partners to ensure safe, effective, quality-assured, and sustainable health technologies — particularly in low-resource and emergency settings.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to global health impact through innovation, technical leadership, and strategic partnershipsJoin UNICEF Supply Division as the Technical Specialist (Clinical Laboratory- and Medical Devices) and contribute to service-delivery to UNICEF programmes and procurement services partners by ensuring expertise on products, market and supply chain.
The Senior Adviser Education (Education Financing at Scale) will provide high-level technical assistance, strategic guidance, and leadership to UNICEF offices, governments, and global partners. In alignment with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the Adviser will advance education financing reforms, build institutional capacity, and strengthen equity-focused planning, budgeting, and policy implementation. The role combines direct technical support with global advocacy and leadership to ensure sustainable, pro-equity results in education financing.
UNICEF Supply Division is looking for a professional and dedicated People and Culture Officer to support the HRBP team as a sub-Unit leader. The Human Resources Business Partners support the end to end delivery of high-quality HR planning and client support to contribute to an effective and people-centered workplace. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the role involves applying HR expertise and organizational policies to support staff and managers strengthen human resources operations and strategy.
UNICEF Supply Division seeks to establish a roster of pre-qualified external consultants to augment its in-house capacity for (A) technical assessment of medicinal product dossiers ('dossier assessors') and (B) audits against Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) ('auditors'). The roster will also be used to engage experts, under UNICEF supervision to support increasing demand related to UNICEF localization agenda for medicinal products and expanded supply operations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Quality assurance (QA) is central to UNICEF’s mandate to provide timely access to safe, efficacious, and quality-assured medicines. Robust QA processes—including rigorous technical assessment, GMP audits, GSDP assessments, and quality control—are essential to manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard beneficiaries across global and local supply chains.
UNICEF Lesotho seeks seeks to hire an experienced, dynamic, results-driven consultant with deep expertise to provide comprehensive graphic design and creative direction services to transform the National Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Strategy from a technical manuscript into a high-impact, professional publication. The scope encompasses the development of a cohesive visual identity, the creation of data-driven infographics, and the production of multi-format layouts tailored for government officials, international partners, and community stakeholders to ensure maximum clarity and policy uptake.
Le/la consultante sera responsable de la conduite du processus de développement de la stratégie, de la revue documentaire à la validation finale de la Stratégie, en assurant sa cohérence, son ancrage institutionnel et son caractère inclusif et opérationnel. Il/elle veillera notamment à assurer l’articulation entre les différentes sources d’information (consultations, revue documentaire, étude, analyse), et à traduire les contributions en orientations stratégiques claires et opérationnelles.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que no brinde acompañamiento técnico el diseño de interfaces de programación de aplicaciones (API) para el fortalecimiento de la gestión de información climática y ambiental.
UNICEF’s Global Digital Education Team is seeking a dynamic Research and M&E Coordinator to help drive the rollout of UNICEF’s Digital Education & AI Strategy 2025–2030. In this role, you will support the coordination of the research and M&E across Cohort 1 countries of the Digital Education Strategy implementation, engage closely with UNICEF’s country offices and partners, provide expert technical advisory services, manage independent research contracts, turn KPIs and monitoring data into actionable insights, and coordinate multi-country evidence generation on cutting-edge digital education programming.
UNICEF’s Global Digital Education Team is seeking a dynamic Evidence and Evaluation Specialist to help drive the rollout of UNICEF’s Digital Education & AI Strategy 2025–2030. In this role, you will support the coordination of the research and M&E across Cohort 1 countries of the Digital Education Strategy implementation, engage closely with UNICEF’s country offices and partners, provide expert technical advisory services, manage independent research contracts, turn KPIs and monitoring data into actionable insights, and coordinate multi-country evidence generation on cutting-edge digital education programming.
The consultant will work with the UNICEF Global Digital Education and Learning Innovation Hub Team, the Education Centre of Excellence, and UNICEF Country Offices to coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and research approaches to understand progress, performance, and emerging evidence on the implementation of a range of digital education activities, with a particular focus on the effect of these implementations on learning and skilling outcomes.
The successful candidate will be a part of UNICEF’s Global Digital Education and Learning Innovation team based in Finland. The consultant may work on site or in a hybrid modality and is expected to be available during the EET time zone.
Limited travel may be required in line with the 2026–2027 workplan. For such travel, the Consultant is not required to include an estimated duty-related travel budget in the all-inclusive fee. UNICEF will provide the duty travel budget when travel is approved and will reimburse actual costs incurred upon submission of receipts, in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) in analysing the disability system, progress, achievements, and challenges in the disability determination process in the Republic of Moldova. This includes assessing the existing disability framework to develop a Road Map for the designing criteria for determining disability in children and adults, in line with international/EU Member States’ practices, aligned with the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - Children and Youth version (ICF-CY). The main deliverable will be a practical, forward-looking roadmap for revising and piloting the disability assessment criteria in the Republic of Moldova.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to develop an advocacy manual which will serve primarily as a practical guide for persons with disabilities and associated Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to inform strategies and interventions in Zambia and realise their rights.
The purpose of this assignment is to establish a long-term agreement with a few suitable individual consultants to provide technical support and engineering expertise on demand for oversight of remote infrastructure in Malawi. The consultant will support UNICEF Malawi on an as-and-when-required basis in ensuring that construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure in schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions meet national guidelines and UNICEF standards for sustainability, safety, equity, and climate resilience. In addition, the consultant will provide advisory services and technical capacity-building to UNICEF partners, including government institutions and NGOs, to strengthen national systems and support effective implementation of infrastructure across the country.
Make a lasting impact in the Central African Republic.Join UNICEF in Bangui and across the country to strengthen child protection, education, and health systems. Your expertise can help build resilience and hope for children and families.
The purpose of this assignment is to implement a comprehensive training and mentorship programme for either English of German language teachers aiming to capacitate them to use the Akelius digital learning application in formal language classes and school language clubs.
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.Qualified accountant (accredited membership of CA, CPA or equivalent) OR Currently completing professional accounting qualification plus recent experience with the functions in the JD is required Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility in the field of accounting, financial analysis and monitoring, or financial auditing, with a preference for not for profit sector experience.Experience in applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is required Experience working with enterprise resource management (ERP) systems for financial processing and reporting. Experience with SAP ECC or S/4 HANA is an advantage.Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analytics, attention to detail, and ability to translate data into business language, interpret trends and identify risk areas are requiredKnowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian sector is an advantage.Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.
We are seeking an Education Specialist – Teacher Development and Workforce to support the management and implementation of the Teacher Development and Workforce portfolio within the Education Centre of Excellence. The role provides technical guidance, analytical support and coordination to strengthen teacher workforce systems, support programme delivery, and contribute to improved teaching and learning outcomes. The position engages with country offices and partners to support education system strengthening, including in fragile and crisis contexts, in line with UNICEF’s strategic priorities on equitable and high‑quality learning.
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the Digital Engagement and Youth Participation Project Manager (U-Report), in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilizer is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in first and second reception centres in Italy reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in responsible AI for development, digital transformation, innovation portfolio coordination, and the safe and ethical use of emerging technologies within the UN system.
Social Policy Officer (Disability Inclusion), NOB, Temporary Appointment vacancy in Yangon duty station, UNICEF, Myanmar. The position will report to a Social Policy Specialist. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) is seeking dynamic interns to support its global efforts to empower young people through meaningful engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovative solutions. Interns will contribute to key areas such as advancing youth engagement strategies, supporting youth-led initiatives, organizing entrepreneurship activities, and developing advocacy and knowledge products. They may also support global portfolio development, strategic planning for 2026–2029, and knowledge sharing across country offices and youth networks. Across both roles, interns will collaborate with programme teams and partners, conduct research on emerging youth trends, and provide coordination and administrative support. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global programme development, youth advocacy, and partnerships while contributing to impactful initiatives that elevate the voices and potential of young people worldwide.
UNICEF Supply Division is seeking a high-motivated and technically strong professional to support the management of clinical laboratory and medical device portfolios that improve healthcare access for children and communities worldwide.The role will provide technical expertise across a broad range of health commodities, including diagnostics, point-of-care tests, blood banking and transfusion products, PPE, vector control products, and medical equipment. Responsibilities include developing technical specifications, supporting procurement and quality assurance processes, conducting market research and innovation scanning, advising country programmes and partners, and contributing to global policy guidance and technical capacity building.The successful candidate will work closely with UNICEF programmes, WHO, governments, and global partners to ensure safe, effective, quality-assured, and sustainable health technologies — particularly in low-resource and emergency settings.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to global health impact through innovation, technical leadership, and strategic partnershipsJoin UNICEF Supply Division as the Technical Specialist (Clinical Laboratory- and Medical Devices) and contribute to service-delivery to UNICEF programmes and procurement services partners by ensuring expertise on products, market and supply chain.
The Senior Adviser Education (Education Financing at Scale) will provide high-level technical assistance, strategic guidance, and leadership to UNICEF offices, governments, and global partners. In alignment with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the Adviser will advance education financing reforms, build institutional capacity, and strengthen equity-focused planning, budgeting, and policy implementation. The role combines direct technical support with global advocacy and leadership to ensure sustainable, pro-equity results in education financing.
UNICEF Supply Division is looking for a professional and dedicated People and Culture Officer to support the HRBP team as a sub-Unit leader. The Human Resources Business Partners support the end to end delivery of high-quality HR planning and client support to contribute to an effective and people-centered workplace. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the role involves applying HR expertise and organizational policies to support staff and managers strengthen human resources operations and strategy.
UNICEF Supply Division seeks to establish a roster of pre-qualified external consultants to augment its in-house capacity for (A) technical assessment of medicinal product dossiers ('dossier assessors') and (B) audits against Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) ('auditors'). The roster will also be used to engage experts, under UNICEF supervision to support increasing demand related to UNICEF localization agenda for medicinal products and expanded supply operations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Quality assurance (QA) is central to UNICEF’s mandate to provide timely access to safe, efficacious, and quality-assured medicines. Robust QA processes—including rigorous technical assessment, GMP audits, GSDP assessments, and quality control—are essential to manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard beneficiaries across global and local supply chains.
UNICEF Lesotho seeks seeks to hire an experienced, dynamic, results-driven consultant with deep expertise to provide comprehensive graphic design and creative direction services to transform the National Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Strategy from a technical manuscript into a high-impact, professional publication. The scope encompasses the development of a cohesive visual identity, the creation of data-driven infographics, and the production of multi-format layouts tailored for government officials, international partners, and community stakeholders to ensure maximum clarity and policy uptake.
Le/la consultante sera responsable de la conduite du processus de développement de la stratégie, de la revue documentaire à la validation finale de la Stratégie, en assurant sa cohérence, son ancrage institutionnel et son caractère inclusif et opérationnel. Il/elle veillera notamment à assurer l’articulation entre les différentes sources d’information (consultations, revue documentaire, étude, analyse), et à traduire les contributions en orientations stratégiques claires et opérationnelles.
¡En UNICEF Guatemala estamos contratando! Buscamos a un consultor que no brinde acompañamiento técnico el diseño de interfaces de programación de aplicaciones (API) para el fortalecimiento de la gestión de información climática y ambiental.
UNICEF’s Global Digital Education Team is seeking a dynamic Research and M&E Coordinator to help drive the rollout of UNICEF’s Digital Education & AI Strategy 2025–2030. In this role, you will support the coordination of the research and M&E across Cohort 1 countries of the Digital Education Strategy implementation, engage closely with UNICEF’s country offices and partners, provide expert technical advisory services, manage independent research contracts, turn KPIs and monitoring data into actionable insights, and coordinate multi-country evidence generation on cutting-edge digital education programming.
UNICEF’s Global Digital Education Team is seeking a dynamic Evidence and Evaluation Specialist to help drive the rollout of UNICEF’s Digital Education & AI Strategy 2025–2030. In this role, you will support the coordination of the research and M&E across Cohort 1 countries of the Digital Education Strategy implementation, engage closely with UNICEF’s country offices and partners, provide expert technical advisory services, manage independent research contracts, turn KPIs and monitoring data into actionable insights, and coordinate multi-country evidence generation on cutting-edge digital education programming.
The consultant will work with the UNICEF Global Digital Education and Learning Innovation Hub Team, the Education Centre of Excellence, and UNICEF Country Offices to coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and research approaches to understand progress, performance, and emerging evidence on the implementation of a range of digital education activities, with a particular focus on the effect of these implementations on learning and skilling outcomes.
The successful candidate will be a part of UNICEF’s Global Digital Education and Learning Innovation team based in Finland. The consultant may work on site or in a hybrid modality and is expected to be available during the EET time zone.
Limited travel may be required in line with the 2026–2027 workplan. For such travel, the Consultant is not required to include an estimated duty-related travel budget in the all-inclusive fee. UNICEF will provide the duty travel budget when travel is approved and will reimburse actual costs incurred upon submission of receipts, in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) in analysing the disability system, progress, achievements, and challenges in the disability determination process in the Republic of Moldova. This includes assessing the existing disability framework to develop a Road Map for the designing criteria for determining disability in children and adults, in line with international/EU Member States’ practices, aligned with the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - Children and Youth version (ICF-CY). The main deliverable will be a practical, forward-looking roadmap for revising and piloting the disability assessment criteria in the Republic of Moldova.
Exciting consultancy opportunity to develop an advocacy manual which will serve primarily as a practical guide for persons with disabilities and associated Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to inform strategies and interventions in Zambia and realise their rights.
The purpose of this assignment is to establish a long-term agreement with a few suitable individual consultants to provide technical support and engineering expertise on demand for oversight of remote infrastructure in Malawi. The consultant will support UNICEF Malawi on an as-and-when-required basis in ensuring that construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure in schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions meet national guidelines and UNICEF standards for sustainability, safety, equity, and climate resilience. In addition, the consultant will provide advisory services and technical capacity-building to UNICEF partners, including government institutions and NGOs, to strengthen national systems and support effective implementation of infrastructure across the country.
Make a lasting impact in the Central African Republic.Join UNICEF in Bangui and across the country to strengthen child protection, education, and health systems. Your expertise can help build resilience and hope for children and families.
The purpose of this assignment is to implement a comprehensive training and mentorship programme for either English of German language teachers aiming to capacitate them to use the Akelius digital learning application in formal language classes and school language clubs.
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.Qualified accountant (accredited membership of CA, CPA or equivalent) OR Currently completing professional accounting qualification plus recent experience with the functions in the JD is required Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility in the field of accounting, financial analysis and monitoring, or financial auditing, with a preference for not for profit sector experience.Experience in applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is required Experience working with enterprise resource management (ERP) systems for financial processing and reporting. Experience with SAP ECC or S/4 HANA is an advantage.Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analytics, attention to detail, and ability to translate data into business language, interpret trends and identify risk areas are requiredKnowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian sector is an advantage.Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.
We are seeking an Education Specialist – Teacher Development and Workforce to support the management and implementation of the Teacher Development and Workforce portfolio within the Education Centre of Excellence. The role provides technical guidance, analytical support and coordination to strengthen teacher workforce systems, support programme delivery, and contribute to improved teaching and learning outcomes. The position engages with country offices and partners to support education system strengthening, including in fragile and crisis contexts, in line with UNICEF’s strategic priorities on equitable and high‑quality learning.
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the Digital Engagement and Youth Participation Project Manager (U-Report), in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilizer is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in first and second reception centres in Italy reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in responsible AI for development, digital transformation, innovation portfolio coordination, and the safe and ethical use of emerging technologies within the UN system.
Social Policy Officer (Disability Inclusion), NOB, Temporary Appointment vacancy in Yangon duty station, UNICEF, Myanmar. The position will report to a Social Policy Specialist. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) is seeking dynamic interns to support its global efforts to empower young people through meaningful engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovative solutions. Interns will contribute to key areas such as advancing youth engagement strategies, supporting youth-led initiatives, organizing entrepreneurship activities, and developing advocacy and knowledge products. They may also support global portfolio development, strategic planning for 2026–2029, and knowledge sharing across country offices and youth networks. Across both roles, interns will collaborate with programme teams and partners, conduct research on emerging youth trends, and provide coordination and administrative support. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global programme development, youth advocacy, and partnerships while contributing to impactful initiatives that elevate the voices and potential of young people worldwide.
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