The objective of these services is to manage finances within the UWR in accordance with the Financial Agreement and the Operational Manual for Program Implementation; to ensure compliance with budgetary procedures and payment processes within the UWR; to provide the necessary support to the Project Implementation Units (PIUs); and to compile and prepare the relevant budgetary and financial reports.
UNICEF Syria is seeking a qualified consultant to support the Country Office and the Ministry of Health in strengthening evidence-based programming to address child malnutrition. The assignment will focus on analyzing nutrition trends and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Key responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive comparative analysis of nutrition indicators from the SMART 2023 and SMART 2025 surveys, and presenting findings through innovative, visually compelling formats such as infographics tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Building on this analysis, the consultant will develop strategic, evidence-based recommendations to support national efforts to reverse the rising trend of wasting in Syria.
The Muskoka Funds Initiative, a collaboration between UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women, and WHO, has improved maternal and child health in six West and Central African countries since 2010, helping reduce maternal, neonatal, and under-five mortality while reaching tens of millions of women, children, and youth. As potential reductions in funding from the Government of France prompt its transition to a Muskoka Multi-Partner Trust Fund, a Partnerships Specialist role is intended to strengthen partnerships, mobilize new resources, and coordinate stakeholders to sustain and expand the initiative’s impact.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Programme Associate in the Health Section 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.
The EU SARAH programme and GAVI HSS3 programme (2025–2026) support the strengthening of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (SRMCH) services and primary health care systems through State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (PHCDAs). As part of these initiatives, the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT)/Implementing Partnership Management (IPM) team will provide financial management system strengthening support to PHCDAs in EU SARAH states (Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto) and GAVI Health System Strengthening 3 (HSS3) states i.e. Bayelsa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Zamfara). To support the effective delivery of this work, a Financial Management Consultant is required.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Government approved a national “Plan of Actions to Prevent the Health Effects of Heat” in 2022, which outlines preventive and response measures for the health sector.
However, this plan now needs to be translated into on-the-ground protocols and capacities, further reaching communities with appropriate messages. Implementing heatwave and sand and dust storms’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) in health and education services is a priority adaptation measure to protect communities and children.
In parallel, UNICEF will support institutionalizing knowledge through revision and update of the teachers' manual Basics of Life Skills: A Methodological Guide for Teachers, used in higher education institutions to convey life-skills content to their students.
Aligned with the Next-Gen Learning programme (2024–2026) and its overarching outcome of retaining more adolescents in lower secondary and supporting their transition to secondary school with improved foundational skills, this Technical Assistance (TA) will support the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra in building a climate-resilient, coherent, scalable, and equity-focused EdTech ecosystem. This will require close collaboration with the State Education Department, MSCERT, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to ensure that technology serves pedagogical goals, reaches the most marginalized learners, and is grounded in robust evidence.
A key role of the technical assistance will be to provide technical support to the education department to enhance state capacity to leverage technology to improve retention and learning outcomes at the lower secondary and secondary levels.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Social Behaviour Change Specialist (Polio) 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.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is a cornerstone initiative under Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035), designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building longterm resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and subnational administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following
its official launch in April 2024, the SAFP has transitioned from emergency COVID-19 cash transfers to a more integrated
and sustainable social protection model. A pivotal advancement is the development of the Cash Plus model for piloting, which links financial assistance with referrals to essential services such as disability inclusion and gender responsive healthcare, education and vocational training. The programme also aims to enhance household resilience to climate-related and other shocks. To effectively operationalize the Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP)—a complex, multi-sectoral programme under
Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework—and to support the development and enhancement of related applications and systems, a National IT Specialist is essential. This specialist will assist the National Social Assistance Fund
(NSAF) in designing and implementing robust digital solutions, including mobile applications for the Family Package Cash Plus referral and social services, shock responsive social assistance, as well as modules for monitoring, A key focus will be
ensuring interoperability with other social protection platforms and other relevant social protection systems, such as monitoring and evaluation systems, TVET, the Disability Management Information System (DMIS), and other relevant databases.
This consultancy will provide systematic field monitoring and quality assurance of Makani Center operations and program implementation from September to December 2026. In line with program scale-down plans and the phased closure of some of the existing community-based centers and reduction in field workers (IBVs), the assignment requires specialized technical oversight to support the strategic reshaping and prioritization of a reduced package of services, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and accountability commitments.
UNICEF is seeking qualified and experienced Drivers to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services in support of office operations and program activities. The successful candidates will be responsible for transporting staff, officials, and visitors, maintaining assigned vehicles in good operating condition, and ensuring all vehicle-related documentation is up to date.
Under the partnership among UNICEF, the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in Lao PDR, a new project called ‘Digital Skills and Digital Literacy for Lao Adolescent Employability’ will be launched from September 2026 for three years. The project will aim to achieve: 1) Improved digital skills and digital literacy among Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers and students; 2) Enhanced availability and quality of career guidance and digital entrepreneurship support for improved TVET enrolment and school-to-work transitions; and 3) Increased awareness of the importance of digital skills and digital literacy among the target young people and wider communities. The project primarily targets TVET sector and selected TVET institutions, but it will also cover lower secondary education/schools in the same catchment areas as the target TVET Institutions to facilitate school-to-work transitions.
As part of its efforts to reduce the number of OOSC children, the Federal Ministry of Education through the Director of Basic Education has requested UNICEF to support the development of the OOSC policy and strategy for Nigeria.
This will be built on the OOSC Framework that was developed in 2022 while incorporating emerging evidence and the changing context since 2022. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments and partners to map the number and location of non-formal learning centers.
To support this request from FME, UNICEF seeks a consultant to undertake the work which will contribute to UNICEF’s country programme for 2026 – 2027.
Child marriage among Roma communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia persists at high rates, driven by systemic exclusion rather than cultural tradition. UNICEF is seeking a consultant to produce a scoping review, a regional framework, and an advocacy policy paper targeting EU inclusion strategies. This initiative aims to equip UNICEF with evidence-based tools to ensure the protection and inclusion of Roma girls by 2030.
By being the Chief Social Policy you will report to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of Economic and 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 monetary and multidimensional child poverty; (b) inclusive, shock-responsive social protection systems and programmes; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments, domestic financing and financial management; (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services, and (e) livelihoods and economic opportunities as per new UNICEF Strategic Plan. This encompasses both direct programme work with government (central and at subnational levels), international financial institutions, development partners, and civil society partners, as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, and water and sanitation.
Join us at UNICEF Pakistan as a Risk & Safeguarding Manager where you will play a critical role in ensuring UNICEF Pakistan adheres to high level of accountability and proactively identify, assess and respond to the risks associated with the achievement of its goal and results.
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.
The objective of these services is to manage finances within the UWR in accordance with the Financial Agreement and the Operational Manual for Program Implementation; to ensure compliance with budgetary procedures and payment processes within the UWR; to provide the necessary support to the Project Implementation Units (PIUs); and to compile and prepare the relevant budgetary and financial reports.
UNICEF Syria is seeking a qualified consultant to support the Country Office and the Ministry of Health in strengthening evidence-based programming to address child malnutrition. The assignment will focus on analyzing nutrition trends and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Key responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive comparative analysis of nutrition indicators from the SMART 2023 and SMART 2025 surveys, and presenting findings through innovative, visually compelling formats such as infographics tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Building on this analysis, the consultant will develop strategic, evidence-based recommendations to support national efforts to reverse the rising trend of wasting in Syria.
The Muskoka Funds Initiative, a collaboration between UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women, and WHO, has improved maternal and child health in six West and Central African countries since 2010, helping reduce maternal, neonatal, and under-five mortality while reaching tens of millions of women, children, and youth. As potential reductions in funding from the Government of France prompt its transition to a Muskoka Multi-Partner Trust Fund, a Partnerships Specialist role is intended to strengthen partnerships, mobilize new resources, and coordinate stakeholders to sustain and expand the initiative’s impact.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Programme Associate in the Health Section 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.
The EU SARAH programme and GAVI HSS3 programme (2025–2026) support the strengthening of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (SRMCH) services and primary health care systems through State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (PHCDAs). As part of these initiatives, the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT)/Implementing Partnership Management (IPM) team will provide financial management system strengthening support to PHCDAs in EU SARAH states (Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto) and GAVI Health System Strengthening 3 (HSS3) states i.e. Bayelsa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Zamfara). To support the effective delivery of this work, a Financial Management Consultant is required.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Government approved a national “Plan of Actions to Prevent the Health Effects of Heat” in 2022, which outlines preventive and response measures for the health sector.
However, this plan now needs to be translated into on-the-ground protocols and capacities, further reaching communities with appropriate messages. Implementing heatwave and sand and dust storms’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) in health and education services is a priority adaptation measure to protect communities and children.
In parallel, UNICEF will support institutionalizing knowledge through revision and update of the teachers' manual Basics of Life Skills: A Methodological Guide for Teachers, used in higher education institutions to convey life-skills content to their students.
Aligned with the Next-Gen Learning programme (2024–2026) and its overarching outcome of retaining more adolescents in lower secondary and supporting their transition to secondary school with improved foundational skills, this Technical Assistance (TA) will support the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra in building a climate-resilient, coherent, scalable, and equity-focused EdTech ecosystem. This will require close collaboration with the State Education Department, MSCERT, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to ensure that technology serves pedagogical goals, reaches the most marginalized learners, and is grounded in robust evidence.
A key role of the technical assistance will be to provide technical support to the education department to enhance state capacity to leverage technology to improve retention and learning outcomes at the lower secondary and secondary levels.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Social Behaviour Change Specialist (Polio) 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.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is a cornerstone initiative under Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035), designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building longterm resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and subnational administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following
its official launch in April 2024, the SAFP has transitioned from emergency COVID-19 cash transfers to a more integrated
and sustainable social protection model. A pivotal advancement is the development of the Cash Plus model for piloting, which links financial assistance with referrals to essential services such as disability inclusion and gender responsive healthcare, education and vocational training. The programme also aims to enhance household resilience to climate-related and other shocks. To effectively operationalize the Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP)—a complex, multi-sectoral programme under
Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework—and to support the development and enhancement of related applications and systems, a National IT Specialist is essential. This specialist will assist the National Social Assistance Fund
(NSAF) in designing and implementing robust digital solutions, including mobile applications for the Family Package Cash Plus referral and social services, shock responsive social assistance, as well as modules for monitoring, A key focus will be
ensuring interoperability with other social protection platforms and other relevant social protection systems, such as monitoring and evaluation systems, TVET, the Disability Management Information System (DMIS), and other relevant databases.
This consultancy will provide systematic field monitoring and quality assurance of Makani Center operations and program implementation from September to December 2026. In line with program scale-down plans and the phased closure of some of the existing community-based centers and reduction in field workers (IBVs), the assignment requires specialized technical oversight to support the strategic reshaping and prioritization of a reduced package of services, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and accountability commitments.
UNICEF is seeking qualified and experienced Drivers to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services in support of office operations and program activities. The successful candidates will be responsible for transporting staff, officials, and visitors, maintaining assigned vehicles in good operating condition, and ensuring all vehicle-related documentation is up to date.
Under the partnership among UNICEF, the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in Lao PDR, a new project called ‘Digital Skills and Digital Literacy for Lao Adolescent Employability’ will be launched from September 2026 for three years. The project will aim to achieve: 1) Improved digital skills and digital literacy among Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers and students; 2) Enhanced availability and quality of career guidance and digital entrepreneurship support for improved TVET enrolment and school-to-work transitions; and 3) Increased awareness of the importance of digital skills and digital literacy among the target young people and wider communities. The project primarily targets TVET sector and selected TVET institutions, but it will also cover lower secondary education/schools in the same catchment areas as the target TVET Institutions to facilitate school-to-work transitions.
As part of its efforts to reduce the number of OOSC children, the Federal Ministry of Education through the Director of Basic Education has requested UNICEF to support the development of the OOSC policy and strategy for Nigeria.
This will be built on the OOSC Framework that was developed in 2022 while incorporating emerging evidence and the changing context since 2022. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments and partners to map the number and location of non-formal learning centers.
To support this request from FME, UNICEF seeks a consultant to undertake the work which will contribute to UNICEF’s country programme for 2026 – 2027.
Child marriage among Roma communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia persists at high rates, driven by systemic exclusion rather than cultural tradition. UNICEF is seeking a consultant to produce a scoping review, a regional framework, and an advocacy policy paper targeting EU inclusion strategies. This initiative aims to equip UNICEF with evidence-based tools to ensure the protection and inclusion of Roma girls by 2030.
By being the Chief Social Policy you will report to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of Economic and 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 monetary and multidimensional child poverty; (b) inclusive, shock-responsive social protection systems and programmes; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments, domestic financing and financial management; (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services, and (e) livelihoods and economic opportunities as per new UNICEF Strategic Plan. This encompasses both direct programme work with government (central and at subnational levels), international financial institutions, development partners, and civil society partners, as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, and water and sanitation.
Join us at UNICEF Pakistan as a Risk & Safeguarding Manager where you will play a critical role in ensuring UNICEF Pakistan adheres to high level of accountability and proactively identify, assess and respond to the risks associated with the achievement of its goal and results.
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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