The main purpose of this consultancy is to support the National Department of Health in developing a comprehensive, costed National Hygiene Roadmap and reviewing the current hygiene strategy to strengthen hygiene policy, coordination, financing, and service delivery systems in South Africa. This roadmap will strengthen hygiene service delivery across diverse settings, enhance systems for coordination and monitoring, and provide financial and policy guidance aligned with national and global targets. This costed roadmap will provide specific guidance for implementation of the hardware and software components of hygiene in households, communities and open spaces, institutions, schools and health care facilities as well as the required financial allocations by the Government and other WASH sector partners.
This role bridges operational delivery by liaising regularly with multiple units—Programme, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Depending on the programme priorities, the Incumbent may support sector‑specific teams (e.g., Health, Education, WASH) or cross‑cutting portfolios (e.g., humanitarian action, M&E, emergency preparedness).
The consultant will support in strengthening ecosystem partnerships for youth livelihoods including wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, for enabling sustainable opportunities for young people at scale. This will involve driving government engagement for the continued scale-up of YuWaah-supported livelihood models, along with managing identification and partnership-building for other new scalable wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship models, largely with government but also with other stakeholders, for their scale-up and sustainability. The role will also involve development of an outcome-based financing (OBF)/pay-by-results approach and facilitating related partnerships to strengthen livelihood outcomes within government systems in select states as well as at the center.
UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office is seeking a Policy Specialist (Strategic Political & Economical Foresight) to provide strategic policy advice, political analysis, and foresight to senior leadership, strengthening informed decision-making and UNICEF’s influence across the region. The role will identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate complex political, social, and economic developments into actionable insights that shape regional priorities, partnerships, advocacy, and programming. Ready to make an impact for children across Latin America and the Caribbean? Apply now — this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Chief of Field Office. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers. Depending on programme priorities, the Incumbent may be positioned in sector-specific teams (e.g., Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, WASH) or in crosscutting initiatives (e.g., equity, emergency response).
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
The Senior Programme Associate (G‑7) is embedded within the Programme Section, reporting to Chief of field Office, the Section Chief or a Principal Programme Specialist/Manager. Positioned at the functional categories of technical, operational, and financial areas the incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Program, Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and HQ-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Depending on programme needs of the hiring office, the role may span sectoral portfolios (e.g., WASH, Nutrition, Education) or cross‑cutting themes (e.g., emergency preparedness).
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Janakpur Field Office the Senior Programme Associate supports leading and coordinating programme support functions across the project cycle, specializing in planning, budgeting, CSO partnership management, monitoring, reporting, and closing‑out financial commitments. The role ensures that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreement. The incumbent of this position contributes to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures, to achieve results aligning with programme goals. The role ensures quality programme financial management, compliance with UNICEF policies, effective utilization of resources, and coordination with government and implementing partners. Janakpur field office engaged with Province, local government to provide technical and financial support in program implementation, capacity building and system strengthening and government and managed different sector program management and partnership (Heath, Nutrition, WASH, Child protection, SPG, Education, Planning/DRR, SBC etc.)
As the Adolescent Health Specialist, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in advancing adolescent health and well-being as a core component of UNICEF’s global health agenda.You will lead efforts to strengthen systems for adolescent-responsive health services and to promote integrated, life-course approaches that address adolescents’ unique needs. This includes advancing multisectoral programming across health, nutrition, education, protection, and WASH, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance use prevention, early interventions to reduce non-communicable disease risks, and HIV prevention.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
The purpose of this assignment is to engage an International Consultant to support the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation in strengthening the regulatory framework for preventing school dropout, early school leaving, and educational exclusion by reviewing existing legislation, identifying policy and implementation gaps, and developing practical, evidencebased measures aligned with national priorities and international standards to improve equitable access to quality, inclusive education.
Join our team and help advance mental health and psychosocial well-being for children, adolescents and families across Colombia. As a Programme Officer (MHPSS), you will support the design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of UNICEF’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programme, contributing to national and subnational efforts to strengthen sustainable, community-based support systems. Working closely with government counterparts, partners and UNICEF teams, you will help drive strategic partnerships, provide technical assistance, generate evidence for decision-making, and promote quality, evidence-based interventions. Through a rights-based and multisectoral approach that connects health, education, child protection and social welfare systems, you will contribute to strengthening protective environments, reducing inequalities, building resilience, and advancing policies and programmes that improve mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a committed and results-oriented Child Protection Specialist to help strengthen programmes that protect children from violence, abuse, exploitation and other forms of harm. Based in Port-au-Prince and reporting to the Chief, Child Protection, you will play an important role in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of child protection programmes, ensuring that interventions are timely, effective and focused on results.Experience working at the international level, in a developing country and in an emergency context is required. And in this role, you will provide technical and operational support throughout the programme cycle, contribute to coordination and partnerships with government counterparts and other stakeholders, and support knowledge sharing, innovation and capacity building. Through your work, you will help translate UNICEF’s priorities into concrete and sustainable results and contribute to a stronger protective environment for children across Haiti.If you have the experience, commitment and passion to make a meaningful difference for children in Haiti, we encourage you to apply and join UNICEF Haiti in advancing the rights, protection and well-being of every child.
L’UNICEF travaille dans plus de 190 pays et territoires pour sauver la vie des enfants, défendre leurs droits et les aider à réaliser leur plein potentiel, de la petite enfance à l’adolescence.À l’UNICEF, nous sommes engagés, passionnés et fiers de ce que nous faisons, aussi longtemps que notre présence est nécessaire. Promouvoir les droits de chaque enfant n’est pas simplement un métier – c’est une vocation.L’UNICEF est un lieu où les carrières se construisent : nous offrons à notre personnel des opportunités variées de développement professionnel et personnel, leur permettant de renforcer leur sentiment d’utilité tout en servant les enfants et les communautés à travers le monde, avec en prime un ensemble attractif de rémunérations et d’avantages.Actif en République Démocratique du Congo depuis 1963, nous accueillons toutes les personnes désireuses de s’épanouir dans une culture diversifiée et passionnée, et qui incarnent nos valeurs afin de donner le meilleur pour l’épanouissement des enfants de la RDC.
The Project Associate will provide PMO, project, procurement, financial, cost recovery and operational coordination support to ensure continuity of critical digital operations. The role will support work planning, project meetings and documentation, project monitoring and reporting, end-to-end procurement processing, individual contractor recruitment coordination, vendor and consultant follow-up, budget monitoring, chargeback processing and service request follow-up.The position requires a highly organized, service-oriented and detail-focused colleague who can work independently, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records and help ensure that operational processes are completed in a timely and compliant manner.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the Education Management Information System through advanced data analysis, production of periodic statistical and thematic reports, and the generation of evidence-based insights ,that support strategic planning, policy formulation, programme implementation, performance monitoring, and decision-making within and beyond the education sector.The assignment will contribute to fostering a culture of data use and evidence-informed decision-making, thereby improving education sector performance and accountability.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.Experience working in Digital Learning is an asset.
The Procurement (Supply & Logistics) Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking two Child Protection Specialists (Human Rights Programme) based in Mogadishu to support the implementation of the Joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR III), with coverage across South West and Jubaland States, as well as the Banadir Region. The roles will provide dedicated technical expertise, legal and policy advice, capacity development, monitoring, reporting and partnership support to national and state institutions, civil society and partners, helping strengthen human rights systems, accountability, access to justice, inclusion and programme quality in line with international human rights standards, child rights, gender equality and leave-no-one-behind principles.
This consultancy is in line with ongoing UNCIEF efforts to strengthen national immunization system in accordance with National Immunization Programme 2026-2030. This technical assistance will complement ongoing country support in the areas of vaccine cold chain strengthening, vaccine supply planning and forecasting.
The main purpose of this consultancy is to support the National Department of Health in developing a comprehensive, costed National Hygiene Roadmap and reviewing the current hygiene strategy to strengthen hygiene policy, coordination, financing, and service delivery systems in South Africa. This roadmap will strengthen hygiene service delivery across diverse settings, enhance systems for coordination and monitoring, and provide financial and policy guidance aligned with national and global targets. This costed roadmap will provide specific guidance for implementation of the hardware and software components of hygiene in households, communities and open spaces, institutions, schools and health care facilities as well as the required financial allocations by the Government and other WASH sector partners.
This role bridges operational delivery by liaising regularly with multiple units—Programme, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Depending on the programme priorities, the Incumbent may support sector‑specific teams (e.g., Health, Education, WASH) or cross‑cutting portfolios (e.g., humanitarian action, M&E, emergency preparedness).
The consultant will support in strengthening ecosystem partnerships for youth livelihoods including wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, for enabling sustainable opportunities for young people at scale. This will involve driving government engagement for the continued scale-up of YuWaah-supported livelihood models, along with managing identification and partnership-building for other new scalable wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship models, largely with government but also with other stakeholders, for their scale-up and sustainability. The role will also involve development of an outcome-based financing (OBF)/pay-by-results approach and facilitating related partnerships to strengthen livelihood outcomes within government systems in select states as well as at the center.
UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office is seeking a Policy Specialist (Strategic Political & Economical Foresight) to provide strategic policy advice, political analysis, and foresight to senior leadership, strengthening informed decision-making and UNICEF’s influence across the region. The role will identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate complex political, social, and economic developments into actionable insights that shape regional priorities, partnerships, advocacy, and programming. Ready to make an impact for children across Latin America and the Caribbean? Apply now — this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Chief of Field Office. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers. Depending on programme priorities, the Incumbent may be positioned in sector-specific teams (e.g., Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, WASH) or in crosscutting initiatives (e.g., equity, emergency response).
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
The Senior Programme Associate (G‑7) is embedded within the Programme Section, reporting to Chief of field Office, the Section Chief or a Principal Programme Specialist/Manager. Positioned at the functional categories of technical, operational, and financial areas the incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Program, Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and HQ-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Depending on programme needs of the hiring office, the role may span sectoral portfolios (e.g., WASH, Nutrition, Education) or cross‑cutting themes (e.g., emergency preparedness).
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Janakpur Field Office the Senior Programme Associate supports leading and coordinating programme support functions across the project cycle, specializing in planning, budgeting, CSO partnership management, monitoring, reporting, and closing‑out financial commitments. The role ensures that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreement. The incumbent of this position contributes to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures, to achieve results aligning with programme goals. The role ensures quality programme financial management, compliance with UNICEF policies, effective utilization of resources, and coordination with government and implementing partners. Janakpur field office engaged with Province, local government to provide technical and financial support in program implementation, capacity building and system strengthening and government and managed different sector program management and partnership (Heath, Nutrition, WASH, Child protection, SPG, Education, Planning/DRR, SBC etc.)
As the Adolescent Health Specialist, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in advancing adolescent health and well-being as a core component of UNICEF’s global health agenda.You will lead efforts to strengthen systems for adolescent-responsive health services and to promote integrated, life-course approaches that address adolescents’ unique needs. This includes advancing multisectoral programming across health, nutrition, education, protection, and WASH, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance use prevention, early interventions to reduce non-communicable disease risks, and HIV prevention.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
The purpose of this assignment is to engage an International Consultant to support the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation in strengthening the regulatory framework for preventing school dropout, early school leaving, and educational exclusion by reviewing existing legislation, identifying policy and implementation gaps, and developing practical, evidencebased measures aligned with national priorities and international standards to improve equitable access to quality, inclusive education.
Join our team and help advance mental health and psychosocial well-being for children, adolescents and families across Colombia. As a Programme Officer (MHPSS), you will support the design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of UNICEF’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programme, contributing to national and subnational efforts to strengthen sustainable, community-based support systems. Working closely with government counterparts, partners and UNICEF teams, you will help drive strategic partnerships, provide technical assistance, generate evidence for decision-making, and promote quality, evidence-based interventions. Through a rights-based and multisectoral approach that connects health, education, child protection and social welfare systems, you will contribute to strengthening protective environments, reducing inequalities, building resilience, and advancing policies and programmes that improve mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a committed and results-oriented Child Protection Specialist to help strengthen programmes that protect children from violence, abuse, exploitation and other forms of harm. Based in Port-au-Prince and reporting to the Chief, Child Protection, you will play an important role in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of child protection programmes, ensuring that interventions are timely, effective and focused on results.Experience working at the international level, in a developing country and in an emergency context is required. And in this role, you will provide technical and operational support throughout the programme cycle, contribute to coordination and partnerships with government counterparts and other stakeholders, and support knowledge sharing, innovation and capacity building. Through your work, you will help translate UNICEF’s priorities into concrete and sustainable results and contribute to a stronger protective environment for children across Haiti.If you have the experience, commitment and passion to make a meaningful difference for children in Haiti, we encourage you to apply and join UNICEF Haiti in advancing the rights, protection and well-being of every child.
L’UNICEF travaille dans plus de 190 pays et territoires pour sauver la vie des enfants, défendre leurs droits et les aider à réaliser leur plein potentiel, de la petite enfance à l’adolescence.À l’UNICEF, nous sommes engagés, passionnés et fiers de ce que nous faisons, aussi longtemps que notre présence est nécessaire. Promouvoir les droits de chaque enfant n’est pas simplement un métier – c’est une vocation.L’UNICEF est un lieu où les carrières se construisent : nous offrons à notre personnel des opportunités variées de développement professionnel et personnel, leur permettant de renforcer leur sentiment d’utilité tout en servant les enfants et les communautés à travers le monde, avec en prime un ensemble attractif de rémunérations et d’avantages.Actif en République Démocratique du Congo depuis 1963, nous accueillons toutes les personnes désireuses de s’épanouir dans une culture diversifiée et passionnée, et qui incarnent nos valeurs afin de donner le meilleur pour l’épanouissement des enfants de la RDC.
The Project Associate will provide PMO, project, procurement, financial, cost recovery and operational coordination support to ensure continuity of critical digital operations. The role will support work planning, project meetings and documentation, project monitoring and reporting, end-to-end procurement processing, individual contractor recruitment coordination, vendor and consultant follow-up, budget monitoring, chargeback processing and service request follow-up.The position requires a highly organized, service-oriented and detail-focused colleague who can work independently, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records and help ensure that operational processes are completed in a timely and compliant manner.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the Education Management Information System through advanced data analysis, production of periodic statistical and thematic reports, and the generation of evidence-based insights ,that support strategic planning, policy formulation, programme implementation, performance monitoring, and decision-making within and beyond the education sector.The assignment will contribute to fostering a culture of data use and evidence-informed decision-making, thereby improving education sector performance and accountability.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.Experience working in Digital Learning is an asset.
The Procurement (Supply & Logistics) Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking two Child Protection Specialists (Human Rights Programme) based in Mogadishu to support the implementation of the Joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR III), with coverage across South West and Jubaland States, as well as the Banadir Region. The roles will provide dedicated technical expertise, legal and policy advice, capacity development, monitoring, reporting and partnership support to national and state institutions, civil society and partners, helping strengthen human rights systems, accountability, access to justice, inclusion and programme quality in line with international human rights standards, child rights, gender equality and leave-no-one-behind principles.
This consultancy is in line with ongoing UNCIEF efforts to strengthen national immunization system in accordance with National Immunization Programme 2026-2030. This technical assistance will complement ongoing country support in the areas of vaccine cold chain strengthening, vaccine supply planning and forecasting.
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