Join UNICEF as a health professional supporting immunisation programmes, health systems strengthening, and emergency preparedness initiatives. The role focuses on programme management, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and strengthening partnerships to improve health outcomes for children and communities.
The Health/CSD/Nutrition Specialist/Manager or Chief for supervision. You will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme within the Country Programme. This includes support across the entire programme cycle, from development planning through to the delivery of results.
The Health Specialist will provide technical support to strengthen immunization programs, oversee high-quality SIAs and outbreak responses for vaccine-preventable diseases, and develop monitoring frameworks to measure impact, all while contributing to health systems strengthening and emergency preparedness to ensure equitable, sustainable coverage for children. They will also document best practices and challenges, collaborate with partners, and support post-campaign surveys to improve vaccination equity and effectiveness in line with UNICEF’s strategic goals.C
UNICEF Armenia Country Office is looking for a motivated Child Protection professional with experience in developing and managing programmes that strengthen child protection systems and promote children’s rights, safety and well-being, with a strong understanding of the national context. The role will lead and contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based and sustainable child protection programmes in Armenia. It will provide technical guidance and strategic support to strengthen national child protection systems and services, address violence, abuse, exploitation and other risks faced by children, and advance inclusive, community-based and family-focused solutions, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF’s priorities. Working under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, the role will collaborate closely with relevant sectoral and cross-sectoral colleagues and partners.
Under the supervision of UNICEF Oman and in close collaboration with the MoSD, the consultant will provide technical assistance for the design and development of a Portage-based home visiting programme for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and conduct ToT.
Análisis del presupuesto público asignado y ejecutado y de la cadena de abastecimiento de las intervenciones del PPoR DIT para la prevención y reducción de la anemia infantil para los Gobiernos Regionales de Loreto, Puno y Piura.
Objetivo general: Identificar oportunidades de mejora en los procesos de formulación y ejecución presupuestal y de abastecimiento de las intervenciones para prevenir y reducir la anemia infantil en tres Gobiernos Regionales con alta prevalencia de este problema de salud pública (Loreto, Puno y Piura) y proponer recomendaciones para fortalecer estos procesos, y así contribuir al logro de resultados en la lucha contra la anemia infantil.
Asistencia técnica para el diseño de dos propuestas de indicador de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y de sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información nominal o desagregada
Objetivo general: Desarrollar dos propuestas de indicadores de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información desagregada a nivel individual, sustentadas en el análisis de las condiciones operativas, institucionales y tecnológicas de la prestación, y evaluar su viabilidad para implementación.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office seeks to recruit a graduate student intern to support the Social Policy section, particularly the Public Finance Management team, in developing and populating an internal online dashboard on child wellbeing and social sector financing. The intern will help compile, clean, organize and visualize data from national surveys and budget documents, ensuring that the dashboard is user-friendly, updateable and useful for UNICEF programme planning, advocacy and engagement with government and partners.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to hire an international expert to provide technical support to conduct a needs assessment on how digital tools, including AI, can support the uptake of the newly developed teaching and learning materials and the structured pedagogical approach introduced to the pre-primary and primary school teachers and head teachers in Sierra Leone. The findings will inform next steps—such as development of new tools or content, training on existing or new tools, small-scale investments in new solutions, or other options based on the results.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Guinea-Bissau Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to support the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth (MoERDY) of Slovakia to tackle the persistent segregation of Roma children in the education system.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive National Male Engagement Strategy that will guide coordinated national efforts to meaningfully engage men and boys in promoting gender equality, preventing GBV, supporting positive masculinities and transforming harmful social and cultural norms across all sectors of society.
Provide technical assistance to implement the Case Management (PROSAS) protocols which aim at preventing and responding to violence, and access to services by victims including system strengthening and coordination of the social service workforce in Nampula, Niassa and Cabo Delgado Provinces, in 16 districts where child grant programme is implemented. This will also ensure ownership of the ProSAS case management by the Government.
Supports UNICEF's Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) by analyzing and synthesizing programme evidence, producing learning products, and sharing findings to strengthen skills, employment, and livelihood outcomes for young women. The role leads tracer study reporting, develops learning briefs, and facilitates knowledge-sharing to inform programme improvement and strategic decision-making.
UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a global partnership that helps young people gain skills and access livelihood opportunities, with a focus on girls and young women.
The Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) supports 1 million young women through market-relevant skills training and learning-to-earning pathways. The GESP Playbook Development Consultant will develop an interactive, web-based Playbook that captures GESP’s lessons, tools, and best practices to support future girl-centred programmes.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a qualified Facilitator to provide technical leadership for a Nutrition-focused Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Master Training of Trainers (M-ToT) programme. The duration of the assignment is for 30 days over the period of 2 months.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support UNICEF’s regional data tech portfolio in advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN) work plan with LACRO region.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Regional Chief Programme & Planning, P-5, based in Dakar, Senegal. The role provides regional leadership, quality assurance and technical guidance on programme planning, monitoring, reporting, knowledge management and child rights monitoring across the region. Working closely with Country Offices, Regional Office leadership, HQ counterparts, UN agencies and other partners, the incumbent will help strengthen programme quality, evidence-based decision-making and results for children across West and Central Africa.
Join UNICEF as a health professional supporting immunisation programmes, health systems strengthening, and emergency preparedness initiatives. The role focuses on programme management, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and strengthening partnerships to improve health outcomes for children and communities.
The Health/CSD/Nutrition Specialist/Manager or Chief for supervision. You will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme within the Country Programme. This includes support across the entire programme cycle, from development planning through to the delivery of results.
The Health Specialist will provide technical support to strengthen immunization programs, oversee high-quality SIAs and outbreak responses for vaccine-preventable diseases, and develop monitoring frameworks to measure impact, all while contributing to health systems strengthening and emergency preparedness to ensure equitable, sustainable coverage for children. They will also document best practices and challenges, collaborate with partners, and support post-campaign surveys to improve vaccination equity and effectiveness in line with UNICEF’s strategic goals.C
UNICEF Armenia Country Office is looking for a motivated Child Protection professional with experience in developing and managing programmes that strengthen child protection systems and promote children’s rights, safety and well-being, with a strong understanding of the national context. The role will lead and contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based and sustainable child protection programmes in Armenia. It will provide technical guidance and strategic support to strengthen national child protection systems and services, address violence, abuse, exploitation and other risks faced by children, and advance inclusive, community-based and family-focused solutions, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF’s priorities. Working under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, the role will collaborate closely with relevant sectoral and cross-sectoral colleagues and partners.
Under the supervision of UNICEF Oman and in close collaboration with the MoSD, the consultant will provide technical assistance for the design and development of a Portage-based home visiting programme for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and conduct ToT.
Análisis del presupuesto público asignado y ejecutado y de la cadena de abastecimiento de las intervenciones del PPoR DIT para la prevención y reducción de la anemia infantil para los Gobiernos Regionales de Loreto, Puno y Piura.
Objetivo general: Identificar oportunidades de mejora en los procesos de formulación y ejecución presupuestal y de abastecimiento de las intervenciones para prevenir y reducir la anemia infantil en tres Gobiernos Regionales con alta prevalencia de este problema de salud pública (Loreto, Puno y Piura) y proponer recomendaciones para fortalecer estos procesos, y así contribuir al logro de resultados en la lucha contra la anemia infantil.
Asistencia técnica para el diseño de dos propuestas de indicador de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y de sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información nominal o desagregada
Objetivo general: Desarrollar dos propuestas de indicadores de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información desagregada a nivel individual, sustentadas en el análisis de las condiciones operativas, institucionales y tecnológicas de la prestación, y evaluar su viabilidad para implementación.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office seeks to recruit a graduate student intern to support the Social Policy section, particularly the Public Finance Management team, in developing and populating an internal online dashboard on child wellbeing and social sector financing. The intern will help compile, clean, organize and visualize data from national surveys and budget documents, ensuring that the dashboard is user-friendly, updateable and useful for UNICEF programme planning, advocacy and engagement with government and partners.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to hire an international expert to provide technical support to conduct a needs assessment on how digital tools, including AI, can support the uptake of the newly developed teaching and learning materials and the structured pedagogical approach introduced to the pre-primary and primary school teachers and head teachers in Sierra Leone. The findings will inform next steps—such as development of new tools or content, training on existing or new tools, small-scale investments in new solutions, or other options based on the results.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Guinea-Bissau Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to support the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth (MoERDY) of Slovakia to tackle the persistent segregation of Roma children in the education system.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive National Male Engagement Strategy that will guide coordinated national efforts to meaningfully engage men and boys in promoting gender equality, preventing GBV, supporting positive masculinities and transforming harmful social and cultural norms across all sectors of society.
Provide technical assistance to implement the Case Management (PROSAS) protocols which aim at preventing and responding to violence, and access to services by victims including system strengthening and coordination of the social service workforce in Nampula, Niassa and Cabo Delgado Provinces, in 16 districts where child grant programme is implemented. This will also ensure ownership of the ProSAS case management by the Government.
Supports UNICEF's Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) by analyzing and synthesizing programme evidence, producing learning products, and sharing findings to strengthen skills, employment, and livelihood outcomes for young women. The role leads tracer study reporting, develops learning briefs, and facilitates knowledge-sharing to inform programme improvement and strategic decision-making.
UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a global partnership that helps young people gain skills and access livelihood opportunities, with a focus on girls and young women.
The Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) supports 1 million young women through market-relevant skills training and learning-to-earning pathways. The GESP Playbook Development Consultant will develop an interactive, web-based Playbook that captures GESP’s lessons, tools, and best practices to support future girl-centred programmes.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a qualified Facilitator to provide technical leadership for a Nutrition-focused Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Master Training of Trainers (M-ToT) programme. The duration of the assignment is for 30 days over the period of 2 months.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support UNICEF’s regional data tech portfolio in advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN) work plan with LACRO region.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office is looking for a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Regional Chief Programme & Planning, P-5, based in Dakar, Senegal. The role provides regional leadership, quality assurance and technical guidance on programme planning, monitoring, reporting, knowledge management and child rights monitoring across the region. Working closely with Country Offices, Regional Office leadership, HQ counterparts, UN agencies and other partners, the incumbent will help strengthen programme quality, evidence-based decision-making and results for children across West and Central Africa.
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