The purpose of this consultancy is to support field-level data collection for the design and piloting of the School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) in primary schools across the Sahrawi refugee camps. Consultants will work under the supervision of the National Consultant and UNICEF Education team to collect high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from schools, teachers, students, and community stakeholders.
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 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.
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.
UNICEF is one of the most admired organizations globally, impacting the lives of children in almost every country of the world. Your work with UNICEF will enable this life-saving and critical work in the most direct way: by raising money that lets us help the most difficult to reach.
UNICEF is looking for a Digital Data Analyst to work closely with our Global Data and Insights team, which sits within the Individual Giving Unit (IG), Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), to support a digital transformation journey aimed at increasing revenues and making an impact on children’s lives around the world.
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
Planned interventions include development and implementation of evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change Communication solutions that include production of visuals, PSAs, mini-series, and others. All communication products need to be produced in close collaboration with relevant partners and pre-tested with engagement of target audience.
For the implementation of the above activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely production and dissemination of communication products, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform a quality control and overall coordination of envisaged communication solutions.
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.
Venezuela is currently responding to a major earthquake emergency in its central-northern region, and UNICEF is looking for an experienced Emergency Specialist ready to make a real difference on the ground. This is a opportunity to lead emergency preparedness and response efforts at the heart of the operation — from rapid needs assessments and coordination with Government, UN agencies and NGOs, to mobilizing resources and ensuring life-saving assistance reaches children and families when they need it most. If you thrive under pressure, bring proven field experience from complex emergencies, and want your work to translate directly into impact for the most vulnerable children, this is your moment. Join a dedicated team already on the ground in Venezuela and help shape the next phase of this critical response.
Objectifs de la mission:
Apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
PASEREC: un accord tripartite de financement et d’exécution a été signé entre la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD), la République du Burundi et l’UNICEF pour la mise en œuvre de la composante 2 du Programme d’Appui au Secteur de l’Eau et au Renforcement de la Résilience au Changement Climatique
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of SBC interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.
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.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Social Policy professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Chief Social Policy is a pivotal role within PCMO, leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support acceleration of nutrition social and behaviour change (SBC), community engagement, and programme visibility initiatives. The consultant will support the implementation of evidence-based communication and social mobilization strategies that increase demand for nutrition services.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme. The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Child Protection Officer to programme preparation, planning and implementation contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence, and ensures their survival, development and wellbeing in society. Success in child protection programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promote greater social equality in the country.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and experienced Education Specialist Cluster Coordination to support the effective coordination of the Education Cluster and strengthen the humanitarian education response across the country. Reporting to the Chief Education (Programme/Cluster), you will work closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other partners to ensure a coordinated, strategic, and accountable response that meets the education needs of children affected by emergencies. If you are passionate about humanitarian coordination and ensuring every child has access to quality education in times of crisis, we encourage you to apply.
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 Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
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 EU launched the programme titled ”Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH)" in Nigeria in 2024 to contribute to sustainable demographic transition and Universal Health Coverage by supporting gender and adolescent-responsive integrated Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in three states namely Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto.
As an integral part of health system strengthening initiative, the HACT team will be providing financial management system strengthening support to the three PHCDAs in Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto respectively. To provide effective technical support to Adamawa state Ministry of Health (MOH) and Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), a FSS Associate consultant needs to be recruited accordingly.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support field-level data collection for the design and piloting of the School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) in primary schools across the Sahrawi refugee camps. Consultants will work under the supervision of the National Consultant and UNICEF Education team to collect high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from schools, teachers, students, and community stakeholders.
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 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.
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.
UNICEF is one of the most admired organizations globally, impacting the lives of children in almost every country of the world. Your work with UNICEF will enable this life-saving and critical work in the most direct way: by raising money that lets us help the most difficult to reach.
UNICEF is looking for a Digital Data Analyst to work closely with our Global Data and Insights team, which sits within the Individual Giving Unit (IG), Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), to support a digital transformation journey aimed at increasing revenues and making an impact on children’s lives around the world.
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
Planned interventions include development and implementation of evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change Communication solutions that include production of visuals, PSAs, mini-series, and others. All communication products need to be produced in close collaboration with relevant partners and pre-tested with engagement of target audience.
For the implementation of the above activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely production and dissemination of communication products, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform a quality control and overall coordination of envisaged communication solutions.
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.
Venezuela is currently responding to a major earthquake emergency in its central-northern region, and UNICEF is looking for an experienced Emergency Specialist ready to make a real difference on the ground. This is a opportunity to lead emergency preparedness and response efforts at the heart of the operation — from rapid needs assessments and coordination with Government, UN agencies and NGOs, to mobilizing resources and ensuring life-saving assistance reaches children and families when they need it most. If you thrive under pressure, bring proven field experience from complex emergencies, and want your work to translate directly into impact for the most vulnerable children, this is your moment. Join a dedicated team already on the ground in Venezuela and help shape the next phase of this critical response.
Objectifs de la mission:
Apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
PASEREC: un accord tripartite de financement et d’exécution a été signé entre la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD), la République du Burundi et l’UNICEF pour la mise en œuvre de la composante 2 du Programme d’Appui au Secteur de l’Eau et au Renforcement de la Résilience au Changement Climatique
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of SBC interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.
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.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Social Policy professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Chief Social Policy is a pivotal role within PCMO, leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support acceleration of nutrition social and behaviour change (SBC), community engagement, and programme visibility initiatives. The consultant will support the implementation of evidence-based communication and social mobilization strategies that increase demand for nutrition services.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme. The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Child Protection Officer to programme preparation, planning and implementation contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence, and ensures their survival, development and wellbeing in society. Success in child protection programmes and projects in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promote greater social equality in the country.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and experienced Education Specialist Cluster Coordination to support the effective coordination of the Education Cluster and strengthen the humanitarian education response across the country. Reporting to the Chief Education (Programme/Cluster), you will work closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other partners to ensure a coordinated, strategic, and accountable response that meets the education needs of children affected by emergencies. If you are passionate about humanitarian coordination and ensuring every child has access to quality education in times of crisis, we encourage you to apply.
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 Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
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 EU launched the programme titled ”Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH)" in Nigeria in 2024 to contribute to sustainable demographic transition and Universal Health Coverage by supporting gender and adolescent-responsive integrated Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in three states namely Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto.
As an integral part of health system strengthening initiative, the HACT team will be providing financial management system strengthening support to the three PHCDAs in Adamawa, Kwara & Sokoto respectively. To provide effective technical support to Adamawa state Ministry of Health (MOH) and Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), a FSS Associate consultant needs to be recruited accordingly.
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