Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF Guinea Country Office operates in a complex development and humanitarian context, with programmes spanning health, nutrition, WASH, education, child protection and social policy. The Information Communication Technology Technology for Development - ICT/T4D Unit plays a critical role in enabling digital programme delivery, data collection and systems strengthening across all sections and field offices (Kankan, Labé, Nzérékoré). The T4D Associate (G6) reports directly to the T4D Specialist and works in close coordination with programme sections and government counterparts on T4D initiatives. Functional guidance is provided by the Regional ICT/T4D team (WCARO)
ECA PSFR Cluster seeks a Direct Response Television (DRTV) Specialist to support ECA PSFR Cluster with DRTV market development, to implement the 2026/2027 DRTV activity constituting one campaign implemented in 2 waves:
- Wave 1: Mid-October until Mid-December 2026 and
- Wave 2: January 2027
The principal objective of the Child Protection AoR in north-east Nigeria is to ensure that child protection services for children, including adolescents, and caregivers most affected by the humanitarian crisis are responsive, efficient, effective and inclusive. The Child Protection AoR (CP AoR) is currently co-led by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (MWASD) and UNICEF. In line with the localization strategy, UNICEF will actively support the transitioning of the CP AoR coordination to the Nigerian government. UNICEF works to support the efforts of the Nigerian Government to provide reintegration services to children and women exiting armed groups and those released from detention in north-east Nigeria. The effective reintegration of children is hindered by the impact of armed conflict on societies, such as the absence of livelihood opportunities, weak economies and markets, and a breakdown of social infrastructure, including schools and health facilities. As part of the efforts to scale up reintegration support to children and women, UNICEF will continue to engage and collaborate with civil society organizations and private sector institutions to support the provision of economic and social reintegration support to vulnerable people, including adolescent girls and women, with interventions that address their specific reintegration needs. These programmes aim to help individuals find their way back into civilian life, thereby reducing the likelihood of a return to violence or criminality and preventing the emergence of future conflicts.
Since 24 February 2022, the escalation of the war in Ukraine has severely affected children and families, leaving millions in need of humanitarian assistance and disrupting access to essential services such as health, education, WASH, and social protection. In response, UNICEF has implemented an emergency response while supporting recovery and strengthening national systems. High-quality, timely evidence and evaluation are essential to ensure programmes remain effective, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children. To strengthen its evaluation function, the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office is recruiting an Evaluation Specialist (NO-C) to support the planning, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations and contribute to the office's evidence generation strategy.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen disaster risk financing (DRF) systems for social sectors in selected Pacific
Island Countries (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu) by improving the capacity of governments and
partners to mobilize and deliver financial resources effectively to protect children and essential services during shocks.
The consultancy will support UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) to enhance its role as a strategic partner in DRF
by working closely with Ministries of Finance and line ministries responsible for education, health & nutrition, child
protection, WASH, and social protection to strengthen the integration of social sectors within DRF frameworks. This
includes assessing and improving shock-responsive delivery systems (“money-out”), identifying systemic bottlenecks, and
providing targeted technical support and initial capacity-building to ensure that financial resources translate into timely
and effective support for children.
The assignment will further contribute to elevating the role of social sectors within national DRF approaches, ensuring
that financing mechanisms explicitly account for the protection of essential services and the needs of children in disaster
contexts.
In parallel, the consultancy will facilitate engagement with key regional and international partners, including PCRIC, the
World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), to align UNICEF’s work
with broader DRF initiatives and promote coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches.
Finally, the consultancy will contribute to the development of donor-ready proposals and a UNICEF DRF roadmap,
ensuring that country-level engagement and systems improvements are translated into actionable strategies,
strengthened partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities to better protect children from disaster impacts.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sudan is implementing Maternal and Child Cash Transfers Plus for the first 1,000 days of Life (MCCT+). The MCCT+ is an integrated social protection programme that provides vulnerable pregnant women and lactating mothers with regular cash assistance together with skills and access to basic health, nutrition, and protection services. The programme first started in Red Sea and Kassala States with then further expansion to different States, including in River Nile under MCCT+ phase IV. UNICEF Innocenti is collaborating with the UNICEF Sudan on mixed-methods evidence generation on the MCCT+. As part of this, a mixed-method evaluation of the MCCT+ Phase IV started in 2024, involving three waves of data collection: baseline, midline, and endline. The baseline report was finalized in November 2025. The Midline is planned to start in June 2026. It will rely on an exclusive qualitative methodology. These Terms of Reference (ToR) specifically address support for the qualitative midline data collection activities.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
This Public Partnership Officer (TA) shall support UNICEF’s North America+ team in producing high-caliber quality outputs for key stakeholders on a range of humanitarian and global nutrition programmes (together with other internal teams), supporting financial reporting in close collaboration with UNICEF’s Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), and advancing knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, partnership and grants management elements. The incumbent’s efforts will contribute to enhancing UNICEF’s programme of delivery along with partnership and resource mobilization efforts for UNICEF action globally. The incumbent will have a formal reporting line into a P3.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) 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 Nigeria Field Office in Sokoto, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Nutrition Officer 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 Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
UNICEF seeks to recruit an individual consultant to conduct baseline and endline evaluations that operationalize the global Skills4Girls results framework (2026-2029), to assess shifts in agency, skills acquisition, gender norms and system responsiveness.
The assignment will focus on providing guidance and capacity building through the regional forums, technical assistance, mentoring to 46 remaining municipalities to facilitate the establishment of Local Social Funds ensuring alignment with existing legislation, local social plans, and municipal budgeting processes.
Objectives of the Assignment
1. Provide technical assistance to strengthen municipal capacities for the establishment and operationalization of Local Social Funds by increasing understanding of the legal, financial, and administrative requirements and supporting their integration into local planning and budgeting processes.
2. Provide tools, tailored mentoring and technical support to municipalities throughout the establishment process while facilitating peer learning and exchange among municipalities.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) in analysing the disability system, progress, achievements, and challenges in the disability determination process in the Republic of Moldova. This includes assessing the existing disability framework to develop a Road Map for the designing criteria for determining disability in children and adults, in line with international/EU Member States’ practices, aligned with the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - Children and Youth version (ICF-CY). The main deliverable will be a practical, forward-looking roadmap for revising and piloting the disability assessment criteria in the Republic of Moldova.
La Convention Internationale relative aux droits de l'enfant (CDE) est le socle juridique
international qui garantit à chaque enfant le droit d'être protégé contre toutes les formes de violence, de maltraitance, de négligence et d'exploitation. Pour atteindre les cibles des ODD en matière de protection de l'enfant et garantir que « personne ne soit laissé de côté », les résultats de l’impact 3 et 4 du Plan stratégique de l'UNICEF 2026-2029 visent « 100 millions d’enfants en moins dans la pauvreté multidimensionnelle » et « 350 millions d’enfants protégés contre la
violence » d’ici 2029. Conformément à la CDE, les pays ont l’obligation de prendre des mesures pour garantir que les enfants soient protégés et pris en charge par un personnel qualifié. Le corps de travail des services
sociaux joue un rôle central dans le soutien aux enfants et à leurs familles. Cet effectif est composé
d'une grande diversité de professionnels aux rôles et fonctions variés, mais qui partagent tous un
objectif commun : protéger, soutenir, promouvoir et autonomiser les personnes vulnérables.
Le corps de travail des services sociaux constitue souvent la première ligne d'intervention pour les
enfants et les familles, et le soutien ainsi que les services qu'ils proposent peuvent littéralement transformer des vies. Des professionnels qualifiés en travail social sont essentiels pour coordonner les efforts et les ressources ainsi que pour garantir des réponses adaptées aux besoins des plus vulnérables.
Investir dans ces professionnels garantit un retour sur investissement élevé pour la protection de l'enfant. À l'inverse, le manque d'investissement dans les effectifs des services sociaux compromettra tous les autres efforts visant à renforcer durablement le système de protection de l'enfant.
UNICEF seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the AI Rubric Consultancy, with the Digital Guardrails/AI Office of the Digital Impact Division, Valencia, Spain, remote with travel, for 10.5 months.
UNICEF is committed to upholding the rights of every child, everywhere, through its programmes, advocacy and operations. Central to this mission is an equity-focused approach that prioritizes the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, ensuring that every child has an equal opportunity to survive, thrive and reach their full potential without discrimination. When children face unequal opportunities because of social, economic, political or cultural barriers, their rights are compromised.Evidence shows that investing in the health, nutrition, education and protection of the most vulnerable children not only improves individual outcomes but also strengthens communities and supports sustainable national development. By addressing inequities, UNICEF helps accelerate progress toward realizing the rights of all children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while contributing to more inclusive and equitable societies.
Join UNICEF Ukraine as a Child Protection Officer (NO-2) in Kharkiv and contribute to protecting and supporting children affected by the humanitarian crisis and recovery efforts. You will support the design, implementation, monitoring and coordination of child protection programmes across Kharkiv, Sumy and Poltava regions. Working with government, civil society and UN partners, you will help strengthen child protection systems and ensure vulnerable children have access to quality protection services and support.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
UNICEF Guinea Country Office operates in a complex development and humanitarian context, with programmes spanning health, nutrition, WASH, education, child protection and social policy. The Information Communication Technology Technology for Development - ICT/T4D Unit plays a critical role in enabling digital programme delivery, data collection and systems strengthening across all sections and field offices (Kankan, Labé, Nzérékoré). The T4D Associate (G6) reports directly to the T4D Specialist and works in close coordination with programme sections and government counterparts on T4D initiatives. Functional guidance is provided by the Regional ICT/T4D team (WCARO)
ECA PSFR Cluster seeks a Direct Response Television (DRTV) Specialist to support ECA PSFR Cluster with DRTV market development, to implement the 2026/2027 DRTV activity constituting one campaign implemented in 2 waves:
- Wave 1: Mid-October until Mid-December 2026 and
- Wave 2: January 2027
The principal objective of the Child Protection AoR in north-east Nigeria is to ensure that child protection services for children, including adolescents, and caregivers most affected by the humanitarian crisis are responsive, efficient, effective and inclusive. The Child Protection AoR (CP AoR) is currently co-led by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (MWASD) and UNICEF. In line with the localization strategy, UNICEF will actively support the transitioning of the CP AoR coordination to the Nigerian government. UNICEF works to support the efforts of the Nigerian Government to provide reintegration services to children and women exiting armed groups and those released from detention in north-east Nigeria. The effective reintegration of children is hindered by the impact of armed conflict on societies, such as the absence of livelihood opportunities, weak economies and markets, and a breakdown of social infrastructure, including schools and health facilities. As part of the efforts to scale up reintegration support to children and women, UNICEF will continue to engage and collaborate with civil society organizations and private sector institutions to support the provision of economic and social reintegration support to vulnerable people, including adolescent girls and women, with interventions that address their specific reintegration needs. These programmes aim to help individuals find their way back into civilian life, thereby reducing the likelihood of a return to violence or criminality and preventing the emergence of future conflicts.
Since 24 February 2022, the escalation of the war in Ukraine has severely affected children and families, leaving millions in need of humanitarian assistance and disrupting access to essential services such as health, education, WASH, and social protection. In response, UNICEF has implemented an emergency response while supporting recovery and strengthening national systems. High-quality, timely evidence and evaluation are essential to ensure programmes remain effective, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children. To strengthen its evaluation function, the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office is recruiting an Evaluation Specialist (NO-C) to support the planning, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations and contribute to the office's evidence generation strategy.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen disaster risk financing (DRF) systems for social sectors in selected Pacific
Island Countries (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu) by improving the capacity of governments and
partners to mobilize and deliver financial resources effectively to protect children and essential services during shocks.
The consultancy will support UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) to enhance its role as a strategic partner in DRF
by working closely with Ministries of Finance and line ministries responsible for education, health & nutrition, child
protection, WASH, and social protection to strengthen the integration of social sectors within DRF frameworks. This
includes assessing and improving shock-responsive delivery systems (“money-out”), identifying systemic bottlenecks, and
providing targeted technical support and initial capacity-building to ensure that financial resources translate into timely
and effective support for children.
The assignment will further contribute to elevating the role of social sectors within national DRF approaches, ensuring
that financing mechanisms explicitly account for the protection of essential services and the needs of children in disaster
contexts.
In parallel, the consultancy will facilitate engagement with key regional and international partners, including PCRIC, the
World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), to align UNICEF’s work
with broader DRF initiatives and promote coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches.
Finally, the consultancy will contribute to the development of donor-ready proposals and a UNICEF DRF roadmap,
ensuring that country-level engagement and systems improvements are translated into actionable strategies,
strengthened partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities to better protect children from disaster impacts.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sudan is implementing Maternal and Child Cash Transfers Plus for the first 1,000 days of Life (MCCT+). The MCCT+ is an integrated social protection programme that provides vulnerable pregnant women and lactating mothers with regular cash assistance together with skills and access to basic health, nutrition, and protection services. The programme first started in Red Sea and Kassala States with then further expansion to different States, including in River Nile under MCCT+ phase IV. UNICEF Innocenti is collaborating with the UNICEF Sudan on mixed-methods evidence generation on the MCCT+. As part of this, a mixed-method evaluation of the MCCT+ Phase IV started in 2024, involving three waves of data collection: baseline, midline, and endline. The baseline report was finalized in November 2025. The Midline is planned to start in June 2026. It will rely on an exclusive qualitative methodology. These Terms of Reference (ToR) specifically address support for the qualitative midline data collection activities.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
This Public Partnership Officer (TA) shall support UNICEF’s North America+ team in producing high-caliber quality outputs for key stakeholders on a range of humanitarian and global nutrition programmes (together with other internal teams), supporting financial reporting in close collaboration with UNICEF’s Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), and advancing knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, partnership and grants management elements. The incumbent’s efforts will contribute to enhancing UNICEF’s programme of delivery along with partnership and resource mobilization efforts for UNICEF action globally. The incumbent will have a formal reporting line into a P3.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) 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 Nigeria Field Office in Sokoto, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Nutrition Officer 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 Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
UNICEF seeks to recruit an individual consultant to conduct baseline and endline evaluations that operationalize the global Skills4Girls results framework (2026-2029), to assess shifts in agency, skills acquisition, gender norms and system responsiveness.
The assignment will focus on providing guidance and capacity building through the regional forums, technical assistance, mentoring to 46 remaining municipalities to facilitate the establishment of Local Social Funds ensuring alignment with existing legislation, local social plans, and municipal budgeting processes.
Objectives of the Assignment
1. Provide technical assistance to strengthen municipal capacities for the establishment and operationalization of Local Social Funds by increasing understanding of the legal, financial, and administrative requirements and supporting their integration into local planning and budgeting processes.
2. Provide tools, tailored mentoring and technical support to municipalities throughout the establishment process while facilitating peer learning and exchange among municipalities.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) in analysing the disability system, progress, achievements, and challenges in the disability determination process in the Republic of Moldova. This includes assessing the existing disability framework to develop a Road Map for the designing criteria for determining disability in children and adults, in line with international/EU Member States’ practices, aligned with the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - Children and Youth version (ICF-CY). The main deliverable will be a practical, forward-looking roadmap for revising and piloting the disability assessment criteria in the Republic of Moldova.
La Convention Internationale relative aux droits de l'enfant (CDE) est le socle juridique
international qui garantit à chaque enfant le droit d'être protégé contre toutes les formes de violence, de maltraitance, de négligence et d'exploitation. Pour atteindre les cibles des ODD en matière de protection de l'enfant et garantir que « personne ne soit laissé de côté », les résultats de l’impact 3 et 4 du Plan stratégique de l'UNICEF 2026-2029 visent « 100 millions d’enfants en moins dans la pauvreté multidimensionnelle » et « 350 millions d’enfants protégés contre la
violence » d’ici 2029. Conformément à la CDE, les pays ont l’obligation de prendre des mesures pour garantir que les enfants soient protégés et pris en charge par un personnel qualifié. Le corps de travail des services
sociaux joue un rôle central dans le soutien aux enfants et à leurs familles. Cet effectif est composé
d'une grande diversité de professionnels aux rôles et fonctions variés, mais qui partagent tous un
objectif commun : protéger, soutenir, promouvoir et autonomiser les personnes vulnérables.
Le corps de travail des services sociaux constitue souvent la première ligne d'intervention pour les
enfants et les familles, et le soutien ainsi que les services qu'ils proposent peuvent littéralement transformer des vies. Des professionnels qualifiés en travail social sont essentiels pour coordonner les efforts et les ressources ainsi que pour garantir des réponses adaptées aux besoins des plus vulnérables.
Investir dans ces professionnels garantit un retour sur investissement élevé pour la protection de l'enfant. À l'inverse, le manque d'investissement dans les effectifs des services sociaux compromettra tous les autres efforts visant à renforcer durablement le système de protection de l'enfant.
UNICEF seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the AI Rubric Consultancy, with the Digital Guardrails/AI Office of the Digital Impact Division, Valencia, Spain, remote with travel, for 10.5 months.
UNICEF is committed to upholding the rights of every child, everywhere, through its programmes, advocacy and operations. Central to this mission is an equity-focused approach that prioritizes the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, ensuring that every child has an equal opportunity to survive, thrive and reach their full potential without discrimination. When children face unequal opportunities because of social, economic, political or cultural barriers, their rights are compromised.Evidence shows that investing in the health, nutrition, education and protection of the most vulnerable children not only improves individual outcomes but also strengthens communities and supports sustainable national development. By addressing inequities, UNICEF helps accelerate progress toward realizing the rights of all children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while contributing to more inclusive and equitable societies.
Join UNICEF Ukraine as a Child Protection Officer (NO-2) in Kharkiv and contribute to protecting and supporting children affected by the humanitarian crisis and recovery efforts. You will support the design, implementation, monitoring and coordination of child protection programmes across Kharkiv, Sumy and Poltava regions. Working with government, civil society and UN partners, you will help strengthen child protection systems and ensure vulnerable children have access to quality protection services and support.
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