The objective of this consultancy is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based technical assessment of selected social sector Management Information Systems using the Administrative Data Maturity Model (ADaMM) methodology, namely to:
1. Diagnose the maturity of Nigeria's selected administrative data systems (priority sectors include health, education, child protection, and social protection) using ADaMM, to establish maturity baselines and co-create benchmarks with Government, leveraging the Power of Data initiative to convene partners.
2. Conduct a series of consultations with relevant stakeholders, to assess the systems maturity levels, while leveraging the Power of Data initiative as a convening mechanism.
3. Produce a summary diagnostic report, including dataflow mapping, standards review, governance analysis, and interoperability opportunities – using AdaMM as a reference framework.
4. Co-design a Roadmap for action with proposed investments for the short, medium and long term.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled communications professional to lead advocacy and communication strategies, digital content, media relations, partnerships and campaigns in the State of Palestine. The role will help amplify children’s and women’s rights and strengthen support for UNICEF’s mission in a complex humanitarian and emergency context.
UNICEF Tanzania Country Office is seeking a passionate and committed professional to join its team as Deputy Representative, Operations (P-5), in an exciting and impactful leadership role. The Operations 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. The 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 Education Specialist supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of UNICEF’s education programme, with a focus on improving learning outcomes and advancing equitable and inclusive education. The role provides technical guidance and programme management support, strengthens education systems, and works with government and partners to advance policy dialogue, strategic partnerships and sustainable results at scale.
Join our team as a Child Protection Specialist and play a key role in advancing UNICEF’s efforts to protect children from violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and all forms of harm. Reporting to the Chief of Child Protection, the position supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of child protection programmes and projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions that strengthen child protection systems and services. Working closely with government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders, the Specialist provides technical guidance and programme management support throughout the programming cycle. The role contributes to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children and uphold their rights to survival, development, protection, and well-being in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international frameworks. The Specialist applies Results-Based Management (RBM) approaches to support effective programme planning, implementation, and accountability, contributing to the achievement of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan priorities and measurable results for children.
UNICEF’s Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) works with governments, regional organizations, international financial institutions, and academic partners to advance children’s rights and drive sustainable development across the region. Through innovative partnerships and evidence-based approaches, APRO supports stronger policies, increased investment, and improved outcomes for children, with a particular focus on helping every child thrive in their earliest years.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to revise the pre-service teachers’ HFLE curriculum to include mental health and develop an accompanying manual to support pre-service capacity building on mental health.
Advocacy and Communication are at the center of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate to decision makers for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In supporting senior leadership, HQ Divisions, Regional and Country Offices to progress on UNICEF’s vision, mandate and commitment, the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (GCA) serves as the global centre of excellence in advocacy, communication and brand. By coalescing our collective efforts, UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked, strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of the world.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will be responsible for stewarding the successful delivery and continued development of the annual SPARK Innovation Award,
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake data landscape diagnostic analysis that will provide UNICEF Bhubaneswar Field Office with a clear understanding of the development landscape in the state. The data analyst will work closely with the sector specialists to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for effective UNICEF data investments to bridge the data gap in assessing outcomes for children in the context of the SDGs and UNICEF programme outcomes, keeping in view the data demand and supply-side story for the coming 3-5 years. The consultant will support UNICEF’s program as well as the nodal departments with strong recommendations to improve the use of existing MIS data and the monitoring system to assess the situation pertaining to children, the state SDG indicator framework and building the capacity of the UNICEF field office and the nodal departments to analyze, synthesize, and process information to drive better results for children.
UNICEF China has been working closely with the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) to strengthen the child protection service system in China. Since 2010, MCA has advocated for the inclusion of the role of Child Director (a para-social worker, also known as a barefoot Social Worker) in a number of national policies, which state that each village and community should appoint at least one Child Director to provide services to vulnerable children. To date, MCA has supported the appointment of 582,000 Child Directors across urban and rural communities.
The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide technical guidance and support to national and subnational implementing partners and technical institutes engaged in strengthening the social service workforce, with a specific focus on the professionalization of Child Directors (Barefoot Social Workers).
UNICEF China Country Office is looking for seasoned candidates to fill in the position of Partnerships Specialist (Innovative Finance) at the NO-3 level (limited 2 years), based in Beijing. This position aims to advance innovative financing solutions for children. Under the supervision of the Chief of Private Sector Partnerships and Fundraising, and in close collaboration with the Global IF4C team (PFP), the Partnerships Specialist (Innovative Finance) develops and implements strategies and workplans to accelerate innovative financing solutions by engaging private sector partners to support investments in areas such as climate, environment, and disaster risk reduction.
The purpose of the evaluability assessment is to determine whether Smarter Safer Schools (SSS) programme is well designed whether the arrangement for monitoring of results are sufficient, and whether adequate resources were allocated to support effective implementation and adaptive management and future independent evaluative activities (i.e., mid-term review and/or final evaluation). Specifically, the evaluability assessment will provide UNICEF, DFAT and government counterparts in PNG with an independent assessment of whether the programme results logic, assumptions, indicators, data systems, governance arrangements and resource provisions are robust enough to demonstrate progress and support future evaluative inquiry.
The thematic scope is reflected in the following objectives:
a. To assess the relevance, logic and coherence of the SSS programme design, including its theory of change, results chain, assumptions, alignment to context and policy priorities, and attention to equity, gender, disability and climate resilience.
b. To examine the adequacy and validity of the indicators, monitoring tools and data systems for measuring outputs and outcomes, including the availability of baselines, targets, data sources, disaggregation and verification arrangements.
c. To assess whether financial, human and institutional resources are aligned with intended results, including the realism of implementation and monitoring arrangements.
d. To assess readiness for evaluation, including whether priority evaluation questions, timing, scope and feasible methodological options for a mid-term review and/or endline evaluation can already be identified.
e. Provide practical recommendations to strengthen programme design, measurability, learning, and future evaluation readiness prior to or during early implementation.
The education sector faces increasing disruptions due to disasters, climate change, and conflicts. To ensure a resilient and inclusive education system, it is essential to review existing Education in Emergencies (EiE), Disaster Risk Management (DRM), and Climate Change policies to identify gaps, alignment opportunities, and actionable recommendations for strengthening preparedness, response, and long-term resilience.
The consultancy in collaboration with UNICEF aims to support the National Department of Education, subnational education authorities, education cluster and implementing partners and stakeholders through consultation to review the Education in Emergencies, Disaster Risk Management Policy and implementation guide.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Child Protection Specialist to coordinate and strengthen Haiti’s Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) on grave violations against children.Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Child Protection Section, and within delegated authority, you will coordinate and strengthen the MRM, ensuring sustained and effective monitoring of grave violations against children across Field and Regional Offices. You will manage MRM information and reporting, including the receipt, analysis, compilation, and transmission of relevant data to the Chief of Child Protection for review and validation prior to submission to the MRM Technical Working Group and the CTFMR Co-Lead.You will also foster partnerships and coordination within the Haiti Country Office, the MRM Technical Working Group, and with relevant technical colleagues at Regional Office and Headquarters levels, serving as the focal point for MRM-related coordination under the guidance of the Chief, Child Protection.In addition, you will support child protection actions in emergencies, including measures to prevent and respond to grave violations against children and programming for children affected by conflict and other crises.If you believe you have the skills, experience, and commitment to contribute to this critical work, we would like to hear from you. Join UNICEF Haiti in strengthening the protection of children affected by conflict and other emergencies.
Join UNICEF Malawi as Innovation Specialist, to lead and mainstream innovation and digital technology-enabled programming across the country programme. You will provide technical leadership and support to innovation planning and technology-enabled programme design, implementation, monitoring and documentation across programme sections and with partners. The role will coordinate office-wide innovation and digital transformation priorities; advise government counterparts on strengthening child-centred digital transformation, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and technology policy implementation systems; support the testing, scale-up, and institutionalization of innovation products and technology-enabled solutions; strengthen results tracking, evidence use and knowledge management; build staff and partner capacity in innovation and digital impact; support sustainable and innovative financing approaches for scaling promising solutions; and foster partnerships with government, UN, NGO, academia, private sector and technology actors. The post collaborates across programme sections and works closely with the UNICEF Digital Impact Division, Centre of Excellences, and the Office of Innovation, where applicable
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 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.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based technical assessment of selected social sector Management Information Systems using the Administrative Data Maturity Model (ADaMM) methodology, namely to:
1. Diagnose the maturity of Nigeria's selected administrative data systems (priority sectors include health, education, child protection, and social protection) using ADaMM, to establish maturity baselines and co-create benchmarks with Government, leveraging the Power of Data initiative to convene partners.
2. Conduct a series of consultations with relevant stakeholders, to assess the systems maturity levels, while leveraging the Power of Data initiative as a convening mechanism.
3. Produce a summary diagnostic report, including dataflow mapping, standards review, governance analysis, and interoperability opportunities – using AdaMM as a reference framework.
4. Co-design a Roadmap for action with proposed investments for the short, medium and long term.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled communications professional to lead advocacy and communication strategies, digital content, media relations, partnerships and campaigns in the State of Palestine. The role will help amplify children’s and women’s rights and strengthen support for UNICEF’s mission in a complex humanitarian and emergency context.
UNICEF Tanzania Country Office is seeking a passionate and committed professional to join its team as Deputy Representative, Operations (P-5), in an exciting and impactful leadership role. The Operations 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. The 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 Education Specialist supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of UNICEF’s education programme, with a focus on improving learning outcomes and advancing equitable and inclusive education. The role provides technical guidance and programme management support, strengthens education systems, and works with government and partners to advance policy dialogue, strategic partnerships and sustainable results at scale.
Join our team as a Child Protection Specialist and play a key role in advancing UNICEF’s efforts to protect children from violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and all forms of harm. Reporting to the Chief of Child Protection, the position supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of child protection programmes and projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions that strengthen child protection systems and services. Working closely with government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders, the Specialist provides technical guidance and programme management support throughout the programming cycle. The role contributes to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children and uphold their rights to survival, development, protection, and well-being in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international frameworks. The Specialist applies Results-Based Management (RBM) approaches to support effective programme planning, implementation, and accountability, contributing to the achievement of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan priorities and measurable results for children.
UNICEF’s Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) works with governments, regional organizations, international financial institutions, and academic partners to advance children’s rights and drive sustainable development across the region. Through innovative partnerships and evidence-based approaches, APRO supports stronger policies, increased investment, and improved outcomes for children, with a particular focus on helping every child thrive in their earliest years.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to revise the pre-service teachers’ HFLE curriculum to include mental health and develop an accompanying manual to support pre-service capacity building on mental health.
Advocacy and Communication are at the center of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate to decision makers for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In supporting senior leadership, HQ Divisions, Regional and Country Offices to progress on UNICEF’s vision, mandate and commitment, the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (GCA) serves as the global centre of excellence in advocacy, communication and brand. By coalescing our collective efforts, UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked, strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of the world.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will be responsible for stewarding the successful delivery and continued development of the annual SPARK Innovation Award,
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake data landscape diagnostic analysis that will provide UNICEF Bhubaneswar Field Office with a clear understanding of the development landscape in the state. The data analyst will work closely with the sector specialists to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for effective UNICEF data investments to bridge the data gap in assessing outcomes for children in the context of the SDGs and UNICEF programme outcomes, keeping in view the data demand and supply-side story for the coming 3-5 years. The consultant will support UNICEF’s program as well as the nodal departments with strong recommendations to improve the use of existing MIS data and the monitoring system to assess the situation pertaining to children, the state SDG indicator framework and building the capacity of the UNICEF field office and the nodal departments to analyze, synthesize, and process information to drive better results for children.
UNICEF China has been working closely with the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) to strengthen the child protection service system in China. Since 2010, MCA has advocated for the inclusion of the role of Child Director (a para-social worker, also known as a barefoot Social Worker) in a number of national policies, which state that each village and community should appoint at least one Child Director to provide services to vulnerable children. To date, MCA has supported the appointment of 582,000 Child Directors across urban and rural communities.
The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide technical guidance and support to national and subnational implementing partners and technical institutes engaged in strengthening the social service workforce, with a specific focus on the professionalization of Child Directors (Barefoot Social Workers).
UNICEF China Country Office is looking for seasoned candidates to fill in the position of Partnerships Specialist (Innovative Finance) at the NO-3 level (limited 2 years), based in Beijing. This position aims to advance innovative financing solutions for children. Under the supervision of the Chief of Private Sector Partnerships and Fundraising, and in close collaboration with the Global IF4C team (PFP), the Partnerships Specialist (Innovative Finance) develops and implements strategies and workplans to accelerate innovative financing solutions by engaging private sector partners to support investments in areas such as climate, environment, and disaster risk reduction.
The purpose of the evaluability assessment is to determine whether Smarter Safer Schools (SSS) programme is well designed whether the arrangement for monitoring of results are sufficient, and whether adequate resources were allocated to support effective implementation and adaptive management and future independent evaluative activities (i.e., mid-term review and/or final evaluation). Specifically, the evaluability assessment will provide UNICEF, DFAT and government counterparts in PNG with an independent assessment of whether the programme results logic, assumptions, indicators, data systems, governance arrangements and resource provisions are robust enough to demonstrate progress and support future evaluative inquiry.
The thematic scope is reflected in the following objectives:
a. To assess the relevance, logic and coherence of the SSS programme design, including its theory of change, results chain, assumptions, alignment to context and policy priorities, and attention to equity, gender, disability and climate resilience.
b. To examine the adequacy and validity of the indicators, monitoring tools and data systems for measuring outputs and outcomes, including the availability of baselines, targets, data sources, disaggregation and verification arrangements.
c. To assess whether financial, human and institutional resources are aligned with intended results, including the realism of implementation and monitoring arrangements.
d. To assess readiness for evaluation, including whether priority evaluation questions, timing, scope and feasible methodological options for a mid-term review and/or endline evaluation can already be identified.
e. Provide practical recommendations to strengthen programme design, measurability, learning, and future evaluation readiness prior to or during early implementation.
The education sector faces increasing disruptions due to disasters, climate change, and conflicts. To ensure a resilient and inclusive education system, it is essential to review existing Education in Emergencies (EiE), Disaster Risk Management (DRM), and Climate Change policies to identify gaps, alignment opportunities, and actionable recommendations for strengthening preparedness, response, and long-term resilience.
The consultancy in collaboration with UNICEF aims to support the National Department of Education, subnational education authorities, education cluster and implementing partners and stakeholders through consultation to review the Education in Emergencies, Disaster Risk Management Policy and implementation guide.
UNICEF Haiti is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Child Protection Specialist to coordinate and strengthen Haiti’s Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) on grave violations against children.Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Child Protection Section, and within delegated authority, you will coordinate and strengthen the MRM, ensuring sustained and effective monitoring of grave violations against children across Field and Regional Offices. You will manage MRM information and reporting, including the receipt, analysis, compilation, and transmission of relevant data to the Chief of Child Protection for review and validation prior to submission to the MRM Technical Working Group and the CTFMR Co-Lead.You will also foster partnerships and coordination within the Haiti Country Office, the MRM Technical Working Group, and with relevant technical colleagues at Regional Office and Headquarters levels, serving as the focal point for MRM-related coordination under the guidance of the Chief, Child Protection.In addition, you will support child protection actions in emergencies, including measures to prevent and respond to grave violations against children and programming for children affected by conflict and other crises.If you believe you have the skills, experience, and commitment to contribute to this critical work, we would like to hear from you. Join UNICEF Haiti in strengthening the protection of children affected by conflict and other emergencies.
Join UNICEF Malawi as Innovation Specialist, to lead and mainstream innovation and digital technology-enabled programming across the country programme. You will provide technical leadership and support to innovation planning and technology-enabled programme design, implementation, monitoring and documentation across programme sections and with partners. The role will coordinate office-wide innovation and digital transformation priorities; advise government counterparts on strengthening child-centred digital transformation, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and technology policy implementation systems; support the testing, scale-up, and institutionalization of innovation products and technology-enabled solutions; strengthen results tracking, evidence use and knowledge management; build staff and partner capacity in innovation and digital impact; support sustainable and innovative financing approaches for scaling promising solutions; and foster partnerships with government, UN, NGO, academia, private sector and technology actors. The post collaborates across programme sections and works closely with the UNICEF Digital Impact Division, Centre of Excellences, and the Office of Innovation, where applicable
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 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.
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