Join UCO as a Budget Officer (NO‑1, TA – 6 months) and help safeguard the effective use of UNICEF Uganda’s US$242m+ five‑year programme budget in a complex donor landscape. The post strengthens compliance, oversight and management decision‑making—helping the office stay within approved ceilings, spot risks early, and keep programme delivery on track for children.
This consultancy is an opportunity to strengthen UNICEF’s regional efforts to prevent childhood overweight and obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean. The consultant will support the finalization, publication and dissemination of key evidence and knowledge products developed in 2025, ensuring they are strategically positioned and widely used throughout 2026. Working under the guidance of the Food Systems Specialist, the role includes final technical review of publications, coordinating the publication process, and developing dissemination plans and materials. The consultant will also design webinars, virtual launches and technical briefings, and provide inputs for digital and social media outreach to enhance evidence uptake across the region.
Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the overall goal of this consultancy is to determine the feasibility, readiness, and design of a Regional MICS initiative for the Caribbean Region, while supporting CARICOM and UNICEF in advancing the proposal through the June and November 2026 regional meetings.
UNICEF launched the MICS Foundational Learning Skills (FLS) module in 2017 as the first standardized, globally implemented household survey assessment of children’s foundational reading and math skills, contributing to SDG indicator 4.1.1(a). By 2025, more than 60 countries have collected or are preparing to collect comparable data using the module, helping to spotlight early grade learning and learning inequalities.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a new assessment tool to measure minimum proficiency in mathematics at the end of primary school (SDG indicator 4.1.1b) that will complement the lower primary component of the FLM2.0, and to advice UNICEF on the integration of both components (lower and primary) for a comprehensive instrument to assess learning skills in MICS.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for managing and monitoring all rehabilitation and construction activities in the Country Office (School Wash infrastructure; ECD reference centers; Second Chance Education Centers, child friendly spaces, etc.) and providing technical support to UNICEF Programs/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities.
UNICEF Myanmar Social Policy section in Yangon is recruiting 4 national consultants for the disability screening of children/ persons with disabilities. The duration of the assignment is 20 months. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant experience and qualifications are eligible to apply.
The Child Protection Officer is to be based in Tamatave where UNICEF is currently implementing a multi-sectoral response programme following cyclone Gezani in February 2026. The Child Protection Officer reports to Child Protection Specialist, Level 3 who is based in the Country Office in Antananarivo. The Child Protection Officer will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Field Office of the Fenerive field ofice currently deployed to Tamatave to coordinate UNICEF's emergency response.
Join UNICEF in Advancing Child Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). This role will be part of the Deputy Representative Programme’s Office. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Deputy Representative Programmes and will collaborate closely with all Programme sections, including dedicated MHPSS specialists or focal points in Health, Child Protection, ADAP, and Education at national level and subnational level, to provide strategic and technical guidance to support the MHPSS intersectoral agenda and related thought leadership across UNICEF programme areas, including its leadership areas in the Ukraine Country Programme 2025-2029 ( Better Start, Better Care, and Better Learning and Skills). The incumbent will also engage key partners (government counterparts, WHO, UNHCR, other UN agencies, CSOs, subject matter experts, academic research institutions, to assist in ensuring that quality MHPSS services are developed, monitored and effectively scaled up and integrated for children, adolescents, and caregivers.
While this position is Kyiv-based, the incumbent should expect to travel to field locations throughout Ukraine as per programmatic needs and in coordination with UNICEF field teams and partners.
UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division is in the process of transitioning from Geneva to Rome. While the division continues to maintain staff outposted to Bangkok, Panama, and New York, as well as personnel in Country Offices supporting partnerships and fundraising, the People and Culture (P&C) function must ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality Human Resources services to all PFP staff and clients during a period of significant organizational change.
PFP is actively supporting the global Future Focus Initiative (FFI), and the relocation to Rome has introduced substantial and complex workforce implications. The division requires continued support for PFP staff relocation to Rome to ensure a smooth transition.
Given the changes and the ongoing transition to Rome with the need to maintain uninterrupted P&C operations, PFP requires additional P&C capacity to support staff during this period. The role will contribute to ensuring continuity of People and Culture services, compliance with policy and procedural requirements, and effective support to the division’s transformation, application of benefits and entitlement, with specific focus on the transition to Rome and other change management processes.
The overall purpose of this internship is to support the Social and Behavior Change officer in carrying out the Social and Behavior Change, Community Engagement, Accountability to Affected People (AAP) interventions across key thematic areas
UNICEF Pacific is seeking two dynamic and experienced consultants with complementary expertise to lead a comprehensive dietary intake assessment in Kiribati. This 100-day consultancy, spread over 8 months, will combine multidisciplinary approaches to address five key components of the assignment. If you are passionate about improving nutrition outcomes and have a strong background in dietary assessment, food systems, or public health nutrition, we invite you to apply!
If you are a committed and analytical public health professional with experience in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), child health, and health systems, UNICEF Philippines invites you to apply as Consultant (Childhood NCDs and Disability) under the Health Section.
The consultant will provide technical support in advancing the prevention and management of childhood NCDs, including generating evidence, developing policies and strategies, and strengthening service delivery. The role will also support the development of the Manual of Operations on the Categorization of Disabilities and the PhilHealth Benefit Package for NCDs in children and children with disabilities. Working under the supervision of the Health Programme team, the consultant will collaborate closely with the Department of Health (DOH), PhilHealth, and other key stakeholders. The assignment will contribute to the implementation of the Multisectoral Action Plan (MSAP) for NCDs 2025–2030 and UNICEF’s broader initiatives on child health. The consultant is expected to ensure alignment with national priorities and promote equitable access to quality health services for all children, including those with disabilities.
The Senior Legal Associate (Paralegal) in Brussels will support the global UNICEF Legal team on a wide range of paralegal and administrative functions. Reporting to the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist in Brussels, the role involves close collaboration with team members across offices under the overall direction of the Chief Legal Counsel in New York.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Francophone). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Western and Central Africa (WCA) and other francophone African countries. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Western and Central Africa Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Spanish speaking). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC). The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Asia-South Pacific). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Asia and South Pacific. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Asia and South Pacific Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Kenya Country Office SBC Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the UNICEF Kenya Country Programme by embedding Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) across sectoral programmes. The role will ensure UNICEF’s technical assistance integrates evidence-based SBC, community engagement, feedback and accountability, demand generation, and equity as central drivers of results for children.The incumbent will provide cross-cutting technical leadership in SBC and AAP to UNICEF KCO and across sectors. This will include building institutional capacity, strengthening normative guidance, and ensuring behavioral and social sciences evidence informs policy and programme design.
UNICEF Country Office in Croatia is looking for Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraiser for the direct recruitment of pledge donors during all of 2026. Fundraising activities will be conducted in Zagreb and Rijeka as well as in cities across the country with mobile teams. To reach our fundraising targets, a team of 35 - 50 Fundraisers is required continuously.
Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide professional coordination, technical assistance and support for to programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of programme goals and objectives.
Join UCO as a Budget Officer (NO‑1, TA – 6 months) and help safeguard the effective use of UNICEF Uganda’s US$242m+ five‑year programme budget in a complex donor landscape. The post strengthens compliance, oversight and management decision‑making—helping the office stay within approved ceilings, spot risks early, and keep programme delivery on track for children.
This consultancy is an opportunity to strengthen UNICEF’s regional efforts to prevent childhood overweight and obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean. The consultant will support the finalization, publication and dissemination of key evidence and knowledge products developed in 2025, ensuring they are strategically positioned and widely used throughout 2026. Working under the guidance of the Food Systems Specialist, the role includes final technical review of publications, coordinating the publication process, and developing dissemination plans and materials. The consultant will also design webinars, virtual launches and technical briefings, and provide inputs for digital and social media outreach to enhance evidence uptake across the region.
Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the overall goal of this consultancy is to determine the feasibility, readiness, and design of a Regional MICS initiative for the Caribbean Region, while supporting CARICOM and UNICEF in advancing the proposal through the June and November 2026 regional meetings.
UNICEF launched the MICS Foundational Learning Skills (FLS) module in 2017 as the first standardized, globally implemented household survey assessment of children’s foundational reading and math skills, contributing to SDG indicator 4.1.1(a). By 2025, more than 60 countries have collected or are preparing to collect comparable data using the module, helping to spotlight early grade learning and learning inequalities.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a new assessment tool to measure minimum proficiency in mathematics at the end of primary school (SDG indicator 4.1.1b) that will complement the lower primary component of the FLM2.0, and to advice UNICEF on the integration of both components (lower and primary) for a comprehensive instrument to assess learning skills in MICS.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for managing and monitoring all rehabilitation and construction activities in the Country Office (School Wash infrastructure; ECD reference centers; Second Chance Education Centers, child friendly spaces, etc.) and providing technical support to UNICEF Programs/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities.
UNICEF Myanmar Social Policy section in Yangon is recruiting 4 national consultants for the disability screening of children/ persons with disabilities. The duration of the assignment is 20 months. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant experience and qualifications are eligible to apply.
The Child Protection Officer is to be based in Tamatave where UNICEF is currently implementing a multi-sectoral response programme following cyclone Gezani in February 2026. The Child Protection Officer reports to Child Protection Specialist, Level 3 who is based in the Country Office in Antananarivo. The Child Protection Officer will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Field Office of the Fenerive field ofice currently deployed to Tamatave to coordinate UNICEF's emergency response.
Join UNICEF in Advancing Child Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). This role will be part of the Deputy Representative Programme’s Office. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Deputy Representative Programmes and will collaborate closely with all Programme sections, including dedicated MHPSS specialists or focal points in Health, Child Protection, ADAP, and Education at national level and subnational level, to provide strategic and technical guidance to support the MHPSS intersectoral agenda and related thought leadership across UNICEF programme areas, including its leadership areas in the Ukraine Country Programme 2025-2029 ( Better Start, Better Care, and Better Learning and Skills). The incumbent will also engage key partners (government counterparts, WHO, UNHCR, other UN agencies, CSOs, subject matter experts, academic research institutions, to assist in ensuring that quality MHPSS services are developed, monitored and effectively scaled up and integrated for children, adolescents, and caregivers.
While this position is Kyiv-based, the incumbent should expect to travel to field locations throughout Ukraine as per programmatic needs and in coordination with UNICEF field teams and partners.
UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division is in the process of transitioning from Geneva to Rome. While the division continues to maintain staff outposted to Bangkok, Panama, and New York, as well as personnel in Country Offices supporting partnerships and fundraising, the People and Culture (P&C) function must ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality Human Resources services to all PFP staff and clients during a period of significant organizational change.
PFP is actively supporting the global Future Focus Initiative (FFI), and the relocation to Rome has introduced substantial and complex workforce implications. The division requires continued support for PFP staff relocation to Rome to ensure a smooth transition.
Given the changes and the ongoing transition to Rome with the need to maintain uninterrupted P&C operations, PFP requires additional P&C capacity to support staff during this period. The role will contribute to ensuring continuity of People and Culture services, compliance with policy and procedural requirements, and effective support to the division’s transformation, application of benefits and entitlement, with specific focus on the transition to Rome and other change management processes.
The overall purpose of this internship is to support the Social and Behavior Change officer in carrying out the Social and Behavior Change, Community Engagement, Accountability to Affected People (AAP) interventions across key thematic areas
UNICEF Pacific is seeking two dynamic and experienced consultants with complementary expertise to lead a comprehensive dietary intake assessment in Kiribati. This 100-day consultancy, spread over 8 months, will combine multidisciplinary approaches to address five key components of the assignment. If you are passionate about improving nutrition outcomes and have a strong background in dietary assessment, food systems, or public health nutrition, we invite you to apply!
If you are a committed and analytical public health professional with experience in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), child health, and health systems, UNICEF Philippines invites you to apply as Consultant (Childhood NCDs and Disability) under the Health Section.
The consultant will provide technical support in advancing the prevention and management of childhood NCDs, including generating evidence, developing policies and strategies, and strengthening service delivery. The role will also support the development of the Manual of Operations on the Categorization of Disabilities and the PhilHealth Benefit Package for NCDs in children and children with disabilities. Working under the supervision of the Health Programme team, the consultant will collaborate closely with the Department of Health (DOH), PhilHealth, and other key stakeholders. The assignment will contribute to the implementation of the Multisectoral Action Plan (MSAP) for NCDs 2025–2030 and UNICEF’s broader initiatives on child health. The consultant is expected to ensure alignment with national priorities and promote equitable access to quality health services for all children, including those with disabilities.
The Senior Legal Associate (Paralegal) in Brussels will support the global UNICEF Legal team on a wide range of paralegal and administrative functions. Reporting to the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist in Brussels, the role involves close collaboration with team members across offices under the overall direction of the Chief Legal Counsel in New York.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Francophone). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Western and Central Africa (WCA) and other francophone African countries. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Western and Central Africa Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Spanish speaking). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC). The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Asia-South Pacific). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Asia and South Pacific. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Asia and South Pacific Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Kenya Country Office SBC Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the UNICEF Kenya Country Programme by embedding Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) across sectoral programmes. The role will ensure UNICEF’s technical assistance integrates evidence-based SBC, community engagement, feedback and accountability, demand generation, and equity as central drivers of results for children.The incumbent will provide cross-cutting technical leadership in SBC and AAP to UNICEF KCO and across sectors. This will include building institutional capacity, strengthening normative guidance, and ensuring behavioral and social sciences evidence informs policy and programme design.
UNICEF Country Office in Croatia is looking for Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraiser for the direct recruitment of pledge donors during all of 2026. Fundraising activities will be conducted in Zagreb and Rijeka as well as in cities across the country with mobile teams. To reach our fundraising targets, a team of 35 - 50 Fundraisers is required continuously.
Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide professional coordination, technical assistance and support for to programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of programme goals and objectives.
