UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría en desarrollo de tres protocolos en materia de derecho a vivir en familia. La consultoría tiene una duración de 80 días y sede en La Paz con viajes al interior del país.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Security Manager 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 Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Planning Specialist 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. The work of this consultancy will support UNICEF's life-saving and critical mandate in the most direct way by strengthening digital fundraising capabilities that help raise income for children. The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Section (PSFP) within the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and UNICEF Country Offices to maximize revenue and drive income growth. The Global Data and Insights team within the Individual Giving Unit is implementing a Digital Data Revenue and Audience-Centric Strategy to inspire, collaborate with, and enable markets to improve digital fundraising results through accurate measurement of online and offline acquisition and retention efforts.
The main purpose of this consultancy is to support the National Department of Health in developing a comprehensive, costed National Hygiene Roadmap and reviewing the current hygiene strategy to strengthen hygiene policy, coordination, financing, and service delivery systems in South Africa. This roadmap will strengthen hygiene service delivery across diverse settings, enhance systems for coordination and monitoring, and provide financial and policy guidance aligned with national and global targets. This costed roadmap will provide specific guidance for implementation of the hardware and software components of hygiene in households, communities and open spaces, institutions, schools and health care facilities as well as the required financial allocations by the Government and other WASH sector partners.
This role bridges operational delivery by liaising regularly with multiple units—Programme, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Depending on the programme priorities, the Incumbent may support sector‑specific teams (e.g., Health, Education, WASH) or cross‑cutting portfolios (e.g., humanitarian action, M&E, emergency preparedness).
The consultant will support in strengthening ecosystem partnerships for youth livelihoods including wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, for enabling sustainable opportunities for young people at scale. This will involve driving government engagement for the continued scale-up of YuWaah-supported livelihood models, along with managing identification and partnership-building for other new scalable wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship models, largely with government but also with other stakeholders, for their scale-up and sustainability. The role will also involve development of an outcome-based financing (OBF)/pay-by-results approach and facilitating related partnerships to strengthen livelihood outcomes within government systems in select states as well as at the center.
UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office is seeking a Policy Specialist (Strategic Political & Economical Foresight) to provide strategic policy advice, political analysis, and foresight to senior leadership, strengthening informed decision-making and UNICEF’s influence across the region. The role will identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate complex political, social, and economic developments into actionable insights that shape regional priorities, partnerships, advocacy, and programming. Ready to make an impact for children across Latin America and the Caribbean? Apply now — this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
UNICEF Cameroon is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Child Protection Officer to support interventions for vulnerable children affected by conflict, displacement, emergencies, poverty, and social inequalities. Are you ready to stand by children in need? This position is for you.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Supply and Logistics, the Construction Specialist will be responsible for managing and monitoring construction activities across the Country Office, including school infrastructures, health centers, and other rehabilitation projects, while providing technical support to UNICEF Programmes and Operations. The incumbent will lead the preparation of the Construction Annual Workplan, collaborate closely with UNICEF programme sections and government counterparts, support the preparation of design and technical documents, contribute to procurement processes, and ensure effective monitoring of construction projects. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to quality infrastructure initiatives that support UNICEF's mission of advancing the rights and well-being of children in Bangladesh.
The incumbent will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.The incumbent will support the production of digital multimedia content, management of social media platforms, donor visibility, UNICEF Syria’s website, digital advocacy campaigns, and communication branding for events and campaigns, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of communication activities including during emergencies.
The Education Officer will be based in the South Field Office (Basra) and will lead the coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF’s education programme in the southern region, under the technical guidance and support of the Education Section at the Country Office (CO). The Education Officer will report administratively to the Chief of Field Office (Basra), and technically to the Chief of Education or a designated Education Specialist (Level 4/3) at the Country Office, who will provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and quality assurance for programme implementation.
The National Micronutrient Survey Coordinator provides support in the operational coordination, day-to-day follow-up, documentation and routine status reporting for the implementation of the National Micronutrient Survey. The primary objective is to support all survey components run smoothly, on schedule, within budget, and in full alignment with quality standards and stakeholder expectations. The National Micronutrient Survey Coordinator will be directly supervised by and report to the Chief of Nutrition while he/she works closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer who is the section’s focal point for the NNMS 2026.
Inclusive Social Protection and Training Expert Consultant
Economic and Social Policy Global Practice / Centre of Excellence on Child Poverty, Bangkok, Thailand & Remote with travel, (minimum 4-hour overlap with Bangkok working hours)
10 months
Join UNICEF's Global Programme Division in New York as a Thought Leadership and Content Strategy Intern. Support global thought leadership, digital engagement, research, and knowledge management initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in an international organization working for children worldwide
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Liberia Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría en desarrollo de tres protocolos en materia de derecho a vivir en familia. La consultoría tiene una duración de 80 días y sede en La Paz con viajes al interior del país.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Security Manager 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 Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and dynamic person to work in the role of Planning Specialist 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. The work of this consultancy will support UNICEF's life-saving and critical mandate in the most direct way by strengthening digital fundraising capabilities that help raise income for children. The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Section (PSFP) within the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and UNICEF Country Offices to maximize revenue and drive income growth. The Global Data and Insights team within the Individual Giving Unit is implementing a Digital Data Revenue and Audience-Centric Strategy to inspire, collaborate with, and enable markets to improve digital fundraising results through accurate measurement of online and offline acquisition and retention efforts.
The main purpose of this consultancy is to support the National Department of Health in developing a comprehensive, costed National Hygiene Roadmap and reviewing the current hygiene strategy to strengthen hygiene policy, coordination, financing, and service delivery systems in South Africa. This roadmap will strengthen hygiene service delivery across diverse settings, enhance systems for coordination and monitoring, and provide financial and policy guidance aligned with national and global targets. This costed roadmap will provide specific guidance for implementation of the hardware and software components of hygiene in households, communities and open spaces, institutions, schools and health care facilities as well as the required financial allocations by the Government and other WASH sector partners.
This role bridges operational delivery by liaising regularly with multiple units—Programme, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Depending on the programme priorities, the Incumbent may support sector‑specific teams (e.g., Health, Education, WASH) or cross‑cutting portfolios (e.g., humanitarian action, M&E, emergency preparedness).
The consultant will support in strengthening ecosystem partnerships for youth livelihoods including wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, for enabling sustainable opportunities for young people at scale. This will involve driving government engagement for the continued scale-up of YuWaah-supported livelihood models, along with managing identification and partnership-building for other new scalable wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship models, largely with government but also with other stakeholders, for their scale-up and sustainability. The role will also involve development of an outcome-based financing (OBF)/pay-by-results approach and facilitating related partnerships to strengthen livelihood outcomes within government systems in select states as well as at the center.
UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office is seeking a Policy Specialist (Strategic Political & Economical Foresight) to provide strategic policy advice, political analysis, and foresight to senior leadership, strengthening informed decision-making and UNICEF’s influence across the region. The role will identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate complex political, social, and economic developments into actionable insights that shape regional priorities, partnerships, advocacy, and programming. Ready to make an impact for children across Latin America and the Caribbean? Apply now — this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
UNICEF Cameroon is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Child Protection Officer to support interventions for vulnerable children affected by conflict, displacement, emergencies, poverty, and social inequalities. Are you ready to stand by children in need? This position is for you.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Supply and Logistics, the Construction Specialist will be responsible for managing and monitoring construction activities across the Country Office, including school infrastructures, health centers, and other rehabilitation projects, while providing technical support to UNICEF Programmes and Operations. The incumbent will lead the preparation of the Construction Annual Workplan, collaborate closely with UNICEF programme sections and government counterparts, support the preparation of design and technical documents, contribute to procurement processes, and ensure effective monitoring of construction projects. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to quality infrastructure initiatives that support UNICEF's mission of advancing the rights and well-being of children in Bangladesh.
The incumbent will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.The incumbent will support the production of digital multimedia content, management of social media platforms, donor visibility, UNICEF Syria’s website, digital advocacy campaigns, and communication branding for events and campaigns, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of communication activities including during emergencies.
The Education Officer will be based in the South Field Office (Basra) and will lead the coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF’s education programme in the southern region, under the technical guidance and support of the Education Section at the Country Office (CO). The Education Officer will report administratively to the Chief of Field Office (Basra), and technically to the Chief of Education or a designated Education Specialist (Level 4/3) at the Country Office, who will provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and quality assurance for programme implementation.
The National Micronutrient Survey Coordinator provides support in the operational coordination, day-to-day follow-up, documentation and routine status reporting for the implementation of the National Micronutrient Survey. The primary objective is to support all survey components run smoothly, on schedule, within budget, and in full alignment with quality standards and stakeholder expectations. The National Micronutrient Survey Coordinator will be directly supervised by and report to the Chief of Nutrition while he/she works closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer who is the section’s focal point for the NNMS 2026.
Inclusive Social Protection and Training Expert Consultant
Economic and Social Policy Global Practice / Centre of Excellence on Child Poverty, Bangkok, Thailand & Remote with travel, (minimum 4-hour overlap with Bangkok working hours)
10 months
Join UNICEF's Global Programme Division in New York as a Thought Leadership and Content Strategy Intern. Support global thought leadership, digital engagement, research, and knowledge management initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in an international organization working for children worldwide
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Liberia Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
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