UNICEF commissioned multi-country Behavioural and Social Drivers (BeSD) surveys which have generated a rich body of evidence across diverse contexts, providing insights into vaccine confidence, access barriers, social norms, and service delivery challenges. However, there remains a critical need to translate this evidence into high-quality, accessible knowledge products that can inform global and country-level policy, programming, and practice. The consultant will closely work with the team in drafting, development, and submission of scientific manuscripts based on BeSD study findings and related programme evidence.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. UNICEF’s Digital Education and Learning Innovation Hub-Education CoE is looking for an experienced Digital Learning and AI Literacy Expert who will bring strong theoretical and practical knowledge on the integration of technology into teaching-learning together with best practices for supporting UNICEF Country Offices and Ministries of Education deliver impactful digital education programming to accelerate improvements in student learning outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable children. The role will provide high-quality technical assistance, advisory, and coordination support to the implementation of the Hub’s Learning Pioneers Programme providing expert advice to UNICEF Country Offices and their respective government partners on the scaling and systems integration of digital learning tools and upskilling on digital transformation. This includes strengthening national capacities for digital transformation, with a particular focus on teacher empowerment, AI literacy, and future-ready skills development. The consultant will also provide technical support to the implementation and integration of digital skills and AI literacy in national education systems through, among others, UNICEF’s Tinkering with Tech and AI initiative ensuring alignment with the UNICEF Digital Education Strategy 2025–2030 and broader EdTech for Good principles.
The Teacher Development and EdTEch consultant will serve as a strategic bridge between UNICEF, the Ministry of Education, Regional Education Bureaus, and other key stakeholders. The role will ensure effective coordination and collaboration in the rollout of the Norway-funded Teacher Development Programme, the Holistic School Development Programme, STEP digital interventions, the Learning Passport, GIGA initiatives, and other digital education initiatives under UNICEF’s Education Programme in Ethiopia
UNICEF Supply Division seeks to establish a roster of pre-qualified external consultants to augment its in-house capacity for (A) technical assessment of medicinal product dossiers ('dossier assessors') and (B) audits against Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) ('auditors'). The roster will also be used to engage experts, under UNICEF supervision to support increasing demand related to UNICEF localization agenda for medicinal products and expanded supply operations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Quality assurance (QA) is central to UNICEF’s mandate to provide timely access to safe, efficacious, and quality-assured medicines. Robust QA processes—including rigorous technical assessment, GMP audits, GSDP assessments, and quality control—are essential to manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard beneficiaries across global and local supply chains.
Support UNICEF’s global staff wellbeing agenda as a Wellbeing Officer (P-2), contributing to the development of wellbeing resources, coordination of global initiatives, and management of key platforms and data systems to promote mental health and a positive workplace culture across the organization.
Join UNICEF and play a key role in supporting the Regional Director in advancing strategic priorities, strengthening regional coordination, and driving high-level engagement across Latin America and the Caribbean.
We are seeking a highly organized and discreet professional with strong analytical and drafting skills, capable of operating in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contributing to impactful leadership.
If you are ready to influence decision-making at the highest level and contribute to meaningful change for children across the region, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking an experienced national consultant to strengthen data quality and integrity across key programmes. This role will focus on ensuring data collection tools and analytical frameworks produce accurate, consistent, and reliable information across diverse contexts. The consultant will integrate standardized measurement approaches into reporting systems to enable meaningful comparisons over time and across locations.
Working at the intersection of data and climate resilience, the assignment will provide specialized statistical expertise to support the development of Climate Resilient Safely Managed Sanitation (CRSMS) Monitoring Tools and a Programme Activity Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation (PAPBIM) Toolkit.
Join UNICEF to contribute to impactful, data-driven solutions that improve programme effectiveness and support sustainable development outcomes.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
The Regional Staff Counsellor (P-4) in the Latin America Caribbean region will contribute towards the development of a corporate framework for staff well-being and promote its implementation at the regional level. The framework will identify activities aimed at: raising awareness about healthy work practices; improving the work-life balance of UNICEF staff; facilitating the provision of assistance to staff/family experiencing work-related and/or personal problems; facilitating the provision of immediate support following a traumatic incident. As the Latin America Caribbean region is prone to emergencies, there is a need for frequent support across the region.
The Regional Staff Counsellor will work in coordination with the network of UN counsellors globally. Frequent field missions and/or virtual sessions as well as close collaboration with Country Offices are required.
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UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant to provide technical oversight, coordination and quality assurance support for ongoing and planned iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) / universal salt iodization (USI) evidence generation activities supported under the US-funded IDD project.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Fundraising Associate (Digital Paid Media). In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing UNICEF’s digital fundraising strategy through paid media channels. Working under the guidance of the Digital Fundraising Officer, you will support the execution and monitoring of digital acquisition campaigns, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s global fundraising objectives.
Your expertise in data-driven insights and innovative digital approaches will help maximize paid media investments and engage potential donors online. By strengthening UNICEF’s digital fundraising capabilities, you will contribute to long-term financial sustainability and create a greater impact for children in need.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and related support to the Department of Basic Education’s ECD Directorate on the implementation of on early learning and development programmes as set out in the terms of reference.
UNICEF is seeking a Communications Specialist (P‑4) for Generation Unlimited, based in Rome, to develop, manage and implement communication strategies to promote awareness, understanding, investment and action towards skilling and connecting young people to opportunities. The role is responsible for activating Generation Unlimited’s partnership network, leading communication campaigns, strengthening partnerships, supporting resource mobilization, and driving multimedia storytelling and advocacy. The position contributes to amplifying impact and engagement across global and country levels, supporting Generation Unlimited’s mission to ensure that every young person is in school, learning, training or employment.
Technical consultant - Regional Working Group ESA secretariat, Immunization, Global Health Practice, Centre of Excellence for Child Survival and development, Global Program Division – Nairobi Kenya, Home Based with travel
The purpose of the assignment, is to engage a technical expert for a short-term consultancy to conduct a situation analysis of current Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) practices, including the management of immunization sharps waste, in public health care facilities in Myanmar. The consultant will adapt the existing guidelines and ensure their alignment with international standards. In addition, the consultant will review the existing policy and guidelines, update training materials, develop a costed five-year roadmap of activities with feasible business models, and conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions on waste management, including immunization and sharp waste management.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant to lead the development of a strategic roadmap to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. This high-impact assignment offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative collaborations, influence development financing, and drive scalable solutions that improve outcomes for children and adolescents across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly undermining children’s access to safe, inclusive,
and continuous learning, with disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable. In response, UNICEF is
strengthening its support to countries to build climate-resilient education systems that can anticipate, adapt to,
and recover from climate and disaster-related shocks, while equipping children and young people with the
knowledge and skills to contribute to sustainable development. This includes advancing integrated approaches
across policy, systems strengthening, infrastructure, and learning, and scaling technical assistance through
UNICEF’s Centres of Excellence. As demand from Country Offices continues to grow, there is a need for dedicated
technical and coordination support to ensure coherent delivery, quality assurance, and effective roll-out of
UNICEF’s climate-resilient education offer across regions and contexts.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and coordination support to advance UNICEF’s climate
resilient education agenda, including supporting technical assistance requests, implementation of the flagship
Climate-Resilient Education initiative, and internal capacity-strengthening efforts. The assignment will support
consistent application of climate-resilient education approaches across UNICEF offices and contribute to
strengthened programme coherence, quality, and scale.
UNICEF commissioned multi-country Behavioural and Social Drivers (BeSD) surveys which have generated a rich body of evidence across diverse contexts, providing insights into vaccine confidence, access barriers, social norms, and service delivery challenges. However, there remains a critical need to translate this evidence into high-quality, accessible knowledge products that can inform global and country-level policy, programming, and practice. The consultant will closely work with the team in drafting, development, and submission of scientific manuscripts based on BeSD study findings and related programme evidence.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. UNICEF’s Digital Education and Learning Innovation Hub-Education CoE is looking for an experienced Digital Learning and AI Literacy Expert who will bring strong theoretical and practical knowledge on the integration of technology into teaching-learning together with best practices for supporting UNICEF Country Offices and Ministries of Education deliver impactful digital education programming to accelerate improvements in student learning outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable children. The role will provide high-quality technical assistance, advisory, and coordination support to the implementation of the Hub’s Learning Pioneers Programme providing expert advice to UNICEF Country Offices and their respective government partners on the scaling and systems integration of digital learning tools and upskilling on digital transformation. This includes strengthening national capacities for digital transformation, with a particular focus on teacher empowerment, AI literacy, and future-ready skills development. The consultant will also provide technical support to the implementation and integration of digital skills and AI literacy in national education systems through, among others, UNICEF’s Tinkering with Tech and AI initiative ensuring alignment with the UNICEF Digital Education Strategy 2025–2030 and broader EdTech for Good principles.
The Teacher Development and EdTEch consultant will serve as a strategic bridge between UNICEF, the Ministry of Education, Regional Education Bureaus, and other key stakeholders. The role will ensure effective coordination and collaboration in the rollout of the Norway-funded Teacher Development Programme, the Holistic School Development Programme, STEP digital interventions, the Learning Passport, GIGA initiatives, and other digital education initiatives under UNICEF’s Education Programme in Ethiopia
UNICEF Supply Division seeks to establish a roster of pre-qualified external consultants to augment its in-house capacity for (A) technical assessment of medicinal product dossiers ('dossier assessors') and (B) audits against Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) ('auditors'). The roster will also be used to engage experts, under UNICEF supervision to support increasing demand related to UNICEF localization agenda for medicinal products and expanded supply operations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Quality assurance (QA) is central to UNICEF’s mandate to provide timely access to safe, efficacious, and quality-assured medicines. Robust QA processes—including rigorous technical assessment, GMP audits, GSDP assessments, and quality control—are essential to manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard beneficiaries across global and local supply chains.
Support UNICEF’s global staff wellbeing agenda as a Wellbeing Officer (P-2), contributing to the development of wellbeing resources, coordination of global initiatives, and management of key platforms and data systems to promote mental health and a positive workplace culture across the organization.
Join UNICEF and play a key role in supporting the Regional Director in advancing strategic priorities, strengthening regional coordination, and driving high-level engagement across Latin America and the Caribbean.
We are seeking a highly organized and discreet professional with strong analytical and drafting skills, capable of operating in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contributing to impactful leadership.
If you are ready to influence decision-making at the highest level and contribute to meaningful change for children across the region, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking an experienced national consultant to strengthen data quality and integrity across key programmes. This role will focus on ensuring data collection tools and analytical frameworks produce accurate, consistent, and reliable information across diverse contexts. The consultant will integrate standardized measurement approaches into reporting systems to enable meaningful comparisons over time and across locations.
Working at the intersection of data and climate resilience, the assignment will provide specialized statistical expertise to support the development of Climate Resilient Safely Managed Sanitation (CRSMS) Monitoring Tools and a Programme Activity Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation (PAPBIM) Toolkit.
Join UNICEF to contribute to impactful, data-driven solutions that improve programme effectiveness and support sustainable development outcomes.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
The Regional Staff Counsellor (P-4) in the Latin America Caribbean region will contribute towards the development of a corporate framework for staff well-being and promote its implementation at the regional level. The framework will identify activities aimed at: raising awareness about healthy work practices; improving the work-life balance of UNICEF staff; facilitating the provision of assistance to staff/family experiencing work-related and/or personal problems; facilitating the provision of immediate support following a traumatic incident. As the Latin America Caribbean region is prone to emergencies, there is a need for frequent support across the region.
The Regional Staff Counsellor will work in coordination with the network of UN counsellors globally. Frequent field missions and/or virtual sessions as well as close collaboration with Country Offices are required.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, the right to a Future
UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant to provide technical oversight, coordination and quality assurance support for ongoing and planned iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) / universal salt iodization (USI) evidence generation activities supported under the US-funded IDD project.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Fundraising Associate (Digital Paid Media). In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing UNICEF’s digital fundraising strategy through paid media channels. Working under the guidance of the Digital Fundraising Officer, you will support the execution and monitoring of digital acquisition campaigns, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s global fundraising objectives.
Your expertise in data-driven insights and innovative digital approaches will help maximize paid media investments and engage potential donors online. By strengthening UNICEF’s digital fundraising capabilities, you will contribute to long-term financial sustainability and create a greater impact for children in need.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and related support to the Department of Basic Education’s ECD Directorate on the implementation of on early learning and development programmes as set out in the terms of reference.
UNICEF is seeking a Communications Specialist (P‑4) for Generation Unlimited, based in Rome, to develop, manage and implement communication strategies to promote awareness, understanding, investment and action towards skilling and connecting young people to opportunities. The role is responsible for activating Generation Unlimited’s partnership network, leading communication campaigns, strengthening partnerships, supporting resource mobilization, and driving multimedia storytelling and advocacy. The position contributes to amplifying impact and engagement across global and country levels, supporting Generation Unlimited’s mission to ensure that every young person is in school, learning, training or employment.
Technical consultant - Regional Working Group ESA secretariat, Immunization, Global Health Practice, Centre of Excellence for Child Survival and development, Global Program Division – Nairobi Kenya, Home Based with travel
The purpose of the assignment, is to engage a technical expert for a short-term consultancy to conduct a situation analysis of current Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) practices, including the management of immunization sharps waste, in public health care facilities in Myanmar. The consultant will adapt the existing guidelines and ensure their alignment with international standards. In addition, the consultant will review the existing policy and guidelines, update training materials, develop a costed five-year roadmap of activities with feasible business models, and conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions on waste management, including immunization and sharp waste management.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant to lead the development of a strategic roadmap to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. This high-impact assignment offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative collaborations, influence development financing, and drive scalable solutions that improve outcomes for children and adolescents across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly undermining children’s access to safe, inclusive,
and continuous learning, with disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable. In response, UNICEF is
strengthening its support to countries to build climate-resilient education systems that can anticipate, adapt to,
and recover from climate and disaster-related shocks, while equipping children and young people with the
knowledge and skills to contribute to sustainable development. This includes advancing integrated approaches
across policy, systems strengthening, infrastructure, and learning, and scaling technical assistance through
UNICEF’s Centres of Excellence. As demand from Country Offices continues to grow, there is a need for dedicated
technical and coordination support to ensure coherent delivery, quality assurance, and effective roll-out of
UNICEF’s climate-resilient education offer across regions and contexts.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and coordination support to advance UNICEF’s climate
resilient education agenda, including supporting technical assistance requests, implementation of the flagship
Climate-Resilient Education initiative, and internal capacity-strengthening efforts. The assignment will support
consistent application of climate-resilient education approaches across UNICEF offices and contribute to
strengthened programme coherence, quality, and scale.
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