Implementation of UNICEF’s Gender Equality Action Plan (UGEAP) 2026-2029 requires effective knowledge management systems, information exchange and the internal dissemination of gender-related materials within UNICEF for strengthening gender equality programming and results across the organization.
The Gender Equality team is seeking a Knowledge Management Consultant to provide advisory services to facilitate effective knowledge exchange and mutual learning of UGEAP-related knowledge, products, and experiences.
The assignment will involve quality assurance for accuracy of the information presented, editing for English/French and logical flow and will also involve cross-checking information and data to ensure consistency and coherence
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people. One of those solutions is Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) technology, a geophysical method that uses electromagnetic induction to map sustainable deep groundwater sources.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for the Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) solution, to support multi-country and multi-region scale.
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) is an international household survey programme developed and supported by UNICEF. MICS is designed to collect data on key indicators that are used to assess the situation of children and women. Over the past three decades, MICS has continuously evolved to respond to changing data needs, expanding from 28 indicators in the first round in the mid-1990s to more than 250 indicators in the current seventh round, and has become a key source of data on child protection, early childhood education, and a major source of data on child health and nutrition. In addition to being a data collection tool to generate data for monitoring the progress towards national goals and global commitments for promoting the welfare of children, MICS provided valuable data for MDG and recently for SDG monitoring and reporting.
Under the overall supervision of the Household Survey Specialist, the Global Blood Testing Consultant has the responsibility for finalising the standard MICS questionnaire modules and associated protocols. In collaboration with the Global MICS Team in UNICEF Headquarters (HQ) and Regional Offices (ROs), and the respective UNICEF Country Offices (COs), as well the UNICEF Programme Group staff on Climate, Environment, Energy & Disaster and national partners, the Consultant will support the preparation, implementation, and completion of up to three MICS surveys (or similar UNICEF-supported survey) in relation to the blood testing component. When possible, the consultant will further provide input to UNICEF’s global efforts and support to data collection including blood sample, outside the MICS Programme.
Designs and protocols will follow those established for other components of the MICS Programme. The Consultant will work together with the Global MICS Team’s experts on sampling, data processing, and household survey support.
As part of the MICS programme, UNICEF continues to strengthen its MICS support mechanism at all levels, so that implementing partners in countries can receive the required level of technical assistance on a timely basis at critical survey stages and are in a better position to support the implementing partner. The 7th round of the MICS programme (MICS7) was launched in March 2023 and there are already 40 planned and ongoing MICS7 surveys and potentially 20-30 more surveys in the pipeline. There are also 7 surveys from the 6th round of the MICS programme that are still in data processing or report finalisation stages.
A very important element of MICS design and implementation is sampling, which is a very specialized field of work. Excellent sampling support is needed during the design, implementation, and reporting stages of all surveys.
As currently there is no sufficient funding to cover all planned activities, some deliverables are planned to be completed only if additional resources become available.
The Education Unit at UNICEF Innocenti is seeking a consultant to support in the coordination of implementation research being undertaken on education programmes and policies.
The Education Unit at UNICEF Innocenti is seeking a consultant to support in undertaking research activities into education programmes and reform activities at country-level, with the goal to generate lessons learned from implementation globally.
UNICEF’s Global Internal Communication and Staff Engagement (ICSE) team is seeking a highly skilled and creative podcast producer/editor to lead the development of an internal-facing podcast series titled “Step Up for Child Rights.” Designed for UNICEF’s all staff audience, the podcast will foster engagement and dialogue around key organizational priorities including child rights, scale and impact, climate action, strategic partnerships, innovative financing, and UNICEF’s evolving business model.
The podcast will contribute to internal efforts to strengthen cohesion, amplify UNICEF’s mission, and support staff through change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audio and video production, scriptwriting, and storytelling, with a proven ability to create engaging and impactful content. They will collaborate closely with the ICSE team and other stakeholders to ensure the podcast aligns with UNICEF’s strategic direction and internal communication goals.
The consultant will build on the harmonization work already completed by IPUMS and support UNICEF in establishing a sustainable, in-house capacity to manage and extend data harmonization for future MICS survey rounds. IPUMS has developed a comprehensive library of translation tables and scripts used to convert raw MICS data into harmonized datasets. Maintaining and adapting these tools requires specialized knowledge. The consultant will review existing processes, document them clearly, and design a streamlined and future-proof approach for continued harmonization.
The assignment requires a solid understanding of household survey methodologies, MICS-specific data processing workflows, and statistical programming tools. Working in close collaboration with UNICEF’s technical teams, the consultant will ensure that the MICS Tabulator is built upon well-structured, standardized, and high-quality data — enhancing accessibility and usability for all stakeholders.
To provide technical and strategic advice to Africa CDC in its efforts to build capacity, facilitate Member States to strengthening Immunization systems and improve preparedness against vaccine preventable disease outbreaks. The support will enable Africa CDC to play its leadership roles in line with existing continental and regional frameworks (i.e Addis Declaration on Immunization, IA 2030) and build resilient immunization systems across the continent.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a consultant to provide technical support for the Social and Behavior Change–Community Engagement (SBC-CE) component of the upcoming HPV vaccine introduction. The consultant will co-develop an HPV SBC-CE plan, design and pre-test communication materials, train frontline and community workers, and guide the implementation partner to ensure effective community outreach, rumor management, and inclusive engagement ahead of the 2026 national vaccine rollout.
As a founding member of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, and in alignment with both the Immunization Agenda 2030 and the UNICEF Gender Action Plan (2026–2029), UNICEF is intensifying its efforts to integrate gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls throughout its immunization and health programming.
To support this initiative, UNICEF is establishing a dedicated team of consultants to strengthen capacity, provide specialized and sustained expertise, and offer help-desk support to UNICEF country offices and partners.
The selected consultants will be tasked with delivering targeted, context-specific support for gender in immunization country programming, monitoring, and advocacy. They will also contribute to building collective knowledge by systematically capturing experiences and best practices from gender-focused immunization and health initiatives undertaken by UNICEF and its partners
This consultancy will assess the current fiscal space for WASH by reviewing government budgets, donor funding, and private sector involvement. It will identify opportunities to expand financing through domestic resource mobilization, efficiency gains, and innovative approaches such as climate and blended finance.
Based on this, a WASH Financing Strategy will be developed, outlining key financing pathways, resource mobilization options, and institutional strengthening measures. The consultant will also provide actionable policy recommendations to improve sector financing, coordination, and sustainability.
UNICEF Pacific is offering an exciting consultancy opportunity for a proactive and experienced international Consultant to help shape the future of maternal and child health in Fiji. This 40-day remote-based assignment focuses on costing Fiji’s national plan to prevent vertical transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis. The consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive costing framework that covers clinical care, community interventions, procurement of services and supplies, documentation, coordination, and a costed monitoring and evaluation system. By applying global best practices and innovative approaches, the consultant will play a key role in strengthening the implementation and tracking of interventions, ultimately contributing to the elimination of new infections among children and improving health outcomes for mothers living with HIV. If you're passionate about global health and making a meaningful impact, this is your chance to contribute to a vital mission.
Under the overall guidance of the international consultant, UNICEF and in close collaboration with the Policy and Strategy Team, the local consultant will provide technical and coordination support to the Digital Transformation of Education Task Force and the international consultant in developing the National Policy Framework for Digital Transformation of Education.
The purpose of this specific assignment is to write the 2025 UNICEF Mozambique Country Office Annual Report (COAR) and ensure quality 2025 results statements for all MCO areas of work.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Project Officer (Water Supply) on a fixed-term appointment to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the general supervision of the WASH Manager at P-4 level. The Project Officer (Water Supply) is expected to support the UNICEF Pacific programme on strengthening WASH programming on climate resilient water supply systems.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring an Education Officer (ECD) on a temporary appointment to be based in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands. Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist at the UNICEF North Pacific Office, based in Pohnpei, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Pacific team, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education and multi-sectoral early childhood development (ECD) programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks. The role is a temporary assignment on an initial 364-day basis, with potential for extension.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Marshall Islands
UNICEF is looking for a National consultant to support consolidation of the new Strategy of Education based on the results from consultations with stakeholders and public debate and the working documents submitted by the coordinators of the different sections. This is short term and home-based consultancy in a duration of two months with a total of 25 working days.
To better understand the drivers of breastfeeding and vaccine promotion behaviours among key health providers in maternity wards, home visiting services and breastfeeding counsellors in Serbia, UNICEF seeks the services of a national consultant to conduct an assessment and provide social and behaviour-related support to Health and Early Childhood Development Program at UNICEF Serbia and UNICEF Regional Office in Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) in identifying psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing breastfeeding and vaccine promotion behaviours among health workers in maternity wards and breastfeeding counsellors in the country.
Implementation of UNICEF’s Gender Equality Action Plan (UGEAP) 2026-2029 requires effective knowledge management systems, information exchange and the internal dissemination of gender-related materials within UNICEF for strengthening gender equality programming and results across the organization.
The Gender Equality team is seeking a Knowledge Management Consultant to provide advisory services to facilitate effective knowledge exchange and mutual learning of UGEAP-related knowledge, products, and experiences.
The assignment will involve quality assurance for accuracy of the information presented, editing for English/French and logical flow and will also involve cross-checking information and data to ensure consistency and coherence
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people. One of those solutions is Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) technology, a geophysical method that uses electromagnetic induction to map sustainable deep groundwater sources.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for the Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) solution, to support multi-country and multi-region scale.
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) is an international household survey programme developed and supported by UNICEF. MICS is designed to collect data on key indicators that are used to assess the situation of children and women. Over the past three decades, MICS has continuously evolved to respond to changing data needs, expanding from 28 indicators in the first round in the mid-1990s to more than 250 indicators in the current seventh round, and has become a key source of data on child protection, early childhood education, and a major source of data on child health and nutrition. In addition to being a data collection tool to generate data for monitoring the progress towards national goals and global commitments for promoting the welfare of children, MICS provided valuable data for MDG and recently for SDG monitoring and reporting.
Under the overall supervision of the Household Survey Specialist, the Global Blood Testing Consultant has the responsibility for finalising the standard MICS questionnaire modules and associated protocols. In collaboration with the Global MICS Team in UNICEF Headquarters (HQ) and Regional Offices (ROs), and the respective UNICEF Country Offices (COs), as well the UNICEF Programme Group staff on Climate, Environment, Energy & Disaster and national partners, the Consultant will support the preparation, implementation, and completion of up to three MICS surveys (or similar UNICEF-supported survey) in relation to the blood testing component. When possible, the consultant will further provide input to UNICEF’s global efforts and support to data collection including blood sample, outside the MICS Programme.
Designs and protocols will follow those established for other components of the MICS Programme. The Consultant will work together with the Global MICS Team’s experts on sampling, data processing, and household survey support.
As part of the MICS programme, UNICEF continues to strengthen its MICS support mechanism at all levels, so that implementing partners in countries can receive the required level of technical assistance on a timely basis at critical survey stages and are in a better position to support the implementing partner. The 7th round of the MICS programme (MICS7) was launched in March 2023 and there are already 40 planned and ongoing MICS7 surveys and potentially 20-30 more surveys in the pipeline. There are also 7 surveys from the 6th round of the MICS programme that are still in data processing or report finalisation stages.
A very important element of MICS design and implementation is sampling, which is a very specialized field of work. Excellent sampling support is needed during the design, implementation, and reporting stages of all surveys.
As currently there is no sufficient funding to cover all planned activities, some deliverables are planned to be completed only if additional resources become available.
The Education Unit at UNICEF Innocenti is seeking a consultant to support in the coordination of implementation research being undertaken on education programmes and policies.
The Education Unit at UNICEF Innocenti is seeking a consultant to support in undertaking research activities into education programmes and reform activities at country-level, with the goal to generate lessons learned from implementation globally.
UNICEF’s Global Internal Communication and Staff Engagement (ICSE) team is seeking a highly skilled and creative podcast producer/editor to lead the development of an internal-facing podcast series titled “Step Up for Child Rights.” Designed for UNICEF’s all staff audience, the podcast will foster engagement and dialogue around key organizational priorities including child rights, scale and impact, climate action, strategic partnerships, innovative financing, and UNICEF’s evolving business model.
The podcast will contribute to internal efforts to strengthen cohesion, amplify UNICEF’s mission, and support staff through change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audio and video production, scriptwriting, and storytelling, with a proven ability to create engaging and impactful content. They will collaborate closely with the ICSE team and other stakeholders to ensure the podcast aligns with UNICEF’s strategic direction and internal communication goals.
The consultant will build on the harmonization work already completed by IPUMS and support UNICEF in establishing a sustainable, in-house capacity to manage and extend data harmonization for future MICS survey rounds. IPUMS has developed a comprehensive library of translation tables and scripts used to convert raw MICS data into harmonized datasets. Maintaining and adapting these tools requires specialized knowledge. The consultant will review existing processes, document them clearly, and design a streamlined and future-proof approach for continued harmonization.
The assignment requires a solid understanding of household survey methodologies, MICS-specific data processing workflows, and statistical programming tools. Working in close collaboration with UNICEF’s technical teams, the consultant will ensure that the MICS Tabulator is built upon well-structured, standardized, and high-quality data — enhancing accessibility and usability for all stakeholders.
To provide technical and strategic advice to Africa CDC in its efforts to build capacity, facilitate Member States to strengthening Immunization systems and improve preparedness against vaccine preventable disease outbreaks. The support will enable Africa CDC to play its leadership roles in line with existing continental and regional frameworks (i.e Addis Declaration on Immunization, IA 2030) and build resilient immunization systems across the continent.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a consultant to provide technical support for the Social and Behavior Change–Community Engagement (SBC-CE) component of the upcoming HPV vaccine introduction. The consultant will co-develop an HPV SBC-CE plan, design and pre-test communication materials, train frontline and community workers, and guide the implementation partner to ensure effective community outreach, rumor management, and inclusive engagement ahead of the 2026 national vaccine rollout.
As a founding member of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, and in alignment with both the Immunization Agenda 2030 and the UNICEF Gender Action Plan (2026–2029), UNICEF is intensifying its efforts to integrate gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls throughout its immunization and health programming.
To support this initiative, UNICEF is establishing a dedicated team of consultants to strengthen capacity, provide specialized and sustained expertise, and offer help-desk support to UNICEF country offices and partners.
The selected consultants will be tasked with delivering targeted, context-specific support for gender in immunization country programming, monitoring, and advocacy. They will also contribute to building collective knowledge by systematically capturing experiences and best practices from gender-focused immunization and health initiatives undertaken by UNICEF and its partners
This consultancy will assess the current fiscal space for WASH by reviewing government budgets, donor funding, and private sector involvement. It will identify opportunities to expand financing through domestic resource mobilization, efficiency gains, and innovative approaches such as climate and blended finance.
Based on this, a WASH Financing Strategy will be developed, outlining key financing pathways, resource mobilization options, and institutional strengthening measures. The consultant will also provide actionable policy recommendations to improve sector financing, coordination, and sustainability.
UNICEF Pacific is offering an exciting consultancy opportunity for a proactive and experienced international Consultant to help shape the future of maternal and child health in Fiji. This 40-day remote-based assignment focuses on costing Fiji’s national plan to prevent vertical transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis. The consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive costing framework that covers clinical care, community interventions, procurement of services and supplies, documentation, coordination, and a costed monitoring and evaluation system. By applying global best practices and innovative approaches, the consultant will play a key role in strengthening the implementation and tracking of interventions, ultimately contributing to the elimination of new infections among children and improving health outcomes for mothers living with HIV. If you're passionate about global health and making a meaningful impact, this is your chance to contribute to a vital mission.
Under the overall guidance of the international consultant, UNICEF and in close collaboration with the Policy and Strategy Team, the local consultant will provide technical and coordination support to the Digital Transformation of Education Task Force and the international consultant in developing the National Policy Framework for Digital Transformation of Education.
The purpose of this specific assignment is to write the 2025 UNICEF Mozambique Country Office Annual Report (COAR) and ensure quality 2025 results statements for all MCO areas of work.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Project Officer (Water Supply) on a fixed-term appointment to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the general supervision of the WASH Manager at P-4 level. The Project Officer (Water Supply) is expected to support the UNICEF Pacific programme on strengthening WASH programming on climate resilient water supply systems.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring an Education Officer (ECD) on a temporary appointment to be based in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands. Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist at the UNICEF North Pacific Office, based in Pohnpei, and in collaboration with the UNICEF Pacific team, the Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education and multi-sectoral early childhood development (ECD) programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks. The role is a temporary assignment on an initial 364-day basis, with potential for extension.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Marshall Islands
UNICEF is looking for a National consultant to support consolidation of the new Strategy of Education based on the results from consultations with stakeholders and public debate and the working documents submitted by the coordinators of the different sections. This is short term and home-based consultancy in a duration of two months with a total of 25 working days.
To better understand the drivers of breastfeeding and vaccine promotion behaviours among key health providers in maternity wards, home visiting services and breastfeeding counsellors in Serbia, UNICEF seeks the services of a national consultant to conduct an assessment and provide social and behaviour-related support to Health and Early Childhood Development Program at UNICEF Serbia and UNICEF Regional Office in Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) in identifying psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing breastfeeding and vaccine promotion behaviours among health workers in maternity wards and breastfeeding counsellors in the country.
