UNICE is looking for a professional consultant who can contribute to strengthening the technical support provided by the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the AUC to AU Member States towards effective implementation of ongoing AU initiatives to end harmful practices on children, adolescent girls, and women with focus on Child Marriage, FGM and Violence.
The Operations Specialist (Risk and Compliance) serves in an environment of complex programmatic and operational risks and challenges which requires dedicated support to Senior Managers assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
Under the direct supervision of the Representative for the analysis and foresight aspects, with matrix management to the Senior Security Manager P5, the Security Analyst will provide specific analysis, advice, and support to the Sudan Country Office relative to the UNICEF Programme activities and operations in insecure areas as well as affected personnel and partners.
The incumbent will develop country specific thematic analysis of specific insecure areas, analysis of the underlying cause of inaccessibility and insecurity, the local dynamics, and planning and implementation of mitigation measures customized to the local context and risk analysis.
The incumbent will provide programmatic security support and analysis for all programs which will inform existing strategies, including communication and access strategies and provide the basis for measures to assist in reducing the number of targeted populations missed in hard-to-reach areas.
The purpose of the Finance Assistant role is to support the financial operations of the office through the execution of a variety of standard financial, administrative, and accounting tasks. By handling routine processes such as payment verification, bank reconciliations, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting, the Finance Assistant ensures that transactions are accurate, complete, and compliant with UNICEF’s financial rules, regulations, and policies.
In addition to managing day-to-day financial tasks, the incumbent plays a critical role in identifying and addressing discrepancies, assisting with internal and external audits, and maintaining proper financial documentation. By performing these responsibilities effectively, the Finance Assistant enables senior finance and operations staff to focus on strategic decision-making, program support, and broader financial planning.
The role requires a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with financial systems to process large volumes of data efficiently. Through these efforts, the Finance Assistant helps ensure that financial resources are used optimally, contributing to the organization’s mission of delivering results for children.
UNICEF Argentina & UNICEF Peru Offices are both seeking highly experienced and dedicated Deputy Representative Operations for their respective offices at the P-4 level. 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, programmes and fundraising activities as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
• For non-nationals of Argentina & Peru this is an application to both positions. However, candidates are free to express application interest to a single Country Office.
• Nationals of Argentina & Peru need not apply to a post in their respective country of nationality as they will not be considered. NB* - there cannot be an appointment to the Country Office of the nationality of the candidate. A national of Argentina can only apply for the post in Lima, Peru and a national of Peru can only apply for a post in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Kindly articulate your preference in the cover letter.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Madagascar Country Office for a passionate and committed Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
UNICEF is seeking an Adolescent Girls’ Programme Specialist to play a pivotal role in advancing its Gender Action Plan and Adolescent Girls’ Programme Strategy. Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Gender Equality, this role is part of a global team leading efforts to empower adolescent girls through the POWER4Girls Initiative, supporting 46 country programmes.
Under the direction of the Senior Evaluation Specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods), the multi-country impact evaluation specialist will identify opportunities to a) increase coverage of impact evaluations in the thematic areas of child protection and gender; and b) provide technical leadership in implementing the Impact Catalyst Fund’s multi-country thematic window/windows. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in UNICEF Regional office in East and South Africa (ESAR), UNICEF country offices, and other UN partners based in Nairobi, the incumbent will support planned and ongoing impact evaluations, contribute to strengthening institutional and national capacities in impact evaluations, and lead on scale-up of innovative approaches in rigorous impact evaluations in fragile and humanitarian settings.
The GSSC BIS team is looking for a self-motivated, results-driven individual who can work independently and contribute to the integration of strategical initiatives, process, technology, and information changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve benefits. It is a collaboration with the business and technical teams to define business problems, translating them into functional specifications to support the successful implementation of the process improvements proposed, including technical solutions.
This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
Reporting to the Deputy Director Operations and Finance, the incumbent will lead risk management in UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division. This includes leading global projects to manage operational risks that could affect fundraising from the private sector in UNICEF Country Offices, managing change initiatives in Operations and Finance, managing oversight activities, and advising the Deputy Director for Operations and Finance.
The position is also responsible for leading change initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies in operational processes involving National Committees (NCs) and country offices (COs), supporting the Divisions overall internal control mechanisms, and developing and coordinating an Operations Community to ensure efficient knowledge sharing and mainstreaming of best practices.
UNICEF Moldova is looking for a M&E Officer, NO-B (FT) to provide professional expertise and assistance in information/data collection, statistics and data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), preparation of reports, communication and partnership, and in implementing training programmes for national and sub-national data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research capacity building with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.
India Country office is looking for an experienced and dynamic Programme Specialist responsible for providing high quality support to the Representative to provide coordinated management and oversight of the India Country Office (ICO) composed of a main office based in New Delhi and 13 large-size Field Offices as well as outposts.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an emergency manager in Nigeria 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.
Are you an experienced individual with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Ghana is seeking a Social Policy Specialist to manage the Child Rights Monitoring Systems portfolio.
As the Social Policy Specialist (CRM) you will be responsible for strengthening child rights systems through Strengthened Capacity for Child-Specific Statistics and evidence generation, utilization of knowledge in Evidence-Based Decision-Making for children and reinforced system for Child Rights Monitoring, oversight, and participation. You will also support the identification, documentation, validation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices related to child rights within the Country Office and beyond.
This temporary appointment (TA) position reports directly to the Chief Social Policy (P4). We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in research and evidence generation, development of related policy papers, including child poverty analyses, coordination etc. Please note, this opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
If you also have experience with working governments, statistical services, academia and other CRM institutions, then, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to help UNICEF continue to deliver essential services and shape a brighter future for the Ghanaian Child.
Under the supervision of the Yoma Program Manager the consultant will support the project management of the Yoma ecosystem with a particular focus on knowledge management and monitoring. The consultant will focus on ensuring that several simultaneous projects within the Yoma ecosystem are sufficiently supported and knowledge and learning is efficiently documented and shared across the growing ecosystem.
Under the supervision of the Programme Manager for YOMA, the consultant will help create a comprehensive dashboard with important metrics to prove the concept of YOMA to potential/existing partners and allow for external and internal transparency and success monitoring. In this process, the consultant will clean and consolidate data and implement ways to regularly update data from YOMA partners as well as define key performance indicators with the different YOMA workstream leads to be presented on the dashboard. He/she will create various dashboard for different audiences (e.g. partners, externals, internal core team).
The Education section in the UNICEF Peshawar Pakistan field office is looking for a dynamic Individual International Consultancy to support the Elementary and Secondary school Department to establish a Non-Formal Education Directorate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province Consultant for a period of 123 days.
India Country office is looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Chief of Child Protection, reporting to the Deputy Representative. The role focuses on providing Strategic leadership that directly enhances UNICEF’s ability to create a protective environment for children, driving sustainable results that promote their survival, development, and well-being while strengthening UNICEF’s credibility and impact. The position requires strong, empathetic, inspirational leadership and the ability to balance upholding the rights of vulnerable groups with working with lawmakers and law enforcement personnel.
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 fulfill 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.
UNICE is looking for a professional consultant who can contribute to strengthening the technical support provided by the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the AUC to AU Member States towards effective implementation of ongoing AU initiatives to end harmful practices on children, adolescent girls, and women with focus on Child Marriage, FGM and Violence.
The Operations Specialist (Risk and Compliance) serves in an environment of complex programmatic and operational risks and challenges which requires dedicated support to Senior Managers assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
Under the direct supervision of the Representative for the analysis and foresight aspects, with matrix management to the Senior Security Manager P5, the Security Analyst will provide specific analysis, advice, and support to the Sudan Country Office relative to the UNICEF Programme activities and operations in insecure areas as well as affected personnel and partners.
The incumbent will develop country specific thematic analysis of specific insecure areas, analysis of the underlying cause of inaccessibility and insecurity, the local dynamics, and planning and implementation of mitigation measures customized to the local context and risk analysis.
The incumbent will provide programmatic security support and analysis for all programs which will inform existing strategies, including communication and access strategies and provide the basis for measures to assist in reducing the number of targeted populations missed in hard-to-reach areas.
The purpose of the Finance Assistant role is to support the financial operations of the office through the execution of a variety of standard financial, administrative, and accounting tasks. By handling routine processes such as payment verification, bank reconciliations, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting, the Finance Assistant ensures that transactions are accurate, complete, and compliant with UNICEF’s financial rules, regulations, and policies.
In addition to managing day-to-day financial tasks, the incumbent plays a critical role in identifying and addressing discrepancies, assisting with internal and external audits, and maintaining proper financial documentation. By performing these responsibilities effectively, the Finance Assistant enables senior finance and operations staff to focus on strategic decision-making, program support, and broader financial planning.
The role requires a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with financial systems to process large volumes of data efficiently. Through these efforts, the Finance Assistant helps ensure that financial resources are used optimally, contributing to the organization’s mission of delivering results for children.
UNICEF Argentina & UNICEF Peru Offices are both seeking highly experienced and dedicated Deputy Representative Operations for their respective offices at the P-4 level. 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, programmes and fundraising activities as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
• For non-nationals of Argentina & Peru this is an application to both positions. However, candidates are free to express application interest to a single Country Office.
• Nationals of Argentina & Peru need not apply to a post in their respective country of nationality as they will not be considered. NB* - there cannot be an appointment to the Country Office of the nationality of the candidate. A national of Argentina can only apply for the post in Lima, Peru and a national of Peru can only apply for a post in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Kindly articulate your preference in the cover letter.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Madagascar Country Office for a passionate and committed Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
UNICEF is seeking an Adolescent Girls’ Programme Specialist to play a pivotal role in advancing its Gender Action Plan and Adolescent Girls’ Programme Strategy. Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Gender Equality, this role is part of a global team leading efforts to empower adolescent girls through the POWER4Girls Initiative, supporting 46 country programmes.
Under the direction of the Senior Evaluation Specialist (head of impact evaluation and methods), the multi-country impact evaluation specialist will identify opportunities to a) increase coverage of impact evaluations in the thematic areas of child protection and gender; and b) provide technical leadership in implementing the Impact Catalyst Fund’s multi-country thematic window/windows. Working collaboratively with the evaluation team in UNICEF Regional office in East and South Africa (ESAR), UNICEF country offices, and other UN partners based in Nairobi, the incumbent will support planned and ongoing impact evaluations, contribute to strengthening institutional and national capacities in impact evaluations, and lead on scale-up of innovative approaches in rigorous impact evaluations in fragile and humanitarian settings.
The GSSC BIS team is looking for a self-motivated, results-driven individual who can work independently and contribute to the integration of strategical initiatives, process, technology, and information changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve benefits. It is a collaboration with the business and technical teams to define business problems, translating them into functional specifications to support the successful implementation of the process improvements proposed, including technical solutions.
This high-impact HR leadership role at the P5 level offers an exceptional opportunity to drive organizational transformation at UNICEF. As Chief of the HR Business Partnering Section, you will lead specialized HR functions, foster a culture of engagement, and shape talent strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, you will provide expert guidance to Headquarters divisions, spearhead global HR initiatives, and enable the transition to a new HR delivery model. You will collaborate with senior leaders to design innovative HR solutions, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve as a key advisor on workforce planning, organizational culture, and talent development. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage data analytics and cutting-edge HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure UNICEF’s position as a leader in people management within the UN system. If you are a visionary HR professional passionate about creating a value-based, inclusive workplace, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
Reporting to the Deputy Director Operations and Finance, the incumbent will lead risk management in UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division. This includes leading global projects to manage operational risks that could affect fundraising from the private sector in UNICEF Country Offices, managing change initiatives in Operations and Finance, managing oversight activities, and advising the Deputy Director for Operations and Finance.
The position is also responsible for leading change initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies in operational processes involving National Committees (NCs) and country offices (COs), supporting the Divisions overall internal control mechanisms, and developing and coordinating an Operations Community to ensure efficient knowledge sharing and mainstreaming of best practices.
UNICEF Moldova is looking for a M&E Officer, NO-B (FT) to provide professional expertise and assistance in information/data collection, statistics and data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), preparation of reports, communication and partnership, and in implementing training programmes for national and sub-national data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research capacity building with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.
India Country office is looking for an experienced and dynamic Programme Specialist responsible for providing high quality support to the Representative to provide coordinated management and oversight of the India Country Office (ICO) composed of a main office based in New Delhi and 13 large-size Field Offices as well as outposts.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an emergency manager in Nigeria 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.
Are you an experienced individual with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Ghana is seeking a Social Policy Specialist to manage the Child Rights Monitoring Systems portfolio.
As the Social Policy Specialist (CRM) you will be responsible for strengthening child rights systems through Strengthened Capacity for Child-Specific Statistics and evidence generation, utilization of knowledge in Evidence-Based Decision-Making for children and reinforced system for Child Rights Monitoring, oversight, and participation. You will also support the identification, documentation, validation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices related to child rights within the Country Office and beyond.
This temporary appointment (TA) position reports directly to the Chief Social Policy (P4). We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in research and evidence generation, development of related policy papers, including child poverty analyses, coordination etc. Please note, this opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
If you also have experience with working governments, statistical services, academia and other CRM institutions, then, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to help UNICEF continue to deliver essential services and shape a brighter future for the Ghanaian Child.
Under the supervision of the Yoma Program Manager the consultant will support the project management of the Yoma ecosystem with a particular focus on knowledge management and monitoring. The consultant will focus on ensuring that several simultaneous projects within the Yoma ecosystem are sufficiently supported and knowledge and learning is efficiently documented and shared across the growing ecosystem.
Under the supervision of the Programme Manager for YOMA, the consultant will help create a comprehensive dashboard with important metrics to prove the concept of YOMA to potential/existing partners and allow for external and internal transparency and success monitoring. In this process, the consultant will clean and consolidate data and implement ways to regularly update data from YOMA partners as well as define key performance indicators with the different YOMA workstream leads to be presented on the dashboard. He/she will create various dashboard for different audiences (e.g. partners, externals, internal core team).
The Education section in the UNICEF Peshawar Pakistan field office is looking for a dynamic Individual International Consultancy to support the Elementary and Secondary school Department to establish a Non-Formal Education Directorate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province Consultant for a period of 123 days.
India Country office is looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Chief of Child Protection, reporting to the Deputy Representative. The role focuses on providing Strategic leadership that directly enhances UNICEF’s ability to create a protective environment for children, driving sustainable results that promote their survival, development, and well-being while strengthening UNICEF’s credibility and impact. The position requires strong, empathetic, inspirational leadership and the ability to balance upholding the rights of vulnerable groups with working with lawmakers and law enforcement personnel.
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 fulfill 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.
