The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the integration of child protection and GBV prevention and response within WASH Sectors in Liberia, ensuring that WASH policies, programmes, and investments contribute to safer environments and reduced violence risks for children, adolescents, and women.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education, the consultant will report directly to the Education Manager (Learning) and will be responsible for the following:
1. Lead the FME, UBEC and other agencies in in the development of Out of School Policy, strategy and implementation plan for Nigeria
2. Support the domestication of the in one state each in the North and South regions of Nigeria.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Programme Associate. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers.
The Consultant will contribute to the efficient planning and execution of procurement activities, ensuring timely availability
of goods and services necessary for the implementation of project components.
Specifically, the Consultant will: (i) support the preparation and review of procurement plans, tender dossiers, terms of
reference, and technical specifications in line with FAFA agreement signed by UNICEF and EU; (ii) coordinate and follow up
on tendering, evaluation, contracting, and contract management processes with relevant stakeholders; (iii) ensure proper
documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness of all procurement and contracting files; (iv) provide guidance to the
project team and partners on applicable rules, thresholds, and compliance requirements; (v) monitor contract
implementation, including deliverables, timelines, and payments, and flag any risks or delays; (vi) support financial tracking
and reporting related to procurement activities; and (vii) closely coordinate with project team at UNICEF, implementing
partner/s and UNICEF Brussels Office (EU Development Programs section), regarding compliance and quality assurance.
UNICEF Venezuela is seeking a seasoned Emergency Manager to lead the Country Office's response to one of the most demanding humanitarian operations in the region. Reporting directly to the Representative, you will set the strategic direction for emergency preparedness and response, provide technical leadership across sectors, and represent UNICEF at the highest levels of coordination with Government, the UN Country Team, and the humanitarian cluster system. This is a role for a proven crisis leader — someone who has led response operations before, knows how to build and steer a team under pressure, and is ready to shape both the immediate response and the long-term recovery architecture for children and families affected by the earthquake. If you're looking for a posting where your seniority, judgment and leadership will define the outcome for thousands of children, this is it.
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. For this position, a bachelor’s degree in finance/ administration/ Budget/ Accounting from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, administration or related areas is required. Experience in supporting financial transactions, document management and data entry is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations or an international organization is an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of routine regular administrative transactional tasks and some specialized responsibilities for the respective section/office, requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
The Child Protection Officer (alternative care) provide technical assistance to the Government and partners to strengthen child protection system, protocols and capacities for the identification, case management, interim care, family tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in line with international standards and the specific emergency context in Venezuela.
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme. The Child Protection Officer provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Senior Advisor (Economic & Social Policy and Gender Equality) provides strategic leadership to integrate gender equality and adolescent girls' empowerment into economic and social policies, particularly in areas like child poverty reduction and social protection. Through policy advisory, thought leadership, capacity building, and accountability to the Gender Action Plan, the role ensures gender-sensitive approaches are embedded across UNICEF’s programming and partnerships.
Join UNICEF as a Programme Officer (Digital Education) and help expand equitable access to quality digital learning for children and adolescents. In this role, you will lead advocacy efforts, support school connectivity initiatives, and promote the effective use of digital technologies in education. Working with government counterparts, technical institutions, and partners, you will drive innovative digital education solutions and strengthen collaboration to improve learning outcomes across Brazil.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection and in close collaboration with relevant programme sections and field offices, the Programme Officer supports the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Selo UNICEF and Agenda Cidade UNICEF initiatives.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking for the services of professional consultant to design and deliver an interactive training on Effective Communication and Presentation Skills . The consultant will equip participants to develop and confidently deliver a finalized, audience-tailored pitch to support effective internal communication and resource mobilization across priority thematic areas.
The assignment will be home-based and carried out over a period of seven (7) days. Ghanaian Nationals are not eligible to apply
As a Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in conducting a comprehensive assessment using the global BEP tool with consumers, programme and policy people in Nigeria at all levels. Through the analysis and landscaping assessment covering 6 geopolitical zones of the country, the consultant will develop a national roadmap for scaling up BEP programming for improved maternal nutrition in Nigeria. These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally.
As a Consultant for Supply and Financing Landscaping Analysis for BEP for Maternal Nutrition based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in gathering information, conducting key informant interviews and industry consultation using Supply and Financing Modules. This will include supply and financial feasibility assessments (including industry consultation findings, costing scenarios and business model options). These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability Inclusion) to provide expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that gender, disability and adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work. This is a Fixed-Term contract with duration of 2 years.
This is a re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
The UNICEF Data & Analytics (D&A) Education team is developing a data portal that brings together information from different regional and global learning assessments in one place. The minimum viable product (MVP) for the portal covers regional and global assessments at the foundational learning level for reading/numeracy outcomes at Grade 4 and below drawn from programmes such as TIMSS, PIRLS, EGRA/EGMA, the MICS Foundational Learning Skills (FLS) module, LLECE, AMPL, and ICAN/ICAR.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the integration of child protection and GBV prevention and response within WASH Sectors in Liberia, ensuring that WASH policies, programmes, and investments contribute to safer environments and reduced violence risks for children, adolescents, and women.
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Manager is accountable for programme management, ensuring that programme initiatives are effectively planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored, in accordance with the Country Programme and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities. The role also involves close collaboration with the programme sections—such as education, health, child protection, and water and sanitation—to ensure that social policy interventions are integrated and contribute to broader results for children.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education, the consultant will report directly to the Education Manager (Learning) and will be responsible for the following:
1. Lead the FME, UBEC and other agencies in in the development of Out of School Policy, strategy and implementation plan for Nigeria
2. Support the domestication of the in one state each in the North and South regions of Nigeria.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Programme Associate. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers.
The Consultant will contribute to the efficient planning and execution of procurement activities, ensuring timely availability
of goods and services necessary for the implementation of project components.
Specifically, the Consultant will: (i) support the preparation and review of procurement plans, tender dossiers, terms of
reference, and technical specifications in line with FAFA agreement signed by UNICEF and EU; (ii) coordinate and follow up
on tendering, evaluation, contracting, and contract management processes with relevant stakeholders; (iii) ensure proper
documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness of all procurement and contracting files; (iv) provide guidance to the
project team and partners on applicable rules, thresholds, and compliance requirements; (v) monitor contract
implementation, including deliverables, timelines, and payments, and flag any risks or delays; (vi) support financial tracking
and reporting related to procurement activities; and (vii) closely coordinate with project team at UNICEF, implementing
partner/s and UNICEF Brussels Office (EU Development Programs section), regarding compliance and quality assurance.
UNICEF Venezuela is seeking a seasoned Emergency Manager to lead the Country Office's response to one of the most demanding humanitarian operations in the region. Reporting directly to the Representative, you will set the strategic direction for emergency preparedness and response, provide technical leadership across sectors, and represent UNICEF at the highest levels of coordination with Government, the UN Country Team, and the humanitarian cluster system. This is a role for a proven crisis leader — someone who has led response operations before, knows how to build and steer a team under pressure, and is ready to shape both the immediate response and the long-term recovery architecture for children and families affected by the earthquake. If you're looking for a posting where your seniority, judgment and leadership will define the outcome for thousands of children, this is it.
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. For this position, a bachelor’s degree in finance/ administration/ Budget/ Accounting from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, administration or related areas is required. Experience in supporting financial transactions, document management and data entry is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations or an international organization is an asset.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of routine regular administrative transactional tasks and some specialized responsibilities for the respective section/office, requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
The Child Protection Officer (alternative care) provide technical assistance to the Government and partners to strengthen child protection system, protocols and capacities for the identification, case management, interim care, family tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in line with international standards and the specific emergency context in Venezuela.
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) supports the development and preparation of the GBV programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the GBV programmes/projects within the country programme. The Child Protection Officer provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Senior Advisor (Economic & Social Policy and Gender Equality) provides strategic leadership to integrate gender equality and adolescent girls' empowerment into economic and social policies, particularly in areas like child poverty reduction and social protection. Through policy advisory, thought leadership, capacity building, and accountability to the Gender Action Plan, the role ensures gender-sensitive approaches are embedded across UNICEF’s programming and partnerships.
Join UNICEF as a Programme Officer (Digital Education) and help expand equitable access to quality digital learning for children and adolescents. In this role, you will lead advocacy efforts, support school connectivity initiatives, and promote the effective use of digital technologies in education. Working with government counterparts, technical institutions, and partners, you will drive innovative digital education solutions and strengthen collaboration to improve learning outcomes across Brazil.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection and in close collaboration with relevant programme sections and field offices, the Programme Officer supports the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Selo UNICEF and Agenda Cidade UNICEF initiatives.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking for the services of professional consultant to design and deliver an interactive training on Effective Communication and Presentation Skills . The consultant will equip participants to develop and confidently deliver a finalized, audience-tailored pitch to support effective internal communication and resource mobilization across priority thematic areas.
The assignment will be home-based and carried out over a period of seven (7) days. Ghanaian Nationals are not eligible to apply
As a Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in conducting a comprehensive assessment using the global BEP tool with consumers, programme and policy people in Nigeria at all levels. Through the analysis and landscaping assessment covering 6 geopolitical zones of the country, the consultant will develop a national roadmap for scaling up BEP programming for improved maternal nutrition in Nigeria. These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally.
As a Consultant for Supply and Financing Landscaping Analysis for BEP for Maternal Nutrition based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Child Nutrition and Development Section team and coordinate with WFP in gathering information, conducting key informant interviews and industry consultation using Supply and Financing Modules. This will include supply and financial feasibility assessments (including industry consultation findings, costing scenarios and business model options). These deliverables will not only guide maternal nutrition programming in Nigeria but also serve as a resource for informing global efforts to improve maternal nutrition globally
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Programme Specialist (Gender and Disability Inclusion) to provide expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure that gender, disability and adolescent development and participation established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies, are integrated in UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes and humanitarian work. This is a Fixed-Term contract with duration of 2 years.
This is a re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-apply.
The UNICEF Data & Analytics (D&A) Education team is developing a data portal that brings together information from different regional and global learning assessments in one place. The minimum viable product (MVP) for the portal covers regional and global assessments at the foundational learning level for reading/numeracy outcomes at Grade 4 and below drawn from programmes such as TIMSS, PIRLS, EGRA/EGMA, the MICS Foundational Learning Skills (FLS) module, LLECE, AMPL, and ICAN/ICAR.
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