Since 24 February 2022, the escalation of the war in Ukraine has severely affected children and families, leaving millions in need of humanitarian assistance and disrupting access to essential services such as health, education, WASH, and social protection. In response, UNICEF has implemented an emergency response while supporting recovery and strengthening national systems. High-quality, timely evidence and evaluation are essential to ensure programmes remain effective, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children. To strengthen its evaluation function, the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office is recruiting an Evaluation Specialist (NO-C) to support the planning, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations and contribute to the office's evidence generation strategy.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and UNICEF in developing and piloting an integrated parenting support programme within primary health care (PHC) services and selected preschool education (kindergarten) facilities. The consultant will design an evidence-based, culturally appropriate training package based on UNICEF's Early Childhood Development (ECD) guidance, the UNICEF Parenting Framework, and the Child Development Guide for Turkmenistan. The consultancy will include the development of training and facilitation materials, delivery of a Training of Trainers (ToT), piloting of parent education sessions, refinement of the package based on feedback, and preparation of recommendations for institutionalizing and scaling up the programme nationwide.
The purpose of this assignment is therefore to generate robust evidence on children’s engagement with the digital environment in Bhutan, with a particular focus on online risks and digital safety including from the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The study will support UNICEF and national stakeholders to better understand the nature, prevalence, and impacts of online and AI‑related risks affecting children, and to inform evidence‑based policy, programming, and safeguarding responses that both protect and empower children in an increasingly digital society
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen disaster risk financing (DRF) systems for social sectors in selected Pacific
Island Countries (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu) by improving the capacity of governments and
partners to mobilize and deliver financial resources effectively to protect children and essential services during shocks.
The consultancy will support UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) to enhance its role as a strategic partner in DRF
by working closely with Ministries of Finance and line ministries responsible for education, health & nutrition, child
protection, WASH, and social protection to strengthen the integration of social sectors within DRF frameworks. This
includes assessing and improving shock-responsive delivery systems (“money-out”), identifying systemic bottlenecks, and
providing targeted technical support and initial capacity-building to ensure that financial resources translate into timely
and effective support for children.
The assignment will further contribute to elevating the role of social sectors within national DRF approaches, ensuring
that financing mechanisms explicitly account for the protection of essential services and the needs of children in disaster
contexts.
In parallel, the consultancy will facilitate engagement with key regional and international partners, including PCRIC, the
World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), to align UNICEF’s work
with broader DRF initiatives and promote coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches.
Finally, the consultancy will contribute to the development of donor-ready proposals and a UNICEF DRF roadmap,
ensuring that country-level engagement and systems improvements are translated into actionable strategies,
strengthened partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities to better protect children from disaster impacts.
The Child Survival Advocacy Team, UNICEF Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, New York, USA, is seeking an Advocacy Consultant, Polio Outbreaks, office based with travel, for a period of 11 months.
The individual consultant will play a key role in translating audience insights, fundraising priorities, and performance data into effective content strategies and campaign execution. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising the Virtual Hub Manager, Performance Marketing Specialists, Donor Journey Specialists, and Data Analysts, the selected candidate will help shape integrated content plans that support donor acquisition, engagement, and retention objectives across multiple markets.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
Fully remote consultancy opportunity on Education in Emergencies (EiE) with the Education, Global Programme Division based in Amman, Jordan for 12 months.
PROSPECTS is a multi-year programme launched in 2019 by the Netherlands, bringing together major partners to promote long-term, development-focused solutions to forced displacement across eight countries. It supports system reform, cross-sector collaboration, and evidence-based approaches, with initiatives like digital ID integration, skills development, and inclusive policy advocacy.
Within UNICEF, the Skills & Secondary Education pillar contributes by linking education systems to skills development and coordinating with partners. The consultant will support the Digital Opportunity Accelerator by improving coordination, workflows, and knowledge systems, and by developing practical tools to enhance programme efficiency and sustainability under the supervision of the Global Lead.
The 5th GPE-KIX Africa Research Symposium will bring together around 200 stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, and partners, to discuss education financing under fiscal constraints and share evidence, reforms, and country experiences.
UNICEF seeks an experienced Event Management Consultant to provide end-to-end support for planning, coordination, implementation, and post-event activities, working closely with the multi-partner organizing committee.
Join UNICEF as a Social & Behavior Change Specialist (P-3) in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and play a pivotal role in advancing children’s rights and wellbeing across the Pacific. This exciting temporary appointment offers the opportunity to lead evidence-based social and behavior change initiatives, work closely with government and community partners, and contribute to impactful programmes that improve outcomes for children in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic regions.
UNICEF works with governments and partners to strengthen education systems and improve equitable learning outcomes for all children. As part of its systems strengthening agenda, UNICEF supports countries in developing evidence-based education sector reforms, strengthening sector planning processes, and advancing implementation of transformative education policies and programmes.
This Public Partnership Officer (TA) shall support UNICEF’s North America+ team in producing high-caliber quality outputs for key stakeholders on a range of humanitarian and global nutrition programmes (together with other internal teams), supporting financial reporting in close collaboration with UNICEF’s Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), and advancing knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, partnership and grants management elements. The incumbent’s efforts will contribute to enhancing UNICEF’s programme of delivery along with partnership and resource mobilization efforts for UNICEF action globally. The incumbent will have a formal reporting line into a P3.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF is seeking to engage an individual consultant to undertake a focused operational review of SCC workflows, identify operational bottlenecks and process inefficiencies, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen operational coordination, harmonization, workload management, and process optimization.
This consultancy is designed to produce outputs that reinforce the complementarity between ACERWC and its Special Rapporteurs, ensuring that the Committee's strengthened capacity also enhances the evidence base, advocacy reach, and monitoring effectiveness of the mandates of the Special Rapporteurs.
UNICEF South Sudan is looking for a Programme Manager (Risk & Direct Cash Delivery) to lead our growing cash assistance portfolio. This 6‑month role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for safe, efficient cash delivery to frontline workers and households. You’ll drive the development of cash standards, data and payment systems, and integrated risk and accountability frameworks—while strengthening internal capacities and guiding senior management on risk‑informed, harmonized approaches. Join us to enhance governance, compliance, and readiness for large‑scale cash assistance across South Sudan.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic chief of polio eradication to provide strategic leadership and drive impactful delivery under the National Emergency Action Plan. This role steers program strategy, partnerships, and implementation, overseeing SBCC, vaccine management, integrated programming, and high-level coordination while representing UNICEF across national and global platforms. A unique opportunity to shape public health outcomes and contribute to a polio-free future.
L’objectif global de cette consultation est de faire de « La Famille Mosantu » une plateforme nationale de communication comportementale multimédia, combinant télévision, radio, outils communautaires et médias numériques afin de promouvoir durablement des comportements favorables à la santé, à la nutrition et au développement de l’enfant en République démocratique du Congo.
Since 24 February 2022, the escalation of the war in Ukraine has severely affected children and families, leaving millions in need of humanitarian assistance and disrupting access to essential services such as health, education, WASH, and social protection. In response, UNICEF has implemented an emergency response while supporting recovery and strengthening national systems. High-quality, timely evidence and evaluation are essential to ensure programmes remain effective, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children. To strengthen its evaluation function, the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office is recruiting an Evaluation Specialist (NO-C) to support the planning, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations and contribute to the office's evidence generation strategy.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and UNICEF in developing and piloting an integrated parenting support programme within primary health care (PHC) services and selected preschool education (kindergarten) facilities. The consultant will design an evidence-based, culturally appropriate training package based on UNICEF's Early Childhood Development (ECD) guidance, the UNICEF Parenting Framework, and the Child Development Guide for Turkmenistan. The consultancy will include the development of training and facilitation materials, delivery of a Training of Trainers (ToT), piloting of parent education sessions, refinement of the package based on feedback, and preparation of recommendations for institutionalizing and scaling up the programme nationwide.
The purpose of this assignment is therefore to generate robust evidence on children’s engagement with the digital environment in Bhutan, with a particular focus on online risks and digital safety including from the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The study will support UNICEF and national stakeholders to better understand the nature, prevalence, and impacts of online and AI‑related risks affecting children, and to inform evidence‑based policy, programming, and safeguarding responses that both protect and empower children in an increasingly digital society
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen disaster risk financing (DRF) systems for social sectors in selected Pacific
Island Countries (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu) by improving the capacity of governments and
partners to mobilize and deliver financial resources effectively to protect children and essential services during shocks.
The consultancy will support UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) to enhance its role as a strategic partner in DRF
by working closely with Ministries of Finance and line ministries responsible for education, health & nutrition, child
protection, WASH, and social protection to strengthen the integration of social sectors within DRF frameworks. This
includes assessing and improving shock-responsive delivery systems (“money-out”), identifying systemic bottlenecks, and
providing targeted technical support and initial capacity-building to ensure that financial resources translate into timely
and effective support for children.
The assignment will further contribute to elevating the role of social sectors within national DRF approaches, ensuring
that financing mechanisms explicitly account for the protection of essential services and the needs of children in disaster
contexts.
In parallel, the consultancy will facilitate engagement with key regional and international partners, including PCRIC, the
World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), to align UNICEF’s work
with broader DRF initiatives and promote coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches.
Finally, the consultancy will contribute to the development of donor-ready proposals and a UNICEF DRF roadmap,
ensuring that country-level engagement and systems improvements are translated into actionable strategies,
strengthened partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities to better protect children from disaster impacts.
The Child Survival Advocacy Team, UNICEF Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, New York, USA, is seeking an Advocacy Consultant, Polio Outbreaks, office based with travel, for a period of 11 months.
The individual consultant will play a key role in translating audience insights, fundraising priorities, and performance data into effective content strategies and campaign execution. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising the Virtual Hub Manager, Performance Marketing Specialists, Donor Journey Specialists, and Data Analysts, the selected candidate will help shape integrated content plans that support donor acquisition, engagement, and retention objectives across multiple markets.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Officer, supporting the delivery of maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) services, including wasting management, and robust monitoring systems to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in targeted districts.
You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, and supporting programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition interventions, enabling services to reach those most in need. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.Your role will be instrumental in supporting efficient utilization of resources to deliver high-quality nutrition services, which will enable improvements in the survival, growth, and well-being of children and women in Malawi.
Fully remote consultancy opportunity on Education in Emergencies (EiE) with the Education, Global Programme Division based in Amman, Jordan for 12 months.
PROSPECTS is a multi-year programme launched in 2019 by the Netherlands, bringing together major partners to promote long-term, development-focused solutions to forced displacement across eight countries. It supports system reform, cross-sector collaboration, and evidence-based approaches, with initiatives like digital ID integration, skills development, and inclusive policy advocacy.
Within UNICEF, the Skills & Secondary Education pillar contributes by linking education systems to skills development and coordinating with partners. The consultant will support the Digital Opportunity Accelerator by improving coordination, workflows, and knowledge systems, and by developing practical tools to enhance programme efficiency and sustainability under the supervision of the Global Lead.
The 5th GPE-KIX Africa Research Symposium will bring together around 200 stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, and partners, to discuss education financing under fiscal constraints and share evidence, reforms, and country experiences.
UNICEF seeks an experienced Event Management Consultant to provide end-to-end support for planning, coordination, implementation, and post-event activities, working closely with the multi-partner organizing committee.
Join UNICEF as a Social & Behavior Change Specialist (P-3) in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and play a pivotal role in advancing children’s rights and wellbeing across the Pacific. This exciting temporary appointment offers the opportunity to lead evidence-based social and behavior change initiatives, work closely with government and community partners, and contribute to impactful programmes that improve outcomes for children in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic regions.
UNICEF works with governments and partners to strengthen education systems and improve equitable learning outcomes for all children. As part of its systems strengthening agenda, UNICEF supports countries in developing evidence-based education sector reforms, strengthening sector planning processes, and advancing implementation of transformative education policies and programmes.
This Public Partnership Officer (TA) shall support UNICEF’s North America+ team in producing high-caliber quality outputs for key stakeholders on a range of humanitarian and global nutrition programmes (together with other internal teams), supporting financial reporting in close collaboration with UNICEF’s Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), and advancing knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, partnership and grants management elements. The incumbent’s efforts will contribute to enhancing UNICEF’s programme of delivery along with partnership and resource mobilization efforts for UNICEF action globally. The incumbent will have a formal reporting line into a P3.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Social and Behaviour Specialist (Polio Outbreak Response) and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF is seeking to engage an individual consultant to undertake a focused operational review of SCC workflows, identify operational bottlenecks and process inefficiencies, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen operational coordination, harmonization, workload management, and process optimization.
This consultancy is designed to produce outputs that reinforce the complementarity between ACERWC and its Special Rapporteurs, ensuring that the Committee's strengthened capacity also enhances the evidence base, advocacy reach, and monitoring effectiveness of the mandates of the Special Rapporteurs.
UNICEF South Sudan is looking for a Programme Manager (Risk & Direct Cash Delivery) to lead our growing cash assistance portfolio. This 6‑month role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for safe, efficient cash delivery to frontline workers and households. You’ll drive the development of cash standards, data and payment systems, and integrated risk and accountability frameworks—while strengthening internal capacities and guiding senior management on risk‑informed, harmonized approaches. Join us to enhance governance, compliance, and readiness for large‑scale cash assistance across South Sudan.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic chief of polio eradication to provide strategic leadership and drive impactful delivery under the National Emergency Action Plan. This role steers program strategy, partnerships, and implementation, overseeing SBCC, vaccine management, integrated programming, and high-level coordination while representing UNICEF across national and global platforms. A unique opportunity to shape public health outcomes and contribute to a polio-free future.
L’objectif global de cette consultation est de faire de « La Famille Mosantu » une plateforme nationale de communication comportementale multimédia, combinant télévision, radio, outils communautaires et médias numériques afin de promouvoir durablement des comportements favorables à la santé, à la nutrition et au développement de l’enfant en République démocratique du Congo.
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