The purpose of this assignment is to design qualitative research methodology for consultation workshops with children in China on AI, support local implementing research partner (review findings, conduct quality control of research analysis, etc.) and write up UNICEF Innocenti report with complete analysis, discussion and recommendations
The consultancy will identify and recommend an efficient, inclusive, and financially sustainable management model for the rehabilitated Sports Complex and computer room in Bissau. It will also develop a practical sustainability plan covering operations, maintenance, waste management, financial viability, and community engagement to ensure long-term functionality and positive community impact.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Programme Manager to lead its Polio Programme in Southern Afghanistan, the country's highest-risk region for poliovirus transmission. Based in the Southern Region, the incumbent will provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight of polio eradication efforts, working closely with local authorities, WHO, humanitarian partners, and communities.The role will drive implementation of polio eradication strategies, strengthen integration with routine immunization, nutrition, and primary health services, and represent UNICEF at the Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC). The position is responsible for policy dialogue, advocacy, programme quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring achievement of regional and national polio programme goals.This is a critical leadership position that contributes directly to Afghanistan’s and the global community’s efforts to eradicate polio by 2029, while advancing UNICEF’s commitment to equity and the rights of every child.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a qualified Facilitator to provide technical leadership for a Nutrition-focused Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Master Training of Trainers (M-ToT) programme. The duration of the assignment is for 30 days over the period of 2 months.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Join UNICEF in Yambio, South Sudan, and help strengthen supply chain operations for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and emergency response. As a Supply & Logistics Officer, you will support supply planning, warehousing, inventory management, transport coordination, last-mile delivery, and partner engagement to ensure life-saving supplies reach children and communities when they need them most.We're looking for professionals with at least two years of experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain management, warehousing, or related fields, along with strong coordination, analytical, and reporting skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to humanitarian action, work in a dynamic field environment, and make a tangible impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.
UNICEF Brazil in coordinating and strengthening communication activities related to the Municipal Seal from September 2026 to July 2027, under the direct supervision of the Communication Specialist. The consultant will work closely with communication colleagues from the six implementing partner organizations, helping identify their needs, providing tailored technical guidance and training, improving the use of digital platforms and communication technologies, and
ensuring that partners’ communication demands are aligned with UNICEF’s overall communication strategy, standards, visual identity and advocacy priorities.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Supply & Logistics Manager, the Logistics Specialist coordinates and provides technical oversight for logistics, warehousing and distribution operations for UNICEF South Sudan Country Office. The role supports the effective movement, storage and delivery of supplies across the country programme and emergency response, including inbound shipment coordination, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, transport planning, last-mile distribution and logistics contract management. The Logistics Specialist works closely with supply, programme, operations, field office colleagues, government counterparts, implementing partners and service providers to ensure timely, efficient, accountable and fit-for-purpose logistics support for results for children
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will be responsible for managing the supply chains of a medium-to-large-sized country office, and/or medium sized emergency response operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent collaborates closely with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management. If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The purpose of this assignment is to generate timely and robust evidence on the efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and adequacy of health spending in Malawi over the last five fiscal years (2021/22–2025/26). The analysis will assess programme prioritization within District Implementation Plans (DIPs), examine resource allocation and expenditure performance across key programme areas including PHC, SRMNCAH, HIV, immunization, and medicines financing, and identify opportunities to improve budget credibility, expenditure efficiency, and financial sustainability.
UNICEF’s Evaluation Office is launching a 2026–2029 global evaluation to strengthen child protection systems and identify high-impact investments for reducing violence against women and children. This initiative requires a Thematic Lead on Violence Against Children to drive strategic analysis across two critical workstreams.
Adolescence is a critical period of development during which mental health challenges can have lasting impacts. In Bhutan, mental health concerns among children, adolescents, young people, and women are increasing, with anxiety and depression accounting for more than 55% of reported cases, followed by alcohol -related mental and behavioral disorders. In response, WHO and UNICEF launched the Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) Initiative, including evidence -based guidelines, an implementation toolkit, a teacher’ s Guide, and a Comic Book to promote adolescent mental health and socio -emotional learning. To pilot the initiative in Bhutan, UNICEF partnered with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD) and the PEMA Secretariat in 2025, implementing the adapted HAT toolkit in 24 schools over six months through school counsellors in 12 schools and mentor -mentee programmes in the remaining 12 schools.
The pilot implementation of the HAT initiative demonstrated positive outcomes in strengthening adolescents’ social -emotional skills, with participants showing improved emotional awareness and a greater willingness to seek support from peers, counsellors, and wellbeing focal persons. Teachers observed that students felt more comfortable discussing their challenges, while parents and caregivers reported being better equipped to understand and support their children after participating in the programme. A major factor contributing to the pilot’s success was the adaptation of the resources to the Bhutanese context, particularly the comic book Magnificent Meto and Friends , whose relatable characters and storylines resonated strongly with adolescents. Due to high demand, including among older adolescents aged 15 –19 years,
UNICEF China is looking for a season Education officer at NO-1 level to support the implementation of the work plan 2026-27 and provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for Digital Education projects.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
Child marriage among Roma communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia persists at high rates, driven by systemic exclusion rather than cultural tradition. UNICEF is seeking a consultant to produce a scoping review, a regional framework, and an advocacy policy paper targeting EU inclusion strategies. This initiative aims to equip UNICEF with evidence-based tools to ensure the protection and inclusion of Roma girls by 2030.
By being the Chief Social Policy you will report to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of Economic and Social Policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce monetary and multidimensional child poverty; (b) inclusive, shock-responsive social protection systems and programmes; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments, domestic financing and financial management; (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services, and (e) livelihoods and economic opportunities as per new UNICEF Strategic Plan. This encompasses both direct programme work with government (central and at subnational levels), international financial institutions, development partners, and civil society partners, as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, and water and sanitation.
The Personal Assistance Service (PAS) is an important tool for social inclusion, enabling persons with disabilities to live independently and participate actively in community life, in line with the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which the Republic of Moldova ratified in 2010. Currently, the regulatory framework governing the organization and functioning of the PAS is defined by Law No. 60/2012 on the social inclusion of persons with disabilities and Government Decision No. 314/2012 approving the Framework Regulation on the organization and functioning of the PAS, together with the Minimum Quality Standards. However, the existing modalities for employing personal assistants and delivering the service do not adequately meet real needs, resulting in inequities in coverage, quality, and financial sustainability. While the number of beneficiaries has steadily increased in recent years, the human and financial resources allocated have not evolved proportionally to demand. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) intends to revise and improve the contracting and delivery framework of the PAS to ensure a more equitable, flexible, and needs oriented system. This will include differentiating levels of support and exploring alternative financing and contracting mechanisms, with the ultimate goal of strengthening inclusion and improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities. The consultant, in coordination with the financial expert, shall prepare legislative recommendations and costing scenarios for the revision of contracting and delivery modalities of the Personal Assistance Service.
The purpose of this assignment is to design qualitative research methodology for consultation workshops with children in China on AI, support local implementing research partner (review findings, conduct quality control of research analysis, etc.) and write up UNICEF Innocenti report with complete analysis, discussion and recommendations
The consultancy will identify and recommend an efficient, inclusive, and financially sustainable management model for the rehabilitated Sports Complex and computer room in Bissau. It will also develop a practical sustainability plan covering operations, maintenance, waste management, financial viability, and community engagement to ensure long-term functionality and positive community impact.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Programme Manager to lead its Polio Programme in Southern Afghanistan, the country's highest-risk region for poliovirus transmission. Based in the Southern Region, the incumbent will provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight of polio eradication efforts, working closely with local authorities, WHO, humanitarian partners, and communities.The role will drive implementation of polio eradication strategies, strengthen integration with routine immunization, nutrition, and primary health services, and represent UNICEF at the Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC). The position is responsible for policy dialogue, advocacy, programme quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring achievement of regional and national polio programme goals.This is a critical leadership position that contributes directly to Afghanistan’s and the global community’s efforts to eradicate polio by 2029, while advancing UNICEF’s commitment to equity and the rights of every child.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a qualified Facilitator to provide technical leadership for a Nutrition-focused Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Master Training of Trainers (M-ToT) programme. The duration of the assignment is for 30 days over the period of 2 months.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Join UNICEF in Yambio, South Sudan, and help strengthen supply chain operations for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and emergency response. As a Supply & Logistics Officer, you will support supply planning, warehousing, inventory management, transport coordination, last-mile delivery, and partner engagement to ensure life-saving supplies reach children and communities when they need them most.We're looking for professionals with at least two years of experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain management, warehousing, or related fields, along with strong coordination, analytical, and reporting skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to humanitarian action, work in a dynamic field environment, and make a tangible impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.
UNICEF Brazil in coordinating and strengthening communication activities related to the Municipal Seal from September 2026 to July 2027, under the direct supervision of the Communication Specialist. The consultant will work closely with communication colleagues from the six implementing partner organizations, helping identify their needs, providing tailored technical guidance and training, improving the use of digital platforms and communication technologies, and
ensuring that partners’ communication demands are aligned with UNICEF’s overall communication strategy, standards, visual identity and advocacy priorities.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Supply & Logistics Manager, the Logistics Specialist coordinates and provides technical oversight for logistics, warehousing and distribution operations for UNICEF South Sudan Country Office. The role supports the effective movement, storage and delivery of supplies across the country programme and emergency response, including inbound shipment coordination, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, transport planning, last-mile distribution and logistics contract management. The Logistics Specialist works closely with supply, programme, operations, field office colleagues, government counterparts, implementing partners and service providers to ensure timely, efficient, accountable and fit-for-purpose logistics support for results for children
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional who will be responsible for managing the supply chains of a medium-to-large-sized country office, and/or medium sized emergency response operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent collaborates closely with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management. If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The purpose of this assignment is to generate timely and robust evidence on the efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and adequacy of health spending in Malawi over the last five fiscal years (2021/22–2025/26). The analysis will assess programme prioritization within District Implementation Plans (DIPs), examine resource allocation and expenditure performance across key programme areas including PHC, SRMNCAH, HIV, immunization, and medicines financing, and identify opportunities to improve budget credibility, expenditure efficiency, and financial sustainability.
UNICEF’s Evaluation Office is launching a 2026–2029 global evaluation to strengthen child protection systems and identify high-impact investments for reducing violence against women and children. This initiative requires a Thematic Lead on Violence Against Children to drive strategic analysis across two critical workstreams.
Adolescence is a critical period of development during which mental health challenges can have lasting impacts. In Bhutan, mental health concerns among children, adolescents, young people, and women are increasing, with anxiety and depression accounting for more than 55% of reported cases, followed by alcohol -related mental and behavioral disorders. In response, WHO and UNICEF launched the Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) Initiative, including evidence -based guidelines, an implementation toolkit, a teacher’ s Guide, and a Comic Book to promote adolescent mental health and socio -emotional learning. To pilot the initiative in Bhutan, UNICEF partnered with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD) and the PEMA Secretariat in 2025, implementing the adapted HAT toolkit in 24 schools over six months through school counsellors in 12 schools and mentor -mentee programmes in the remaining 12 schools.
The pilot implementation of the HAT initiative demonstrated positive outcomes in strengthening adolescents’ social -emotional skills, with participants showing improved emotional awareness and a greater willingness to seek support from peers, counsellors, and wellbeing focal persons. Teachers observed that students felt more comfortable discussing their challenges, while parents and caregivers reported being better equipped to understand and support their children after participating in the programme. A major factor contributing to the pilot’s success was the adaptation of the resources to the Bhutanese context, particularly the comic book Magnificent Meto and Friends , whose relatable characters and storylines resonated strongly with adolescents. Due to high demand, including among older adolescents aged 15 –19 years,
UNICEF China is looking for a season Education officer at NO-1 level to support the implementation of the work plan 2026-27 and provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for Digital Education projects.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
Child marriage among Roma communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia persists at high rates, driven by systemic exclusion rather than cultural tradition. UNICEF is seeking a consultant to produce a scoping review, a regional framework, and an advocacy policy paper targeting EU inclusion strategies. This initiative aims to equip UNICEF with evidence-based tools to ensure the protection and inclusion of Roma girls by 2030.
By being the Chief Social Policy you will report to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of Economic and Social Policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce monetary and multidimensional child poverty; (b) inclusive, shock-responsive social protection systems and programmes; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments, domestic financing and financial management; (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services, and (e) livelihoods and economic opportunities as per new UNICEF Strategic Plan. This encompasses both direct programme work with government (central and at subnational levels), international financial institutions, development partners, and civil society partners, as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, and water and sanitation.
The Personal Assistance Service (PAS) is an important tool for social inclusion, enabling persons with disabilities to live independently and participate actively in community life, in line with the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which the Republic of Moldova ratified in 2010. Currently, the regulatory framework governing the organization and functioning of the PAS is defined by Law No. 60/2012 on the social inclusion of persons with disabilities and Government Decision No. 314/2012 approving the Framework Regulation on the organization and functioning of the PAS, together with the Minimum Quality Standards. However, the existing modalities for employing personal assistants and delivering the service do not adequately meet real needs, resulting in inequities in coverage, quality, and financial sustainability. While the number of beneficiaries has steadily increased in recent years, the human and financial resources allocated have not evolved proportionally to demand. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) intends to revise and improve the contracting and delivery framework of the PAS to ensure a more equitable, flexible, and needs oriented system. This will include differentiating levels of support and exploring alternative financing and contracting mechanisms, with the ultimate goal of strengthening inclusion and improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities. The consultant, in coordination with the financial expert, shall prepare legislative recommendations and costing scenarios for the revision of contracting and delivery modalities of the Personal Assistance Service.
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