The UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking for a dedicated Emergency Specialist (Planning and Reporting), at P-3 level, for a duration of 7 months. The projected start date is 01 September 2026 and until 31 March 2027.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to develop a Strategic Roadmap that strengthens its global knowledge, learning, and thought leadership on social and behaviour change (SBC) for preventing harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. Building on UNICEF’s extensive investments in evidence, tools, partnerships, and innovative approaches, the roadmap will identify opportunities to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, innovation, and the use of evidence across global and country programmes.
The consultancy will support UNICEF’s efforts to accelerate the elimination of harmful practices by 2030, strengthen its role as a global leader and convener in SBC, and provide practical recommendations for advancing learning, partnerships, visibility, and technical excellence in this field.
Venezuela is currently responding to a major earthquake emergency in its central-northern region, and UNICEF is looking for an experienced Emergency Specialist ready to make a real difference on the ground. This is a opportunity to lead emergency preparedness and response efforts at the heart of the operation — from rapid needs assessments and coordination with Government, UN agencies and NGOs, to mobilizing resources and ensuring life-saving assistance reaches children and families when they need it most. If you thrive under pressure, bring proven field experience from complex emergencies, and want your work to translate directly into impact for the most vulnerable children, this is your moment. Join a dedicated team already on the ground in Venezuela and help shape the next phase of this critical response.
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.
Join UNICEF Malawi and be part of a mission that delivers lasting impact for every child. UNICEF Malawi advances children's rights through advocacy and communication. As Advocacy and Communication Officer, you will help turn programme priorities into public support and action.
UNICEF India is undergoing preparations for the next five-year Country Programme cycle 2027 - 2032. The consultancy will support the systematic review and repositioning of advocacy priorities to align them with the continuing and emerging priorities in the Country Programme Document (CPD), programme strategies and results framework. The consultant will synthesize evidence from evaluations, reviews, lessons learned, policy developments and stakeholder perspectives to identify strategic advocacy opportunities for the next programme cycle. The assignment will support integrating advocacy strategies into programme design, results frameworks and implementation approaches, positioning strategic advocacy as a deliberate accelerator for achieving results for children.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented national consultant who is responsible for providing in-country research and logistical support to the International Lead Evaluation Consultant conducting 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 purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support for the development and contextualization of a comprehensive child protection advocacy framework aligned with the child protection–related CRC Concluding Observations 2026 and the Child Protection Policy implementation Framework, tailored to the provincial context of Punjab.
The consultancy will include stakeholder mapping to inform strategic advocacy pathways aimed at increasing public financing for child protection. This will involve identifying key parliamentarians, influencers, and decision-makers who shape child protection budgeting, policies, public resource allocation, and sustainability.
The assignment will ensure that provincial child protection priorities are translated into a practical, context-sensitive advocacy approach that reflects local realities.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Esta consultoría tiene un alcance integral que combina el desarrollo de productos técnicos, el fortalecimiento de capacidades y la promoción de prácticas armonizadas entre los diferentes actores del sistema de protección y justicia.
Más allá de la elaboración de materiales, su propósito es generar herramientas que sean efectivamente utilizadas en la práctica y que contribuyan a mejorar la calidad de la intervención con niñas, niños y adolescentes, especialmente en contextos sensibles relacionados con entrevistas o toma de testimonio.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Social Policy professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Chief Social Policy is a pivotal role within PCMO, leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive 2026–2030 Action Plan for the UNICEF China Country Office to implement the global Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS). The plan must align with the global vision of creating a barrier-free and inclusive world by 2030, the UNICEF China Country Programme Document (CPD) 2026–2030, and the EAP Regional Initial Action Plan.
The consultant will build upon the achievements and lessons learned from the previous UNICEF China CO’s DIP Strategic Plan 2023–2025, focusing on a twin-track approach (mainstreaming and targeted actions) to advance the rights of children with disabilities in China.
This consultation aims to conduct an in-depth market study on the menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon, with particular attention to inequities affecting adolescent girls and women in both urban, peri-urban and rural settings. The study will generate evidence to inform UNICEF Cameroon’s programme strategies on improving access to safe, affordable, quality menstrual products, while strengthening local markets, promoting sustainable and reusable solutions, and addressing socio-cultural barriers.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
La consultoría brindará asistencia técnica especializada al Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MAE), bajo la supervisión de UNICEF, para fortalecer los mecanismos que facilitan el acceso de los gobiernos municipales al financiamiento de proyectos de agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH). El trabajo incluirá la revisión y mejora de los procesos de viabilidad técnica, la armonización de criterios entre el MAE y el Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE), y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas e instrumentos de gestión utilizados en el sector.
Asimismo, la consultoría apoyará la coordinación entre instituciones públicas, organismos multilaterales y otros actores relevantes, contribuyendo al desarrollo de herramientas técnicas, la generación de evidencia y la formulación de recomendaciones para mejorar las políticas públicas y las estrategias de financiamiento del sector WASH.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level. The consultancy will focus on bridging the gap between policy and practice at the school level, by ensuring that national SOPs, referral pathways and child protection tools are effectively implemented, adapted and used within pre-primary, primary and secondary schools.
To scale digital learning initiatives across Nigeria, UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a national consultant who will provide technical support for the deployment of the quality Learning Passport.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide strategic, technical and operational support to UNICEF Burundi in the development of the Country Programme 2028–2032.
La Oficina de UNICEF en Colombia suscribió con el Gobierno Nacional el Programa de Cooperación para el período de marzo de 2025 a diciembre de 2028. Este marco establece los resultados esperados y las condiciones generales que orientan la cooperación de UNICEF con las instituciones del Estado colombiano, el Sistema de Naciones Unidas, las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, el sector privado y otros actores estratégicos. Su desarrollo se fundamenta en el mandato, las capacidades y las ventajas comparativas de UNICEF, tales como: la capacidad de articular actores diversos y de incidencia multinivel en torno a la protección integral de la niñez y la adolescencia; la vinculación de la programación humanitaria y de desarrollo; la presencia en las regiones más rezagadas; la experiencia de trabajo con adolescentes, y el uso de diversos enfoques basados en el territorio, la población, la discapacidad, el género, la etnicidad, el ciclo de vida y los derechos de la infancia.
The UNICEF MENA Regional Office is looking for a dedicated Emergency Specialist (Planning and Reporting), at P-3 level, for a duration of 7 months. The projected start date is 01 September 2026 and until 31 March 2027.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to develop a Strategic Roadmap that strengthens its global knowledge, learning, and thought leadership on social and behaviour change (SBC) for preventing harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. Building on UNICEF’s extensive investments in evidence, tools, partnerships, and innovative approaches, the roadmap will identify opportunities to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, innovation, and the use of evidence across global and country programmes.
The consultancy will support UNICEF’s efforts to accelerate the elimination of harmful practices by 2030, strengthen its role as a global leader and convener in SBC, and provide practical recommendations for advancing learning, partnerships, visibility, and technical excellence in this field.
Venezuela is currently responding to a major earthquake emergency in its central-northern region, and UNICEF is looking for an experienced Emergency Specialist ready to make a real difference on the ground. This is a opportunity to lead emergency preparedness and response efforts at the heart of the operation — from rapid needs assessments and coordination with Government, UN agencies and NGOs, to mobilizing resources and ensuring life-saving assistance reaches children and families when they need it most. If you thrive under pressure, bring proven field experience from complex emergencies, and want your work to translate directly into impact for the most vulnerable children, this is your moment. Join a dedicated team already on the ground in Venezuela and help shape the next phase of this critical response.
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.
Join UNICEF Malawi and be part of a mission that delivers lasting impact for every child. UNICEF Malawi advances children's rights through advocacy and communication. As Advocacy and Communication Officer, you will help turn programme priorities into public support and action.
UNICEF India is undergoing preparations for the next five-year Country Programme cycle 2027 - 2032. The consultancy will support the systematic review and repositioning of advocacy priorities to align them with the continuing and emerging priorities in the Country Programme Document (CPD), programme strategies and results framework. The consultant will synthesize evidence from evaluations, reviews, lessons learned, policy developments and stakeholder perspectives to identify strategic advocacy opportunities for the next programme cycle. The assignment will support integrating advocacy strategies into programme design, results frameworks and implementation approaches, positioning strategic advocacy as a deliberate accelerator for achieving results for children.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented national consultant who is responsible for providing in-country research and logistical support to the International Lead Evaluation Consultant conducting 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 purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support for the development and contextualization of a comprehensive child protection advocacy framework aligned with the child protection–related CRC Concluding Observations 2026 and the Child Protection Policy implementation Framework, tailored to the provincial context of Punjab.
The consultancy will include stakeholder mapping to inform strategic advocacy pathways aimed at increasing public financing for child protection. This will involve identifying key parliamentarians, influencers, and decision-makers who shape child protection budgeting, policies, public resource allocation, and sustainability.
The assignment will ensure that provincial child protection priorities are translated into a practical, context-sensitive advocacy approach that reflects local realities.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Esta consultoría tiene un alcance integral que combina el desarrollo de productos técnicos, el fortalecimiento de capacidades y la promoción de prácticas armonizadas entre los diferentes actores del sistema de protección y justicia.
Más allá de la elaboración de materiales, su propósito es generar herramientas que sean efectivamente utilizadas en la práctica y que contribuyan a mejorar la calidad de la intervención con niñas, niños y adolescentes, especialmente en contextos sensibles relacionados con entrevistas o toma de testimonio.
Pacific Multi-Country Office is looking for an experienced Social Policy professional who is excited by challenges and who wants to achieve meaningful and tangible results for children in the Pacific. The Chief Social Policy is a pivotal role within PCMO, leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. As a key figure, you will lead a dedicated team of staff members, providing solution-oriented innovation and in-time delivery.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive 2026–2030 Action Plan for the UNICEF China Country Office to implement the global Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS). The plan must align with the global vision of creating a barrier-free and inclusive world by 2030, the UNICEF China Country Programme Document (CPD) 2026–2030, and the EAP Regional Initial Action Plan.
The consultant will build upon the achievements and lessons learned from the previous UNICEF China CO’s DIP Strategic Plan 2023–2025, focusing on a twin-track approach (mainstreaming and targeted actions) to advance the rights of children with disabilities in China.
This consultation aims to conduct an in-depth market study on the menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon, with particular attention to inequities affecting adolescent girls and women in both urban, peri-urban and rural settings. The study will generate evidence to inform UNICEF Cameroon’s programme strategies on improving access to safe, affordable, quality menstrual products, while strengthening local markets, promoting sustainable and reusable solutions, and addressing socio-cultural barriers.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
La consultoría brindará asistencia técnica especializada al Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MAE), bajo la supervisión de UNICEF, para fortalecer los mecanismos que facilitan el acceso de los gobiernos municipales al financiamiento de proyectos de agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH). El trabajo incluirá la revisión y mejora de los procesos de viabilidad técnica, la armonización de criterios entre el MAE y el Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE), y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas e instrumentos de gestión utilizados en el sector.
Asimismo, la consultoría apoyará la coordinación entre instituciones públicas, organismos multilaterales y otros actores relevantes, contribuyendo al desarrollo de herramientas técnicas, la generación de evidencia y la formulación de recomendaciones para mejorar las políticas públicas y las estrategias de financiamiento del sector WASH.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the effective operationalization and contextual implementation of child protection interventions within the education system of São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that systems, tools and approaches developed at central level are translated into functional, child-friendly and sustainable practices at school level. The consultancy will focus on bridging the gap between policy and practice at the school level, by ensuring that national SOPs, referral pathways and child protection tools are effectively implemented, adapted and used within pre-primary, primary and secondary schools.
To scale digital learning initiatives across Nigeria, UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a national consultant who will provide technical support for the deployment of the quality Learning Passport.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide strategic, technical and operational support to UNICEF Burundi in the development of the Country Programme 2028–2032.
La Oficina de UNICEF en Colombia suscribió con el Gobierno Nacional el Programa de Cooperación para el período de marzo de 2025 a diciembre de 2028. Este marco establece los resultados esperados y las condiciones generales que orientan la cooperación de UNICEF con las instituciones del Estado colombiano, el Sistema de Naciones Unidas, las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, el sector privado y otros actores estratégicos. Su desarrollo se fundamenta en el mandato, las capacidades y las ventajas comparativas de UNICEF, tales como: la capacidad de articular actores diversos y de incidencia multinivel en torno a la protección integral de la niñez y la adolescencia; la vinculación de la programación humanitaria y de desarrollo; la presencia en las regiones más rezagadas; la experiencia de trabajo con adolescentes, y el uso de diversos enfoques basados en el territorio, la población, la discapacidad, el género, la etnicidad, el ciclo de vida y los derechos de la infancia.
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