Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. An advanced university degree is an asset.Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required. Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization, in particular related to Child Protection In Humanitarian Action (CPHA), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), or preventing and mitigating violence against children in all settings, is considered as an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) is seeking an Administrative Associate, G-6, on a Temporary Appointment for six months, based in Dakar, Senegal, to support the Programme and Planning section.Under the supervision of the Regional Chief Programme and Planning, you will provide specialized administrative, operational and coordination support to ensure the smooth functioning of the section. Your work will cover budget monitoring, planning and project management support, procurement and contract administration, workflow coordination, communications, travel, records management, meeting support and other day-to-day administrative services.You will play a key role in helping the section deliver efficiently by ensuring that administrative processes are timely, accurate, well organized and compliant with UNICEF procedures. The role requires strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, client orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy regional office environment.
Working in close partnership with DPC, GPD and OED, the consultant will design and build the architecture of a structured technical leadership track with a proposal for how to organize, establish, implement, maintain and govern it.
To advance and finalize the evaluation report, UNICEF is seeking an independent senior consultant to conduct further analysis and triangulate the existing primary and secondary evidence in order to improve the existing report and finalize a high-quality evaluation report in accordance with UNICEF and UNEG standards. The assignment will build on the initial data analysis and reporting already completed. The consultant will present the findings, incorporate feedback from UNICEF and the Evaluation Reference Group, and finalize the report and related communication products.
UNICEF works to realize every child’s rights, everywhere. Grounded in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and guided by the Sustainable Development Goals, UNICEF supports resilient systems and communities through risk-informed programming, social protection and preparedness. As humanitarian and development financing becomes increasingly constrained, UNICEF’s Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) plays a critical role in mobilizing private sector partnerships and resources to drive results for children.
UNICEF is seeking a national consultant to support the Aleppo Field Office in revitalizing and advancing the Child Friendly City initiative in Aleppo. The consultant will support the development of a results framework and a multi-sectoral action plan aligned with recognized Child Friendly City criteria and the priorities of the Aleppo local government.
The consultancy will be implemented in two phases over an initial period of six months, with each phase lasting three months. Subject to progress, results achieved, and the continued needs of the initiative, the consultancy may be extended.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Fundraising Officer, the Digital Fundraising (FR) Consultant provides specialized technical support to the Communications and Fundraising Section in the development, implementation, execution and monitoring of private sector fundraising activities, with a particular focus on digital donor acquisition.
The Consultant contributes to the effective and timely delivery of digital fundraising initiatives, ensuring alignment with UNICEF strategies, policies, procedures, standards and applicable rules and regulations, while supporting the achievement of agreed fundraising objectives and results.
UNICEF Romania CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
This consultancy is to develop a practical toolkit to support country teams responsible for leading or promoting vaccine acceptance and uptake during public health emergencies. The toolkit will provide practical guidance and tools for integrating vaccine demand and acceptance throughout the emergency vaccination cycle, from preparedness and activation through vaccine deployment, monitoring, and adaptation.
The consultancy will also provide technical support to promote vaccine uptake and demand for vaccine trials and vaccine roll out in response to ebola disease outbreaks.
The consultant will work under the supervision of the Chief of Education, UNICEF Eritrea, and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Local Education Group (LEG), GPE Secretariat and development partners.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will support the development of a global Legal Atlas covering all countries and territories for which authoritative legal information can be verified. The Atlas will document the statutory age of majority and MACR, including exceptions, differentiated thresholds and relevant implementation provisions, and assess alignment with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and General Comment No. 24,
Under the guidance of the Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Officer will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance and support to state level government and implementing partners to facilitate the formulation, design, planning, monitoring and evaluation for the achievement of concrete results in nutrition interventions as well as support the delivery of quality nutrition interventions, through strengthen nutrition monitoring system and ensuring that technical protocols are followed. Furthermore, the officer will support field team in responding to nutrition emergencies ensuring timely needs assessments, analysis and provision of feedback and technical assistance for development of timely response actions, emergency preparedness, and the provision of timely and comprehensive emergency nutrition response among IDPs, refugees and newly accessible populations.
The Social and Behavior Change Specialist is based in the Health Section and reports to the Chief of Health (P5). The position leads Health SBC and community engagement efforts to support the achievement of the UNICEF Ethiopia CPD 2025-2030 health results. The role integrates SBC across PHC, RMNCAH, immunization, emergency preparedness and response, community health systems, resilience-building and social accountability, with a focus on vulnerable, hard-to-reach and underserved populations. The incumbent promotes evidence-based, gender-responsive and disability-inclusive approaches that strengthen demand for, trust in and utilization of essential health services.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a highly motivated Partnerships Specialist to support resource mobilization, donor engagement, and strategic partnership development for one of UNICEF’s largest humanitarian and development operations globally. The role will lead partnership engagement efforts, identify and secure funding opportunities, manage donor proposal and reporting processes, and strengthen relationships with development banks, bilateral donors, UN partners, and other key stakeholders to advance results for children in Afghanistan. Candidates with strong experience in partnerships, external relations, resource mobilization, and grant management are encouraged to apply.
Unicef Afghanistan Country Office is looking for an experienced Contract Specialist responsible for planning, developing, and executing effective and efficient procurement of institutional services for the Country Office and ensuring that the contracting function produces affordable and quality outputs with a significant impact on program delivery of much-needed services.
UNICEF Islamabad Office is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Social and Behavior Change Officer at the NOB level to join the Polio team temporarily in Karachi Field Office.
🚀 Shape the Future of Operations at UNICEF Bangladesh.UNICEF Bangladesh is looking for a responsible, safety-focused and service-oriented Driver (G-2, Temporary Appointment) to support our operations at Cox’s Bazar Field Office.This role goes beyond driving. The selected candidate will help ensure the safe and timely transportation of personnel and official materials, maintain vehicle readiness and documentation, support protocol and logistical requirements, and contribute to the smooth delivery of UNICEF’s work for children.The UNICEF Bangladesh Cox’s Bazar Field Office plans to have five (05) new drivers within the Operations Section to provide transport support to the various activities. Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer of the UNICEF Bangladesh Cox’s Bazar Field Office, the post holders will be responsible for ensuring the transport of staff on official missions/trips, materials, equipment and other property of the Organization.
In 2025, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council, and other key government stakeholders, undertook a comprehensive review of the Programme Convergence Budgeting (PCB) for Early Childhood Development (ECD), now referred to as PCB for Building Early Growth through Integrated Nurturing (PCB BEGIN), with technical support from UNICEF. The review examined the relevance, effectiveness, implementation experience, and institutional arrangements of the PCB mechanism, while assessing its potential to evolve from a coordination platform into a more budgeting strategy for advancing Early Childhood Development outcomes.
To support the Government of the Philippines in advancing these reforms, UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant who will work closely on strengthening the policy, operational, financing, monitoring, and accountability architecture required to sustain inter-agency convergence as an integral component of the country's public financial management system. The consultant will be working in close coordination and with technical oversight from the Department of Education and the ECCD Council, under the strategic oversight of the PCB Steering Committee and the Department of Budget and Management-Fiscal Planning and Reforms Bureau. It will also work closely with other agencies contributing in the PCB implementation such as National Nutrition Council (NNC), Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and other while maintaining oversight coordination with DepEd, the ECCD Council, and DBM to ensure coherence with existing nutrition governance and financing reforms.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. An advanced university degree is an asset.Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas is required. Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization, in particular related to Child Protection In Humanitarian Action (CPHA), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), or preventing and mitigating violence against children in all settings, is considered as an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) is seeking an Administrative Associate, G-6, on a Temporary Appointment for six months, based in Dakar, Senegal, to support the Programme and Planning section.Under the supervision of the Regional Chief Programme and Planning, you will provide specialized administrative, operational and coordination support to ensure the smooth functioning of the section. Your work will cover budget monitoring, planning and project management support, procurement and contract administration, workflow coordination, communications, travel, records management, meeting support and other day-to-day administrative services.You will play a key role in helping the section deliver efficiently by ensuring that administrative processes are timely, accurate, well organized and compliant with UNICEF procedures. The role requires strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, client orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy regional office environment.
Working in close partnership with DPC, GPD and OED, the consultant will design and build the architecture of a structured technical leadership track with a proposal for how to organize, establish, implement, maintain and govern it.
To advance and finalize the evaluation report, UNICEF is seeking an independent senior consultant to conduct further analysis and triangulate the existing primary and secondary evidence in order to improve the existing report and finalize a high-quality evaluation report in accordance with UNICEF and UNEG standards. The assignment will build on the initial data analysis and reporting already completed. The consultant will present the findings, incorporate feedback from UNICEF and the Evaluation Reference Group, and finalize the report and related communication products.
UNICEF works to realize every child’s rights, everywhere. Grounded in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and guided by the Sustainable Development Goals, UNICEF supports resilient systems and communities through risk-informed programming, social protection and preparedness. As humanitarian and development financing becomes increasingly constrained, UNICEF’s Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) plays a critical role in mobilizing private sector partnerships and resources to drive results for children.
UNICEF is seeking a national consultant to support the Aleppo Field Office in revitalizing and advancing the Child Friendly City initiative in Aleppo. The consultant will support the development of a results framework and a multi-sectoral action plan aligned with recognized Child Friendly City criteria and the priorities of the Aleppo local government.
The consultancy will be implemented in two phases over an initial period of six months, with each phase lasting three months. Subject to progress, results achieved, and the continued needs of the initiative, the consultancy may be extended.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Fundraising Officer, the Digital Fundraising (FR) Consultant provides specialized technical support to the Communications and Fundraising Section in the development, implementation, execution and monitoring of private sector fundraising activities, with a particular focus on digital donor acquisition.
The Consultant contributes to the effective and timely delivery of digital fundraising initiatives, ensuring alignment with UNICEF strategies, policies, procedures, standards and applicable rules and regulations, while supporting the achievement of agreed fundraising objectives and results.
UNICEF Romania CO is looking for a National Coordinator (NOC) to support UNICEF’s country-level engagement within the EU HIC MCO. The Coordinator will provide national technical advice, coordination and contextual analysis for assigned country-level priorities, supporting UNICEF’s strategic cooperation agenda through technical inputs to policy dialogue, evidence-based advocacy, child rights monitoring, partnership follow-up, public finance engagement, knowledge generation, and coordination of UNICEF-supported catalytic initiatives and technical assistance.
This consultancy is to develop a practical toolkit to support country teams responsible for leading or promoting vaccine acceptance and uptake during public health emergencies. The toolkit will provide practical guidance and tools for integrating vaccine demand and acceptance throughout the emergency vaccination cycle, from preparedness and activation through vaccine deployment, monitoring, and adaptation.
The consultancy will also provide technical support to promote vaccine uptake and demand for vaccine trials and vaccine roll out in response to ebola disease outbreaks.
The consultant will work under the supervision of the Chief of Education, UNICEF Eritrea, and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Local Education Group (LEG), GPE Secretariat and development partners.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will support the development of a global Legal Atlas covering all countries and territories for which authoritative legal information can be verified. The Atlas will document the statutory age of majority and MACR, including exceptions, differentiated thresholds and relevant implementation provisions, and assess alignment with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and General Comment No. 24,
Under the guidance of the Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Officer will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance and support to state level government and implementing partners to facilitate the formulation, design, planning, monitoring and evaluation for the achievement of concrete results in nutrition interventions as well as support the delivery of quality nutrition interventions, through strengthen nutrition monitoring system and ensuring that technical protocols are followed. Furthermore, the officer will support field team in responding to nutrition emergencies ensuring timely needs assessments, analysis and provision of feedback and technical assistance for development of timely response actions, emergency preparedness, and the provision of timely and comprehensive emergency nutrition response among IDPs, refugees and newly accessible populations.
The Social and Behavior Change Specialist is based in the Health Section and reports to the Chief of Health (P5). The position leads Health SBC and community engagement efforts to support the achievement of the UNICEF Ethiopia CPD 2025-2030 health results. The role integrates SBC across PHC, RMNCAH, immunization, emergency preparedness and response, community health systems, resilience-building and social accountability, with a focus on vulnerable, hard-to-reach and underserved populations. The incumbent promotes evidence-based, gender-responsive and disability-inclusive approaches that strengthen demand for, trust in and utilization of essential health services.
UNICEF Afghanistan is seeking a highly motivated Partnerships Specialist to support resource mobilization, donor engagement, and strategic partnership development for one of UNICEF’s largest humanitarian and development operations globally. The role will lead partnership engagement efforts, identify and secure funding opportunities, manage donor proposal and reporting processes, and strengthen relationships with development banks, bilateral donors, UN partners, and other key stakeholders to advance results for children in Afghanistan. Candidates with strong experience in partnerships, external relations, resource mobilization, and grant management are encouraged to apply.
Unicef Afghanistan Country Office is looking for an experienced Contract Specialist responsible for planning, developing, and executing effective and efficient procurement of institutional services for the Country Office and ensuring that the contracting function produces affordable and quality outputs with a significant impact on program delivery of much-needed services.
UNICEF Islamabad Office is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of Social and Behavior Change Officer at the NOB level to join the Polio team temporarily in Karachi Field Office.
🚀 Shape the Future of Operations at UNICEF Bangladesh.UNICEF Bangladesh is looking for a responsible, safety-focused and service-oriented Driver (G-2, Temporary Appointment) to support our operations at Cox’s Bazar Field Office.This role goes beyond driving. The selected candidate will help ensure the safe and timely transportation of personnel and official materials, maintain vehicle readiness and documentation, support protocol and logistical requirements, and contribute to the smooth delivery of UNICEF’s work for children.The UNICEF Bangladesh Cox’s Bazar Field Office plans to have five (05) new drivers within the Operations Section to provide transport support to the various activities. Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer of the UNICEF Bangladesh Cox’s Bazar Field Office, the post holders will be responsible for ensuring the transport of staff on official missions/trips, materials, equipment and other property of the Organization.
In 2025, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council, and other key government stakeholders, undertook a comprehensive review of the Programme Convergence Budgeting (PCB) for Early Childhood Development (ECD), now referred to as PCB for Building Early Growth through Integrated Nurturing (PCB BEGIN), with technical support from UNICEF. The review examined the relevance, effectiveness, implementation experience, and institutional arrangements of the PCB mechanism, while assessing its potential to evolve from a coordination platform into a more budgeting strategy for advancing Early Childhood Development outcomes.
To support the Government of the Philippines in advancing these reforms, UNICEF seeks to engage a consultant who will work closely on strengthening the policy, operational, financing, monitoring, and accountability architecture required to sustain inter-agency convergence as an integral component of the country's public financial management system. The consultant will be working in close coordination and with technical oversight from the Department of Education and the ECCD Council, under the strategic oversight of the PCB Steering Committee and the Department of Budget and Management-Fiscal Planning and Reforms Bureau. It will also work closely with other agencies contributing in the PCB implementation such as National Nutrition Council (NNC), Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and other while maintaining oversight coordination with DepEd, the ECCD Council, and DBM to ensure coherence with existing nutrition governance and financing reforms.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
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