The Administrative Assistant (G-5) reports to the Senior Operations Associate and provides comprehensive administrative support across all areas of office administration. This includes protocol services, procurement of goods and services, mail and telecommunications, ICT support, asset management, maintenance coordination, travel arrangements, event/logistics assistance and support to security and business continuity activities. The role focuses on the effective execution and delivery of administrative services, ensuring that the CSC’s operations are efficient, fully compliant with organizational policies and procedures, and responsive to the evolving needs of UNICEF in Brussels.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance for child protection programmes with a particular emphasis on justice and human rights-related components. Work closely and collaboratively with the government and partners to discuss implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigation services to UNICEF. OIAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.
Under the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) 2023–2027, UNICEF is providing technical support to the Government of Nepal to strengthen implementation of quality nutrition services under the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP‑III) for 2023–2030. Led by the National Planning Commission, MSNP‑III builds on earlier achievements and aligns with global commitments including SDG 2030. Approved on 1 February 2024, MSNP‑III is supported by the European Union with €23 million in budgetary and complementary assistance for 2024–2026, with UNICEF playing a critical role in meeting Disbursement Linked Indicators and scaling priority nutrition interventions. This consultancy supports Lumbini Province to improve nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming through stronger governance, institutional capacity, coordination, evidence-based planning, and resource mobilization. The consultant will assist provincial and local governments to integrate MSNP priorities into plans and budgets, strengthen service delivery and monitoring systems, promote social and behavioural change, build partnerships, and enhance accountability to improve nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations.
We are looking for highly experienced philanthropic/high- value fundraiser with background in direct donor relationship cultivation and management of philanthropic partnerships in excess of $1 million.
UNICEF Philippines is seeking an experienced Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Consultant to support the government in strengthening immunization demand generation efforts, particularly in response to low coverage among children. The consultant will provide technical leadership in developing and implementing social and behavior change strategies, including multi-channel communication approaches tailored to diverse communities. In collaboration with the Immunization Team, Social and Behavior Change Unit, and government counterparts, the role will support planning, coordination, and capacity building at both national and sub-national levels. The consultant will also contribute to the development of national strategies, monitoring frameworks, and the documentation of lessons learned to inform continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful interventions that promote equitable access to life-saving vaccines.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
II. Organizational Context and Purpose for the job The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. Job organizational contextUnder the direct supervision of the Operation Manager, the incumbent undertakes administrative management support services in the country. The incumbent assists in ensuring efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance to administrative staff as well and supporting staff in office administrative assignments. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
The Planning Specialist will play a key role in corporate reporting, development, review, and analysis of strategic planning in UNICEF, encompassing both global planning (the Strategic Plan) and country programme planning related processes. The Specialist will provide technically sound and rigorous analysis of progress and performance of the Strategic Plan in coordination with planning focal points across HQ Divisions and Offices as well as conduct other data analyses related to the Strategic Plan and country programmes, drawing onmultiple data sources. The Specialist will also provide technical support to the rigorous analysis of Country Programme performance and alignment with the UN development system reform.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director (Programme Effectiveness), and with a dotted line to the Deputy Director (Chief Statistician), the Executive Assistant is accountable for communications, operations and administrative support services to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to-day activities. Executive Assistants also represent the supervisor in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.
Based in UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division in Rome, this role strengthens private sector fundraising by providing timely, strategic communications support on media relations and humanitarian emergencies to National Committees and country offices. Working under the Chief, Private Sector Communication and Engagement, you will help ensure partners have accurate programme information and crisis communication guidance, while coordinating closely with Country/Regional Offices, DGCA and EMOPS to align messaging and support emergency fundraising and advocacy.
The National Committee Relations section within UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) division manages relationships with National Committees to strengthen UNICEF’s impact in high‑income countries and increase their contribution to global goals. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative, logistical, budget monitoring, knowledge management, and event support, carrying out routine and specialized tasks in line with UNICEF’s administrative policies and
UNICEF India seeks an experienced education consultant to provide dedicated technical support to strengthen inclusive foundational learning programmes spanning early childhood care and education (ECCE) and foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN).
The consultant will contribute to evidence synthesis, high-quality technical writing, and programme model development across six key areas: needs assessment design, convergent ECCE modelling, remedial learning frameworks, disability-inclusive curriculum guidance, mother tongue-based literacy, and advocacy knowledge products.
The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 5 years' experience in ECCE and/or FLN programming, strong technical writing and stakeholder facilitation skills, and familiarity with India's education policy landscape, including NEP 2020 and NIPUN Bharat. Experience with equity-focused, disability-inclusive, and multilingual approaches is essential.
The DRC was certified free of wild poliovirus in 2015 but circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPV1 and cVDPV2) remain a significant public health threat. Between 2017 and 2025, the country reported 1,292 variant poliovirus cases. Intensified response efforts reduced cases from 540 in 2022 to 18 in 2025. In 2026, four cVDPV2 cases were detected in Maniema Province, while the latest cVDPV1 case was reported in June 2025 in Tsopo Province. The DRC remains among the highest-risk countries in the WHO African Region, requiring sustained campaigns and stronger routine immunization.
Routine immunization is hindered by persistent bottlenecks, limited cold chain capacity, weak stock management, inadequate temperature monitoring, poor equipment maintenance, stock-outs, and inconsistent data quality, all of which undermine vaccine potency and programme performance.
Under the technical supervision of the Polio Coordinator, the Health Specialist (Data Management – Polio) will strengthen the cVDPV1 and cVDPV2 outbreak response, focusing on data quality, equity analysis, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.
The incumbent will contribute to: (i) improved quality, availability, and use of polio and routine vaccination data; (ii) evidence-based decision-making for outbreak response; (iii) improved performance and equity of vaccination campaigns; (iv) strengthened accountability through digital payment systems; and (v) sustained progress toward interruption of cVDPV transmission in the DRC.
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting two Drivers (G-2 level) for the Beira Field Office. We are looking for motivated and experienced professionals who demonstrate a client-oriented approach, a strong sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. If you are committed to supporting UNICEF’s mission, we encourage you to apply!
The Partnerships Manager is an authoritative expert in the field of external relations, in particular partnership development and resource mobilization. The quality of work and external communications performed by the Manager directly impacts on the overall reputation of UNICEF.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Representative, the Deputy Representative, Operations will be entrusted with the following five pillars, the core focus of all operations functions: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, Valuing Partners. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading results, driving changes, providing risk-information, solution-focused analysis, advice, and services, and contributing to program and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking a national consultant to complete a baseline study for the Joint United Nations Nutrition Programme to improve climate resilience, food and nutrition s security in Bombali, Kailahun, Kenema, and Moyamba districts.
The UNICEF Office in DRC is looking for an experienced Cold Chain Logistics Specialist (Vaccine Management) at P-3 level for a 6-month temporary assignment based in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province.
Working under the Chief of Field Office and the technical guidance of the Immunization Supply Chain Manager in Kinshasa, you will be UNICEF's technical anchor on the ground, supporting the Ministry of Health and provincial EPI teams to strengthen vaccine management, cold chain performance, and logistics coordination for routine immunization, supplementary immunization activities, and the ongoing polio outbreak response.
This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and field reality, a logistician at heart, a coach to national teams, and a trusted partner to government counterparts and GPEI partners alike. You will help shape the systems that keep DRC on the path toward a polio-free future, while building the routine immunization foundations that will protect generations to come.
If you are energized by complex operational challenges, and ready to bring your expertise to one of the most consequential immunization programmes in the world — join UNICEF. Together, we can ensure that no child in DRC is left behind because a vaccine didn't reach them in time.
The Chief is responsible for providing leadership in identifying and prioritizing assurance and advisory activities in assigned areas and in the planning and execution of all engagements in a potfolio of work. The position is also responsible for supervising staff assigned to the unit and portfolio of work, including managing performance, and ensuring quality of outputs. Governed by the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the IIA, internal audits accomplish OIAl's mission by using a systematic, disciplined approach to assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of Organization's governance, risk management and control processes.
The function supports the GAO Director in strengthening integrated planning and performance management across five locations (KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain), while ensuring alignment of resources and operations with strategic priorities. The role serves as a strategic advisor to the Director, pillar heads, and Heads of Offices on planning, coordination, and overall office management. It also promotes best practices and innovative management approaches to enhance planning coherence, operational effectiveness, and a healthy, productive working environment across the region.
The Administrative Assistant (G-5) reports to the Senior Operations Associate and provides comprehensive administrative support across all areas of office administration. This includes protocol services, procurement of goods and services, mail and telecommunications, ICT support, asset management, maintenance coordination, travel arrangements, event/logistics assistance and support to security and business continuity activities. The role focuses on the effective execution and delivery of administrative services, ensuring that the CSC’s operations are efficient, fully compliant with organizational policies and procedures, and responsive to the evolving needs of UNICEF in Brussels.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance for child protection programmes with a particular emphasis on justice and human rights-related components. Work closely and collaboratively with the government and partners to discuss implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigation services to UNICEF. OIAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.
Under the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) 2023–2027, UNICEF is providing technical support to the Government of Nepal to strengthen implementation of quality nutrition services under the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP‑III) for 2023–2030. Led by the National Planning Commission, MSNP‑III builds on earlier achievements and aligns with global commitments including SDG 2030. Approved on 1 February 2024, MSNP‑III is supported by the European Union with €23 million in budgetary and complementary assistance for 2024–2026, with UNICEF playing a critical role in meeting Disbursement Linked Indicators and scaling priority nutrition interventions. This consultancy supports Lumbini Province to improve nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming through stronger governance, institutional capacity, coordination, evidence-based planning, and resource mobilization. The consultant will assist provincial and local governments to integrate MSNP priorities into plans and budgets, strengthen service delivery and monitoring systems, promote social and behavioural change, build partnerships, and enhance accountability to improve nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations.
We are looking for highly experienced philanthropic/high- value fundraiser with background in direct donor relationship cultivation and management of philanthropic partnerships in excess of $1 million.
UNICEF Philippines is seeking an experienced Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Consultant to support the government in strengthening immunization demand generation efforts, particularly in response to low coverage among children. The consultant will provide technical leadership in developing and implementing social and behavior change strategies, including multi-channel communication approaches tailored to diverse communities. In collaboration with the Immunization Team, Social and Behavior Change Unit, and government counterparts, the role will support planning, coordination, and capacity building at both national and sub-national levels. The consultant will also contribute to the development of national strategies, monitoring frameworks, and the documentation of lessons learned to inform continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful interventions that promote equitable access to life-saving vaccines.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
II. Organizational Context and Purpose for the job The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. Job organizational contextUnder the direct supervision of the Operation Manager, the incumbent undertakes administrative management support services in the country. The incumbent assists in ensuring efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance to administrative staff as well and supporting staff in office administrative assignments. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
The Planning Specialist will play a key role in corporate reporting, development, review, and analysis of strategic planning in UNICEF, encompassing both global planning (the Strategic Plan) and country programme planning related processes. The Specialist will provide technically sound and rigorous analysis of progress and performance of the Strategic Plan in coordination with planning focal points across HQ Divisions and Offices as well as conduct other data analyses related to the Strategic Plan and country programmes, drawing onmultiple data sources. The Specialist will also provide technical support to the rigorous analysis of Country Programme performance and alignment with the UN development system reform.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director (Programme Effectiveness), and with a dotted line to the Deputy Director (Chief Statistician), the Executive Assistant is accountable for communications, operations and administrative support services to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to-day activities. Executive Assistants also represent the supervisor in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.
Based in UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division in Rome, this role strengthens private sector fundraising by providing timely, strategic communications support on media relations and humanitarian emergencies to National Committees and country offices. Working under the Chief, Private Sector Communication and Engagement, you will help ensure partners have accurate programme information and crisis communication guidance, while coordinating closely with Country/Regional Offices, DGCA and EMOPS to align messaging and support emergency fundraising and advocacy.
The National Committee Relations section within UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) division manages relationships with National Committees to strengthen UNICEF’s impact in high‑income countries and increase their contribution to global goals. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative, logistical, budget monitoring, knowledge management, and event support, carrying out routine and specialized tasks in line with UNICEF’s administrative policies and
UNICEF India seeks an experienced education consultant to provide dedicated technical support to strengthen inclusive foundational learning programmes spanning early childhood care and education (ECCE) and foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN).
The consultant will contribute to evidence synthesis, high-quality technical writing, and programme model development across six key areas: needs assessment design, convergent ECCE modelling, remedial learning frameworks, disability-inclusive curriculum guidance, mother tongue-based literacy, and advocacy knowledge products.
The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 5 years' experience in ECCE and/or FLN programming, strong technical writing and stakeholder facilitation skills, and familiarity with India's education policy landscape, including NEP 2020 and NIPUN Bharat. Experience with equity-focused, disability-inclusive, and multilingual approaches is essential.
The DRC was certified free of wild poliovirus in 2015 but circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPV1 and cVDPV2) remain a significant public health threat. Between 2017 and 2025, the country reported 1,292 variant poliovirus cases. Intensified response efforts reduced cases from 540 in 2022 to 18 in 2025. In 2026, four cVDPV2 cases were detected in Maniema Province, while the latest cVDPV1 case was reported in June 2025 in Tsopo Province. The DRC remains among the highest-risk countries in the WHO African Region, requiring sustained campaigns and stronger routine immunization.
Routine immunization is hindered by persistent bottlenecks, limited cold chain capacity, weak stock management, inadequate temperature monitoring, poor equipment maintenance, stock-outs, and inconsistent data quality, all of which undermine vaccine potency and programme performance.
Under the technical supervision of the Polio Coordinator, the Health Specialist (Data Management – Polio) will strengthen the cVDPV1 and cVDPV2 outbreak response, focusing on data quality, equity analysis, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.
The incumbent will contribute to: (i) improved quality, availability, and use of polio and routine vaccination data; (ii) evidence-based decision-making for outbreak response; (iii) improved performance and equity of vaccination campaigns; (iv) strengthened accountability through digital payment systems; and (v) sustained progress toward interruption of cVDPV transmission in the DRC.
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting two Drivers (G-2 level) for the Beira Field Office. We are looking for motivated and experienced professionals who demonstrate a client-oriented approach, a strong sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. If you are committed to supporting UNICEF’s mission, we encourage you to apply!
The Partnerships Manager is an authoritative expert in the field of external relations, in particular partnership development and resource mobilization. The quality of work and external communications performed by the Manager directly impacts on the overall reputation of UNICEF.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Representative, the Deputy Representative, Operations will be entrusted with the following five pillars, the core focus of all operations functions: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, Valuing Partners. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading results, driving changes, providing risk-information, solution-focused analysis, advice, and services, and contributing to program and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking a national consultant to complete a baseline study for the Joint United Nations Nutrition Programme to improve climate resilience, food and nutrition s security in Bombali, Kailahun, Kenema, and Moyamba districts.
The UNICEF Office in DRC is looking for an experienced Cold Chain Logistics Specialist (Vaccine Management) at P-3 level for a 6-month temporary assignment based in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province.
Working under the Chief of Field Office and the technical guidance of the Immunization Supply Chain Manager in Kinshasa, you will be UNICEF's technical anchor on the ground, supporting the Ministry of Health and provincial EPI teams to strengthen vaccine management, cold chain performance, and logistics coordination for routine immunization, supplementary immunization activities, and the ongoing polio outbreak response.
This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and field reality, a logistician at heart, a coach to national teams, and a trusted partner to government counterparts and GPEI partners alike. You will help shape the systems that keep DRC on the path toward a polio-free future, while building the routine immunization foundations that will protect generations to come.
If you are energized by complex operational challenges, and ready to bring your expertise to one of the most consequential immunization programmes in the world — join UNICEF. Together, we can ensure that no child in DRC is left behind because a vaccine didn't reach them in time.
The Chief is responsible for providing leadership in identifying and prioritizing assurance and advisory activities in assigned areas and in the planning and execution of all engagements in a potfolio of work. The position is also responsible for supervising staff assigned to the unit and portfolio of work, including managing performance, and ensuring quality of outputs. Governed by the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the IIA, internal audits accomplish OIAl's mission by using a systematic, disciplined approach to assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of Organization's governance, risk management and control processes.
The function supports the GAO Director in strengthening integrated planning and performance management across five locations (KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain), while ensuring alignment of resources and operations with strategic priorities. The role serves as a strategic advisor to the Director, pillar heads, and Heads of Offices on planning, coordination, and overall office management. It also promotes best practices and innovative management approaches to enhance planning coherence, operational effectiveness, and a healthy, productive working environment across the region.
