The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection or Child Protection Manager for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will be dedicated to delivering the outcomes and outputs of this project as outlined in the final approved PROSPECTS Opportunity Fund Proposal funded by the Government of the Netherlands through the PROSPECTS partnership.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide advanced technical expertise to the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina to revise, update, and draft the new Basic Technical Standards for ICT Tools in Education 2027–2029.
To support the Education Section with data management, logistical arrangements, and administrative coordination to ensure efficient implementation of education programmes and initiatives.
The purpose of the consultancy is to develop nationally appropriate, evidence-based school food environment standards and operational guidance that promote healthy school food environments and contribute to improved nutrition and health outcomes among school-aged children and adolescents in Bangladesh.
Strengthen Community-Based Child Protection Services in Bangladesh Are you passionate about improving child protection services for vulnerable children and families? UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking a motivated Child Protection Officer (NO-B, Temporary Appointment) to support the effective implementation of the community-based child protection component, contributing to improved access to quality child protection services for vulnerable children and families.Working closely with the Department of Social Services (DSS), implementing partners and UNICEF colleagues, you will support the delivery of quality community-based child protection services by supporting Community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs), Child Protection Service Hubs, community volunteers and referral pathways. You will contribute to quality case management, community outreach, service coordination, programme monitoring and field-level quality assurance, while promoting the effective use of child protection information systems to ensure vulnerable children receive timely and appropriate protection services. This is an exciting opportunity for a child protection professional with experience in community-based child protection programming, case management, partnership coordination and programme implementation. If you are committed to strengthening community-based child protection systems and improving access to quality protection services for vulnerable children and families, we encourage you to apply.
This consultancy will support the maintenance and expansion of UNICEF Innocenti’s global Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) database, a key resource for SDG monitoring, programme planning, policy advocacy, and global reporting. The role will contribute to enhancing the database by incorporating administrative, modelled, and subnational data, improving data timeliness and reporting processes, and providing technical expertise for MNCAH analytics. The consultant will also support the AHEAD initiative by strengthening health data analytics, developing analytical tools, and responding to country-specific data analysis needs to promote evidence-based decision-making.
The purpose of this assignment is for a consultant to work closely with the Ministry of Education, development partners, civil society, academic institutions, and various stakeholders to develop a Foundational Learning Strategy and Investment Plan (2027 – 2034). This document will provide a national framework for improving children’s foundational learning skills. The strategy will set a clear vision, guide policy and programme decisions, identify priority actions, align resources, and establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and accountability, so that every child in Zambia acquires the foundational skills needed for lifelong learning and future success.
The purpose of this consultancy is to generate actionable evidence, using a mixed-methods approach, on the comparative performance of electronic and manual payment delivery modalities used under Zambia’s Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCT).
Join UNICEF's Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) Management Unit in Brussels and contribute to an innovative global initiative dedicated to preventing, detecting and treating malnutrition among children and women. As a Programme Associate, you will play an important role in supporting the management of global nutrition programmes, helping ensure that resources are effectively utilized and that programmes deliver meaningful results for the world's most vulnerable populations.Working within a diverse and collaborative international team, you will contribute to grant management, budget monitoring, programme coordination, data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing. Your work will help strengthen evidence-based decision-making and support UNICEF's efforts to accelerate progress against child undernutrition worldwide.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and proactive professional who enjoys working with data, coordinating complex processes, engaging with partners, and contributing to programmes that improve children's lives at scale.
Legal Team, located within the Office of the Executive Director in New York Headquarters (NYHQ), is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the entire organisation world-wide.
Legal and Digital Impact Division (DID) have identified the need for surge legal support to help Digital Inclusion including the
Giga initiative implement its strategy to expand beyond internet access for education to internet access for health. This
includes special initiatives related to data sharing with and between governments and with private sector partners, bulk
procurement to support governments, and other related procurement and private sector partnership initiatives.
UNICEF’s Legal is therefore seeking dedication legal consultant support for the DID/Giga Special Initiatives.
Join UNICEF's Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth. As Strategic Planning Manager, you will work at the heart of executive leadership, shaping strategic priorities, driving organizational excellence, and helping unlock greater impact for children worldwide.
The UNICEF Malawi Programme aims to advance the rights of children through equitable and accountable programme delivery and as a Finance & Budget Associate, you will strengthen financial stewardship, budget oversight, donor compliance, and efficient resource management for results for children.
UNICEF is looking for a highly committed professional who can contribute to the effective delivery of administrative and operational support services. In this role, the Administrative Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day functioning of office operations and service delivery. The position offers the opportunity to support a collaborative, inclusive, and well‑organized work environment through reliable administrative support, effective coordination, and clear communication. The role requires solid, broad‑based administrative experience, a strong understanding of organizational workflows, and the ability to work independently with professionalism, attention to detail, and a consistent focus on quality and deadlines.
Join UNICEF Supply Division and help shape innovative financing solutions that strengthen access to critical health commodities and make a lasting difference for every child.
Rwanda’s commitment to improving nutrition outcomes is articulated in the 2024 National Family and Nutrition Policy (NFNP), which provides the overarching framework for addressing malnutrition in all its forms. The policy outlines strategic directions for improving food security, dietary diversity, maternal and child nutrition, and multisectoral coordination.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a costed Nutrition Strategic Plan derived from the National Food and Nutrition Policy, ensuring clear prioritization, implementation arrangements, and sustainable financing.
UNICEF CPDD Unit requires a communications consultant to support its efforts in developing and disseminating a variety ofcommunications and outreach products related to a new international statistical classification of alternative care of children (the ICare).
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who can support the Government of Ethiopia to develop a first draft PSEA SOPs and training package for roll out and developing awareness raising materials for staff and communities. If you have the required profile and experience, you are highly encouraged to apply. This assignment presents an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while further developing your professional expertise. Taking up this assignment can be both motivating and rewarding.
UNICEF is looking for the strong professional in the area of Cash Transfers. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist - Cash Transfers (which is the Head of the Cash Transfer Programme), the Social Policy Specialist (Cash Transfers), hereinafter referred to as the Cash Transfer Specialist will support UNICEF Ukraine’s cash transfer programme by helping design, implement, monitor, and improve four cash assistance interventions, while ensuring timely, accountable, and risk-informed delivery to vulnerable and conflict-affected children and families. The position also works closely with government partners, particularly the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity, to strengthen and expand government-led social protection systems and support the transition from humanitarian cash assistance to sustainable, shock-responsive social protection mechanisms.
The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection or Child Protection Manager for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will be dedicated to delivering the outcomes and outputs of this project as outlined in the final approved PROSPECTS Opportunity Fund Proposal funded by the Government of the Netherlands through the PROSPECTS partnership.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide advanced technical expertise to the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina to revise, update, and draft the new Basic Technical Standards for ICT Tools in Education 2027–2029.
To support the Education Section with data management, logistical arrangements, and administrative coordination to ensure efficient implementation of education programmes and initiatives.
The purpose of the consultancy is to develop nationally appropriate, evidence-based school food environment standards and operational guidance that promote healthy school food environments and contribute to improved nutrition and health outcomes among school-aged children and adolescents in Bangladesh.
Strengthen Community-Based Child Protection Services in Bangladesh Are you passionate about improving child protection services for vulnerable children and families? UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking a motivated Child Protection Officer (NO-B, Temporary Appointment) to support the effective implementation of the community-based child protection component, contributing to improved access to quality child protection services for vulnerable children and families.Working closely with the Department of Social Services (DSS), implementing partners and UNICEF colleagues, you will support the delivery of quality community-based child protection services by supporting Community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs), Child Protection Service Hubs, community volunteers and referral pathways. You will contribute to quality case management, community outreach, service coordination, programme monitoring and field-level quality assurance, while promoting the effective use of child protection information systems to ensure vulnerable children receive timely and appropriate protection services. This is an exciting opportunity for a child protection professional with experience in community-based child protection programming, case management, partnership coordination and programme implementation. If you are committed to strengthening community-based child protection systems and improving access to quality protection services for vulnerable children and families, we encourage you to apply.
This consultancy will support the maintenance and expansion of UNICEF Innocenti’s global Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) database, a key resource for SDG monitoring, programme planning, policy advocacy, and global reporting. The role will contribute to enhancing the database by incorporating administrative, modelled, and subnational data, improving data timeliness and reporting processes, and providing technical expertise for MNCAH analytics. The consultant will also support the AHEAD initiative by strengthening health data analytics, developing analytical tools, and responding to country-specific data analysis needs to promote evidence-based decision-making.
The purpose of this assignment is for a consultant to work closely with the Ministry of Education, development partners, civil society, academic institutions, and various stakeholders to develop a Foundational Learning Strategy and Investment Plan (2027 – 2034). This document will provide a national framework for improving children’s foundational learning skills. The strategy will set a clear vision, guide policy and programme decisions, identify priority actions, align resources, and establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and accountability, so that every child in Zambia acquires the foundational skills needed for lifelong learning and future success.
The purpose of this consultancy is to generate actionable evidence, using a mixed-methods approach, on the comparative performance of electronic and manual payment delivery modalities used under Zambia’s Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCT).
Join UNICEF's Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) Management Unit in Brussels and contribute to an innovative global initiative dedicated to preventing, detecting and treating malnutrition among children and women. As a Programme Associate, you will play an important role in supporting the management of global nutrition programmes, helping ensure that resources are effectively utilized and that programmes deliver meaningful results for the world's most vulnerable populations.Working within a diverse and collaborative international team, you will contribute to grant management, budget monitoring, programme coordination, data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing. Your work will help strengthen evidence-based decision-making and support UNICEF's efforts to accelerate progress against child undernutrition worldwide.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and proactive professional who enjoys working with data, coordinating complex processes, engaging with partners, and contributing to programmes that improve children's lives at scale.
Legal Team, located within the Office of the Executive Director in New York Headquarters (NYHQ), is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the entire organisation world-wide.
Legal and Digital Impact Division (DID) have identified the need for surge legal support to help Digital Inclusion including the
Giga initiative implement its strategy to expand beyond internet access for education to internet access for health. This
includes special initiatives related to data sharing with and between governments and with private sector partners, bulk
procurement to support governments, and other related procurement and private sector partnership initiatives.
UNICEF’s Legal is therefore seeking dedication legal consultant support for the DID/Giga Special Initiatives.
Join UNICEF's Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth. As Strategic Planning Manager, you will work at the heart of executive leadership, shaping strategic priorities, driving organizational excellence, and helping unlock greater impact for children worldwide.
The UNICEF Malawi Programme aims to advance the rights of children through equitable and accountable programme delivery and as a Finance & Budget Associate, you will strengthen financial stewardship, budget oversight, donor compliance, and efficient resource management for results for children.
UNICEF is looking for a highly committed professional who can contribute to the effective delivery of administrative and operational support services. In this role, the Administrative Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day functioning of office operations and service delivery. The position offers the opportunity to support a collaborative, inclusive, and well‑organized work environment through reliable administrative support, effective coordination, and clear communication. The role requires solid, broad‑based administrative experience, a strong understanding of organizational workflows, and the ability to work independently with professionalism, attention to detail, and a consistent focus on quality and deadlines.
Join UNICEF Supply Division and help shape innovative financing solutions that strengthen access to critical health commodities and make a lasting difference for every child.
Rwanda’s commitment to improving nutrition outcomes is articulated in the 2024 National Family and Nutrition Policy (NFNP), which provides the overarching framework for addressing malnutrition in all its forms. The policy outlines strategic directions for improving food security, dietary diversity, maternal and child nutrition, and multisectoral coordination.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a costed Nutrition Strategic Plan derived from the National Food and Nutrition Policy, ensuring clear prioritization, implementation arrangements, and sustainable financing.
UNICEF CPDD Unit requires a communications consultant to support its efforts in developing and disseminating a variety ofcommunications and outreach products related to a new international statistical classification of alternative care of children (the ICare).
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who can support the Government of Ethiopia to develop a first draft PSEA SOPs and training package for roll out and developing awareness raising materials for staff and communities. If you have the required profile and experience, you are highly encouraged to apply. This assignment presents an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while further developing your professional expertise. Taking up this assignment can be both motivating and rewarding.
UNICEF is looking for the strong professional in the area of Cash Transfers. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist - Cash Transfers (which is the Head of the Cash Transfer Programme), the Social Policy Specialist (Cash Transfers), hereinafter referred to as the Cash Transfer Specialist will support UNICEF Ukraine’s cash transfer programme by helping design, implement, monitor, and improve four cash assistance interventions, while ensuring timely, accountable, and risk-informed delivery to vulnerable and conflict-affected children and families. The position also works closely with government partners, particularly the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity, to strengthen and expand government-led social protection systems and support the transition from humanitarian cash assistance to sustainable, shock-responsive social protection mechanisms.
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