Afghanistan remains one of the world's most complex humanitarian and development contexts, characterized by protracted crises, recurrent natural disasters, displacement, widespread poverty, food insecurity, and significant operational and access constraints. Since August 2021, the operating environment has become increasingly challenging and dynamic, requiring UNICEF to continuously adapt its programme delivery modalities to ensure that critical services reach vulnerable children, women and families. Given the scale, complexity and risk profile of cash transfer and incentive payment programmes, UNICEF Afghanistan applies a risk-informed approach to programme monitoring and assurance. This includes routine field monitoring, third-party monitoring, post-distribution monitoring, post-payment verification, grievance redress monitoring and other quality assurance mechanisms to ensure that programmes are implemented effectively, efficiently and in accordance with UNICEF policies and agreed operational procedures.
Join UNICEF’s Caribbean Multi-Country Office as an Operations Specialist (Administration, Supply and Procurement) and coordinate an integrated portfolio of administration, procurement, supply and logistics services across our 12-country operation. You will help strengthen service delivery, operational performance and efficiency, driving more standardized and agile ways of working that enable programmes and humanitarian response across the region.
The Programme Officer (Child Protection) provides professional technical, operational and programme assistance throughout the programming process to strengthen child protection systems and prevent and respond to violence, abuse, exploitation and harmful practices. The position has particular responsibility for juvenile justice, child-sensitive justice, normative and policy analysis, and strengthening the justice system's capacity to protect children in contact with the law, including children alleged as, accused of or recognized as having infringed criminal law, and child victims and witnesses.
UNICEF, in partnership with UNDP, UNFPA and ILO, is implementing the three-year EU-funded EU4People – Social Protection Programme. The Action is implemented across multiple administrative levels and programme locations and involves government institutions, local authorities, Centres for Social Work, implementing partners, civil society organizations, service providers and other stakeholders. UNICEF’s role as lead agency and Administrative Agent, together with direct implementation of a substantial UNICEF programme portfolio, generates a temporary and programme-specific volume of administrative, partnership, financial-documentation, procurement, event, travel and records-management requirements.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound, output-based programme administration and operational support to EU4People, ensuring that programme-side documentation and follow-up required for partnerships, Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers.(HACT) processes, invoices and payments, procurement and contracting, events, missions and programme records are complete, organized and submitted in a timely manner through established UNICEF workflows. The consultancy will also support systematic communication with partners, vendors and service providers and maintain implementation and transaction-status trackers required for effective programme management.
The Supply and Logistics Officer supports the effective management of supply chain operations, procurement, warehousing and distribution activities to ensure the timely delivery of programmes and services for children in the Republic of the Congo.
Join UNICEF Service Contracting Centre as a Procurement Assistant GS-5 and contribute with the provision of effective services to customers, ensuring of accurate and timely processing of requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contracts, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
Join our team as the EU4People Programme Officer (Joint Programme Coordination, Monitoring and Evidence) and contribute to the effective implementation of a complex multi-agency programme advancing social protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Join UNICEF in Syria and help create lasting change for children and communities. Lead the development and implementation of innovative, evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) strategies, working closely with sectoral teams and partners to drive meaningful impact. This is an opportunity to strengthen community engagement, influence positive behaviours, and contribute to better outcomes for children and families across Syria.
This consultancy contributes to output 3 of the Social Policy Section’s biannual workplan for 2024-27 (“National and subnational government officials have enhanced capacities to use a more evidence-based and child-friendly approach to ensuring adequate and equitable investments in children”).
This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The incumbent is expected to work from the Office of Innovation premises at least three days per week. The role requires flexibility to participate in meetings, events and partner engagements in Stockholm and the wider Nordic region, including on short notice. Remote work may be authorized under UNICEF's flexible work arrangement policy.
Join UNICEF as a Fund Raising Officer (Donor Retention and Value Maximization). You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights by implementing donor retention and value maximization plans, developing and monitoring donor journeys, optimizing fundraising campaigns, and maximizing revenue for children. Your work will strengthen UNICEF’s capacity to help the most vulnerable children.
UNICEF is seeking a Partnerships Specialist (P-3) to support the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts. The role will identify and pursue opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies, monitor the external environment for opportunities and risks, and provide strategic support for high-level engagement. The position will also contribute to policy influence, outreach and communications efforts aimed at enhancing UNICEF’s visibility and advancing its mission for children.
The post holder is responsible for supporting the information management (IM) function to enable the effective functioning of the Cluster Working Group at the sub-national level, and the achievement of the core cluster functions, throughout the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) in order to facilitate a timely and effective Cluster Working Group response.The IM Officer contributes to effective coordination between sub-national and national Education Cluster coordination structures and supports information management processes related to humanitarian needs analysis, response monitoring, partner mapping, gap analysis and humanitarian reporting. The position also supports strengthened information sharing and operational alignment across humanitarian and Basic Human Needs coordination platforms within the evolving coordination architecture in Afghanistan.
Consultant, Climate Partnerships, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), Climate Partnerships, Rome, Italy, Rome office and / or Remote, no travel
Join UNICEF as a Senior Communication Associate (Writer & Editor) within the Global Internal Communication and Staff Engagement (ICSE) team. As a principal writer and editor, you will develop clear, accurate and compelling organizational communications, stories and editorial content that keep personnel informed about UNICEF’s priorities, initiatives, organizational developments and impact. Through strong writing, editing, and storytelling, you will help inform, engage and connect UNICEF personnel worldwide.
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.
The purpose of this time-bound consultancy is to provide deliverable-based capacity to the Public Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) Central Europe team to strengthen Germany-facing partnership engagement, visibility and resource-mobilization opportunities in support of the flagship Sahel Resilience Programme (SRP), supporting structured engagement with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the World Food Programme (WFP), the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) and the German National Committee for UNICEF; translating SRP results and priorities into partner-facing materials and events and supporting youth participation and visibility around Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2027 (HSC27). While the West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO)/SRP provides the program substance, technical direction and regional coordination, the Berlin/PPR team is best placed to manage this assignment because the outputs are primarily partnership, contribution-management, advocacy, communications and stakeholder-engagement deliverables for German audiences and institutions. Locating the consultancy within PPR ensures close alignment with the Central Europe Section’s partnership priorities and donor engagement. While WCARO/SRP remains responsible for program content and strategic direction, PPR Berlin provides the Germany-facing partnership interface needed to convert program results into sustained political, visibility, and resource-mobilization opportunities. This consultancy addresses temporary but critical capacity gap at the point where program priorities meet donor engagement. The deliverables will improve information flow between WCARO/SRP and German partners, strengthen UNICEF’s ability to position the SRP in current Sahel policy discussions in Germany, and support a more coherent approach to sustaining Germany’s partnership with UNICEF in the Sahel.
Consultancy duration: (approx) 2 months, 7 days: To provide specialist data analysis, modelling, spatial analysis, desk research and technical drafting for a UNICEF report on the intersection of climate hazards, conflict, displacement and children globally, with a strong focus on PROSPECTS programme countries. The consultant will generate and document evidence on historical disaster- and conflict-related displacement, future displacement risk and overlapping child vulnerabilities, and draft the analytical sections and inputs for the report, as well as contribute to the narrative development and final recommendations
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen at the UNICEF Niger Country Office for a highly motivated and committed professional to serve as Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. The Deputy Representative Operations serve as a core member of the senior management team, acting as a strategic partner to the Representative and Deputy Representative Programme in ensuring the effective, efficient, and compliant management of country office. The role also strengthens internal controls, promotes a culture of accountability and service excellence, and enables evidence-based decision-making, thereby supporting the Representative in achieving organizational objectives and maximizing impact at country level.
Further, the role provides leadership and oversight of the operations function – covering administration budget, finance, Digital Impact, supply chain, and risk management while aligning Operations management with Programme delivery focusing on programmatic priorities.
By leading multiple cross-functional teams, the Deputy Representative Operations drives integrated planning, resource optimization, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that systems, processes and people are positioned to deliver results.
Afghanistan remains one of the world's most complex humanitarian and development contexts, characterized by protracted crises, recurrent natural disasters, displacement, widespread poverty, food insecurity, and significant operational and access constraints. Since August 2021, the operating environment has become increasingly challenging and dynamic, requiring UNICEF to continuously adapt its programme delivery modalities to ensure that critical services reach vulnerable children, women and families. Given the scale, complexity and risk profile of cash transfer and incentive payment programmes, UNICEF Afghanistan applies a risk-informed approach to programme monitoring and assurance. This includes routine field monitoring, third-party monitoring, post-distribution monitoring, post-payment verification, grievance redress monitoring and other quality assurance mechanisms to ensure that programmes are implemented effectively, efficiently and in accordance with UNICEF policies and agreed operational procedures.
Join UNICEF’s Caribbean Multi-Country Office as an Operations Specialist (Administration, Supply and Procurement) and coordinate an integrated portfolio of administration, procurement, supply and logistics services across our 12-country operation. You will help strengthen service delivery, operational performance and efficiency, driving more standardized and agile ways of working that enable programmes and humanitarian response across the region.
The Programme Officer (Child Protection) provides professional technical, operational and programme assistance throughout the programming process to strengthen child protection systems and prevent and respond to violence, abuse, exploitation and harmful practices. The position has particular responsibility for juvenile justice, child-sensitive justice, normative and policy analysis, and strengthening the justice system's capacity to protect children in contact with the law, including children alleged as, accused of or recognized as having infringed criminal law, and child victims and witnesses.
UNICEF, in partnership with UNDP, UNFPA and ILO, is implementing the three-year EU-funded EU4People – Social Protection Programme. The Action is implemented across multiple administrative levels and programme locations and involves government institutions, local authorities, Centres for Social Work, implementing partners, civil society organizations, service providers and other stakeholders. UNICEF’s role as lead agency and Administrative Agent, together with direct implementation of a substantial UNICEF programme portfolio, generates a temporary and programme-specific volume of administrative, partnership, financial-documentation, procurement, event, travel and records-management requirements.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound, output-based programme administration and operational support to EU4People, ensuring that programme-side documentation and follow-up required for partnerships, Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers.(HACT) processes, invoices and payments, procurement and contracting, events, missions and programme records are complete, organized and submitted in a timely manner through established UNICEF workflows. The consultancy will also support systematic communication with partners, vendors and service providers and maintain implementation and transaction-status trackers required for effective programme management.
The Supply and Logistics Officer supports the effective management of supply chain operations, procurement, warehousing and distribution activities to ensure the timely delivery of programmes and services for children in the Republic of the Congo.
Join UNICEF Service Contracting Centre as a Procurement Assistant GS-5 and contribute with the provision of effective services to customers, ensuring of accurate and timely processing of requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contracts, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
Join our team as the EU4People Programme Officer (Joint Programme Coordination, Monitoring and Evidence) and contribute to the effective implementation of a complex multi-agency programme advancing social protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Join UNICEF in Syria and help create lasting change for children and communities. Lead the development and implementation of innovative, evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) strategies, working closely with sectoral teams and partners to drive meaningful impact. This is an opportunity to strengthen community engagement, influence positive behaviours, and contribute to better outcomes for children and families across Syria.
This consultancy contributes to output 3 of the Social Policy Section’s biannual workplan for 2024-27 (“National and subnational government officials have enhanced capacities to use a more evidence-based and child-friendly approach to ensuring adequate and equitable investments in children”).
This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The incumbent is expected to work from the Office of Innovation premises at least three days per week. The role requires flexibility to participate in meetings, events and partner engagements in Stockholm and the wider Nordic region, including on short notice. Remote work may be authorized under UNICEF's flexible work arrangement policy.
Join UNICEF as a Fund Raising Officer (Donor Retention and Value Maximization). You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights by implementing donor retention and value maximization plans, developing and monitoring donor journeys, optimizing fundraising campaigns, and maximizing revenue for children. Your work will strengthen UNICEF’s capacity to help the most vulnerable children.
UNICEF is seeking a Partnerships Specialist (P-3) to support the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts. The role will identify and pursue opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies, monitor the external environment for opportunities and risks, and provide strategic support for high-level engagement. The position will also contribute to policy influence, outreach and communications efforts aimed at enhancing UNICEF’s visibility and advancing its mission for children.
The post holder is responsible for supporting the information management (IM) function to enable the effective functioning of the Cluster Working Group at the sub-national level, and the achievement of the core cluster functions, throughout the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) in order to facilitate a timely and effective Cluster Working Group response.The IM Officer contributes to effective coordination between sub-national and national Education Cluster coordination structures and supports information management processes related to humanitarian needs analysis, response monitoring, partner mapping, gap analysis and humanitarian reporting. The position also supports strengthened information sharing and operational alignment across humanitarian and Basic Human Needs coordination platforms within the evolving coordination architecture in Afghanistan.
Consultant, Climate Partnerships, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), Climate Partnerships, Rome, Italy, Rome office and / or Remote, no travel
Join UNICEF as a Senior Communication Associate (Writer & Editor) within the Global Internal Communication and Staff Engagement (ICSE) team. As a principal writer and editor, you will develop clear, accurate and compelling organizational communications, stories and editorial content that keep personnel informed about UNICEF’s priorities, initiatives, organizational developments and impact. Through strong writing, editing, and storytelling, you will help inform, engage and connect UNICEF personnel worldwide.
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.
The purpose of this time-bound consultancy is to provide deliverable-based capacity to the Public Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) Central Europe team to strengthen Germany-facing partnership engagement, visibility and resource-mobilization opportunities in support of the flagship Sahel Resilience Programme (SRP), supporting structured engagement with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the World Food Programme (WFP), the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) and the German National Committee for UNICEF; translating SRP results and priorities into partner-facing materials and events and supporting youth participation and visibility around Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2027 (HSC27). While the West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO)/SRP provides the program substance, technical direction and regional coordination, the Berlin/PPR team is best placed to manage this assignment because the outputs are primarily partnership, contribution-management, advocacy, communications and stakeholder-engagement deliverables for German audiences and institutions. Locating the consultancy within PPR ensures close alignment with the Central Europe Section’s partnership priorities and donor engagement. While WCARO/SRP remains responsible for program content and strategic direction, PPR Berlin provides the Germany-facing partnership interface needed to convert program results into sustained political, visibility, and resource-mobilization opportunities. This consultancy addresses temporary but critical capacity gap at the point where program priorities meet donor engagement. The deliverables will improve information flow between WCARO/SRP and German partners, strengthen UNICEF’s ability to position the SRP in current Sahel policy discussions in Germany, and support a more coherent approach to sustaining Germany’s partnership with UNICEF in the Sahel.
Consultancy duration: (approx) 2 months, 7 days: To provide specialist data analysis, modelling, spatial analysis, desk research and technical drafting for a UNICEF report on the intersection of climate hazards, conflict, displacement and children globally, with a strong focus on PROSPECTS programme countries. The consultant will generate and document evidence on historical disaster- and conflict-related displacement, future displacement risk and overlapping child vulnerabilities, and draft the analytical sections and inputs for the report, as well as contribute to the narrative development and final recommendations
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen at the UNICEF Niger Country Office for a highly motivated and committed professional to serve as Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. The Deputy Representative Operations serve as a core member of the senior management team, acting as a strategic partner to the Representative and Deputy Representative Programme in ensuring the effective, efficient, and compliant management of country office. The role also strengthens internal controls, promotes a culture of accountability and service excellence, and enables evidence-based decision-making, thereby supporting the Representative in achieving organizational objectives and maximizing impact at country level.
Further, the role provides leadership and oversight of the operations function – covering administration budget, finance, Digital Impact, supply chain, and risk management while aligning Operations management with Programme delivery focusing on programmatic priorities.
By leading multiple cross-functional teams, the Deputy Representative Operations drives integrated planning, resource optimization, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that systems, processes and people are positioned to deliver results.
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