UNICEF Rwanda is looking for a dynamic Social & Behavior Change Specialist interested to join our team for contributing to impactful programmes that drive positive behavior and social change for children and communities of Rwanda.
The Automation System Architect plays a pivotal role in the organization’s digital transformation by designing and implementing robust automation solutions that streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and enable innovation. The role requires deep expertise in automation technologies and system architecture, supported by a strong foundation in software development and IT infrastructure.This position is responsible for the full automation lifecycle- from solution design and implementation to ongoing maintenance and management. This includes identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, recommending and implementing appropriate tools and environments, and designing scalable workflows supported by clear documentation and standards.A core responsibility is to provide clear architectural direction, standardized design patterns, and well-defined implementation roadmaps. This includes outlining actions, resource requirements, and timelines to ensure delivery teams can focus on execution within a coherent, governed, and scalable automation framework.
UNICEF Mali CO is looking for a professional and dedicated People and Culture Officer to support the delivery of high-quality HR services and contribute to an effective and people-centered workplace. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the role involves applying HR expertise and organizational policies to support staff and strengthen human resources operations.
The UNICEF Angola Country Office is supporting the Ministry of Education (MED) to address a persistent learning crisis, characterized by a high proportion of children out of the school system, low foundational learning outcomes, high rates of overage learners, and persistent inequities in access to quality education. Many children progress through the system without acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills, particularly those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
Strengthening foundational learning and improving school environments remain central priorities within the education sector, as reflected in the National Plan for the Improvement of Learning Outcomes and the Compact Partnership developed by the Local Education Group (LEG), which places a strong emphasis on teacher capacity and teacher valorization.
In this context, UNICEF is supporting the implementation of two key and complementary interventions. The Child-Friendly Schools (CFS) model in Huíla Province, funded by the Japan National Committee, focuses on improving school environments, strengthening inclusive and child-centered pedagogical practices, and enhancing community engagement. In parallel, the Aprendizagem na Idade Certa (AIC) remedial education programme—based on the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach—is being implemented across four national provinces, including the two southern provinces of Huíla and Cunene, aiming to improve foundational literacy and numeracy through grouping learners by level and providing targeted instruction.
Under the guidance of the Digital Impact Manager for AI Solutions Engineering, the AI Applications Developer supports UNICEF’s digital transformation by designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining AI-powered applications and services. The role focuses on hands-on implementation of AI and machine learning, including AI-enabled coding, model integration, user-facing feature development, and AI-driven automation, while upholding responsible AI practices related to security, privacy, and ethics.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Adviser Innovation – Systems & Services (P5), the Innovation Manager (Design & Connect) provides strategic leadership of the Design & Connect pillar, providing strategic direction, design leadership, and connective capacity across OOI’s work.The role combines strategic leadership, people management, and hands-on advisory support, and shapes how UNICEF engages with countries and systems on innovation through structured, design-led engagement and applied innovation governance, ensuring that innovation efforts are prioritised, routed and institutionalised in a coherent and disciplined manner.The incumbent provides strategic direction for country intake and triage, Innovation Ecosystem development (including innovation culture and decision infrastructure), and coordination of Design & Connect sub-teams, while delegating operational delivery to P3 roles in line with the approved organigram.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking an experienced and strategic Supply & Logistics Manager (P4) based in Mogadishu to lead complex supply chain operations in a fragile humanitarian context. The role will provide leadership in procurement, logistics, emergency response, systems strengthening, and innovative supply chain solutions to support results for children across Somalia.
The Security Officer reports to the Chief Field Office of East Team area for supervision with technical support from the Country Security Manager. The Level 1 is an entry professional level and should therefore be normally used as a trainee level for the purpose of acquiring organizational knowledge of rules, regulations and processes to supplement academic and theoretical knowledge of the profession for upward mobility to higher responsibilities. Incumbents at this level are not expected to remain for an extended period of time in the post. The Security Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance in security management and services through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical security related information/data while learning organizational/UN system rules, regulations and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness. The efficient and effective support provided by the Security Officer facilitates the timely and appropriate planning and implementation of security plans and measures that directly impact on the safety and security of personnel and their dependents, and organizational premises, assets and resources.
Join UNICEF Nepal as a Parenting Education Consultant and play a key role in shaping the future of children. This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to strengthen early childhood development by promoting a nationally endorsed Parenting Education package across sectors. You will work closely with government partners, local communities, and development actors to expand outreach, build capacity, and integrate parenting support into existing systems. This role combines strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on implementation. If you are passionate about improving caregiver practices and driving sustainable impact for young children, this assignment offers a meaningful platform to make a difference at scale.
If you are passionate about data and analytics, UNICEF GSSC is providing an exciting opportunity for an experienced data professional to work with diverse internal and external datasets to design, develop, test, deploy, and continuously improve analytical and predictive models that support both strategic and operational decision-making
As a Programme Officer – Budget and Quality Assurance based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Nutrition and Child Development Section team in preparing planned activities budgets, proposals and reports, streamlined structures and processes, ensure funds utilization is in-line with donor approval, responsible for grants management and close monitoring of funds with knowledge of quality assurance, support on timely submission of expenditures and donors reports to HQ and donors, so that UNICEF’s financial accountability is not jeopardized at this critical stage in the Programme.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant to lead the development of a strategic roadmap to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. This high-impact assignment offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative collaborations, influence development financing, and drive scalable solutions that improve outcomes for children and adolescents across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The consultant will support the project “Education Systems for an Education that Protects”, which will be implemented with seven education systems (municipal and state) to strengthen their institutional capacities for the prevention of and response to violence, drawing on recently launched resources (www.unicef.org/brazil/relatorios/redes-de-ensino-por-uma-educacao-que-protege). In addition, the consultant will contribute to strengthening the Education that Protects strategy within the scope of the UNICEF City Agenda (www.unicef.org/brazil/agendacidadeunicef) and the School Success Pathways strategy (https://trajetoriaescolar.org.br/).
This is a re-advertisement due to minor amendments in the Vacancy Announcement. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered. Under the supervision of UNICEF, Youth Consultants will advance the goals of U-Report, particularly in empowering youth to express their opinions on issues that affect their lives, promote youth-led development, and foster positive social change.
Mali CO is looking for a dedicated and professional Programme Officer at P2 level. Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative Program, the Programme Officer provides technical support in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, including data analysis and reporting to advance programme objectives. The role emphasizes multisectoral, coordinated approaches to maximize impact and deliver results for children and communities.
The Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) is a results-based financing programme designed to improve learning outcomes and support the reintegration of out-of-school children into formal education across northern Ghana. Embedded within the World Bank-funded Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), GEOP pays service providers against independently verified outcomes across two components: an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) for out-of-school children, and a Mainstream School Improvement Programme (MSIP) targeting literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will strengthen OSE’s prospecting, proposal development, reporting, quality assurance and pipeline funding monitoring work through technical and operational support for the cultivation and management of partnerships across public and private income channels.
UNICEF Rwanda is looking for a dynamic Social & Behavior Change Specialist interested to join our team for contributing to impactful programmes that drive positive behavior and social change for children and communities of Rwanda.
The Automation System Architect plays a pivotal role in the organization’s digital transformation by designing and implementing robust automation solutions that streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and enable innovation. The role requires deep expertise in automation technologies and system architecture, supported by a strong foundation in software development and IT infrastructure.This position is responsible for the full automation lifecycle- from solution design and implementation to ongoing maintenance and management. This includes identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, recommending and implementing appropriate tools and environments, and designing scalable workflows supported by clear documentation and standards.A core responsibility is to provide clear architectural direction, standardized design patterns, and well-defined implementation roadmaps. This includes outlining actions, resource requirements, and timelines to ensure delivery teams can focus on execution within a coherent, governed, and scalable automation framework.
UNICEF Mali CO is looking for a professional and dedicated People and Culture Officer to support the delivery of high-quality HR services and contribute to an effective and people-centered workplace. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the role involves applying HR expertise and organizational policies to support staff and strengthen human resources operations.
The UNICEF Angola Country Office is supporting the Ministry of Education (MED) to address a persistent learning crisis, characterized by a high proportion of children out of the school system, low foundational learning outcomes, high rates of overage learners, and persistent inequities in access to quality education. Many children progress through the system without acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills, particularly those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
Strengthening foundational learning and improving school environments remain central priorities within the education sector, as reflected in the National Plan for the Improvement of Learning Outcomes and the Compact Partnership developed by the Local Education Group (LEG), which places a strong emphasis on teacher capacity and teacher valorization.
In this context, UNICEF is supporting the implementation of two key and complementary interventions. The Child-Friendly Schools (CFS) model in Huíla Province, funded by the Japan National Committee, focuses on improving school environments, strengthening inclusive and child-centered pedagogical practices, and enhancing community engagement. In parallel, the Aprendizagem na Idade Certa (AIC) remedial education programme—based on the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach—is being implemented across four national provinces, including the two southern provinces of Huíla and Cunene, aiming to improve foundational literacy and numeracy through grouping learners by level and providing targeted instruction.
Under the guidance of the Digital Impact Manager for AI Solutions Engineering, the AI Applications Developer supports UNICEF’s digital transformation by designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining AI-powered applications and services. The role focuses on hands-on implementation of AI and machine learning, including AI-enabled coding, model integration, user-facing feature development, and AI-driven automation, while upholding responsible AI practices related to security, privacy, and ethics.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Adviser Innovation – Systems & Services (P5), the Innovation Manager (Design & Connect) provides strategic leadership of the Design & Connect pillar, providing strategic direction, design leadership, and connective capacity across OOI’s work.The role combines strategic leadership, people management, and hands-on advisory support, and shapes how UNICEF engages with countries and systems on innovation through structured, design-led engagement and applied innovation governance, ensuring that innovation efforts are prioritised, routed and institutionalised in a coherent and disciplined manner.The incumbent provides strategic direction for country intake and triage, Innovation Ecosystem development (including innovation culture and decision infrastructure), and coordination of Design & Connect sub-teams, while delegating operational delivery to P3 roles in line with the approved organigram.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking an experienced and strategic Supply & Logistics Manager (P4) based in Mogadishu to lead complex supply chain operations in a fragile humanitarian context. The role will provide leadership in procurement, logistics, emergency response, systems strengthening, and innovative supply chain solutions to support results for children across Somalia.
The Security Officer reports to the Chief Field Office of East Team area for supervision with technical support from the Country Security Manager. The Level 1 is an entry professional level and should therefore be normally used as a trainee level for the purpose of acquiring organizational knowledge of rules, regulations and processes to supplement academic and theoretical knowledge of the profession for upward mobility to higher responsibilities. Incumbents at this level are not expected to remain for an extended period of time in the post. The Security Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance in security management and services through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical security related information/data while learning organizational/UN system rules, regulations and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness. The efficient and effective support provided by the Security Officer facilitates the timely and appropriate planning and implementation of security plans and measures that directly impact on the safety and security of personnel and their dependents, and organizational premises, assets and resources.
Join UNICEF Nepal as a Parenting Education Consultant and play a key role in shaping the future of children. This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to strengthen early childhood development by promoting a nationally endorsed Parenting Education package across sectors. You will work closely with government partners, local communities, and development actors to expand outreach, build capacity, and integrate parenting support into existing systems. This role combines strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on implementation. If you are passionate about improving caregiver practices and driving sustainable impact for young children, this assignment offers a meaningful platform to make a difference at scale.
If you are passionate about data and analytics, UNICEF GSSC is providing an exciting opportunity for an experienced data professional to work with diverse internal and external datasets to design, develop, test, deploy, and continuously improve analytical and predictive models that support both strategic and operational decision-making
As a Programme Officer – Budget and Quality Assurance based in Abuja, the incumbent will support the Nutrition and Child Development Section team in preparing planned activities budgets, proposals and reports, streamlined structures and processes, ensure funds utilization is in-line with donor approval, responsible for grants management and close monitoring of funds with knowledge of quality assurance, support on timely submission of expenditures and donors reports to HQ and donors, so that UNICEF’s financial accountability is not jeopardized at this critical stage in the Programme.
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant to lead the development of a strategic roadmap to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. This high-impact assignment offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative collaborations, influence development financing, and drive scalable solutions that improve outcomes for children and adolescents across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The consultant will support the project “Education Systems for an Education that Protects”, which will be implemented with seven education systems (municipal and state) to strengthen their institutional capacities for the prevention of and response to violence, drawing on recently launched resources (www.unicef.org/brazil/relatorios/redes-de-ensino-por-uma-educacao-que-protege). In addition, the consultant will contribute to strengthening the Education that Protects strategy within the scope of the UNICEF City Agenda (www.unicef.org/brazil/agendacidadeunicef) and the School Success Pathways strategy (https://trajetoriaescolar.org.br/).
This is a re-advertisement due to minor amendments in the Vacancy Announcement. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered. Under the supervision of UNICEF, Youth Consultants will advance the goals of U-Report, particularly in empowering youth to express their opinions on issues that affect their lives, promote youth-led development, and foster positive social change.
Mali CO is looking for a dedicated and professional Programme Officer at P2 level. Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative Program, the Programme Officer provides technical support in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, including data analysis and reporting to advance programme objectives. The role emphasizes multisectoral, coordinated approaches to maximize impact and deliver results for children and communities.
The Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) is a results-based financing programme designed to improve learning outcomes and support the reintegration of out-of-school children into formal education across northern Ghana. Embedded within the World Bank-funded Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), GEOP pays service providers against independently verified outcomes across two components: an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) for out-of-school children, and a Mainstream School Improvement Programme (MSIP) targeting literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will strengthen OSE’s prospecting, proposal development, reporting, quality assurance and pipeline funding monitoring work through technical and operational support for the cultivation and management of partnerships across public and private income channels.
