Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
The consultancy will identify and recommend an efficient, inclusive, and financially sustainable management model for the rehabilitated Sports Complex and computer room in Bissau. It will also develop a practical sustainability plan covering operations, maintenance, waste management, financial viability, and community engagement to ensure long-term functionality and positive community impact.
Asistencia técnica para el diseño de dos propuestas de indicador de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y de sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información nominal o desagregada
Objetivo general: Desarrollar dos propuestas de indicadores de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información desagregada a nivel individual, sustentadas en el análisis de las condiciones operativas, institucionales y tecnológicas de la prestación, y evaluar su viabilidad para implementación.
Análisis del presupuesto público asignado y ejecutado y de la cadena de abastecimiento de las intervenciones del PPoR DIT para la prevención y reducción de la anemia infantil para los Gobiernos Regionales de Loreto, Puno y Piura.
Objetivo general: Identificar oportunidades de mejora en los procesos de formulación y ejecución presupuestal y de abastecimiento de las intervenciones para prevenir y reducir la anemia infantil en tres Gobiernos Regionales con alta prevalencia de este problema de salud pública (Loreto, Puno y Piura) y proponer recomendaciones para fortalecer estos procesos, y así contribuir al logro de resultados en la lucha contra la anemia infantil.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to hire an international expert to provide technical support to conduct a needs assessment on how digital tools, including AI, can support the uptake of the newly developed teaching and learning materials and the structured pedagogical approach introduced to the pre-primary and primary school teachers and head teachers in Sierra Leone. The findings will inform next steps—such as development of new tools or content, training on existing or new tools, small-scale investments in new solutions, or other options based on the results.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to support the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth (MoERDY) of Slovakia to tackle the persistent segregation of Roma children in the education system.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive National Male Engagement Strategy that will guide coordinated national efforts to meaningfully engage men and boys in promoting gender equality, preventing GBV, supporting positive masculinities and transforming harmful social and cultural norms across all sectors of society.
Provide technical assistance to implement the Case Management (PROSAS) protocols which aim at preventing and responding to violence, and access to services by victims including system strengthening and coordination of the social service workforce in Nampula, Niassa and Cabo Delgado Provinces, in 16 districts where child grant programme is implemented. This will also ensure ownership of the ProSAS case management by the Government.
Supports UNICEF's Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) by analyzing and synthesizing programme evidence, producing learning products, and sharing findings to strengthen skills, employment, and livelihood outcomes for young women. The role leads tracer study reporting, develops learning briefs, and facilitates knowledge-sharing to inform programme improvement and strategic decision-making.
UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a global partnership that helps young people gain skills and access livelihood opportunities, with a focus on girls and young women.
The Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) supports 1 million young women through market-relevant skills training and learning-to-earning pathways. The GESP Playbook Development Consultant will develop an interactive, web-based Playbook that captures GESP’s lessons, tools, and best practices to support future girl-centred programmes.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a qualified Facilitator to provide technical leadership for a Nutrition-focused Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Master Training of Trainers (M-ToT) programme. The duration of the assignment is for 30 days over the period of 2 months.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support UNICEF’s regional data tech portfolio in advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN) work plan with LACRO region.
The overall objective of this consultancy is to promote public acceptance, uptake and demand of routine immunization and newly introduced vaccines in Ethiopia at the national level. The consultant is expected to understand key drivers of immunization demand among caregivers, barriers and enablers among zero-dose and under-immunized communities, and among frontline health workers to successfully promote and sustain the desired behaviour based on evidence.
For every child, Protection Are you passionate about protecting children from violence, exploitation abuse and harmful practices, advancing child rights, ensuring safety for the most vulnerable, and driving impactful change in Refugee setting? UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Child Protection Officer to join our dynamic team and strengthen child protection systems and environment that safeguard every child from violence.In this role, you will work at the forefront of efforts to prevent and respond to violence, exploitation, and abuse in complex protracted refugee crises in Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar. From supporting prevention initiatives and ensuring appropriate services to coordinating with government, civil society, and humanitarian actors, you will contribute to creating safe, inclusive environments where children can thrive.If you have strong technical expertise, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the commitment to protect every child—everywhere, every day—we would love to hear from you.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to UNICEF's engagement with the Department for Emergency Situations in Romania for systems strengthening for child-focused emergency preparedness. The main involvement of the consultant will be in providing support for the implementation of PREP-KIDS, a 2-year project implemented by a consortium of four countries (Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland and Romania) led by the Department for Emergency Situations. The project aims at strengthening the quality, coherence and child-centered focused emergency preparedness in the four countries, as well as increasing the level of knowledge and preparedness of the population,
especially children and adolescents.
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
The consultancy will contribute to the planning and implementation of high-visibility advocacy initiatives linked to UNICEF's priorities, including but not limited to World Children's Day (WCD), International Day of the Girl Child, UNICEF Day, Polio Day, immunization campaigns and other strategic moments identified during the contract period. The consultant will work closely with the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships team and relevant programme sections to develop advocacy messaging, organize events, support media engagement and produce communication products aimed at increasing visibility and public support for UNICEF's priorities.
The assignment aims to provide technical support to the UNICEF Social Policy team in Somalia to advance its Local Governance and Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda. This includes conducting district, state, and national-level PF4C analyses; supporting targeted capacity development of government counterparts; and strengthening budget transparency and openness, including citizen participation, social accountability, and oversight mechanisms.
The consultant will work with municipalities to strengthen existing participation echanisms and support their integration into regular municipal procedures, ensuring that sustainable and meaningful child and adolescent participation mainstreamed as an ongoing part of municipal work.
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
The consultancy will identify and recommend an efficient, inclusive, and financially sustainable management model for the rehabilitated Sports Complex and computer room in Bissau. It will also develop a practical sustainability plan covering operations, maintenance, waste management, financial viability, and community engagement to ensure long-term functionality and positive community impact.
Asistencia técnica para el diseño de dos propuestas de indicador de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y de sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información nominal o desagregada
Objetivo general: Desarrollar dos propuestas de indicadores de cobertura efectiva del Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y sus respectivas estrategias de recolección de información desagregada a nivel individual, sustentadas en el análisis de las condiciones operativas, institucionales y tecnológicas de la prestación, y evaluar su viabilidad para implementación.
Análisis del presupuesto público asignado y ejecutado y de la cadena de abastecimiento de las intervenciones del PPoR DIT para la prevención y reducción de la anemia infantil para los Gobiernos Regionales de Loreto, Puno y Piura.
Objetivo general: Identificar oportunidades de mejora en los procesos de formulación y ejecución presupuestal y de abastecimiento de las intervenciones para prevenir y reducir la anemia infantil en tres Gobiernos Regionales con alta prevalencia de este problema de salud pública (Loreto, Puno y Piura) y proponer recomendaciones para fortalecer estos procesos, y así contribuir al logro de resultados en la lucha contra la anemia infantil.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to hire an international expert to provide technical support to conduct a needs assessment on how digital tools, including AI, can support the uptake of the newly developed teaching and learning materials and the structured pedagogical approach introduced to the pre-primary and primary school teachers and head teachers in Sierra Leone. The findings will inform next steps—such as development of new tools or content, training on existing or new tools, small-scale investments in new solutions, or other options based on the results.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to support the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth (MoERDY) of Slovakia to tackle the persistent segregation of Roma children in the education system.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive National Male Engagement Strategy that will guide coordinated national efforts to meaningfully engage men and boys in promoting gender equality, preventing GBV, supporting positive masculinities and transforming harmful social and cultural norms across all sectors of society.
Provide technical assistance to implement the Case Management (PROSAS) protocols which aim at preventing and responding to violence, and access to services by victims including system strengthening and coordination of the social service workforce in Nampula, Niassa and Cabo Delgado Provinces, in 16 districts where child grant programme is implemented. This will also ensure ownership of the ProSAS case management by the Government.
Supports UNICEF's Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) by analyzing and synthesizing programme evidence, producing learning products, and sharing findings to strengthen skills, employment, and livelihood outcomes for young women. The role leads tracer study reporting, develops learning briefs, and facilitates knowledge-sharing to inform programme improvement and strategic decision-making.
UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a global partnership that helps young people gain skills and access livelihood opportunities, with a focus on girls and young women.
The Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) supports 1 million young women through market-relevant skills training and learning-to-earning pathways. The GESP Playbook Development Consultant will develop an interactive, web-based Playbook that captures GESP’s lessons, tools, and best practices to support future girl-centred programmes.
UNICEF Nepal is seeking a qualified Facilitator to provide technical leadership for a Nutrition-focused Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Master Training of Trainers (M-ToT) programme. The duration of the assignment is for 30 days over the period of 2 months.
The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to support UNICEF’s regional data tech portfolio in advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN) work plan with LACRO region.
The overall objective of this consultancy is to promote public acceptance, uptake and demand of routine immunization and newly introduced vaccines in Ethiopia at the national level. The consultant is expected to understand key drivers of immunization demand among caregivers, barriers and enablers among zero-dose and under-immunized communities, and among frontline health workers to successfully promote and sustain the desired behaviour based on evidence.
For every child, Protection Are you passionate about protecting children from violence, exploitation abuse and harmful practices, advancing child rights, ensuring safety for the most vulnerable, and driving impactful change in Refugee setting? UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Child Protection Officer to join our dynamic team and strengthen child protection systems and environment that safeguard every child from violence.In this role, you will work at the forefront of efforts to prevent and respond to violence, exploitation, and abuse in complex protracted refugee crises in Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar. From supporting prevention initiatives and ensuring appropriate services to coordinating with government, civil society, and humanitarian actors, you will contribute to creating safe, inclusive environments where children can thrive.If you have strong technical expertise, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the commitment to protect every child—everywhere, every day—we would love to hear from you.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to UNICEF's engagement with the Department for Emergency Situations in Romania for systems strengthening for child-focused emergency preparedness. The main involvement of the consultant will be in providing support for the implementation of PREP-KIDS, a 2-year project implemented by a consortium of four countries (Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland and Romania) led by the Department for Emergency Situations. The project aims at strengthening the quality, coherence and child-centered focused emergency preparedness in the four countries, as well as increasing the level of knowledge and preparedness of the population,
especially children and adolescents.
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
The consultancy will contribute to the planning and implementation of high-visibility advocacy initiatives linked to UNICEF's priorities, including but not limited to World Children's Day (WCD), International Day of the Girl Child, UNICEF Day, Polio Day, immunization campaigns and other strategic moments identified during the contract period. The consultant will work closely with the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships team and relevant programme sections to develop advocacy messaging, organize events, support media engagement and produce communication products aimed at increasing visibility and public support for UNICEF's priorities.
The assignment aims to provide technical support to the UNICEF Social Policy team in Somalia to advance its Local Governance and Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda. This includes conducting district, state, and national-level PF4C analyses; supporting targeted capacity development of government counterparts; and strengthening budget transparency and openness, including citizen participation, social accountability, and oversight mechanisms.
The consultant will work with municipalities to strengthen existing participation echanisms and support their integration into regular municipal procedures, ensuring that sustainable and meaningful child and adolescent participation mainstreamed as an ongoing part of municipal work.
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