UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will be supervised on a day-to-day basis including contract management by the Early Childhood Education Specialist with relevant guidance, provided by the UNICEF Pacific Education Chief of Education. The consultant is expected to closely collaborate with ECE Officer at UNICEF Pacific and education specialists and officers at Field Offices, through out the consultancy for technical guidance.
The consultant is expected to travel for in-person work, including in-person engagement in key meetings and consultations, and may work remotely the remainder of the time. When working remotely, the consultant is expected to be available for discussions as required during working hours of the country. All costs associated with the travel (including living allowances and any other costs) are to be included in the total contract value. This will be based on the indicative list of countries included in this TOR, with a contract amendment required if travel plans or costs change significantly.
The incumbent will be responsible for cutting edge technical support and advice in developing, reviewing and/or adopting QA policies around International Product Standards, ISO driven Quality Management Systems and regulatory reliance frameworks of both stringent and maturing regulatory authorities, the latter particularly in areas where UNICEF will be fostering a localization agenda to move manufacturing closer to end-users. The position requires close collaboration with product specialists and procurement teams in UNICEF and in partner organisations, specialised technical working groups and other major stakeholders to harmonize QA policies and provide consistency and commonality in QA methods and requirements. Environmental and Social Sustainability is of growing importance in UNICEF, and a key contribution of this position will be further development and implementation of UNICEF sustainable procurement policies and procedures.
The Malawi Country Office (MCO) is currently seeking a seasoned Education Specialist (Education in Emergency). Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Education Specialist (System Strengthening) and under the matrix supervision of the Chief of Humanitarian Action and Resilience (HAR), you will play a crucial role in profoundly impacting and influencing children’s educational enrollment and learning by way of contributing to the overall achievement of transformative results for children who are the most marginalized and disadvantaged – children with disabilities, girls, children from rural and remote areas, and the like – are given education opportunities that allow them to develop to their full potential.
Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding. Qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Overall purpose of the assignment is to facilitate the reform of the child disability assessment and referral to be in line with the provisions of CRC, CRPD and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO), moving away from medical assessment to rights-based approach, focusing on assessment of functions and required community-based services for a child and a family as a whole. More specifically, the consultant will provide technical expertise for the reform of child disability assessment and referral to multisector stakeholders in selected Cantons of FBiH and Republika Srpska.
The purpose of this job is to provide overall support across the team’s strategy, which is “Connecting the Field with the Private Sector”. UNICEF is a large and decentralized organization, with a complex structure of HQ, Regional Offices, Country Offices, and National Committees. The dialogue between all of these parties is critical to successful partnerships, but the ways in which they are currently achieved could be streamlined and more strategic. The Programme Officer will contribute to the efforts of UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division by supporting research and analysis for effective private sector engagement, contributing to capacity building initiatives, and facilitating knowledge management and internal communications within the organization.
The consultant will play a pivotal role in the successful planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the learning assessments related activities of UNICEF Tajikistan Country Office. This consultancy requires a blend of technical expertise related to learning assessments, coordination skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships. The consultant will serve as a crucial link between the UNICEF Regional and Country Offices including relevant international and national experts, local education authorities, specialized assessment units, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.
L'exploitation des activités minières artisanales offre de significatives possibilités pour favoriser le développement économique et social des régions extractives. Dans la région du Tanganyika, plus précisément dans les territoires de Nyunzu et Manono, l'extraction de coltan, de cassitérite et d'or représente l'activité économique majeure. Cependant, l'accès aux services sociaux de base reste limité.
Pour faire face à la pauvreté, beaucoup de familles s'appuient sur les ressources obtenues grâce au travail des enfants. Selon les données de la dernière enquête MICS-Palu, 7,1 % des enfants âgés de 5 à 11 ans participent à des activités économiques pendant au moins une heure. Il est essentiel de comprendre la condition des enfants résidant dans les régions de la province où cette exploitation a lieu. Cela permettra de confirmer si les conditions de vie des enfants favorisent l’exercice de leurs droits dans tous les domaines importants (santé, nutrition, eau, assainissement, protection, participation, éducation).
En vue de rendre disponible les données sur la situation des enfants dans les zones minières, le Bureau de l’UNICEF Kalemie qui couvre la province du Tanganyika concernée, se propose de réaliser une étude sur la situation des enfants dans les zones minières, en collaboration avec ses partenaires afin de maximiser les ressources et s’assurer que les efforts de cette étude soient intégrés dans les projets similaires des multiples parties prenantes.
The Representative serves as the accredited Rep of UNICEF in the country and reports to the Regional Director for general direction and oversight. S/he is responsible for establishing dialogue with the Government to develop the framework of cooperation in the country and for working closely and collaboratively with the Government and national institutions, stakeholders and partners, to develop the Government-UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation in active support of efforts to advance children’s rights as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, other international treaties/frameworks, the SDGs, and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Senior Finance Associate (Quality Assurance) is responsible for strengthening the quality of Master Data Management (MDM) processes within the GSSC, to ensure that the MDM services are performed efficiently, continuous quality improvement is in place, and processes are in compliance with UNICEF policies, procedures and internal standard operation procedures (SOPs).
The Special Representative serves as the representative of UNICEF in the State of Palestine and reports to the Regional Director for general direction and oversight. The Special Representative is responsible for establishing dialogue with the Palestinian Government to develop and implement the framework of cooperation in the State of Palestine as part of the Area Programme Document (APD) for Palestinian children and for working closely and collaboratively with the Government and national institutions, stakeholders and partners, to develop the Government-UNICEF APD in active support of efforts to advance children’s rights as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, other international treaties/frameworks, the SDGs, and UN intergovernmental bodies. The Special Representative is also responsible for leading engagement with the Israeli Government who – due to the occupation context and protracted conflict – has responsibilities towards children in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
As Head of a large-size Office, the Special Representative is responsible for providing leadership and vision to the UNICEF Office in the State of Palestine team, which is now split into three locations and managing and leveraging resources for the achievement of results and realization of the rights of children. The Special Representative leads and oversees the various programme sectors and operations teams ensuring delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity. The Special Representative is accountable for upholding UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability, and ensuring the establishment and maintenance of a non-discriminatory, inclusive and nurturing working environment for all staff and personnel, to enable them to effectively and efficiently deliver high-quality results for children.
This Long-Term Agreement (LTA) aims to provide Giga with strategic advisory services on models and strategies for scaling its operations in Geneva. This will involve working closely with Giga’s leadership and external stakeholders to facilitate the expansion of Giga's work, with a focus on connecting schools to the internet.
The objective of this Long-Term Agreement (LTA) is to provide Giga with ongoing strategic advisory services focused on utilizing visual storytelling and artistic engagement to amplify its mission of connecting schools to the internet. Under this LTA, the selected consultants will help Giga leverage initiatives like Patchwork Kingdoms and Creating Connections to engage stakeholders, raise awareness, and secure funding that directly supports the expansion of school connectivity worldwide.
Being part of GSSC, the Strategic Business and Change Management Section (previously titled as Service Quality Management Section) works within with the Director’s Office guiding the strategic direction of the GSSC and its journey to Global Business Services (GBS), is responsible for strategic planning, change management, partnership engagement, UN reform, communications and branding It furthermore covers all internal GSSC quality assurance, productivity analysis, forecasting and chargeback support, performance, service level agreement (SLA) and key performance indicator (KPI) management, efficiency reporting and benefits realization.
This role is particularly exciting as it ensures UNICEF resources are strategically used for the best possible structures essential for child survival and development. Your role directly impacts saving lives, especially during emergencies, by constructing well-designed and solid structures that can withstand the various impacts of climate change in Malawi. Your expertise in construction will significantly contribute to the overall success of the office's construction projects across all programmes.
The MICS (Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys) Programme is seeking a remote-based consultant to support MICS data processing activities specifically in the Pacific region. This consultancy will provide targeted technical assistance to the MICS data processing teams in Tonga, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati, Samoa, and Tuvalu, each of which is conducting MICS this or next year. The consultant will offer both on-site and remote support to the technical teams at the National Statistical Offices in these countries.
The People and Culture Officer reports to the People and Culture Specialist for close guidance, training and supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
The purpose of this assignment is to plan and produce innovative UNICEF Supply-related content for publication across external platforms, and day-to-day management, development and promotion of UNICEF Supply Division’s social media channels. This involves collaborative planning, creative development, and production of content across platforms, as well as the planning and production of content for campaigns and visits by media, donors and partners, and other outward facing activities. It will also involve the consistent and strengthened use of data, analytics and content marketing deliver on strategy and increase audience and supporter engagement across channels.
This position is responsible for the normative support that Supply Division provides globally on construction. Its purpose is to provide direction and guidance on planning, procurement, partnership and execution of construction projects. This post contributes to setting up the normative structure on construction, including processes, procedures and practises at CO and provide support on construction globally through establishing standards and training and guidance, focusing on sustainability, localization, emergency preparedness and response, and climate action and resilience. This includes wholistic considerations for expanded solar, digital and connectivity agendas supporting learning and health programmes for children and their communities.
**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.**
UNICEF Geneva EMOPS is seeking a qualified Global WASH Cluster (GWC) Private Sector and Partnerships Consultant to develop a private sector fundraising strategy and stock proposal for the GWC, including identifying synergies and strengthened collaboration with UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will be supervised on a day-to-day basis including contract management by the Early Childhood Education Specialist with relevant guidance, provided by the UNICEF Pacific Education Chief of Education. The consultant is expected to closely collaborate with ECE Officer at UNICEF Pacific and education specialists and officers at Field Offices, through out the consultancy for technical guidance.
The consultant is expected to travel for in-person work, including in-person engagement in key meetings and consultations, and may work remotely the remainder of the time. When working remotely, the consultant is expected to be available for discussions as required during working hours of the country. All costs associated with the travel (including living allowances and any other costs) are to be included in the total contract value. This will be based on the indicative list of countries included in this TOR, with a contract amendment required if travel plans or costs change significantly.
The incumbent will be responsible for cutting edge technical support and advice in developing, reviewing and/or adopting QA policies around International Product Standards, ISO driven Quality Management Systems and regulatory reliance frameworks of both stringent and maturing regulatory authorities, the latter particularly in areas where UNICEF will be fostering a localization agenda to move manufacturing closer to end-users. The position requires close collaboration with product specialists and procurement teams in UNICEF and in partner organisations, specialised technical working groups and other major stakeholders to harmonize QA policies and provide consistency and commonality in QA methods and requirements. Environmental and Social Sustainability is of growing importance in UNICEF, and a key contribution of this position will be further development and implementation of UNICEF sustainable procurement policies and procedures.
The Malawi Country Office (MCO) is currently seeking a seasoned Education Specialist (Education in Emergency). Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Education Specialist (System Strengthening) and under the matrix supervision of the Chief of Humanitarian Action and Resilience (HAR), you will play a crucial role in profoundly impacting and influencing children’s educational enrollment and learning by way of contributing to the overall achievement of transformative results for children who are the most marginalized and disadvantaged – children with disabilities, girls, children from rural and remote areas, and the like – are given education opportunities that allow them to develop to their full potential.
Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding. Qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Overall purpose of the assignment is to facilitate the reform of the child disability assessment and referral to be in line with the provisions of CRC, CRPD and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO), moving away from medical assessment to rights-based approach, focusing on assessment of functions and required community-based services for a child and a family as a whole. More specifically, the consultant will provide technical expertise for the reform of child disability assessment and referral to multisector stakeholders in selected Cantons of FBiH and Republika Srpska.
The purpose of this job is to provide overall support across the team’s strategy, which is “Connecting the Field with the Private Sector”. UNICEF is a large and decentralized organization, with a complex structure of HQ, Regional Offices, Country Offices, and National Committees. The dialogue between all of these parties is critical to successful partnerships, but the ways in which they are currently achieved could be streamlined and more strategic. The Programme Officer will contribute to the efforts of UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division by supporting research and analysis for effective private sector engagement, contributing to capacity building initiatives, and facilitating knowledge management and internal communications within the organization.
The consultant will play a pivotal role in the successful planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the learning assessments related activities of UNICEF Tajikistan Country Office. This consultancy requires a blend of technical expertise related to learning assessments, coordination skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships. The consultant will serve as a crucial link between the UNICEF Regional and Country Offices including relevant international and national experts, local education authorities, specialized assessment units, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.
L'exploitation des activités minières artisanales offre de significatives possibilités pour favoriser le développement économique et social des régions extractives. Dans la région du Tanganyika, plus précisément dans les territoires de Nyunzu et Manono, l'extraction de coltan, de cassitérite et d'or représente l'activité économique majeure. Cependant, l'accès aux services sociaux de base reste limité.
Pour faire face à la pauvreté, beaucoup de familles s'appuient sur les ressources obtenues grâce au travail des enfants. Selon les données de la dernière enquête MICS-Palu, 7,1 % des enfants âgés de 5 à 11 ans participent à des activités économiques pendant au moins une heure. Il est essentiel de comprendre la condition des enfants résidant dans les régions de la province où cette exploitation a lieu. Cela permettra de confirmer si les conditions de vie des enfants favorisent l’exercice de leurs droits dans tous les domaines importants (santé, nutrition, eau, assainissement, protection, participation, éducation).
En vue de rendre disponible les données sur la situation des enfants dans les zones minières, le Bureau de l’UNICEF Kalemie qui couvre la province du Tanganyika concernée, se propose de réaliser une étude sur la situation des enfants dans les zones minières, en collaboration avec ses partenaires afin de maximiser les ressources et s’assurer que les efforts de cette étude soient intégrés dans les projets similaires des multiples parties prenantes.
The Representative serves as the accredited Rep of UNICEF in the country and reports to the Regional Director for general direction and oversight. S/he is responsible for establishing dialogue with the Government to develop the framework of cooperation in the country and for working closely and collaboratively with the Government and national institutions, stakeholders and partners, to develop the Government-UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation in active support of efforts to advance children’s rights as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, other international treaties/frameworks, the SDGs, and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Senior Finance Associate (Quality Assurance) is responsible for strengthening the quality of Master Data Management (MDM) processes within the GSSC, to ensure that the MDM services are performed efficiently, continuous quality improvement is in place, and processes are in compliance with UNICEF policies, procedures and internal standard operation procedures (SOPs).
The Special Representative serves as the representative of UNICEF in the State of Palestine and reports to the Regional Director for general direction and oversight. The Special Representative is responsible for establishing dialogue with the Palestinian Government to develop and implement the framework of cooperation in the State of Palestine as part of the Area Programme Document (APD) for Palestinian children and for working closely and collaboratively with the Government and national institutions, stakeholders and partners, to develop the Government-UNICEF APD in active support of efforts to advance children’s rights as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, other international treaties/frameworks, the SDGs, and UN intergovernmental bodies. The Special Representative is also responsible for leading engagement with the Israeli Government who – due to the occupation context and protracted conflict – has responsibilities towards children in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
As Head of a large-size Office, the Special Representative is responsible for providing leadership and vision to the UNICEF Office in the State of Palestine team, which is now split into three locations and managing and leveraging resources for the achievement of results and realization of the rights of children. The Special Representative leads and oversees the various programme sectors and operations teams ensuring delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity. The Special Representative is accountable for upholding UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability, and ensuring the establishment and maintenance of a non-discriminatory, inclusive and nurturing working environment for all staff and personnel, to enable them to effectively and efficiently deliver high-quality results for children.
This Long-Term Agreement (LTA) aims to provide Giga with strategic advisory services on models and strategies for scaling its operations in Geneva. This will involve working closely with Giga’s leadership and external stakeholders to facilitate the expansion of Giga's work, with a focus on connecting schools to the internet.
The objective of this Long-Term Agreement (LTA) is to provide Giga with ongoing strategic advisory services focused on utilizing visual storytelling and artistic engagement to amplify its mission of connecting schools to the internet. Under this LTA, the selected consultants will help Giga leverage initiatives like Patchwork Kingdoms and Creating Connections to engage stakeholders, raise awareness, and secure funding that directly supports the expansion of school connectivity worldwide.
Being part of GSSC, the Strategic Business and Change Management Section (previously titled as Service Quality Management Section) works within with the Director’s Office guiding the strategic direction of the GSSC and its journey to Global Business Services (GBS), is responsible for strategic planning, change management, partnership engagement, UN reform, communications and branding It furthermore covers all internal GSSC quality assurance, productivity analysis, forecasting and chargeback support, performance, service level agreement (SLA) and key performance indicator (KPI) management, efficiency reporting and benefits realization.
This role is particularly exciting as it ensures UNICEF resources are strategically used for the best possible structures essential for child survival and development. Your role directly impacts saving lives, especially during emergencies, by constructing well-designed and solid structures that can withstand the various impacts of climate change in Malawi. Your expertise in construction will significantly contribute to the overall success of the office's construction projects across all programmes.
The MICS (Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys) Programme is seeking a remote-based consultant to support MICS data processing activities specifically in the Pacific region. This consultancy will provide targeted technical assistance to the MICS data processing teams in Tonga, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati, Samoa, and Tuvalu, each of which is conducting MICS this or next year. The consultant will offer both on-site and remote support to the technical teams at the National Statistical Offices in these countries.
The People and Culture Officer reports to the People and Culture Specialist for close guidance, training and supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
The purpose of this assignment is to plan and produce innovative UNICEF Supply-related content for publication across external platforms, and day-to-day management, development and promotion of UNICEF Supply Division’s social media channels. This involves collaborative planning, creative development, and production of content across platforms, as well as the planning and production of content for campaigns and visits by media, donors and partners, and other outward facing activities. It will also involve the consistent and strengthened use of data, analytics and content marketing deliver on strategy and increase audience and supporter engagement across channels.
This position is responsible for the normative support that Supply Division provides globally on construction. Its purpose is to provide direction and guidance on planning, procurement, partnership and execution of construction projects. This post contributes to setting up the normative structure on construction, including processes, procedures and practises at CO and provide support on construction globally through establishing standards and training and guidance, focusing on sustainability, localization, emergency preparedness and response, and climate action and resilience. This includes wholistic considerations for expanded solar, digital and connectivity agendas supporting learning and health programmes for children and their communities.
**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.**
UNICEF Geneva EMOPS is seeking a qualified Global WASH Cluster (GWC) Private Sector and Partnerships Consultant to develop a private sector fundraising strategy and stock proposal for the GWC, including identifying synergies and strengthened collaboration with UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division.
