The Research Specialist (Education) will coordinate research activities under ongoing projects such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All, while also contributing to the design and development of new initiatives. The role includes conducting research using mixed methods, with a strong emphasis on qualitative approaches to generate nuanced insights into education systems, policies, practices, and outcomes.The incumbent will provide guidance to UNICEF Country Offices undertaking education research, ensuring coherence with UNICEF’s global priorities and those of UNICEF Innocenti. In close collaboration with partners, the Research Specialist will work to strengthen evidence generation, foster innovation, and enhance the influence of applied research on education policy and practice.
UNICEF Cameroon is looking for a highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated professional to join our team as Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4 level) on a temporary appointment for four months. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in Cameroon and possess the necessary technical expertise and competencies, we strongly encourage you to apply.
To support the Child Protection Team, particularly the Alternative Care/Better Care pillar, to further enhance and promote the system of alternative family care, including the development of new alternative care options for children with disabilities and complex needs. The assignment will also support the transformation of baby homes, assisting in the transition from traditional residential institutions to family-based care, and ensuring that the reform of institutional settings is carried out in accordance with modern child protection standards and in the best interests of the child.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for an Adolescent Development Officer (TVET) to provide TVET (formal and non-formal), TVET professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of adolescent development and participation in programmes/projects within the Country Programme.
UNICEF Iraq Office is seeking a Internasionaal expert Consultant to support with (Kangaroo Mother Care) KMC evaluation. The main purpose of this consultancy is to generate evidence and insights that enhance current and future implementation and scale-up of the KMC programme.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking to hire a Health Officer (NO-2) to be based in the West Area Office, Nyala. The incumbent will support the implementation of the Health Programme within the Country Programme, with a strong focus on public health emergencies such as malaria and cholera response, immunization activities, and the revitalization of primary health care services in Khartoum State. The role provides technical, operational, and administrative support across all stages of the programme cycle ensuring effective delivery and measurable results for children and communities.
The Supply and Logistics Associate perform highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. This is the senior GS level for specialized supply chain work and requires advanced specialized knowledge acquired through formal training and experience.
The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms
To provide technical and coordination support across these two strategic areas—immunization strengthening and applied epidemiology training—to build a more resilient, data driven, and responsive public health system in Uzbekistan.
UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to develop a regional spending monitor that analyses social sector budgets. The monitor will draw primarily on the budget and expenditure data collected through the Public Finance Facility, while also incorporating complementary evidence and research on key outcomes in health, education, and social protection.
The UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Associate to support the ROSA Recruitment Hub in providing administrative, procedural, and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an experienced consultant to support in assessing, enhancing, and integrating the ESRMP platform - Social and Environmental Safeguarding Risk Management Plan. The consultancy will focus on improving user-friendliness, aligning the tool with UNICEF's programme cycle, incorporating comprehensive risk management measures, developing user guides, assessing system integration possibilities, and exploring options for third-party access beyond the SharePoint environment. The details of the required services are defined in the scope of work below
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding (RMPS) unit—part of the Programme Effectiveness Team (PET) within the Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM)—was established in 2024 to promote an integrated approach to risk management and safeguarding. RMPS is organized around four pillars:
1. Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) in Programming and Safeguarding
2. Complaints and Feedback Management
3. Programme Implementation Risk Management/HACT
4. Data Protection
Aligned with DAPM/PET’s mandate and in collaboration with PG, RMPS supports decision-making and organizational learning, enhancing the effectiveness and results of UNICEF and its partners to uphold children's rights. RMPS also works with the Chief Risk Officer to strengthen UNICEF’s enterprise risk management by fostering coordination across risk areas and integrating risk into programmatic, operational, and strategic planning.
Following the release of key regulatory documents – the Policy and Procedure on ESS in Programming (June 2025), the Policy on Safeguarding (March 2024, revised June 2025), and the forthcoming Procedure on Complaints and Feedback Management – RMPS has initiated the rollout of the Social and Environmental Safeguarding Framework.
The consultancy aims to support RMPS in implementing the Social and Environmental Safeguarding (SES) rollout and, in parallel, assist Regional and Country Offices in meeting institutional donor requirements—primarily from IFIs, KfW, and GCF—related to SES. The consultant will also help align RMPS’s work with other risk areas, including AAP and data protection, and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The consultancy will be supervised by RMPS in close coordination with relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders.
This consultancy will be responsible for supporting the Migration and Displacement Hub’s role in coordinating the development and dissemination of communications assets for the PROSPECTS partnership, including joint deliverables with partners, as well as implementing an advocacy strategy on migrant and displaced children within the broader context of UNICEF’s global advocacy priorities for children on the move.
UNICEF Albania Country office (ACO) is hiring a national consultant to provide support to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports (MoTCS) to develop the management plan of the National Centre of Culture for Children (NCCC)
To bring external expertise towards the management of complaints of protection against retaliation and other workplace issues based on relevant UN/UNICEF Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and provide expertise towards the work of the Office on Policy Review/Development
This consultancy will focus on delivering technical inputs to support UNICEF’s strategic engagement and policy development on issues related to child-sensitive GCM and GCR implementation, including UNICEF’s work with the UN Network on Migration, alternatives to immigration detention and return and reintegration workstreams, while supporting capacity building of UNICEF HQ, Regional and Country office colleagues on these thematic areas.
The consultant will support the Safe to Learn (STL) Secretariat in implementing the STL Strategy and donor-funded workplans through three main areas of work: Programme Management and Reporting, Learning and Documentation, and Partnership and Coordination.
Working under the supervision of the Head of the Safe to Learn Secretariat, the consultant will provide coordination, technical, and analytical support to ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of STL activities. The consultant will also help generate and package learning from STL country experiences and facilitate engagement with partners across the STL Coalition to advance the global agenda on ending violence in and around schools.
Safe to Learn (STL) is a global initiative hosted by UNICEF that brings together governments, civil society, and international partners to end violence in and around schools so that every child is safe to learn. The initiative supports countries to strengthen policies, systems, and practices that prevent and respond to all forms of violence—physical, sexual, psychological, and online—while promoting positive, inclusive, and gender-responsive learning environments.
The Safe to Learn Secretariat, housed in UNICEF’s Education Section, provides technical guidance, coordination, and knowledge management for partners, governments, and field practitioners. STL is intensifying efforts to generate and use evidence through STL benchmarking assessments, diagnostic tools, and country-led learning to inform national policy and programming. To ensure high-quality implementation, learning, and reporting, the Secretariat requires additional capacity to strengthen its monitoring and learning functions, and provide field facing technical support to country partners.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support at the global and country level to the Safe to Learn Initiative. The consultant will work closely with the STL Secretariat, UNICEF Country Offices, and members of the STL Country Engagement Task Force, under the supervision of the Head of the Safe to Learn Secretariat.
The scope of work is as follows, in line with the STL 2026 work plan objectives;
The Education Specialist Cluster Coordinator (level 3) GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where there is an Education (Senior) Manager Cluster/ Coordinator (L4/ L5) in place. The post holder will be based in a sub-national Cluster/ Sector/ Working Group in El Geneina and will report to the Education (Senior) Manager Cluster Coordinator (L4/ L5) for general guidance and direction.
The Research Specialist (Education) will coordinate research activities under ongoing projects such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All, while also contributing to the design and development of new initiatives. The role includes conducting research using mixed methods, with a strong emphasis on qualitative approaches to generate nuanced insights into education systems, policies, practices, and outcomes.The incumbent will provide guidance to UNICEF Country Offices undertaking education research, ensuring coherence with UNICEF’s global priorities and those of UNICEF Innocenti. In close collaboration with partners, the Research Specialist will work to strengthen evidence generation, foster innovation, and enhance the influence of applied research on education policy and practice.
UNICEF Cameroon is looking for a highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated professional to join our team as Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4 level) on a temporary appointment for four months. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in Cameroon and possess the necessary technical expertise and competencies, we strongly encourage you to apply.
To support the Child Protection Team, particularly the Alternative Care/Better Care pillar, to further enhance and promote the system of alternative family care, including the development of new alternative care options for children with disabilities and complex needs. The assignment will also support the transformation of baby homes, assisting in the transition from traditional residential institutions to family-based care, and ensuring that the reform of institutional settings is carried out in accordance with modern child protection standards and in the best interests of the child.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for an Adolescent Development Officer (TVET) to provide TVET (formal and non-formal), TVET professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process to support the integration of adolescent development and participation in programmes/projects within the Country Programme.
UNICEF Iraq Office is seeking a Internasionaal expert Consultant to support with (Kangaroo Mother Care) KMC evaluation. The main purpose of this consultancy is to generate evidence and insights that enhance current and future implementation and scale-up of the KMC programme.
UNICEF Sudan is seeking to hire a Health Officer (NO-2) to be based in the West Area Office, Nyala. The incumbent will support the implementation of the Health Programme within the Country Programme, with a strong focus on public health emergencies such as malaria and cholera response, immunization activities, and the revitalization of primary health care services in Khartoum State. The role provides technical, operational, and administrative support across all stages of the programme cycle ensuring effective delivery and measurable results for children and communities.
The Supply and Logistics Associate perform highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. This is the senior GS level for specialized supply chain work and requires advanced specialized knowledge acquired through formal training and experience.
The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms
To provide technical and coordination support across these two strategic areas—immunization strengthening and applied epidemiology training—to build a more resilient, data driven, and responsive public health system in Uzbekistan.
UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to develop a regional spending monitor that analyses social sector budgets. The monitor will draw primarily on the budget and expenditure data collected through the Public Finance Facility, while also incorporating complementary evidence and research on key outcomes in health, education, and social protection.
The UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Associate to support the ROSA Recruitment Hub in providing administrative, procedural, and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an experienced consultant to support in assessing, enhancing, and integrating the ESRMP platform - Social and Environmental Safeguarding Risk Management Plan. The consultancy will focus on improving user-friendliness, aligning the tool with UNICEF's programme cycle, incorporating comprehensive risk management measures, developing user guides, assessing system integration possibilities, and exploring options for third-party access beyond the SharePoint environment. The details of the required services are defined in the scope of work below
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding (RMPS) unit—part of the Programme Effectiveness Team (PET) within the Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM)—was established in 2024 to promote an integrated approach to risk management and safeguarding. RMPS is organized around four pillars:
1. Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) in Programming and Safeguarding
2. Complaints and Feedback Management
3. Programme Implementation Risk Management/HACT
4. Data Protection
Aligned with DAPM/PET’s mandate and in collaboration with PG, RMPS supports decision-making and organizational learning, enhancing the effectiveness and results of UNICEF and its partners to uphold children's rights. RMPS also works with the Chief Risk Officer to strengthen UNICEF’s enterprise risk management by fostering coordination across risk areas and integrating risk into programmatic, operational, and strategic planning.
Following the release of key regulatory documents – the Policy and Procedure on ESS in Programming (June 2025), the Policy on Safeguarding (March 2024, revised June 2025), and the forthcoming Procedure on Complaints and Feedback Management – RMPS has initiated the rollout of the Social and Environmental Safeguarding Framework.
The consultancy aims to support RMPS in implementing the Social and Environmental Safeguarding (SES) rollout and, in parallel, assist Regional and Country Offices in meeting institutional donor requirements—primarily from IFIs, KfW, and GCF—related to SES. The consultant will also help align RMPS’s work with other risk areas, including AAP and data protection, and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The consultancy will be supervised by RMPS in close coordination with relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders.
This consultancy will be responsible for supporting the Migration and Displacement Hub’s role in coordinating the development and dissemination of communications assets for the PROSPECTS partnership, including joint deliverables with partners, as well as implementing an advocacy strategy on migrant and displaced children within the broader context of UNICEF’s global advocacy priorities for children on the move.
UNICEF Albania Country office (ACO) is hiring a national consultant to provide support to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports (MoTCS) to develop the management plan of the National Centre of Culture for Children (NCCC)
To bring external expertise towards the management of complaints of protection against retaliation and other workplace issues based on relevant UN/UNICEF Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and provide expertise towards the work of the Office on Policy Review/Development
This consultancy will focus on delivering technical inputs to support UNICEF’s strategic engagement and policy development on issues related to child-sensitive GCM and GCR implementation, including UNICEF’s work with the UN Network on Migration, alternatives to immigration detention and return and reintegration workstreams, while supporting capacity building of UNICEF HQ, Regional and Country office colleagues on these thematic areas.
The consultant will support the Safe to Learn (STL) Secretariat in implementing the STL Strategy and donor-funded workplans through three main areas of work: Programme Management and Reporting, Learning and Documentation, and Partnership and Coordination.
Working under the supervision of the Head of the Safe to Learn Secretariat, the consultant will provide coordination, technical, and analytical support to ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of STL activities. The consultant will also help generate and package learning from STL country experiences and facilitate engagement with partners across the STL Coalition to advance the global agenda on ending violence in and around schools.
Safe to Learn (STL) is a global initiative hosted by UNICEF that brings together governments, civil society, and international partners to end violence in and around schools so that every child is safe to learn. The initiative supports countries to strengthen policies, systems, and practices that prevent and respond to all forms of violence—physical, sexual, psychological, and online—while promoting positive, inclusive, and gender-responsive learning environments.
The Safe to Learn Secretariat, housed in UNICEF’s Education Section, provides technical guidance, coordination, and knowledge management for partners, governments, and field practitioners. STL is intensifying efforts to generate and use evidence through STL benchmarking assessments, diagnostic tools, and country-led learning to inform national policy and programming. To ensure high-quality implementation, learning, and reporting, the Secretariat requires additional capacity to strengthen its monitoring and learning functions, and provide field facing technical support to country partners.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support at the global and country level to the Safe to Learn Initiative. The consultant will work closely with the STL Secretariat, UNICEF Country Offices, and members of the STL Country Engagement Task Force, under the supervision of the Head of the Safe to Learn Secretariat.
The scope of work is as follows, in line with the STL 2026 work plan objectives;
The Education Specialist Cluster Coordinator (level 3) GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where there is an Education (Senior) Manager Cluster/ Coordinator (L4/ L5) in place. The post holder will be based in a sub-national Cluster/ Sector/ Working Group in El Geneina and will report to the Education (Senior) Manager Cluster Coordinator (L4/ L5) for general guidance and direction.
