Join UNICEF as a Programme Specialist (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support), P-3 in Suva, Fiji, and play a critical role in strengthening the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents across the Pacific. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to lead and coordinate multi-country MHPSS initiatives, work closely with governments,, civil society and faith based organizations to d drive practical solutions to address pressing challenges Ideal for a passionate professional with strong expertise in mental health, child protection, and capacity building, the role provides a unique platform to design and implement interventions, influence policy and systems strengthening, and promote cross-sectoral collaboration. Working within UNICEF’s Pacific Multi-Country Office, you will contribute to sustainable, evidence-based programmes while gaining valuable experience in a culturally rich and diverse island region.
Join UNICEF Pacific as a Programme Associate, GS-6, based in Kiritimati, Kiribati, and contribute directly to improving the lives of children and communities across the Pacific. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated professional to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, budget tracking and coordination with partners, while working in a dynamic multicultural environment committed to results for children. If you bring strong administrative, analytical and coordination skills, a passion for meaningful development work, and the drive to support effective programme delivery in a unique Pacific island context, this is an opportunity to build your career with UNICEF and make a lasting difference for every child.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS), the Administrative Assistant supports a wide range of routine administrative and transactional tasks, along with certain specialized responsibilities across sections within OED. The role requires a solid understanding of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes, and policies.
Senegal faces growing fiscal constraints that limit investments in social sectors, while child poverty and inequalities remain widespread. Many children continue to experience deprivations in health, education, nutrition, and social protection, further worsened by climate-related shocks. In response, UNICEF is strengthening its work on public finance for children, social protection, planning, and evidence-based policymaking. The Social Policy, Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) TA plays a key role in advancing these efforts and improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Central African Republic Country Office for a passionate and committed Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-4 level. The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, supports countries in strengthening immunization systems through its Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) program. Under Nigeria’s HSS3 grant, PHCDAs in targeted states are improving governance, service delivery, and financial management. Effective financial management is crucial for transparent, accountable, and compliant use of donor funds, yet many PHCDAs need stronger systems and capacity. To address this, a Financial Management Consultant will support six state PHCDAs—Bayelsa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Zamfara—to strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and reporting.
The Digital Paid Media Consultant is responsible for driving financial growth and ensuring sustainability in their assigned UNICEF markets. They collaborate closely with global UNICEF teams and regional squads to offer expertise in digital performance marketing and advertising across owned, earned, and paid media channels—primarily focusing on AI, Meta, and Google ads.
Join UNICEF and contribute to the development of innovative education programmes that improve learning outcomes and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all children. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education P4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, including risk management while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic, technical, and coordination support to UNICEF Pacific in its role as Secretariat to both the Pacific Regional Council for Early Childhood Development (PRC4ECD) and the Pacific Regional Inclusive Education Framework (PRIEF). The consultant will strengthen regional mechanisms that advance ECD and Inclusive Education, ensure continuity across upcoming high-level milestones, and help translate political commitments into practical, country-level action
UNICEF Maldives seeks to engage qualified individual(s) to provide professional photography and videography services in support of its communication and advocacy objectives. This includes delivering high-quality, on-demand visual content to document programme implementation, advocacy initiatives, donor reporting, emergency responses, and official events across the country.
UNICEF LACRO is looking for a dynamic Regional Chief of Programme & Planning (P-5) to provide strategic leadership in programme planning, monitoring, data, evidence, and regional coordination. If you are passionate about transforming evidence into action and delivering results at scale, we invite you to join our team in Panama and help advance children's rights across the region.
UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited is a global public-private-youth partnership created to meet the urgent need for expanded skilling, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people aged 15–24 as they transition from learning to earning. By bridging skilling and training to employment and entrepreneurship, Generation Unlimited (GenU) supports every young person to thrive in the world of work and earn a dignified livelihood.
Launched in September 2018 by the UN Secretary General and the Executive Director of UNICEF, GenU creates public-private partnerships – globally and at the country-level – to co-create and support investment opportunities, programmes and innovations at a large scale, and help young people transition from learning to careers.
In particular, GenU modernizes skilling and training systems to build the skills young people need for the jobs of today and tomorrow – in a labor market undergoing profound changes that is increasingly being shaped by the AI and green transitions.
Through public-private partnerships, GenU works with governments, the private sector, civil society and UN agencies to attract investment at global and national levels to support national systems and deliver effective programmes to accelerate impact for millions of young people. GenU scales innovations by brokering shared-value partnerships with the private sector in areas, particularly in the digital-AI and green economies.
Under the CEO’s leadership, the GenU Global Team is responsible for strategic planning, supporting and monitoring the execution of the GenU strategy, liaising with the broad spectrum of partners, ensuring adequate level of resources for the partnership through public and private sector fundraising, distributing catalytic capital, and assisting in the work of the partnership’s governance bodies.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative the candidate will provide guidance and technical assistance to support UNICEF Cash Assistance activities. Guidance and technical assistance will cover the following themes: programme design, planning and implementation, management and monitoring of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting as well as Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives. The candidate shall also provide strategic guidance to enable the country office to liaise at technical level with relevant national and local authorities to expand cash-based response in affected provinces.
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced and creative Graphic Design Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA). Successful consultants will provide professional graphic design services for a wide range of communication products, including print and digital materials, social media content, branding, advocacy, and visibility resources. The engagement is home-based and assignments will be issued on an as-needed basis during the term of the agreement.
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced Individual Translator Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to provide translation services on an as-needed basis. Consultants will deliver accurate and culturally appropriate translations between English and Zambia’s seven official local languages—Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale, and Lunda—to support UNICEF’s programme, advocacy, communication, and knowledge management activities across the country.
UNICEF seeks to engage an individual consultant to (1) develop a series of advocacy briefs on tackling child labour and related child rights issues through responsible business conduct, grounded in gaps and needs in existing approaches; and (2) identify and deliver strategic opportunities to position and disseminate these briefs to key stakeholder groups, including governments, private sector actors, industry platforms, and multi-stakeholder initiatives across high-risk sectors, remote basis/no travel for 5 months.
UNICEF is supporting the Ministry to recruit an experienced consultant to facilitate the national consultation process and lead the drafting, validation, and finalization of the NM-AHWP 2026/27–2030/31. UNFPA will be supporting the costs related to stakeholder consultations, printing, and dissemination.
Resource Mobilization and Marketing Consultant will support the development of high-quality fundraising and engagement materials, including proposals, presentations, investment cases, and tailored assets for partner outreach. These materials will play a critical role in positioning the Learning Passport as a scalable, high-impact digital learning solution and in supporting both ongoing and new partnership opportunities.
The People and Culture Manager will serve as a strategic HR partner, anticipating people-related needs and developing proactive solutions that align human resources management with organizational objectives. The role provides strategic leadership on workforce planning, talent management, organizational change, emergency preparedness and response, and duty of care, enabling UNICEF Lebanon to deliver results for children in a complex operating environment.
Join UNICEF as a Programme Specialist (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support), P-3 in Suva, Fiji, and play a critical role in strengthening the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents across the Pacific. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to lead and coordinate multi-country MHPSS initiatives, work closely with governments,, civil society and faith based organizations to d drive practical solutions to address pressing challenges Ideal for a passionate professional with strong expertise in mental health, child protection, and capacity building, the role provides a unique platform to design and implement interventions, influence policy and systems strengthening, and promote cross-sectoral collaboration. Working within UNICEF’s Pacific Multi-Country Office, you will contribute to sustainable, evidence-based programmes while gaining valuable experience in a culturally rich and diverse island region.
Join UNICEF Pacific as a Programme Associate, GS-6, based in Kiritimati, Kiribati, and contribute directly to improving the lives of children and communities across the Pacific. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated professional to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, budget tracking and coordination with partners, while working in a dynamic multicultural environment committed to results for children. If you bring strong administrative, analytical and coordination skills, a passion for meaningful development work, and the drive to support effective programme delivery in a unique Pacific island context, this is an opportunity to build your career with UNICEF and make a lasting difference for every child.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS), the Administrative Assistant supports a wide range of routine administrative and transactional tasks, along with certain specialized responsibilities across sections within OED. The role requires a solid understanding of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes, and policies.
Senegal faces growing fiscal constraints that limit investments in social sectors, while child poverty and inequalities remain widespread. Many children continue to experience deprivations in health, education, nutrition, and social protection, further worsened by climate-related shocks. In response, UNICEF is strengthening its work on public finance for children, social protection, planning, and evidence-based policymaking. The Social Policy, Planning and Monitoring Specialist (P-3) TA plays a key role in advancing these efforts and improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Central African Republic Country Office for a passionate and committed Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-4 level. The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, supports countries in strengthening immunization systems through its Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) program. Under Nigeria’s HSS3 grant, PHCDAs in targeted states are improving governance, service delivery, and financial management. Effective financial management is crucial for transparent, accountable, and compliant use of donor funds, yet many PHCDAs need stronger systems and capacity. To address this, a Financial Management Consultant will support six state PHCDAs—Bayelsa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Zamfara—to strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and reporting.
The Digital Paid Media Consultant is responsible for driving financial growth and ensuring sustainability in their assigned UNICEF markets. They collaborate closely with global UNICEF teams and regional squads to offer expertise in digital performance marketing and advertising across owned, earned, and paid media channels—primarily focusing on AI, Meta, and Google ads.
Join UNICEF and contribute to the development of innovative education programmes that improve learning outcomes and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all children. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education P4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The Operations function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed, including risk management while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic, technical, and coordination support to UNICEF Pacific in its role as Secretariat to both the Pacific Regional Council for Early Childhood Development (PRC4ECD) and the Pacific Regional Inclusive Education Framework (PRIEF). The consultant will strengthen regional mechanisms that advance ECD and Inclusive Education, ensure continuity across upcoming high-level milestones, and help translate political commitments into practical, country-level action
UNICEF Maldives seeks to engage qualified individual(s) to provide professional photography and videography services in support of its communication and advocacy objectives. This includes delivering high-quality, on-demand visual content to document programme implementation, advocacy initiatives, donor reporting, emergency responses, and official events across the country.
UNICEF LACRO is looking for a dynamic Regional Chief of Programme & Planning (P-5) to provide strategic leadership in programme planning, monitoring, data, evidence, and regional coordination. If you are passionate about transforming evidence into action and delivering results at scale, we invite you to join our team in Panama and help advance children's rights across the region.
UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited is a global public-private-youth partnership created to meet the urgent need for expanded skilling, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people aged 15–24 as they transition from learning to earning. By bridging skilling and training to employment and entrepreneurship, Generation Unlimited (GenU) supports every young person to thrive in the world of work and earn a dignified livelihood.
Launched in September 2018 by the UN Secretary General and the Executive Director of UNICEF, GenU creates public-private partnerships – globally and at the country-level – to co-create and support investment opportunities, programmes and innovations at a large scale, and help young people transition from learning to careers.
In particular, GenU modernizes skilling and training systems to build the skills young people need for the jobs of today and tomorrow – in a labor market undergoing profound changes that is increasingly being shaped by the AI and green transitions.
Through public-private partnerships, GenU works with governments, the private sector, civil society and UN agencies to attract investment at global and national levels to support national systems and deliver effective programmes to accelerate impact for millions of young people. GenU scales innovations by brokering shared-value partnerships with the private sector in areas, particularly in the digital-AI and green economies.
Under the CEO’s leadership, the GenU Global Team is responsible for strategic planning, supporting and monitoring the execution of the GenU strategy, liaising with the broad spectrum of partners, ensuring adequate level of resources for the partnership through public and private sector fundraising, distributing catalytic capital, and assisting in the work of the partnership’s governance bodies.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative the candidate will provide guidance and technical assistance to support UNICEF Cash Assistance activities. Guidance and technical assistance will cover the following themes: programme design, planning and implementation, management and monitoring of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting as well as Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives. The candidate shall also provide strategic guidance to enable the country office to liaise at technical level with relevant national and local authorities to expand cash-based response in affected provinces.
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced and creative Graphic Design Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA). Successful consultants will provide professional graphic design services for a wide range of communication products, including print and digital materials, social media content, branding, advocacy, and visibility resources. The engagement is home-based and assignments will be issued on an as-needed basis during the term of the agreement.
UNICEF Zambia is seeking experienced Individual Translator Consultants for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to provide translation services on an as-needed basis. Consultants will deliver accurate and culturally appropriate translations between English and Zambia’s seven official local languages—Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale, and Lunda—to support UNICEF’s programme, advocacy, communication, and knowledge management activities across the country.
UNICEF seeks to engage an individual consultant to (1) develop a series of advocacy briefs on tackling child labour and related child rights issues through responsible business conduct, grounded in gaps and needs in existing approaches; and (2) identify and deliver strategic opportunities to position and disseminate these briefs to key stakeholder groups, including governments, private sector actors, industry platforms, and multi-stakeholder initiatives across high-risk sectors, remote basis/no travel for 5 months.
UNICEF is supporting the Ministry to recruit an experienced consultant to facilitate the national consultation process and lead the drafting, validation, and finalization of the NM-AHWP 2026/27–2030/31. UNFPA will be supporting the costs related to stakeholder consultations, printing, and dissemination.
Resource Mobilization and Marketing Consultant will support the development of high-quality fundraising and engagement materials, including proposals, presentations, investment cases, and tailored assets for partner outreach. These materials will play a critical role in positioning the Learning Passport as a scalable, high-impact digital learning solution and in supporting both ongoing and new partnership opportunities.
The People and Culture Manager will serve as a strategic HR partner, anticipating people-related needs and developing proactive solutions that align human resources management with organizational objectives. The role provides strategic leadership on workforce planning, talent management, organizational change, emergency preparedness and response, and duty of care, enabling UNICEF Lebanon to deliver results for children in a complex operating environment.
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