We are recruiting a Programme Specialist P3 (Maputo based) to support UNICEF Mozambique’s strategic priorities by driving knowledge management, internal communications, risk follow-up and coordinated information flow across the Country Office and Field Offices, while preparing high quality briefs, SOPs and decision documents for senior leadership If you are passionate about delivering impactful results for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
Consultancy to provide technical support to advance large-scale food fortification (LSFF) and iodine nutrition agenda in West and Central Africa (WCAR), Child Nutrition and Development Practice, UNICEF; Nairobi, Kenya, 10.5 months, Office based in Abuja, Nigeria (with travel across West Africa / Member States)
The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is a cornerstone initiative under Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035), designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building longterm resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and subnational administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following
its official launch in April 2024, the SAFP has transitioned from emergency COVID-19 cash transfers to a more integrated
and sustainable social protection model. A pivotal advancement is the development of the Cash Plus model for piloting, which links financial assistance with referrals to essential services such as disability inclusion and gender responsive healthcare, education and vocational training. The programme also aims to enhance household resilience to climate-related and other shocks. To effectively operationalize the Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP)—a complex, multi-sectoral programme under
Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework—and to support the development and enhancement of related applications and systems, a National IT Specialist is essential. This specialist will assist the National Social Assistance Fund
(NSAF) in designing and implementing robust digital solutions, including mobile applications for the Family Package Cash Plus referral and social services, shock responsive social assistance, as well as modules for monitoring, A key focus will be
ensuring interoperability with other social protection platforms and other relevant social protection systems, such as monitoring and evaluation systems, TVET, the Disability Management Information System (DMIS), and other relevant databases.
Under the supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the Education and skills building UNV, the Skills building consultant will provide technical support to the Skills building and Job Orientation programme for Unaccompanied children and young refugees and migrants.
As part of its efforts to reduce the number of OOSC children, the Federal Ministry of Education through the Director of Basic Education has requested UNICEF to support the development of the OOSC policy and strategy for Nigeria.
This will be built on the OOSC Framework that was developed in 2022 while incorporating emerging evidence and the changing context since 2022. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments and partners to map the number and location of non-formal learning centers.
To support this request from FME, UNICEF seeks a consultant to undertake the work which will contribute to UNICEF’s country programme for 2026 – 2027.
The Website, Editorial and Governance Section within UNICEF’s Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) is seeking to hire a consultant with specialized web editorial, Content Management System, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expertise as well as knowledge of humanitarian communications and issues related to child rights
and youth participation.
The consultant will support digital communication and content development for Phase I of UNICEF’s “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” agenda, as well as rapid-response emergency and evergreen content priorities on unicef.org.
The “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” area of work focuses on advancing children’s rights in the digital environment, including issues related to digital governance, artificial intelligence, online safety, platform accountability, children’s data rights, social media, digital inclusion, and the participation of parents, children and
young people in decisions shaping digital spaces. The agenda requires the development of public-facing digital content that translates complex policy, advocacy and research materials into clear, engaging and accessible web products for global audiences.
Child marriage among Roma communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia persists at high rates, driven by systemic exclusion rather than cultural tradition. UNICEF is seeking a consultant to produce a scoping review, a regional framework, and an advocacy policy paper targeting EU inclusion strategies. This initiative aims to equip UNICEF with evidence-based tools to ensure the protection and inclusion of Roma girls by 2030.
As part of its efforts to support the coordination of foundational learning in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education,
through the Director of Basic Education, has requested UNICEF to support the development of the FLN Policy for Nigeria.
This will build on the identified gaps in the FLN Landscape analysis and other evidence on FLN implementation across the
states. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments, and partners to map the number and location of nonformal learning centers.
To develop and test a public -private partnership model for expansion of the MCBP in the tea gardens, UNICEF seeks to hire a consultant who will work in close coordination with DWA, Bangladesh Tea Association (BTA) and district/ Upazilla health offices and DWA to provide technical support both at national and sub-national levels. In addition, consultant will also review the feasibility of scaling up of UNICEF supported MCBP Cash plus model in other geographic locations and develop a design document.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education, the consultant will report directly to the Education Manager (Learning) and will be responsible for the following:
1. Lead the FME, UBEC and other agencies in in the development of Out of School Policy, strategy and implementation plan for Nigeria
2. Support the domestication of the in one state each in the North and South regions of Nigeria.
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
The UNICEF Data & Analytics (D&A) Education team is developing a data portal that brings together information from different regional and global learning assessments in one place. The minimum viable product (MVP) for the portal covers regional and global assessments at the foundational learning level for reading/numeracy outcomes at Grade 4 and below drawn from programmes such as TIMSS, PIRLS, EGRA/EGMA, the MICS Foundational Learning Skills (FLS) module, LLECE, AMPL, and ICAN/ICAR.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop practical continental guidance on engaging community-based and informal justice mechanisms to strengthen their alignment with child rights standards and laws protecting girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage across Africa.
El/la consultor/a tendrá como objetivo generar insumos técnicos especializados que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de los instrumentos aplicables al sector de agua potable y saneamiento en el Ecuador, mediante el diagnóstico y análisis del marco técnico vigente, la identificación de brechas, desafíos y oportunidades de mejora, y la elaboración de un compendio regional de tecnologías viables para el abastecimiento de agua potable y el saneamiento. Dicho compendio deberá incorporará tecnologías convencionales e innovadoras, soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) y alternativas adaptadas a las características geográficas, climáticas y socioeconómicas de las diferentes regiones del país, incluyendo un apartado sobre captación, almacenamiento, tratamiento y aprovechamiento de agua lluvia como fuente complementaria para diversos usos, incluido el consumo humano bajo condiciones técnicas y sanitarias apropiadas.
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilization Team Leader is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in reception centres reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees and for coordinating the activities of the other social mobilizers.
Objectifs de la mission:
Apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
PASEREC: un accord tripartite de financement et d’exécution a été signé entre la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD), la République du Burundi et l’UNICEF pour la mise en œuvre de la composante 2 du Programme d’Appui au Secteur de l’Eau et au Renforcement de la Résilience au Changement Climatique
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of SBC interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.
En este contexto, el trabajo de Prevención de la Explotación y los Abusos Sexuales (PSEA) y Salvaguarda de la niñez sigue siendo un estándar de conducta esencial para la labor de UNICEF a fin de promover entornos seguros, la sensibilización, la identificación temprana de riesgos y el establecimiento de mecanismos accesibles y culturalmente pertinentes de prevención. El fortalecimiento de capacidades permite además consolidar enfoques sostenibles de protección a la niñez bajo principios de protección, dignidad, confidencialidad y “no hacer daño” para que sean implementados de manera efectiva en todos los niveles de intervención.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination, technical, and facilitative support to the Country Team in the implementation of activities under the joint IOM-UNICEF Global Programme. The consultant will support coordination mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, reporting processes, and the organization of regional and national consultations and convenings. The role will also contribute to technical programme outputs, including desk reviews, mapping and analysis of practices, gaps, and needs, drafting and dissemination of programme documents and joint reports, and support to the development of costed national action plans and donor reporting requirements.
We are recruiting a Programme Specialist P3 (Maputo based) to support UNICEF Mozambique’s strategic priorities by driving knowledge management, internal communications, risk follow-up and coordinated information flow across the Country Office and Field Offices, while preparing high quality briefs, SOPs and decision documents for senior leadership If you are passionate about delivering impactful results for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
Consultancy to provide technical support to advance large-scale food fortification (LSFF) and iodine nutrition agenda in West and Central Africa (WCAR), Child Nutrition and Development Practice, UNICEF; Nairobi, Kenya, 10.5 months, Office based in Abuja, Nigeria (with travel across West Africa / Member States)
The Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP) is a cornerstone initiative under Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework (2024–2035), designed to uplift poor and vulnerable households by enhancing human capital and building longterm resilience. Administered by the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) in coordination with key ministries and subnational administrations, the SAFP consolidates multiple targeted cash transfer schemes—including support for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, school children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Following
its official launch in April 2024, the SAFP has transitioned from emergency COVID-19 cash transfers to a more integrated
and sustainable social protection model. A pivotal advancement is the development of the Cash Plus model for piloting, which links financial assistance with referrals to essential services such as disability inclusion and gender responsive healthcare, education and vocational training. The programme also aims to enhance household resilience to climate-related and other shocks. To effectively operationalize the Social Assistance Family Package (SAFP)—a complex, multi-sectoral programme under
Cambodia’s National Social Protection Policy Framework—and to support the development and enhancement of related applications and systems, a National IT Specialist is essential. This specialist will assist the National Social Assistance Fund
(NSAF) in designing and implementing robust digital solutions, including mobile applications for the Family Package Cash Plus referral and social services, shock responsive social assistance, as well as modules for monitoring, A key focus will be
ensuring interoperability with other social protection platforms and other relevant social protection systems, such as monitoring and evaluation systems, TVET, the Disability Management Information System (DMIS), and other relevant databases.
Under the supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the Education and skills building UNV, the Skills building consultant will provide technical support to the Skills building and Job Orientation programme for Unaccompanied children and young refugees and migrants.
As part of its efforts to reduce the number of OOSC children, the Federal Ministry of Education through the Director of Basic Education has requested UNICEF to support the development of the OOSC policy and strategy for Nigeria.
This will be built on the OOSC Framework that was developed in 2022 while incorporating emerging evidence and the changing context since 2022. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments and partners to map the number and location of non-formal learning centers.
To support this request from FME, UNICEF seeks a consultant to undertake the work which will contribute to UNICEF’s country programme for 2026 – 2027.
The Website, Editorial and Governance Section within UNICEF’s Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) is seeking to hire a consultant with specialized web editorial, Content Management System, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expertise as well as knowledge of humanitarian communications and issues related to child rights
and youth participation.
The consultant will support digital communication and content development for Phase I of UNICEF’s “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” agenda, as well as rapid-response emergency and evergreen content priorities on unicef.org.
The “Child Rights, Safety and Inclusion in the Digital Environment” area of work focuses on advancing children’s rights in the digital environment, including issues related to digital governance, artificial intelligence, online safety, platform accountability, children’s data rights, social media, digital inclusion, and the participation of parents, children and
young people in decisions shaping digital spaces. The agenda requires the development of public-facing digital content that translates complex policy, advocacy and research materials into clear, engaging and accessible web products for global audiences.
Child marriage among Roma communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia persists at high rates, driven by systemic exclusion rather than cultural tradition. UNICEF is seeking a consultant to produce a scoping review, a regional framework, and an advocacy policy paper targeting EU inclusion strategies. This initiative aims to equip UNICEF with evidence-based tools to ensure the protection and inclusion of Roma girls by 2030.
As part of its efforts to support the coordination of foundational learning in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education,
through the Director of Basic Education, has requested UNICEF to support the development of the FLN Policy for Nigeria.
This will build on the identified gaps in the FLN Landscape analysis and other evidence on FLN implementation across the
states. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments, and partners to map the number and location of nonformal learning centers.
To develop and test a public -private partnership model for expansion of the MCBP in the tea gardens, UNICEF seeks to hire a consultant who will work in close coordination with DWA, Bangladesh Tea Association (BTA) and district/ Upazilla health offices and DWA to provide technical support both at national and sub-national levels. In addition, consultant will also review the feasibility of scaling up of UNICEF supported MCBP Cash plus model in other geographic locations and develop a design document.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education, the consultant will report directly to the Education Manager (Learning) and will be responsible for the following:
1. Lead the FME, UBEC and other agencies in in the development of Out of School Policy, strategy and implementation plan for Nigeria
2. Support the domestication of the in one state each in the North and South regions of Nigeria.
Launched in 2022, the Bangsamoro Education Reform and Development Plan (BERDP) 2035 of the Ministry of
Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) is a long-term, comprehensive strategic framework that serves
as the first blueprint for transforming the education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), grounded in the Bangsamoro Education Code and aligned with the Bangsamoro Organic
Law and Sustainable Development Goal 4. It envisions a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally relevant education
system that ensures “no child is left behind” and promotes the aspiration of “one professional per Bangsamoro
family,” positioning education as a key driver of peace, moral governance, and socio-economic development.
Developed through a participatory, evidence-based process with strong support from partners such as UNICEF
and UNESCO, BERDP 2035 outlines systemic reforms in access, quality, governance, and data-driven decision making, aiming to create an equitable, resilient, and learner-centered education sector that responds to the
unique needs and identity of the Bangsamoro people. To respond to the said bottlenecks, this consultancy aims to directly provide technical expertise and support to
MBHTE in: Updating the situational analysis section of the BERDP 2035 to capture and reflect recent and current
data on education in BARMM;
• Improving the Plan’s M&E Framework by providing accurate data on baseline and targets;
• Enhancing the Plan’s Financial Framework by presenting funding requirements and budget projections that are responsive to the real needs and situation of the education sector in BARMM
• Establishing coordination mechanisms (including the establishment and activation of Bangsamoro Education Board) to monitor the operationalization of BERDP 2035.
The UNICEF Data & Analytics (D&A) Education team is developing a data portal that brings together information from different regional and global learning assessments in one place. The minimum viable product (MVP) for the portal covers regional and global assessments at the foundational learning level for reading/numeracy outcomes at Grade 4 and below drawn from programmes such as TIMSS, PIRLS, EGRA/EGMA, the MICS Foundational Learning Skills (FLS) module, LLECE, AMPL, and ICAN/ICAR.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop practical continental guidance on engaging community-based and informal justice mechanisms to strengthen their alignment with child rights standards and laws protecting girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage across Africa.
El/la consultor/a tendrá como objetivo generar insumos técnicos especializados que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de los instrumentos aplicables al sector de agua potable y saneamiento en el Ecuador, mediante el diagnóstico y análisis del marco técnico vigente, la identificación de brechas, desafíos y oportunidades de mejora, y la elaboración de un compendio regional de tecnologías viables para el abastecimiento de agua potable y el saneamiento. Dicho compendio deberá incorporará tecnologías convencionales e innovadoras, soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) y alternativas adaptadas a las características geográficas, climáticas y socioeconómicas de las diferentes regiones del país, incluyendo un apartado sobre captación, almacenamiento, tratamiento y aprovechamiento de agua lluvia como fuente complementaria para diversos usos, incluido el consumo humano bajo condiciones técnicas y sanitarias apropiadas.
Under the overall supervision of the Adolescent Development Manager in Rome, Italy and the technical supervision of the U-Report Manager, in Rome, Italy, the Social Mobilization Team Leader is primarily responsible for promoting the U-Report On The Move platform and related tools in reception centres reaching unaccompanied and separated children, young migrants and refugees and for coordinating the activities of the other social mobilizers.
Objectifs de la mission:
Apporter un appui technique aux parties prenantes de la composante 2 du programme PASEREC et assurer la coordination des activités en lien étroit avec l'unité de coordination.
PASEREC: un accord tripartite de financement et d’exécution a été signé entre la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD), la République du Burundi et l’UNICEF pour la mise en œuvre de la composante 2 du Programme d’Appui au Secteur de l’Eau et au Renforcement de la Résilience au Changement Climatique
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of SBC interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.
En este contexto, el trabajo de Prevención de la Explotación y los Abusos Sexuales (PSEA) y Salvaguarda de la niñez sigue siendo un estándar de conducta esencial para la labor de UNICEF a fin de promover entornos seguros, la sensibilización, la identificación temprana de riesgos y el establecimiento de mecanismos accesibles y culturalmente pertinentes de prevención. El fortalecimiento de capacidades permite además consolidar enfoques sostenibles de protección a la niñez bajo principios de protección, dignidad, confidencialidad y “no hacer daño” para que sean implementados de manera efectiva en todos los niveles de intervención.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination, technical, and facilitative support to the Country Team in the implementation of activities under the joint IOM-UNICEF Global Programme. The consultant will support coordination mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, reporting processes, and the organization of regional and national consultations and convenings. The role will also contribute to technical programme outputs, including desk reviews, mapping and analysis of practices, gaps, and needs, drafting and dissemination of programme documents and joint reports, and support to the development of costed national action plans and donor reporting requirements.
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