The DR serves as principal support and adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Program from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity. The DR advocates the office culture change to create and retain a work environment based on UNICEF values and competencies as well as matrix management structures based on cross-silo collaboration and knowledge sharing.
UNICEF Thailand is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated professional for the role of Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4) within its Bangkok Common Services Centre (CSC), offering a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful operations and organizational excellence. The Operations 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 function supports the Head of 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 Government of Uzbekistan is advancing education reforms to support competency-based education (CBE) and improve learning outcomes. Through the Smart-ED Project for Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Education Services, UNICEF, in partnership with national counterparts, is supporting efforts to strengthen systems for evaluating and developing teachers and school leaders across preschool and general secondary education, including the introduction of performance appraisal mechanisms.
Uzbekistan has established professional standards, teacher attestation, and school leader certification systems, providing a strong foundation for accountability, career progression, and professional growth. As reforms continue, there is an opportunity to further strengthen these systems to better support the competencies required for effective teaching and leadership in a CBE environment.
International experience shows that effective teacher quality systems combine periodic attestation with continuous performance appraisal that provides regular feedback, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Building on ongoing reforms, this assignment will strengthen the existing teacher attestation system and develop a performance appraisal framework for teachers and school leaders aligned with professional standards, competency-based education, and the national education quality assurance framework. The assignment will also develop practical tools, guidelines, and capacity-building resources to support implementation and promote continuous professional growth, school improvement, and better learning outcomes.
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain management, business administration, contract/commercial law, finance or relevant technical field. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) may replace 3 years. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management or a commercial context (contracting, procurement, supply) is required. Experience with contracting services is an advantage.
Digital Health Systems and Interoperability Consultant (Multi-country), Digital Health Transformation, Access and Equity (DHx) Section, Health Practice, Nairobi COE, Kenya, Flexible location (home-based), with regular in-person engagement in Bangkok and Asia and the Pacific; see Working arrangement
Digital Health Financing and Investment Consultant (Multi-country), Digital Health Transformation, Access and Equity (DHx) Section, Health Practice, Nairobi COE, Flexible location (home-based), with regular in-person engagement in Panama and Latin America and the Caribbean; see Working arrangement
Make every result count for children. UNICEF Maldives is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Officer to help drive strong programme planning, performance monitoring, and results reporting, using data and evidence to strengthen impact across the Country Programme.
The Senior People & Culture Associate G-7 will work under the direct supervision of the People & Culture Specialist P3 to assist and contribute to the efficient delivery and implementation of strategic and broad range of HR functions, which includes business partnering for all categories of personnel in Nepal Country Office ensuring quality, time and cost efficiency and client satisfaction to support delivery of country programme results.
Ready to make a regional impact? UNICEF LACRO is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Regional Chief of Programme Planning and Monitoring (P-5), helping strengthen programme quality, performance and results for children across Latin America and the Caribbean.
UNICEF Mozambique seeks an international consultant to provide 11 months of time-bound technical support on maternal and adolescent nutrition. The consultant will deliver defined outputs to prevent all forms of malnutrition in adolescent girls and women before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The focus is on pregnant adolescents, young mothers and other nutritionally at-risk women.
The assignment responds to time-bound commitments under NutriNorte (EU), the Child Nutrition Fund partnership with Government of Mozambique, and the UN–Ireland Partnership on Child Wasting (2026–2030). It applies the UNICEF Programming Guidance on Maternal Nutrition (2021).
The UNICEF State of Palestine Office is looking for an innovative and dedicated Data & Analytics Officer (Supply Chain), at the P-2 level, to help establish and maintain an integrated information management, analytics and reporting function for the State of Palestine supply chain. The Data & Analytics Officer (Supply Chain) will consolidate and quality-assure data, maintain dashboards and analytical products, monitor performance and risk indicators, and translate operational data into actionable information for management and operational decision-making.
Join UNICEF Madagascar to support risk management, compliance, and HACT assurance activities as Senior Operations Associate (Risk Management and HACT) . This role helps drive operational excellence through quality assurance, data analysis, performance reporting, follow-up of recommendations, and identification of efficiency opportunities that strengthen accountability and programme results for children.
UNICEF DCOE is therefore seeking a Senior Consultant to lead Oky’s country partnerships and advance girls’ digital literacy and contributions across the Oky network, bringing country realities and girls’ perspectives into Oky’s technology direction.
Lao PDR is strengthening its immunization programme to sustain and improve routine immunization coverage, reduce inequalities in access and coverage, and ensure that zero-dose and under-immunized children and missed communities are identified and reached with appropriate vaccination services. The programme also requires continued strengthening of immunization information systems and data use, sub-national programme performance and coordination, supportive supervision, and preparedness to respond effectively to outbreaks of polio, measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. The assignment aims to provide targeted technical assistance to the National Immunization Programme (NIP) and relevant provincial and district health teams to strengthen programme planning, implementation, monitoring and performance management. The consultant will support the programme to translate immunization data and evidence into practical actions, identify and address coverage and equity gaps, strengthen approaches for identifying and reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children, and improve coordination and accountability across national and sub-national levels. The consultant will also support preparedness and implementation of priority immunization activities, including supplementary immunization activities and MR/HPV campaigns, follow-up of EVM-related programme recommendations, and documentation of lessons learned and good practices. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening the capacity of national and sub-national teams through supportive supervision, mentoring, training and use of relevant learning platforms. Through this assignment, the consultant is expected to contribute to improved programme performance, stronger data driven decision-making, increased reach among missed and underserved populations, and strengthened readiness to prevent and respond to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in Lao PDR.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound specialized engineering expertise to UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the completion, monitoring and technical follow-up of ongoing and pending rehabilitation activities.
Join UNICEF Mexico as an Emergency Specialist (System Strengthening) and help communities become better prepared for emergencies. Working alongside government institutions and humanitarian partners, you’ll strengthen preparedness, support coordinated responses and build capacities that last beyond a single crisis. If you bring at least five years of relevant experience, a background in strengthening institutional capacities, a valid degree, and fluency in Spanish and English, we invite you to bring your skills and apply now!
UNICEF Mexico’s Individual Giving programme leverages advanced analytics and data-driven fundraising strategies to strengthen donor engagement and generate sustainable resources for children. The programme relies on predictive modelling, donor intelligence, CRM analytics, and experimentation frameworks to anticipate donor behaviour, optimize campaigns, and support long-term fundraising growth. For more information related to the work of our office in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico, our commitments for a six‑year term for children: A good six-year term for children: Un buen sexenio para la niñez or read our Annual Report 2025 - UNICEF México.
Short free text, that is visible in TMS without opening the actual VA on the job portal. It is not part of the branded VA, but it is needed in the VA front page. Under the general guidance of the Chief Social Policy, the Social Policy Officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public financial management (PFM) in the social sectors, primarily social protection, with supporting contributions to health and education; (b) institutional capacity for improved and sustainable social sector financing; (c) the use of data and evidence to inform strategic policy decisions; and (d) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on health, education, child protection, emergency and gender.
Objet de la mission:
Réaliser une revue rapide, prospective et opérationnelle de la préparation du bureau pays à mettre en œuvre les engagements en matière d’égalité de genre du Programme de coopération 2027-2030, afin d’identifier les ajustements prioritaires nécessaires pour :
• assurer la traduction effective des orientations nationales, régionales et internationales relatives à l’égalité de genre dans la mise en œuvre du Programme de coopération ;
• renforcer la cohérence entre les résultats attendus en matière de genre, les stratégies, les interventions et les modalités opérationnelles ;
• soutenir l’opérationnalisation du plan de gestion du programme de pays, y compris les mécanismes de coordination, de suivi, de mesure des progrès et de redevabilité liés au genre ;
• apprécier l’adéquation de la structure organisationnelle proposée et des capacités disponibles au regard des résultats attendus en matière de genre ;
• permettre au bureau pays de produire, mesurer, documenter et rendre compte des changements attendus en matière d’égalité de genre.
UNICEF Supply Division is seeking an experienced procurement professional to oversee vaccine procurement, supplier and contract management, and long-term procurement planning within the Immunization Supplies team. The role contributes to market shaping, strategic partnerships, and access to quality-assured vaccines to support global immunization programmes.
The DR serves as principal support and adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Program from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity. The DR advocates the office culture change to create and retain a work environment based on UNICEF values and competencies as well as matrix management structures based on cross-silo collaboration and knowledge sharing.
UNICEF Thailand is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated professional for the role of Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4) within its Bangkok Common Services Centre (CSC), offering a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful operations and organizational excellence. The Operations 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 function supports the Head of 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 Government of Uzbekistan is advancing education reforms to support competency-based education (CBE) and improve learning outcomes. Through the Smart-ED Project for Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Education Services, UNICEF, in partnership with national counterparts, is supporting efforts to strengthen systems for evaluating and developing teachers and school leaders across preschool and general secondary education, including the introduction of performance appraisal mechanisms.
Uzbekistan has established professional standards, teacher attestation, and school leader certification systems, providing a strong foundation for accountability, career progression, and professional growth. As reforms continue, there is an opportunity to further strengthen these systems to better support the competencies required for effective teaching and leadership in a CBE environment.
International experience shows that effective teacher quality systems combine periodic attestation with continuous performance appraisal that provides regular feedback, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Building on ongoing reforms, this assignment will strengthen the existing teacher attestation system and develop a performance appraisal framework for teachers and school leaders aligned with professional standards, competency-based education, and the national education quality assurance framework. The assignment will also develop practical tools, guidelines, and capacity-building resources to support implementation and promote continuous professional growth, school improvement, and better learning outcomes.
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain management, business administration, contract/commercial law, finance or relevant technical field. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) may replace 3 years. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management or a commercial context (contracting, procurement, supply) is required. Experience with contracting services is an advantage.
Digital Health Systems and Interoperability Consultant (Multi-country), Digital Health Transformation, Access and Equity (DHx) Section, Health Practice, Nairobi COE, Kenya, Flexible location (home-based), with regular in-person engagement in Bangkok and Asia and the Pacific; see Working arrangement
Digital Health Financing and Investment Consultant (Multi-country), Digital Health Transformation, Access and Equity (DHx) Section, Health Practice, Nairobi COE, Flexible location (home-based), with regular in-person engagement in Panama and Latin America and the Caribbean; see Working arrangement
Make every result count for children. UNICEF Maldives is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Officer to help drive strong programme planning, performance monitoring, and results reporting, using data and evidence to strengthen impact across the Country Programme.
The Senior People & Culture Associate G-7 will work under the direct supervision of the People & Culture Specialist P3 to assist and contribute to the efficient delivery and implementation of strategic and broad range of HR functions, which includes business partnering for all categories of personnel in Nepal Country Office ensuring quality, time and cost efficiency and client satisfaction to support delivery of country programme results.
Ready to make a regional impact? UNICEF LACRO is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Regional Chief of Programme Planning and Monitoring (P-5), helping strengthen programme quality, performance and results for children across Latin America and the Caribbean.
UNICEF Mozambique seeks an international consultant to provide 11 months of time-bound technical support on maternal and adolescent nutrition. The consultant will deliver defined outputs to prevent all forms of malnutrition in adolescent girls and women before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The focus is on pregnant adolescents, young mothers and other nutritionally at-risk women.
The assignment responds to time-bound commitments under NutriNorte (EU), the Child Nutrition Fund partnership with Government of Mozambique, and the UN–Ireland Partnership on Child Wasting (2026–2030). It applies the UNICEF Programming Guidance on Maternal Nutrition (2021).
The UNICEF State of Palestine Office is looking for an innovative and dedicated Data & Analytics Officer (Supply Chain), at the P-2 level, to help establish and maintain an integrated information management, analytics and reporting function for the State of Palestine supply chain. The Data & Analytics Officer (Supply Chain) will consolidate and quality-assure data, maintain dashboards and analytical products, monitor performance and risk indicators, and translate operational data into actionable information for management and operational decision-making.
Join UNICEF Madagascar to support risk management, compliance, and HACT assurance activities as Senior Operations Associate (Risk Management and HACT) . This role helps drive operational excellence through quality assurance, data analysis, performance reporting, follow-up of recommendations, and identification of efficiency opportunities that strengthen accountability and programme results for children.
UNICEF DCOE is therefore seeking a Senior Consultant to lead Oky’s country partnerships and advance girls’ digital literacy and contributions across the Oky network, bringing country realities and girls’ perspectives into Oky’s technology direction.
Lao PDR is strengthening its immunization programme to sustain and improve routine immunization coverage, reduce inequalities in access and coverage, and ensure that zero-dose and under-immunized children and missed communities are identified and reached with appropriate vaccination services. The programme also requires continued strengthening of immunization information systems and data use, sub-national programme performance and coordination, supportive supervision, and preparedness to respond effectively to outbreaks of polio, measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. The assignment aims to provide targeted technical assistance to the National Immunization Programme (NIP) and relevant provincial and district health teams to strengthen programme planning, implementation, monitoring and performance management. The consultant will support the programme to translate immunization data and evidence into practical actions, identify and address coverage and equity gaps, strengthen approaches for identifying and reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children, and improve coordination and accountability across national and sub-national levels. The consultant will also support preparedness and implementation of priority immunization activities, including supplementary immunization activities and MR/HPV campaigns, follow-up of EVM-related programme recommendations, and documentation of lessons learned and good practices. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening the capacity of national and sub-national teams through supportive supervision, mentoring, training and use of relevant learning platforms. Through this assignment, the consultant is expected to contribute to improved programme performance, stronger data driven decision-making, increased reach among missed and underserved populations, and strengthened readiness to prevent and respond to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in Lao PDR.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound specialized engineering expertise to UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the completion, monitoring and technical follow-up of ongoing and pending rehabilitation activities.
Join UNICEF Mexico as an Emergency Specialist (System Strengthening) and help communities become better prepared for emergencies. Working alongside government institutions and humanitarian partners, you’ll strengthen preparedness, support coordinated responses and build capacities that last beyond a single crisis. If you bring at least five years of relevant experience, a background in strengthening institutional capacities, a valid degree, and fluency in Spanish and English, we invite you to bring your skills and apply now!
UNICEF Mexico’s Individual Giving programme leverages advanced analytics and data-driven fundraising strategies to strengthen donor engagement and generate sustainable resources for children. The programme relies on predictive modelling, donor intelligence, CRM analytics, and experimentation frameworks to anticipate donor behaviour, optimize campaigns, and support long-term fundraising growth. For more information related to the work of our office in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico, our commitments for a six‑year term for children: A good six-year term for children: Un buen sexenio para la niñez or read our Annual Report 2025 - UNICEF México.
Short free text, that is visible in TMS without opening the actual VA on the job portal. It is not part of the branded VA, but it is needed in the VA front page. Under the general guidance of the Chief Social Policy, the Social Policy Officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public financial management (PFM) in the social sectors, primarily social protection, with supporting contributions to health and education; (b) institutional capacity for improved and sustainable social sector financing; (c) the use of data and evidence to inform strategic policy decisions; and (d) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on health, education, child protection, emergency and gender.
Objet de la mission:
Réaliser une revue rapide, prospective et opérationnelle de la préparation du bureau pays à mettre en œuvre les engagements en matière d’égalité de genre du Programme de coopération 2027-2030, afin d’identifier les ajustements prioritaires nécessaires pour :
• assurer la traduction effective des orientations nationales, régionales et internationales relatives à l’égalité de genre dans la mise en œuvre du Programme de coopération ;
• renforcer la cohérence entre les résultats attendus en matière de genre, les stratégies, les interventions et les modalités opérationnelles ;
• soutenir l’opérationnalisation du plan de gestion du programme de pays, y compris les mécanismes de coordination, de suivi, de mesure des progrès et de redevabilité liés au genre ;
• apprécier l’adéquation de la structure organisationnelle proposée et des capacités disponibles au regard des résultats attendus en matière de genre ;
• permettre au bureau pays de produire, mesurer, documenter et rendre compte des changements attendus en matière d’égalité de genre.
UNICEF Supply Division is seeking an experienced procurement professional to oversee vaccine procurement, supplier and contract management, and long-term procurement planning within the Immunization Supplies team. The role contributes to market shaping, strategic partnerships, and access to quality-assured vaccines to support global immunization programmes.
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