UNICEF is seeking an experienced humanitarian leader to head its Field Office in Bunia, Ituri Province. Children there face the combined effects of armed conflict, large-scale displacement, recurrent disease outbreaks and disrupted essential services.This position offers an opportunity for professionals who aspire to senior field leadership. It suits people who bring sound judgement, a collaborative management style and a strong commitment to staff well-being and principled humanitarian action.UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, including persons living with disabilities. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
With support from UNICEF, the FME has developed the Digital Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) on the DHIS2 platform. As the availability of education data expands, there is a need to make the data easier for decision-makers to interpret and use, while also strengthening national technical capacity to manage and sustain the platform.
UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant to draft and edit the 2026 Executive Director Annual Report (EDAR), a flagship report highlighting progress under the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029. The consultant will synthesize technical inputs from across the organization into a clear, compelling, publication-ready report, ensuring compliance with UNICEF editorial standards and timelines. Working closely with senior leadership and subject matter experts, the role covers report conceptualization, drafting, stakeholder consultations, quality assurance, and finalization of deliverables.
The Child Nutrition and Development (CND) Section supports programmes to improve the nutrition, health, well-being and development of adolescent girls, women and children across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. To strengthen the documentation and communication of programme results, evidence, innovations and lessons learned, UNICEF Tanzania seeks an individual consultant with expertise in graphic design, report layout and communication materials development. The consultant will translate technical content, programme data, research findings and human-interest stories into high-quality, audience-centred products for print, digital and multimedia platforms. The assignment will support advocacy, knowledge management, donor visibility and resource mobilization.
The situation in Afghanistan remains exceptionally complex, with a protracted emergency situation, characterized by recurrent natural disasters, an increased number of people living in poverty, continued internal displacement, unprecedented levels of food insecurity, which has been further compounded since the COVID-19 pandemic. This complexity has greatly impacted the situation of children and women in the country. The August 2021 transition, exacerbated by four decades of conflict, recurrent natural disasters, chronic poverty, and multiple disease outbreaks continue to negatively impact children and women. The discontinuation of education for girls beyond grade six and restrictions on participation of women to work deprives almost half of the human capital to contribute to the nation’s economy and development.
UNICEF Myanmar strives to ensure that adolescents and young people are not only heard but actively contribute as agents of change in both humanitarian and development contexts. To amplify these voices, UNICEF launched U-Report Myanmar in August 2016 — an innovative digital platform that leverages mobile and social media technology to engage young people, share information, gather insights, and promote positive social change.
To ensure high-quality execution and strong alignment with global guidelines, UNICEF Myanmar seeks a consultant with specialized expertise in social media strategy, content creation, and digital engagement. The consultant will play a key role in driving U-Report’s rebranding activation, maintaining and enhancing its social media presence, and identifying innovative approaches to reach and engage young people on both existing and emerging platforms.
The purpose of the consultancy is to strengthen the quality, reach and effect of the cash-plus component. Building on existing procedures and tools, the consultant will develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curriculum delivery and referrals, design behaviour-focused digital and in-person engagement, assemble a standardised training package and document what works. The consultant will also maintain organised records and a content library for the component and support programme monitoring and reporting.
The primary objective of consultancy is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Human Services
(MoHHS) in Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) and the State Department of Health in Federated States of Micronesia
(FSM) to scale up care for children with wasting and nutritional oedema based on 2023 WHO normative guidance. The
consultancy aims at strengthening the capacity of the Ministries of health to deliver Integrated Management of Acute
Malnutrition (IMAM) services with the expected quality of care, integrated into primary health care services and
supported by adequate monitoring and reporting.
UNICEF Cuba has initiated the Country Programme cycle for 2026–2030 and, within this framework, is pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Social Policy Officer. You can be part of our team and help make a difference. Through this position, you will contribute to the successful implementation of social policy programmes and projects, strengthening UNICEF’s capacity to deliver meaningful results for children and families and advance greater social equity across the country.
You can be part of our team and help make a difference. Through this position, you will contribute with efficiency and effectiveness to support the development and implementation of SBC initiatives and products that support UNICEF’s ability to promote SBC results. This in turn contributes to enhancing the ability of UNICEF to fulfill its mission to achieve sustainable, locally owned and concrete results in improving the survival, development, protection and wellbeing of children in the country.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including UNICEF country offices, UNICEF Global Communications and Advocacy (GCA), private fundraising and partnerships teams, UNICEF National Committees, donors, partners and civil society organizations, to ensure that CNF initiatives, progress and impact are effectively communicated.
Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National YAB Coordinator and the Project Manager, the consultant will (i) support the National Youth Advisory Board and 6 Local Youth Advisory Boards (YAB) in developing a shared understanding of violence as a multidimensional issue affecting children, adolescents and youth; (ii) produce an evidence-based causal analysis and conceptual framework; (iii) strengthen YAB members' capacities through participatory learning workshops; and (iv) facilitate the elaboration of youth-led workplans (1 at national level, 6 at local level), aimed at preventing and responding to violence, promoting social cohesion, advancing child rights and fostering a culture of peace amongst youth communities at national and local levels.
Under the direct supervision of the Education Officer, under the guidance of the Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the PPP expert, the consultant is responsible for the following scope of work:
Inception and local coordination
Development of five year ECEC expansion plans
Design of co-funded expansion initiatives
Support to launch and implementations
The ability of the Supply Chain Specialist to successfully plan, manage and oversee the effective and efficient supply chain management of goods, services and construction works for UNICEF programmes, and provide ongoing support to localization and end-user initiatives, directly impact on program goals and results for children. The impact of work directly affects the overall reputation of UNICEF with the authorities and the health donors. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results for children.
UNICEF is supporting AAP Secretariate for multi sectoral coordination at provincial and divisional level and interventions with focus on maternal and child nutrition, ECD and adolescents’ nutrition, school health and nutrition and PF4N.
UNICEF Myanmar requires additional external expertise to strengthen its digital communication performance. This consultancy will provide specialized knowledge and creative strategies to engage children, adolescents, and young people on climate change, environmental conservation, and green skills. By leveraging emerging social media trends, the consultant will help UNICEF reach wider youth audiences, create compelling content, and empower young people to become agents of change in their communities.
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 technical leadership for the analysis of behavioural, social and structural (institutiona and system) determinants of positive parenting practices and caregiver engagement with parenting-support services and cross-sectoral systems to inform the development of an Integrated Parenting Framework. The analysis will examine factors influencing parenting practices and caregiver engagement with relevant services and platforms, with particular attention to strengthening the complementarity and integration of parenting support across existing service-delivery platforms, including the Universal Progressive Home Visiting (UPHV), social service, and pre-school education workforces, as well as parenting applications and digital platforms, like Bebbo and Internet of Good Things (IoGT).
Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Emergency Officer (AAP and Safeguarding/PSEA) will be responsible for coordinating and/or supporting the design and implementation of strategies and action plans to scale up AAP interventions and processes under the 2023-2026 Country Programme, ensuring that the views and priorities of affected population are incorporated into all stages of the programme cycle and effectively inform the work plans implemented with State organizations, Civil Society and Communities. The incumbent will also act as the Country Office technical focal point for Safeguarding and PSEA, supporting the Head of Office and the Country Management Team in the implementation of the UNICEF Policy on Safeguarding.
Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National YAB Coordinator and the Project Manager, The consultant will: (i) support the National Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and six Local Youth Advisory Boards (YABs) in developing a common vision and understanding of active citizenship, meaningful youth
participation, child rights, social cohesion, and peacebuilding; (ii) develop a capacity-building package comprising training modules, facilitation tools, and practical guidance materials; (iii) strengthen the capacities of YAB members through a series of participatory and youth-friendly learning workshops; and (iv) facilitate the co-creation of youth-led
action plans (one national and six local), aimed at advancing child rights, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering a more inclusive culture through youth-led advocacy actions, awareness-raising campaigns, and community engagement initiatives at national and local levels.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced humanitarian leader to head its Field Office in Bunia, Ituri Province. Children there face the combined effects of armed conflict, large-scale displacement, recurrent disease outbreaks and disrupted essential services.This position offers an opportunity for professionals who aspire to senior field leadership. It suits people who bring sound judgement, a collaborative management style and a strong commitment to staff well-being and principled humanitarian action.UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, including persons living with disabilities. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
With support from UNICEF, the FME has developed the Digital Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) on the DHIS2 platform. As the availability of education data expands, there is a need to make the data easier for decision-makers to interpret and use, while also strengthening national technical capacity to manage and sustain the platform.
UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant to draft and edit the 2026 Executive Director Annual Report (EDAR), a flagship report highlighting progress under the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029. The consultant will synthesize technical inputs from across the organization into a clear, compelling, publication-ready report, ensuring compliance with UNICEF editorial standards and timelines. Working closely with senior leadership and subject matter experts, the role covers report conceptualization, drafting, stakeholder consultations, quality assurance, and finalization of deliverables.
The Child Nutrition and Development (CND) Section supports programmes to improve the nutrition, health, well-being and development of adolescent girls, women and children across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. To strengthen the documentation and communication of programme results, evidence, innovations and lessons learned, UNICEF Tanzania seeks an individual consultant with expertise in graphic design, report layout and communication materials development. The consultant will translate technical content, programme data, research findings and human-interest stories into high-quality, audience-centred products for print, digital and multimedia platforms. The assignment will support advocacy, knowledge management, donor visibility and resource mobilization.
The situation in Afghanistan remains exceptionally complex, with a protracted emergency situation, characterized by recurrent natural disasters, an increased number of people living in poverty, continued internal displacement, unprecedented levels of food insecurity, which has been further compounded since the COVID-19 pandemic. This complexity has greatly impacted the situation of children and women in the country. The August 2021 transition, exacerbated by four decades of conflict, recurrent natural disasters, chronic poverty, and multiple disease outbreaks continue to negatively impact children and women. The discontinuation of education for girls beyond grade six and restrictions on participation of women to work deprives almost half of the human capital to contribute to the nation’s economy and development.
UNICEF Myanmar strives to ensure that adolescents and young people are not only heard but actively contribute as agents of change in both humanitarian and development contexts. To amplify these voices, UNICEF launched U-Report Myanmar in August 2016 — an innovative digital platform that leverages mobile and social media technology to engage young people, share information, gather insights, and promote positive social change.
To ensure high-quality execution and strong alignment with global guidelines, UNICEF Myanmar seeks a consultant with specialized expertise in social media strategy, content creation, and digital engagement. The consultant will play a key role in driving U-Report’s rebranding activation, maintaining and enhancing its social media presence, and identifying innovative approaches to reach and engage young people on both existing and emerging platforms.
The purpose of the consultancy is to strengthen the quality, reach and effect of the cash-plus component. Building on existing procedures and tools, the consultant will develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curriculum delivery and referrals, design behaviour-focused digital and in-person engagement, assemble a standardised training package and document what works. The consultant will also maintain organised records and a content library for the component and support programme monitoring and reporting.
The primary objective of consultancy is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Human Services
(MoHHS) in Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) and the State Department of Health in Federated States of Micronesia
(FSM) to scale up care for children with wasting and nutritional oedema based on 2023 WHO normative guidance. The
consultancy aims at strengthening the capacity of the Ministries of health to deliver Integrated Management of Acute
Malnutrition (IMAM) services with the expected quality of care, integrated into primary health care services and
supported by adequate monitoring and reporting.
UNICEF Cuba has initiated the Country Programme cycle for 2026–2030 and, within this framework, is pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Social Policy Officer. You can be part of our team and help make a difference. Through this position, you will contribute to the successful implementation of social policy programmes and projects, strengthening UNICEF’s capacity to deliver meaningful results for children and families and advance greater social equity across the country.
You can be part of our team and help make a difference. Through this position, you will contribute with efficiency and effectiveness to support the development and implementation of SBC initiatives and products that support UNICEF’s ability to promote SBC results. This in turn contributes to enhancing the ability of UNICEF to fulfill its mission to achieve sustainable, locally owned and concrete results in improving the survival, development, protection and wellbeing of children in the country.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including UNICEF country offices, UNICEF Global Communications and Advocacy (GCA), private fundraising and partnerships teams, UNICEF National Committees, donors, partners and civil society organizations, to ensure that CNF initiatives, progress and impact are effectively communicated.
Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National YAB Coordinator and the Project Manager, the consultant will (i) support the National Youth Advisory Board and 6 Local Youth Advisory Boards (YAB) in developing a shared understanding of violence as a multidimensional issue affecting children, adolescents and youth; (ii) produce an evidence-based causal analysis and conceptual framework; (iii) strengthen YAB members' capacities through participatory learning workshops; and (iv) facilitate the elaboration of youth-led workplans (1 at national level, 6 at local level), aimed at preventing and responding to violence, promoting social cohesion, advancing child rights and fostering a culture of peace amongst youth communities at national and local levels.
Under the direct supervision of the Education Officer, under the guidance of the Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the PPP expert, the consultant is responsible for the following scope of work:
Inception and local coordination
Development of five year ECEC expansion plans
Design of co-funded expansion initiatives
Support to launch and implementations
The ability of the Supply Chain Specialist to successfully plan, manage and oversee the effective and efficient supply chain management of goods, services and construction works for UNICEF programmes, and provide ongoing support to localization and end-user initiatives, directly impact on program goals and results for children. The impact of work directly affects the overall reputation of UNICEF with the authorities and the health donors. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results for children.
UNICEF is supporting AAP Secretariate for multi sectoral coordination at provincial and divisional level and interventions with focus on maternal and child nutrition, ECD and adolescents’ nutrition, school health and nutrition and PF4N.
UNICEF Myanmar requires additional external expertise to strengthen its digital communication performance. This consultancy will provide specialized knowledge and creative strategies to engage children, adolescents, and young people on climate change, environmental conservation, and green skills. By leveraging emerging social media trends, the consultant will help UNICEF reach wider youth audiences, create compelling content, and empower young people to become agents of change in their communities.
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 technical leadership for the analysis of behavioural, social and structural (institutiona and system) determinants of positive parenting practices and caregiver engagement with parenting-support services and cross-sectoral systems to inform the development of an Integrated Parenting Framework. The analysis will examine factors influencing parenting practices and caregiver engagement with relevant services and platforms, with particular attention to strengthening the complementarity and integration of parenting support across existing service-delivery platforms, including the Universal Progressive Home Visiting (UPHV), social service, and pre-school education workforces, as well as parenting applications and digital platforms, like Bebbo and Internet of Good Things (IoGT).
Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Emergency Officer (AAP and Safeguarding/PSEA) will be responsible for coordinating and/or supporting the design and implementation of strategies and action plans to scale up AAP interventions and processes under the 2023-2026 Country Programme, ensuring that the views and priorities of affected population are incorporated into all stages of the programme cycle and effectively inform the work plans implemented with State organizations, Civil Society and Communities. The incumbent will also act as the Country Office technical focal point for Safeguarding and PSEA, supporting the Head of Office and the Country Management Team in the implementation of the UNICEF Policy on Safeguarding.
Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National YAB Coordinator and the Project Manager, The consultant will: (i) support the National Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and six Local Youth Advisory Boards (YABs) in developing a common vision and understanding of active citizenship, meaningful youth
participation, child rights, social cohesion, and peacebuilding; (ii) develop a capacity-building package comprising training modules, facilitation tools, and practical guidance materials; (iii) strengthen the capacities of YAB members through a series of participatory and youth-friendly learning workshops; and (iv) facilitate the co-creation of youth-led
action plans (one national and six local), aimed at advancing child rights, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering a more inclusive culture through youth-led advocacy actions, awareness-raising campaigns, and community engagement initiatives at national and local levels.
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