This position is responsible for developing, managing, implementing, and monitoring an advocacy and communications strategy and associated products, activities on a regular and ongoing basis with public audiences, and as integrated within the overall office programmatic work, risk management, expanded scope, and results. The position works in support of the strategic objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children's and women's rights, the equity focus and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities, and programmes in the country office, at a global level, and those of the UN Country Team.
Significant field experience in high-risk or conflict environments is required.Demonstrated supervisory and operational leadership experience is required.Strong understanding of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is essential.Experience engaging with UNDSS, UN agencies, humanitarian coordination structures andoperational interlocutors is highly desirable.Knowledge of the local language is highly desirable.
UNICEF is seeking a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection Systems) based in Nairobi to support the expansion of inclusive, child-sensitive and shock-resilient social protection systems. The role contributes to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan by strengthening national systems through technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, and knowledge management. Working within the Global Programme Division, the Specialist will support Country and Regional Offices and their partners, with a particular focus on Sub‑Saharan Africa, to improve programme design, implementation, and monitoring. The position also engages with regional and global partners to advance policy reform, evidence generation, and partnerships that enhance equitable access to social protection for children and families.
UNICEF is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Education Specialist (Gender Equity) to advance gender equality in and through education globally. Based within the Global Programme Division and working closely with the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI), this role plays a critical part in shaping global policy, strengthening education systems, and delivering impactful programmes that support girls and marginalized learners.The position leads strategic initiatives, provides high-level technical assistance, and engages with governments, partners, and global stakeholders to promote gender-transformative approaches in education. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic professional with strong expertise in gender and education to contribute to global solutions, influence policy agendas, and drive sustainable change in line with UNICEF’s mission and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Directorate of Food and Applied Nutrition (DANA) in the implementation of a national nutrition and retrospective mortality survey using the SMART methodology, representative across the 23 provinces of Chad.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as Chief of Health (P-5), based in Aden. This is a unique opportunity to have a role on the strategic and effective planning and formulation of health programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results. This will directly impact the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children and promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society. If you are ready to take on a challenging and impactful leadership role, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF’s fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. The Global Programme Division (GPD) plays a central role in driving programme excellence, providing global strategic leadership, policy direction, and technical guidance across sectors and regions. Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser, Environment, the Programme Officer supports strategic coordination, technical resources procurement, and budget and programme monitoring functions for the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme, including the Children’s Environmental Health Collaborative.
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available within UNICEF Thailand, in the Bangkok Common Service Centre (CSC) for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-4 level. 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.
Join our team and make a difference by leading coordinated education responses in humanitarian settings. As Education Manager Cluster Coordinator, you will unite partners around a shared strategy, ensure effective planning and delivery of interventions, and promote accountability to affected communities—driving an inclusive, timely, and impactful response to education needs.
The Fundraising Officer (Acquisition) supports the planning, implementation, and optimization of donor acquisition strategies across multiple fundraising channels. The role is responsible for managing acquisition campaigns, monitoring performance, identifying growth opportunities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the achievement of UNICEF Ecuador’s fundraising objectives.
The Chief Fundraising will be responsible for leading all UNICEF partnerships and fundraising activities from public and private sector, and supporting broader engagement and cultivation of partnerships to leverage results for children locally and globally.
UNICEF Supply Division convenes industry stakeholders during Industry Consultations on a yearly basis, and the team also focuses on country engagement and capacity strengthening activities.
UNICEF is the leading UN agency for cold chain provision, including related to contracting and market development as well as technical standard setting in collaboration with WHO PQS. The team further provides normative guidance to UNCEF’s global construction activities. Leveraging from global cold chain implementation programmes and construction guidance, the team further provides solarization solutions mainly at PHC level involving both mobilization of turnkey solutions as well as normative country guidance.
The Immunization Supply Pillar focuses on the supply and procurement of vaccines, equipment, and related products and infrastructure needs to support immunization and health programmes. This work is carried out in close collaboration with programme group and key partners, such as the Gavi Alliance.
UNICEF is seeking to hire a new Director of Evaluation. The Director of Evaluation reports directly to the Executive Director and heads the Evaluation Office that is functionally independent within the organization. The Director of Evaluation enables organizational learning, accountability and performance improvement by spearheading intellectual and organizational leadership and strategic guidance for the evaluation function. The Director leads and manages the staff of the Evaluation Office and is accountable for the performance of the Office.
UNICEF Country Office in Croatia is looking for Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraiser for the direct recruitment of pledge donors during all of 2026. Fundraising activities will be conducted in Zagreb and Rijeka as well as in cities across the country with mobile teams. To reach our fundraising targets, a team of 35 - 50 Fundraisers is required continuously.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Health and Nutrition, the Health Officer (Mental Health) provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results, by preparing, executing, managing, and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development implementation, programme progress monitoring, and evaluating and reporting of results.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
Do you thrive on organization, coordination, and making things happen behind the scenes? Join UNICEF’s Man Field Office as an Operations Associate and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.In this role, you will provide essential administrative, operational, and procedural support, helping the office coordinate key activities, monitor progress, and maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Your dedication to efficiency and quality will strengthen the foundation that enables programme teams to deliver results where they matter most. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day!
La mission reposera sur:
• Une approche participative et inclusive avec une franche collaboration avec l’ensemble des ministères et partenaire technique et financiers impliques;
• L’alignement sur les stratégies nationales de santé;
• L’exploitation des données épidémiologiques récentes;
• L’analyse des inégalités et des obstacles liés aux droits humains;
• La conformité stricte aux orientations techniques du Fonds mondial (GC8).
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
This position is responsible for developing, managing, implementing, and monitoring an advocacy and communications strategy and associated products, activities on a regular and ongoing basis with public audiences, and as integrated within the overall office programmatic work, risk management, expanded scope, and results. The position works in support of the strategic objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children's and women's rights, the equity focus and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities, and programmes in the country office, at a global level, and those of the UN Country Team.
Significant field experience in high-risk or conflict environments is required.Demonstrated supervisory and operational leadership experience is required.Strong understanding of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is essential.Experience engaging with UNDSS, UN agencies, humanitarian coordination structures andoperational interlocutors is highly desirable.Knowledge of the local language is highly desirable.
UNICEF is seeking a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection Systems) based in Nairobi to support the expansion of inclusive, child-sensitive and shock-resilient social protection systems. The role contributes to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan by strengthening national systems through technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, and knowledge management. Working within the Global Programme Division, the Specialist will support Country and Regional Offices and their partners, with a particular focus on Sub‑Saharan Africa, to improve programme design, implementation, and monitoring. The position also engages with regional and global partners to advance policy reform, evidence generation, and partnerships that enhance equitable access to social protection for children and families.
UNICEF is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Education Specialist (Gender Equity) to advance gender equality in and through education globally. Based within the Global Programme Division and working closely with the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI), this role plays a critical part in shaping global policy, strengthening education systems, and delivering impactful programmes that support girls and marginalized learners.The position leads strategic initiatives, provides high-level technical assistance, and engages with governments, partners, and global stakeholders to promote gender-transformative approaches in education. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic professional with strong expertise in gender and education to contribute to global solutions, influence policy agendas, and drive sustainable change in line with UNICEF’s mission and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Directorate of Food and Applied Nutrition (DANA) in the implementation of a national nutrition and retrospective mortality survey using the SMART methodology, representative across the 23 provinces of Chad.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as Chief of Health (P-5), based in Aden. This is a unique opportunity to have a role on the strategic and effective planning and formulation of health programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results. This will directly impact the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to protect the rights of children and promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society. If you are ready to take on a challenging and impactful leadership role, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF’s fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. The Global Programme Division (GPD) plays a central role in driving programme excellence, providing global strategic leadership, policy direction, and technical guidance across sectors and regions. Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser, Environment, the Programme Officer supports strategic coordination, technical resources procurement, and budget and programme monitoring functions for the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme, including the Children’s Environmental Health Collaborative.
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available within UNICEF Thailand, in the Bangkok Common Service Centre (CSC) for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-4 level. 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.
Join our team and make a difference by leading coordinated education responses in humanitarian settings. As Education Manager Cluster Coordinator, you will unite partners around a shared strategy, ensure effective planning and delivery of interventions, and promote accountability to affected communities—driving an inclusive, timely, and impactful response to education needs.
The Fundraising Officer (Acquisition) supports the planning, implementation, and optimization of donor acquisition strategies across multiple fundraising channels. The role is responsible for managing acquisition campaigns, monitoring performance, identifying growth opportunities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the achievement of UNICEF Ecuador’s fundraising objectives.
The Chief Fundraising will be responsible for leading all UNICEF partnerships and fundraising activities from public and private sector, and supporting broader engagement and cultivation of partnerships to leverage results for children locally and globally.
UNICEF Supply Division convenes industry stakeholders during Industry Consultations on a yearly basis, and the team also focuses on country engagement and capacity strengthening activities.
UNICEF is the leading UN agency for cold chain provision, including related to contracting and market development as well as technical standard setting in collaboration with WHO PQS. The team further provides normative guidance to UNCEF’s global construction activities. Leveraging from global cold chain implementation programmes and construction guidance, the team further provides solarization solutions mainly at PHC level involving both mobilization of turnkey solutions as well as normative country guidance.
The Immunization Supply Pillar focuses on the supply and procurement of vaccines, equipment, and related products and infrastructure needs to support immunization and health programmes. This work is carried out in close collaboration with programme group and key partners, such as the Gavi Alliance.
UNICEF is seeking to hire a new Director of Evaluation. The Director of Evaluation reports directly to the Executive Director and heads the Evaluation Office that is functionally independent within the organization. The Director of Evaluation enables organizational learning, accountability and performance improvement by spearheading intellectual and organizational leadership and strategic guidance for the evaluation function. The Director leads and manages the staff of the Evaluation Office and is accountable for the performance of the Office.
UNICEF Country Office in Croatia is looking for Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraiser for the direct recruitment of pledge donors during all of 2026. Fundraising activities will be conducted in Zagreb and Rijeka as well as in cities across the country with mobile teams. To reach our fundraising targets, a team of 35 - 50 Fundraisers is required continuously.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Health and Nutrition, the Health Officer (Mental Health) provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results, by preparing, executing, managing, and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development implementation, programme progress monitoring, and evaluating and reporting of results.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
Do you thrive on organization, coordination, and making things happen behind the scenes? Join UNICEF’s Man Field Office as an Operations Associate and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.In this role, you will provide essential administrative, operational, and procedural support, helping the office coordinate key activities, monitor progress, and maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Your dedication to efficiency and quality will strengthen the foundation that enables programme teams to deliver results where they matter most. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day!
La mission reposera sur:
• Une approche participative et inclusive avec une franche collaboration avec l’ensemble des ministères et partenaire technique et financiers impliques;
• L’alignement sur les stratégies nationales de santé;
• L’exploitation des données épidémiologiques récentes;
• L’analyse des inégalités et des obstacles liés aux droits humains;
• La conformité stricte aux orientations techniques du Fonds mondial (GC8).
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
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