Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Child Rights Advocacy, the Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for supporting the National Committees in the design, implementation and monitoring of foundational advocacy and platform initiatives. The position will:1. Support foundational advocacy by National Committees, specifically CRE and child and youth participation;2. Provide support to National Committees on Platform Initiatives, either directly or through supervising dedicated consultancies when available;3. Identify and pursue opportunities for synergies among foundational advocacy and platform initiatives.
UNICEF Eswatini, and more specifically the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, is looking for a talented young intern who is passionate about planning, monitoring, evaluation, data management, reporting and evidence generation, and is eager to enhance their educational experience through innovative and practical hands-on work assignments.
To provide technical assistance to TASAF in the design, operationalization, capacity-building, and rollout of an integrated Social and Behaviour Change strategy for PSSN III (Imarisha Kaya),
he purpose of this twelve-month consultancy is to produce a defined set of
programme reporting, strategic analysis and cross-sectoral analytical products that support timely, evidence-based
programme oversight, coordination and decision-making.
The Security Specialist advises and supports the Representative, Chief Field Office or Country Security Manager in fulfilling security duties and responsibilities under the UNSMS and UNICEF security policies. This role contributes to UNICEF’s mandate by enabling principled and timely delivery within acceptable levels of risk through security risk analysis, planning, preparedness, access support, incident management and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures. In Nairobi, the Security Specialist leads and manages a team of national security professionals to provide integrated, scalable, coordinated and responsive security support across all UNICEF offices in Nairobi, meeting the needs arising from UNICEF’s growing operational footprint, staff presence, premises, missions, events and regional programme support requirements. The Security Specialist manages and supports security activities for all UNICEF Nairobi offices and designated locations, in coordination with UNDSS, the Security Cell, other UNSMS actors and relevant partners, including under the Saving Lives Together framework.
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED), in
collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing the Multi-Year Work Plan (MYWP) 2025–2027 to strengthen the education
sector’s capacity to deliver equitable, inclusive, and quality education services. The MYWP aligns national and provincial
education sector strategies and aims to address systemic challenges through evidence-based planning, cross-sectoral
coordination, and sustainable implementation models.
The purpose of this assignment is to establish the responsibilities, tasks, and expected deliverables for the role dedicated
to ensuring robust financial management, internal control, risk mitigation, and institutional integrity across the
Elementary and Secondary Education Departments (E&SED) in coordination with UNICEF KP office. The role will serve as a
key resource for the Secretary, E&SED, in promoting transparency and accountability.
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED), in collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing the Multi-Year Work Plan (MYWP) 2025–2027 to strengthen the education sector’s capacity to deliver equitable, inclusive, and quality education services.
While existing learning frameworks and diagnostic assessment tools provide valuable guidance for assessing foundational learning, these were primarily developed for stable learning environments. Their application in emergency settings requires adaptation to account for interrupted schooling, psychosocial stress, multi-grade teaching arrangements, learning loss, student displacement, and challenges related to inclusive education.
Particular attention is required to ensure assessment approaches are appropriate for children with disabilities, children from diverse linguistic backgrounds, and those experiencing prolonged learning disruption.
Strengthening emergency responsive learning frameworks and diagnostic tools will support evidence-based planning, targeted learning support, and improved learning recovery efforts at national and subnational levels.
UNICEF Bhutan is seeking a national individual consultancy to provide technical support for the finalization and implementation of digital data collection platforms and to support data collection, quality assurance, data cleaning, validation, and reporting for the Assessment of Children with Disabilities (CWD), including the cost of disability, for a period of five months.
The MICS7 will be implemented using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) to reduce data collection time, facilitate real-time monitoring, improve data quality and reduce survey costs. Under the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (CRM) Specialist, the National MICS consultant will support the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in Uzbekistan. The consultant will work closely with and advise the NSC, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols and recommendations are followed at all times. The consultant will communicate effectively between the UNICEF CO and NSC, participate in required meetings, and coordinate the work of other resource people hired by UNICEF to provide technical assistance. The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Regional MICS Coordinators at UNICEF Regional Office and the MICS Team at UNICEF Headquarters, as well as expert consultants assigned to support the Uzbekistan MICS (collectively labelled "The UNICEF MICS Team").
Under the supervision and technical guidance of the Supply Chain Manager, the Cold Chain and Energy Systems Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support to the Country Office for the active and passive cold chain, the associated energy systems and technical infrastructure.
UNICEF Malawi is seeking highly motivated Drivers to play a critical role in enabling programme delivery by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services.
Join UNICEF as a Senior Communication Associate (Writer & Editor) within the Global Internal Communication and Staff Engagement (ICSE) team. As a principal writer and editor, you will develop clear, accurate and compelling organizational communications, stories and editorial content that keep personnel informed about UNICEF’s priorities, initiatives, organizational developments and impact. Through strong writing, editing, and storytelling, you will help inform, engage and connect UNICEF personnel worldwide.
The Child Protection Officer (GBViE) is responsible for providing the South Sudan Country Office with technical support on GBViE response, prevention and risk mitigation programming ensuring implementation of high-impact interventions in acute and chronic emergencies in line with UNICEF’s GBViE Operational Guide, and IASC technical guidelines.
The P4 Human Resources Manager has a key role in leading, coordinating and quality-assurance under the overall direction of the Chief of People and Culture. The incumbent supports coherent client allocation and workload management across HRBPs; provides technical guidance and escalation support on complex or sensitive cases; promotes consistent application of policy across client groups; and ensures that business partnering is integrated with the team's functional focal-point model. Functional leads retain technical ownership and quality assurance for designated areas such as talent acquisition, employee lifecycle and entitlements, learning and performance management, workforce analytics and post management, while HRBPs coordinate client needs and refer matters requiring specialist review or approval to the relevant focal point. Given the demands of the L3 emergency, the model is deliberately flexible. The incumbent is expected to facilitate cross-pillar support during recruitment surges, staffing gaps, R&R and other absences, and periods of heightened operational demand, ensuring continuity of P&C service delivery and appropriate Officer-in-Charge arrangements when required. The role also uses workforce data and analytics to identify emerging people risks, staffing requirements and service-delivery bottlenecks, and to support evidence-based decisions by senior management.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop and undertake initial testing of a draft Child-Responsive Public Financial Management (ChPFM) assessment methodology suitable for subsequent country piloting and future consideration as a PEFA-aligned supplementary diagnostic.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Guinea-Bissau Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). 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 the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
This assignment aims to support Generation Unlimited’s innovative finance initiatives by mobilizing catalytic and blended financing for youth employment, entrepreneurship, climate resilience and inclusive growth, including through the Green Rising Fund and Sovereign Financing Platform.
UNICEF Burkina Faso is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join the team as Chief Social Policy. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to advance social policy priorities, including social protection, public finance for children, child poverty and equity, and evidence-based policy advocacy.
La persona consultora brindará asistencia técnica al equipo nacional, bajo el liderazgo técnico del Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Guinea Ecuatorial (INEGE),
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Child Rights Advocacy, the Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for supporting the National Committees in the design, implementation and monitoring of foundational advocacy and platform initiatives. The position will:1. Support foundational advocacy by National Committees, specifically CRE and child and youth participation;2. Provide support to National Committees on Platform Initiatives, either directly or through supervising dedicated consultancies when available;3. Identify and pursue opportunities for synergies among foundational advocacy and platform initiatives.
UNICEF Eswatini, and more specifically the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, is looking for a talented young intern who is passionate about planning, monitoring, evaluation, data management, reporting and evidence generation, and is eager to enhance their educational experience through innovative and practical hands-on work assignments.
To provide technical assistance to TASAF in the design, operationalization, capacity-building, and rollout of an integrated Social and Behaviour Change strategy for PSSN III (Imarisha Kaya),
he purpose of this twelve-month consultancy is to produce a defined set of
programme reporting, strategic analysis and cross-sectoral analytical products that support timely, evidence-based
programme oversight, coordination and decision-making.
The Security Specialist advises and supports the Representative, Chief Field Office or Country Security Manager in fulfilling security duties and responsibilities under the UNSMS and UNICEF security policies. This role contributes to UNICEF’s mandate by enabling principled and timely delivery within acceptable levels of risk through security risk analysis, planning, preparedness, access support, incident management and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures. In Nairobi, the Security Specialist leads and manages a team of national security professionals to provide integrated, scalable, coordinated and responsive security support across all UNICEF offices in Nairobi, meeting the needs arising from UNICEF’s growing operational footprint, staff presence, premises, missions, events and regional programme support requirements. The Security Specialist manages and supports security activities for all UNICEF Nairobi offices and designated locations, in coordination with UNDSS, the Security Cell, other UNSMS actors and relevant partners, including under the Saving Lives Together framework.
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED), in
collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing the Multi-Year Work Plan (MYWP) 2025–2027 to strengthen the education
sector’s capacity to deliver equitable, inclusive, and quality education services. The MYWP aligns national and provincial
education sector strategies and aims to address systemic challenges through evidence-based planning, cross-sectoral
coordination, and sustainable implementation models.
The purpose of this assignment is to establish the responsibilities, tasks, and expected deliverables for the role dedicated
to ensuring robust financial management, internal control, risk mitigation, and institutional integrity across the
Elementary and Secondary Education Departments (E&SED) in coordination with UNICEF KP office. The role will serve as a
key resource for the Secretary, E&SED, in promoting transparency and accountability.
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED), in collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing the Multi-Year Work Plan (MYWP) 2025–2027 to strengthen the education sector’s capacity to deliver equitable, inclusive, and quality education services.
While existing learning frameworks and diagnostic assessment tools provide valuable guidance for assessing foundational learning, these were primarily developed for stable learning environments. Their application in emergency settings requires adaptation to account for interrupted schooling, psychosocial stress, multi-grade teaching arrangements, learning loss, student displacement, and challenges related to inclusive education.
Particular attention is required to ensure assessment approaches are appropriate for children with disabilities, children from diverse linguistic backgrounds, and those experiencing prolonged learning disruption.
Strengthening emergency responsive learning frameworks and diagnostic tools will support evidence-based planning, targeted learning support, and improved learning recovery efforts at national and subnational levels.
UNICEF Bhutan is seeking a national individual consultancy to provide technical support for the finalization and implementation of digital data collection platforms and to support data collection, quality assurance, data cleaning, validation, and reporting for the Assessment of Children with Disabilities (CWD), including the cost of disability, for a period of five months.
The MICS7 will be implemented using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) to reduce data collection time, facilitate real-time monitoring, improve data quality and reduce survey costs. Under the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (CRM) Specialist, the National MICS consultant will support the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in Uzbekistan. The consultant will work closely with and advise the NSC, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols and recommendations are followed at all times. The consultant will communicate effectively between the UNICEF CO and NSC, participate in required meetings, and coordinate the work of other resource people hired by UNICEF to provide technical assistance. The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Regional MICS Coordinators at UNICEF Regional Office and the MICS Team at UNICEF Headquarters, as well as expert consultants assigned to support the Uzbekistan MICS (collectively labelled "The UNICEF MICS Team").
Under the supervision and technical guidance of the Supply Chain Manager, the Cold Chain and Energy Systems Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support to the Country Office for the active and passive cold chain, the associated energy systems and technical infrastructure.
UNICEF Malawi is seeking highly motivated Drivers to play a critical role in enabling programme delivery by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services.
Join UNICEF as a Senior Communication Associate (Writer & Editor) within the Global Internal Communication and Staff Engagement (ICSE) team. As a principal writer and editor, you will develop clear, accurate and compelling organizational communications, stories and editorial content that keep personnel informed about UNICEF’s priorities, initiatives, organizational developments and impact. Through strong writing, editing, and storytelling, you will help inform, engage and connect UNICEF personnel worldwide.
The Child Protection Officer (GBViE) is responsible for providing the South Sudan Country Office with technical support on GBViE response, prevention and risk mitigation programming ensuring implementation of high-impact interventions in acute and chronic emergencies in line with UNICEF’s GBViE Operational Guide, and IASC technical guidelines.
The P4 Human Resources Manager has a key role in leading, coordinating and quality-assurance under the overall direction of the Chief of People and Culture. The incumbent supports coherent client allocation and workload management across HRBPs; provides technical guidance and escalation support on complex or sensitive cases; promotes consistent application of policy across client groups; and ensures that business partnering is integrated with the team's functional focal-point model. Functional leads retain technical ownership and quality assurance for designated areas such as talent acquisition, employee lifecycle and entitlements, learning and performance management, workforce analytics and post management, while HRBPs coordinate client needs and refer matters requiring specialist review or approval to the relevant focal point. Given the demands of the L3 emergency, the model is deliberately flexible. The incumbent is expected to facilitate cross-pillar support during recruitment surges, staffing gaps, R&R and other absences, and periods of heightened operational demand, ensuring continuity of P&C service delivery and appropriate Officer-in-Charge arrangements when required. The role also uses workforce data and analytics to identify emerging people risks, staffing requirements and service-delivery bottlenecks, and to support evidence-based decisions by senior management.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop and undertake initial testing of a draft Child-Responsive Public Financial Management (ChPFM) assessment methodology suitable for subsequent country piloting and future consideration as a PEFA-aligned supplementary diagnostic.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Guinea-Bissau Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). 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 the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
This assignment aims to support Generation Unlimited’s innovative finance initiatives by mobilizing catalytic and blended financing for youth employment, entrepreneurship, climate resilience and inclusive growth, including through the Green Rising Fund and Sovereign Financing Platform.
UNICEF Burkina Faso is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join the team as Chief Social Policy. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to advance social policy priorities, including social protection, public finance for children, child poverty and equity, and evidence-based policy advocacy.
La persona consultora brindará asistencia técnica al equipo nacional, bajo el liderazgo técnico del Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Guinea Ecuatorial (INEGE),
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