Under the guidance and general supervision of the Deputy Representative Level 4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
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.
La mission consiste à assurer l’interface entre l’UNICEF, le/la consultant/e international/e senior et les autorités nationales malgaches, tout au long d’une étude macroéconomique portant d’abord sur le coût de la non-action pour les adolescentes à Madagascar, selon trois domaines prioritaires — l’éducation, la santé sexuelle et reproductive et le mariage des enfants — puis, sur la base des lacunes identifiées, sur le retour sur investissement dans les mêmes domaines. Le/la consultant/e national/e n’a pas la charge de la modélisation économique, qui relève du/de la consultant/e international/e ; il/elle en conditionne toutefois la faisabilité en sécurisant l’accès aux données et l’adhésion des institutions.
L’Assistant(e) technique en nutrition sera mobilisé(e) au sein du programme DEFIS en tant que point focal et expert(e) en nutrition tout en veillant à l’intégration effective de la dimension Nutrition dans les interventions du programme dans son ensemble.
The consultancy will provide specialized, time-bound technical expertise to sustain the quality, continuity, and performance of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) in Helmand Province, a high-priority and high-risk province for polio transmission. The assignment is designed to address critical technical and operational priorities during a temporary programme capacity gap and is not intended to replace a staff position or perform routine administrative functions. The consultant will provide advanced technical support to strengthen evidence-based planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality improvement of routine immunization and supplementary immunization activities (SIAs). This includes analysing immunization and surveillance data using DHIS2, EPI dashboards, Excel, and other programme monitoring tools to identify immunity gaps, monitor programme performance, prioritize high-risk populations, and support timely corrective actions. The consultant will also strengthen integrated immunization services by providing technical guidance on microplanning, supportive supervision, vaccine and cold chain management, surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response, and strategies to identify and reach zero-dose and under-immunized children. The consultancy will further support effective coordination among the Provincial EPI Management Team (PEMT), BPHS and non-BPHS implementing partners, provincial and district health authorities, and other stakeholders to improve programme quality, strengthen accountability, enhance community engagement and demand generation for immunization, and build the technical capacity of frontline health workers through mentoring and on-the-job support. By providing this specialized technical expertise, the consultancy will help maintain uninterrupted implementation of UNICEF supported immunization activities, improve vaccination coverage and equity, and accelerate progress.
To scale digital learning initiatives across Nigeria, UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a national consultant who will provide technical support for the deployment of the quality Learning Passport.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide strategic, technical and operational support to UNICEF Burundi in the development of the Country Programme 2028–2032.
UNICEF Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
Supply Division, Copenhagen is looking for a talent Contracts Officer for its Solar & Oxygen Unit of the Infrastructure and Energy Centre (IEC). The IEC plays a double role in Supply Division: It provides technical assistance to countries, SD Centres and Programmes, while at the same time acts as a procurement unit focused on delivering solar and oxygen solutions. This includes providing services that strengthen the delivery of sustainable health care services for child. If you are passionate by this job, please apply.
The United States Government remains UNICEF’s largest donor. Unlike many other donors whose funds are received in advance, the majority of US Government funding is provided to UNICEF on a reimbursement basis. The Finance Officer contribute directly to sustaining positive donor relations, strengthening UNICEF’s credibility with the US Government, and ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the relevant US Government bureaus. Effective management of US receivables supports the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of UNICEF’s financial statements. In addition, the technical support provided to Country Offices and the Global Shared Services Centre enhances grant management practices at the country level and improves the quality and accuracy of grant-related data and processes within the Grants Module.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate (G‑6) role provides a broad range of programme, administrative, HACT and procedural support to facilitate the delivery of the programmes. Working as a hub of two Programme Assistants, the incumbents are expected to facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring the timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation, and reporting results.This requires them to liaise regularly with multiple units within the office —Programme sections, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Given recent advances in the development and use of digital systems, including those based on AI, incumbents will also be required to promote the use of such systems to create efficiencies and streamline repetitive tasks.
Government approved a national “Plan of Actions to Prevent the Health Effects of Heat” in 2022, which outlines preventive and response measures for the health sector.
However, this plan now needs to be translated into on-the-ground protocols and capacities, further reaching communities with appropriate messages. Implementing heatwave and sand and dust storms’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) in health and education services is a priority adaptation measure to protect communities and children.
In parallel, UNICEF will support institutionalizing knowledge through revision and update of the teachers' manual Basics of Life Skills: A Methodological Guide for Teachers, used in higher education institutions to convey life-skills content to their students.
Aligned with the Next-Gen Learning programme (2024–2026) and its overarching outcome of retaining more adolescents in lower secondary and supporting their transition to secondary school with improved foundational skills, this Technical Assistance (TA) will support the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra in building a climate-resilient, coherent, scalable, and equity-focused EdTech ecosystem. This will require close collaboration with the State Education Department, MSCERT, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to ensure that technology serves pedagogical goals, reaches the most marginalized learners, and is grounded in robust evidence.
A key role of the technical assistance will be to provide technical support to the education department to enhance state capacity to leverage technology to improve retention and learning outcomes at the lower secondary and secondary levels.
To strengthen the stewardship, coordination, implementation, reporting, and growth of multi-country strategic partnerships across APRO, with an initial focus on strategic regional donors.
The position will support effective partnership management, donor engagement, knowledge management, and coordination across Country Offices, Area Offices, National Committees (e.g. UNICEF USA) and relevant headquarters divisions to ensure delivery of partnership commitments and support future resource mobilization opportunities.
The Consultant will support the organization with the development of online learning courses and content related to prioritized projects in agreement with and under the management of the Talent Management unit.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
Le consultant travaillera sous la supervision directe de la Spécialiste Nutrition en charge de la coordination de l’UNICEF Niger, et en étroite collaboration avec la Plateforme Nationale d’Information pour la Nutrition (PNIN). Il appuiera la conception et la mise en œuvre de l’enquête CAP nationale sur la nutrition à travers une démarche structurée comprenant l’analyse documentaire des données existantes, l’élaboration d’une méthodologie rigoureuse et adaptée aux spécificités régionales, ainsi que la définition d’un plan d’échantillonnage optimisé, incluant la possibilité de regrouper les zones similaires. Il développera les outils de collecte, assurera leur pré-test et la formation des enquêteurs, supervisera la collecte des données sur le terrain et veillera au contrôle qualité des données en étroite coordination avec l’équipe nationale (PNIN, DN et UNICEF). Enfin, il conduira l’analyse statistique et qualitative, produira un rapport complet assorti de recommandations pratiques, et organisera des ateliers de restitution pour garantir la validation et l’appropriation des résultats par les parties prenantes nationales.
We are recruiting a Programme Specialist P3 (Maputo based) to support UNICEF Mozambique’s strategic priorities by driving knowledge management, internal communications, risk follow-up and coordinated information flow across the Country Office and Field Offices, while preparing high quality briefs, SOPs and decision documents for senior leadership If you are passionate about delivering impactful results for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Deputy Representative Level 4, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
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.
La mission consiste à assurer l’interface entre l’UNICEF, le/la consultant/e international/e senior et les autorités nationales malgaches, tout au long d’une étude macroéconomique portant d’abord sur le coût de la non-action pour les adolescentes à Madagascar, selon trois domaines prioritaires — l’éducation, la santé sexuelle et reproductive et le mariage des enfants — puis, sur la base des lacunes identifiées, sur le retour sur investissement dans les mêmes domaines. Le/la consultant/e national/e n’a pas la charge de la modélisation économique, qui relève du/de la consultant/e international/e ; il/elle en conditionne toutefois la faisabilité en sécurisant l’accès aux données et l’adhésion des institutions.
L’Assistant(e) technique en nutrition sera mobilisé(e) au sein du programme DEFIS en tant que point focal et expert(e) en nutrition tout en veillant à l’intégration effective de la dimension Nutrition dans les interventions du programme dans son ensemble.
The consultancy will provide specialized, time-bound technical expertise to sustain the quality, continuity, and performance of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) in Helmand Province, a high-priority and high-risk province for polio transmission. The assignment is designed to address critical technical and operational priorities during a temporary programme capacity gap and is not intended to replace a staff position or perform routine administrative functions. The consultant will provide advanced technical support to strengthen evidence-based planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality improvement of routine immunization and supplementary immunization activities (SIAs). This includes analysing immunization and surveillance data using DHIS2, EPI dashboards, Excel, and other programme monitoring tools to identify immunity gaps, monitor programme performance, prioritize high-risk populations, and support timely corrective actions. The consultant will also strengthen integrated immunization services by providing technical guidance on microplanning, supportive supervision, vaccine and cold chain management, surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response, and strategies to identify and reach zero-dose and under-immunized children. The consultancy will further support effective coordination among the Provincial EPI Management Team (PEMT), BPHS and non-BPHS implementing partners, provincial and district health authorities, and other stakeholders to improve programme quality, strengthen accountability, enhance community engagement and demand generation for immunization, and build the technical capacity of frontline health workers through mentoring and on-the-job support. By providing this specialized technical expertise, the consultancy will help maintain uninterrupted implementation of UNICEF supported immunization activities, improve vaccination coverage and equity, and accelerate progress.
To scale digital learning initiatives across Nigeria, UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a national consultant who will provide technical support for the deployment of the quality Learning Passport.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide strategic, technical and operational support to UNICEF Burundi in the development of the Country Programme 2028–2032.
UNICEF Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
Supply Division, Copenhagen is looking for a talent Contracts Officer for its Solar & Oxygen Unit of the Infrastructure and Energy Centre (IEC). The IEC plays a double role in Supply Division: It provides technical assistance to countries, SD Centres and Programmes, while at the same time acts as a procurement unit focused on delivering solar and oxygen solutions. This includes providing services that strengthen the delivery of sustainable health care services for child. If you are passionate by this job, please apply.
The United States Government remains UNICEF’s largest donor. Unlike many other donors whose funds are received in advance, the majority of US Government funding is provided to UNICEF on a reimbursement basis. The Finance Officer contribute directly to sustaining positive donor relations, strengthening UNICEF’s credibility with the US Government, and ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the relevant US Government bureaus. Effective management of US receivables supports the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of UNICEF’s financial statements. In addition, the technical support provided to Country Offices and the Global Shared Services Centre enhances grant management practices at the country level and improves the quality and accuracy of grant-related data and processes within the Grants Module.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate (G‑6) role provides a broad range of programme, administrative, HACT and procedural support to facilitate the delivery of the programmes. Working as a hub of two Programme Assistants, the incumbents are expected to facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring the timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation, and reporting results.This requires them to liaise regularly with multiple units within the office —Programme sections, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Given recent advances in the development and use of digital systems, including those based on AI, incumbents will also be required to promote the use of such systems to create efficiencies and streamline repetitive tasks.
Government approved a national “Plan of Actions to Prevent the Health Effects of Heat” in 2022, which outlines preventive and response measures for the health sector.
However, this plan now needs to be translated into on-the-ground protocols and capacities, further reaching communities with appropriate messages. Implementing heatwave and sand and dust storms’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) in health and education services is a priority adaptation measure to protect communities and children.
In parallel, UNICEF will support institutionalizing knowledge through revision and update of the teachers' manual Basics of Life Skills: A Methodological Guide for Teachers, used in higher education institutions to convey life-skills content to their students.
Aligned with the Next-Gen Learning programme (2024–2026) and its overarching outcome of retaining more adolescents in lower secondary and supporting their transition to secondary school with improved foundational skills, this Technical Assistance (TA) will support the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra in building a climate-resilient, coherent, scalable, and equity-focused EdTech ecosystem. This will require close collaboration with the State Education Department, MSCERT, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to ensure that technology serves pedagogical goals, reaches the most marginalized learners, and is grounded in robust evidence.
A key role of the technical assistance will be to provide technical support to the education department to enhance state capacity to leverage technology to improve retention and learning outcomes at the lower secondary and secondary levels.
To strengthen the stewardship, coordination, implementation, reporting, and growth of multi-country strategic partnerships across APRO, with an initial focus on strategic regional donors.
The position will support effective partnership management, donor engagement, knowledge management, and coordination across Country Offices, Area Offices, National Committees (e.g. UNICEF USA) and relevant headquarters divisions to ensure delivery of partnership commitments and support future resource mobilization opportunities.
The Consultant will support the organization with the development of online learning courses and content related to prioritized projects in agreement with and under the management of the Talent Management unit.
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
Le consultant travaillera sous la supervision directe de la Spécialiste Nutrition en charge de la coordination de l’UNICEF Niger, et en étroite collaboration avec la Plateforme Nationale d’Information pour la Nutrition (PNIN). Il appuiera la conception et la mise en œuvre de l’enquête CAP nationale sur la nutrition à travers une démarche structurée comprenant l’analyse documentaire des données existantes, l’élaboration d’une méthodologie rigoureuse et adaptée aux spécificités régionales, ainsi que la définition d’un plan d’échantillonnage optimisé, incluant la possibilité de regrouper les zones similaires. Il développera les outils de collecte, assurera leur pré-test et la formation des enquêteurs, supervisera la collecte des données sur le terrain et veillera au contrôle qualité des données en étroite coordination avec l’équipe nationale (PNIN, DN et UNICEF). Enfin, il conduira l’analyse statistique et qualitative, produira un rapport complet assorti de recommandations pratiques, et organisera des ateliers de restitution pour garantir la validation et l’appropriation des résultats par les parties prenantes nationales.
We are recruiting a Programme Specialist P3 (Maputo based) to support UNICEF Mozambique’s strategic priorities by driving knowledge management, internal communications, risk follow-up and coordinated information flow across the Country Office and Field Offices, while preparing high quality briefs, SOPs and decision documents for senior leadership If you are passionate about delivering impactful results for children, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
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