The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the Education Management Information System through advanced data analysis, production of periodic statistical and thematic reports, and the generation of evidence-based insights ,that support strategic planning, policy formulation, programme implementation, performance monitoring, and decision-making within and beyond the education sector.The assignment will contribute to fostering a culture of data use and evidence-informed decision-making, thereby improving education sector performance and accountability.
The Project Associate will provide PMO, project, procurement, financial, cost recovery and operational coordination support to ensure continuity of critical digital operations. The role will support work planning, project meetings and documentation, project monitoring and reporting, end-to-end procurement processing, individual contractor recruitment coordination, vendor and consultant follow-up, budget monitoring, chargeback processing and service request follow-up.The position requires a highly organized, service-oriented and detail-focused colleague who can work independently, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records and help ensure that operational processes are completed in a timely and compliant manner.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.Experience working in Digital Learning is an asset.
The Procurement (Supply & Logistics) Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking two Child Protection Specialists (Human Rights Programme) based in Mogadishu to support the implementation of the Joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR III), with coverage across South West and Jubaland States, as well as the Banadir Region. The roles will provide dedicated technical expertise, legal and policy advice, capacity development, monitoring, reporting and partnership support to national and state institutions, civil society and partners, helping strengthen human rights systems, accountability, access to justice, inclusion and programme quality in line with international human rights standards, child rights, gender equality and leave-no-one-behind principles.
This consultancy is in line with ongoing UNCIEF efforts to strengthen national immunization system in accordance with National Immunization Programme 2026-2030. This technical assistance will complement ongoing country support in the areas of vaccine cold chain strengthening, vaccine supply planning and forecasting.
The Child Protection Specialist report to Chief of Field Office in developing, managing, implementing, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating UNICEF’s child protection programmes. The role provides technical guidance and management support to strengthen child protection systems, promote children’s rights, and prevent and respond to all forms of harm. The Specialist ensures programme results are achieved in line with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, Results-Based Management (RBM) principles, resource allocations, performance standards, and accountability frameworks, while contributing to national and international child protection priorities.
The Singapore based consultant will report to the head of UNICEF APRO’s Public Partnerships Team, drawing on inputs from several APRO teams, the UNICEF Malaysia Country Office, and other relevant colleagues and offices across UNICEF. The consultant will provide strategic analysis and recommendations for partnership development in Singapore, helping UNICEF prioritize engagement with government, academia, civil society, and the private sector and informing a coherent, organization-wide engagement strategy.
Join UNICEF Pacific as an Education Officer in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and help advance quality, inclusive and equitable education for every child. This temporary appointment offers an opportunity to support education and early childhood development programmes, work with government and partners, and contribute to lasting results for children and communities across the Pacific.
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the consultant will provide technical assistance to support the effective implementation, monitoring and documentation of UNICEF-supported nutrition programmes.
The consultancy will contribute to strengthening micronutrient deficiency control interventions, advancing food systems initiatives and improving supply management systems to ensure the timely availability of essential nutrition commodities and effective programme delivery while strengthening evidence generation, stakeholder coordination, and programme accountability.
Join UNICEF Pacific's team in Samoa as a Driver/Messenger and play an important role in supporting our programmes and operations. Based in the Apia Field Office, you will provide safe, reliable and timely transportation services for staff, visitors and official deliveries, helping ensure the smooth implementation of UNICEF activities across Samoa.
The consultancy will be carried out within the framework of the Education that Protects against Violence strategy (www.unicef.org/brazil/educacao-que-protege). Since 2019, UNICEF has been developing and sharing methodologies on the role of the school community in preventing and responding to violence, while supporting governments in the development of policies and the strengthening of services so that education becomes a protective factor against violence.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work for the Domestication of the National Guidelines for the Facilitation of Re-entry of Pregnant and Married Adolescent Girls into Schools in Kwara State and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative supports the Representative on the overall management of the CO and for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children.
In fragile and humanitarian contexts, the Deputy Representative ensures the delivery of a timely, efficient and principled humanitarian action and advocacy in accordance with UNICEF global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action. Where clusters are activated, the Deputy Representative ensures that UNICEF CLA responsibilities are fulfilled.
The Nawa region, accounting for over 20% of Côte d’Ivoire’s national cacao production, continues to face high rates of child labour despite national progress in reducing its prevalence. As part of the joint UNICEF-ILO-IOM programme addressing the root causes of child labour, the local presence of the Child Protection Specialist (NO3) position in Soubré is essential to ensure timely and effective response at the field level. The specialist will lead child protection interventions, strengthen case management systems, inter-operability of services, and coordinate with local stakeholders to address child labour risks and root causes of child labour in both plantation, institutional and community settings. This position will also support the visibility and operational capacity of the joint UN office, contributing to the broader goals of the National Sustainable Cocoa Strategy.The Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to sectoral plans, fund allocations, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
UNICEF Lesotho seeks to hire a Programme Associate who will provide programme and administrative support to the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF programmes, ensuring effective coordination, financial tracking, and delivery of results in line with UNICEF policies, procedures, and standards.
UNICEF Malawi’s finance function enables programme delivery and as Finance Associate, you will strengthen stewardship, timely payments, compliance and audit-ready operations that deliver better results for children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide advanced technical expertise to the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina to revise, update, and draft the new Basic Technical Standards for ICT Tools in Education 2027–2029.
To support the Education Section with data management, logistical arrangements, and administrative coordination to ensure efficient implementation of education programmes and initiatives.
The purpose of the consultancy is to develop nationally appropriate, evidence-based school food environment standards and operational guidance that promote healthy school food environments and contribute to improved nutrition and health outcomes among school-aged children and adolescents in Bangladesh.
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the Education Management Information System through advanced data analysis, production of periodic statistical and thematic reports, and the generation of evidence-based insights ,that support strategic planning, policy formulation, programme implementation, performance monitoring, and decision-making within and beyond the education sector.The assignment will contribute to fostering a culture of data use and evidence-informed decision-making, thereby improving education sector performance and accountability.
The Project Associate will provide PMO, project, procurement, financial, cost recovery and operational coordination support to ensure continuity of critical digital operations. The role will support work planning, project meetings and documentation, project monitoring and reporting, end-to-end procurement processing, individual contractor recruitment coordination, vendor and consultant follow-up, budget monitoring, chargeback processing and service request follow-up.The position requires a highly organized, service-oriented and detail-focused colleague who can work independently, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records and help ensure that operational processes are completed in a timely and compliant manner.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.Experience working in Digital Learning is an asset.
The Procurement (Supply & Logistics) Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking two Child Protection Specialists (Human Rights Programme) based in Mogadishu to support the implementation of the Joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR III), with coverage across South West and Jubaland States, as well as the Banadir Region. The roles will provide dedicated technical expertise, legal and policy advice, capacity development, monitoring, reporting and partnership support to national and state institutions, civil society and partners, helping strengthen human rights systems, accountability, access to justice, inclusion and programme quality in line with international human rights standards, child rights, gender equality and leave-no-one-behind principles.
This consultancy is in line with ongoing UNCIEF efforts to strengthen national immunization system in accordance with National Immunization Programme 2026-2030. This technical assistance will complement ongoing country support in the areas of vaccine cold chain strengthening, vaccine supply planning and forecasting.
The Child Protection Specialist report to Chief of Field Office in developing, managing, implementing, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating UNICEF’s child protection programmes. The role provides technical guidance and management support to strengthen child protection systems, promote children’s rights, and prevent and respond to all forms of harm. The Specialist ensures programme results are achieved in line with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, Results-Based Management (RBM) principles, resource allocations, performance standards, and accountability frameworks, while contributing to national and international child protection priorities.
The Singapore based consultant will report to the head of UNICEF APRO’s Public Partnerships Team, drawing on inputs from several APRO teams, the UNICEF Malaysia Country Office, and other relevant colleagues and offices across UNICEF. The consultant will provide strategic analysis and recommendations for partnership development in Singapore, helping UNICEF prioritize engagement with government, academia, civil society, and the private sector and informing a coherent, organization-wide engagement strategy.
Join UNICEF Pacific as an Education Officer in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and help advance quality, inclusive and equitable education for every child. This temporary appointment offers an opportunity to support education and early childhood development programmes, work with government and partners, and contribute to lasting results for children and communities across the Pacific.
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the consultant will provide technical assistance to support the effective implementation, monitoring and documentation of UNICEF-supported nutrition programmes.
The consultancy will contribute to strengthening micronutrient deficiency control interventions, advancing food systems initiatives and improving supply management systems to ensure the timely availability of essential nutrition commodities and effective programme delivery while strengthening evidence generation, stakeholder coordination, and programme accountability.
Join UNICEF Pacific's team in Samoa as a Driver/Messenger and play an important role in supporting our programmes and operations. Based in the Apia Field Office, you will provide safe, reliable and timely transportation services for staff, visitors and official deliveries, helping ensure the smooth implementation of UNICEF activities across Samoa.
The consultancy will be carried out within the framework of the Education that Protects against Violence strategy (www.unicef.org/brazil/educacao-que-protege). Since 2019, UNICEF has been developing and sharing methodologies on the role of the school community in preventing and responding to violence, while supporting governments in the development of policies and the strengthening of services so that education becomes a protective factor against violence.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work for the Domestication of the National Guidelines for the Facilitation of Re-entry of Pregnant and Married Adolescent Girls into Schools in Kwara State and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative supports the Representative on the overall management of the CO and for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children.
In fragile and humanitarian contexts, the Deputy Representative ensures the delivery of a timely, efficient and principled humanitarian action and advocacy in accordance with UNICEF global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action. Where clusters are activated, the Deputy Representative ensures that UNICEF CLA responsibilities are fulfilled.
The Nawa region, accounting for over 20% of Côte d’Ivoire’s national cacao production, continues to face high rates of child labour despite national progress in reducing its prevalence. As part of the joint UNICEF-ILO-IOM programme addressing the root causes of child labour, the local presence of the Child Protection Specialist (NO3) position in Soubré is essential to ensure timely and effective response at the field level. The specialist will lead child protection interventions, strengthen case management systems, inter-operability of services, and coordinate with local stakeholders to address child labour risks and root causes of child labour in both plantation, institutional and community settings. This position will also support the visibility and operational capacity of the joint UN office, contributing to the broader goals of the National Sustainable Cocoa Strategy.The Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to sectoral plans, fund allocations, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
UNICEF Lesotho seeks to hire a Programme Associate who will provide programme and administrative support to the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF programmes, ensuring effective coordination, financial tracking, and delivery of results in line with UNICEF policies, procedures, and standards.
UNICEF Malawi’s finance function enables programme delivery and as Finance Associate, you will strengthen stewardship, timely payments, compliance and audit-ready operations that deliver better results for children.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide advanced technical expertise to the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina to revise, update, and draft the new Basic Technical Standards for ICT Tools in Education 2027–2029.
To support the Education Section with data management, logistical arrangements, and administrative coordination to ensure efficient implementation of education programmes and initiatives.
The purpose of the consultancy is to develop nationally appropriate, evidence-based school food environment standards and operational guidance that promote healthy school food environments and contribute to improved nutrition and health outcomes among school-aged children and adolescents in Bangladesh.
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