UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified National or International Consultant to support strategic efforts promoting healthy and sustainable diets among school-aged children. The consultancy will lead a multi-sectoral effort—engaging ministries, partners, and civil society—to map current child nutrition interventions, identify key influencers in the food landscape, and design a Theory of Change to drive impactful programming and advocacy.
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, or a related field, and at least 15 years of experience in international development, with a strong record in sustainable diets, multi-stakeholder coordination, and strategic partnerships. Proven skills in strategy development, implementation planning, and resource mobilization are essential.
This is a 3-month consultancy, based in Belize City with travel across the country, proposed to start 15 August 2025 and ending 30 November 2025.
Join us in shaping healthier futures for Belize’s children.
To address these bottlenecks, UNICEF in Belarus is looking for an international consultant to systematize and analyse the national legal framework related to the protection of refugee and migrant children, with a particular focus on UASC, identify gaps and areas for improvement, and provide comprehensive recommendations for its revision and practical implementation in line with international standards. The Consultant will work in tandem with a national expert to ensure precision and will coordinate with the Technical Working Group on UASC and refugee and migrant families with children to be established on the platform of already existing Technical Working Group on UASC. The expert will work with a coordination group including representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM and government representatives. The coordination group will provide support and guide the research.
UNICEF Kazakhstan Country Office is looking for Expert in Child online safety programmes. Individual Consultant is needed with solid knowledge and expertise in the area of child protection system strengthening; prevention and response to violence against children online; child online safety; digital skills building, planning and implementation of research. The consultant will provide technical assistance and expertise in communication and strategic dialogue with central and local level authorities and implementing partners.
UNICEF Jamaica is seeking an experienced consultant with a solid background and experience in children’s and women’s rights, violence prevention and response, in particular sexual violence and other forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international foresight consultant 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.
UNICEF Cameroon Office is looking for a consultant to identify viable financing/mechanisms to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the financing landscape for rural Sanitation in Cameroon. Despite existing policies and available funds at national level, there remain significant gaps in translating these resources into effective financing for rural sanitation initiatives at the community level
UNICEF Eswatini, in collaboration with Government, is undertaking a comprehensive analysis to strengthen nutrition financing mechanisms in response to persistent challenges undermining infant, young children, adolescent and maternal nutrition. The assignment specifically aims to address child food poverty by tackling the dual burden of malnutrition—characterized by widespread undernutrition, high prevalence of maternal anaemia, and increasing rates of childhood overweight and obesity (Global Nutrition Report | Country Nutrition Profiles - Global Nutrition Report
UNICEF Moldova is looking for a national Consultant to support the Ministry of Education and Research in developing a detailed framework for preparatory programme for foreign children (including refugees) integrating into Romanian-speaking schools at the primary, secondary, and upper secondary levels.
The purpose of this consultancy is to finalize and operationalize the subnational INFORM model, ensuring that it meets methodological standards and can be reliably used for child-sensitive climate and disaster risk analysis in Madagascar.
Key objectives include:
• Revising and restructuring the existing draft INFORM model to align with CCRI-DRM standards and UNICEF guidance;
• Validating revised indicators and composite indices through national consultation;
• Integrating the model into the national GeoSight platform;
• Building capacity among national institutions to independently maintain, update, and utilize the model in planning and early warning systems.
The final model will serve as a strategic tool to guide government institutions and partners in prioritizing interventions for risk-informed, child-sensitive development planning and humanitarian preparedness.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an Individual national consultant for PHC on Community Health System Strengthening. The duration of this assignment is 5 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be based at UNICEF Office.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for a national individual consultant to work on advancing environment and climate change education in ECEC and VET curricula and teacher professional development. The duration of this consultancy is two years with total of 400 working days engagement. This is home based consultancy.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for a national consultant to complete the revision of the existing methodology for calculation of vaccination coverage in North Macedonia. This is home based consultancy in a duration of seven months with the total of 31 working days.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Programme Associate, GS6 level on a temporary appointment to be based in Honiara, Solomons Islands. Under the general supervision of the Chief Field Office the Programme Associate supports the sections by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Country Office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The consultant will support EOF’s team in relation to its ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) outcomes fund in South Africa, which is expected to launch in November 2025 and continue implementing until 2029.
We are seeking a skilled professional to conduct a comprehensive mapping of how the private sector in Romania engages with and influences child rights. The insights from this analysis will inform future strategies for meaningful collaboration, advocacy, and program development between businesses and organizations working to advance child well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to assess the potential for UNICEF Romania's engagement with business and on business policies/practices to deliver outcomes that make a real difference for children.
The ultimate goal of this assignment is to generate evidence to provide policy recommendations to support planning on financing for increased access to WASH in Madagascar. Additionally, the assignment will consider an analysis of the WASH sector financing landscape on the period from 2020 to 2024 to appraise the adequacy or inadequacy of WASH budget invested through different sectors, to evaluate the cost of needed services to achieve ambitious SDGS and national targets, as well as to determine strategic financing approaches to cover the gaps. Specifically, the purpose of this assignment is to:
(i) Assess the fiscal space of the government budget, leading to the formulation of policy measures to substantively improve efficiency in the use of public resources as well as identify avenues for additional financial leveraging for implementation of climate resilient WASH interventions for the period 2025-2030.
(ii) Develop a high-level WASH Financing Strategy that will set out approaches on how the WASH sector will finance its overall programmatic and operations to meet the sector’s objectives in the medium-term (up to 2030) and long term (15 years planning horizon or as guided by the sector).
Sous la supervision du Spécialiste en Planification et en Suivi-Evaluation, le/la consultant(e) International(e) MICS (CIM) soutiendra et fournira des directives au Bureau UNICEF du Mali et à l'INSTAT pour la préparation, la mise en oeuvre et l'achèvement de l'enquête MICS 2026 dans le pays.
UNICEF Sri Lanka would like to engage the services of professional translators to be available in short notice to assist with translations and proof reading. Selected candidates will be placed in a roster for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Mongolia CO is looking for a MICS Plus Survey Consultant will be responsible for supporting the NSO in the implementation of the survey and will report to both Population and Social Statistics Department of the NSO and UNICEF Mongolia Country Office
UNICEF Belize is seeking a qualified National or International Consultant to support strategic efforts promoting healthy and sustainable diets among school-aged children. The consultancy will lead a multi-sectoral effort—engaging ministries, partners, and civil society—to map current child nutrition interventions, identify key influencers in the food landscape, and design a Theory of Change to drive impactful programming and advocacy.
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, or a related field, and at least 15 years of experience in international development, with a strong record in sustainable diets, multi-stakeholder coordination, and strategic partnerships. Proven skills in strategy development, implementation planning, and resource mobilization are essential.
This is a 3-month consultancy, based in Belize City with travel across the country, proposed to start 15 August 2025 and ending 30 November 2025.
Join us in shaping healthier futures for Belize’s children.
To address these bottlenecks, UNICEF in Belarus is looking for an international consultant to systematize and analyse the national legal framework related to the protection of refugee and migrant children, with a particular focus on UASC, identify gaps and areas for improvement, and provide comprehensive recommendations for its revision and practical implementation in line with international standards. The Consultant will work in tandem with a national expert to ensure precision and will coordinate with the Technical Working Group on UASC and refugee and migrant families with children to be established on the platform of already existing Technical Working Group on UASC. The expert will work with a coordination group including representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM and government representatives. The coordination group will provide support and guide the research.
UNICEF Kazakhstan Country Office is looking for Expert in Child online safety programmes. Individual Consultant is needed with solid knowledge and expertise in the area of child protection system strengthening; prevention and response to violence against children online; child online safety; digital skills building, planning and implementation of research. The consultant will provide technical assistance and expertise in communication and strategic dialogue with central and local level authorities and implementing partners.
UNICEF Jamaica is seeking an experienced consultant with a solid background and experience in children’s and women’s rights, violence prevention and response, in particular sexual violence and other forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an international foresight consultant 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.
UNICEF Cameroon Office is looking for a consultant to identify viable financing/mechanisms to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the financing landscape for rural Sanitation in Cameroon. Despite existing policies and available funds at national level, there remain significant gaps in translating these resources into effective financing for rural sanitation initiatives at the community level
UNICEF Eswatini, in collaboration with Government, is undertaking a comprehensive analysis to strengthen nutrition financing mechanisms in response to persistent challenges undermining infant, young children, adolescent and maternal nutrition. The assignment specifically aims to address child food poverty by tackling the dual burden of malnutrition—characterized by widespread undernutrition, high prevalence of maternal anaemia, and increasing rates of childhood overweight and obesity (Global Nutrition Report | Country Nutrition Profiles - Global Nutrition Report
UNICEF Moldova is looking for a national Consultant to support the Ministry of Education and Research in developing a detailed framework for preparatory programme for foreign children (including refugees) integrating into Romanian-speaking schools at the primary, secondary, and upper secondary levels.
The purpose of this consultancy is to finalize and operationalize the subnational INFORM model, ensuring that it meets methodological standards and can be reliably used for child-sensitive climate and disaster risk analysis in Madagascar.
Key objectives include:
• Revising and restructuring the existing draft INFORM model to align with CCRI-DRM standards and UNICEF guidance;
• Validating revised indicators and composite indices through national consultation;
• Integrating the model into the national GeoSight platform;
• Building capacity among national institutions to independently maintain, update, and utilize the model in planning and early warning systems.
The final model will serve as a strategic tool to guide government institutions and partners in prioritizing interventions for risk-informed, child-sensitive development planning and humanitarian preparedness.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an Individual national consultant for PHC on Community Health System Strengthening. The duration of this assignment is 5 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be based at UNICEF Office.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for a national individual consultant to work on advancing environment and climate change education in ECEC and VET curricula and teacher professional development. The duration of this consultancy is two years with total of 400 working days engagement. This is home based consultancy.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for a national consultant to complete the revision of the existing methodology for calculation of vaccination coverage in North Macedonia. This is home based consultancy in a duration of seven months with the total of 31 working days.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Programme Associate, GS6 level on a temporary appointment to be based in Honiara, Solomons Islands. Under the general supervision of the Chief Field Office the Programme Associate supports the sections by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Country Office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The consultant will support EOF’s team in relation to its ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) outcomes fund in South Africa, which is expected to launch in November 2025 and continue implementing until 2029.
We are seeking a skilled professional to conduct a comprehensive mapping of how the private sector in Romania engages with and influences child rights. The insights from this analysis will inform future strategies for meaningful collaboration, advocacy, and program development between businesses and organizations working to advance child well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to assess the potential for UNICEF Romania's engagement with business and on business policies/practices to deliver outcomes that make a real difference for children.
The ultimate goal of this assignment is to generate evidence to provide policy recommendations to support planning on financing for increased access to WASH in Madagascar. Additionally, the assignment will consider an analysis of the WASH sector financing landscape on the period from 2020 to 2024 to appraise the adequacy or inadequacy of WASH budget invested through different sectors, to evaluate the cost of needed services to achieve ambitious SDGS and national targets, as well as to determine strategic financing approaches to cover the gaps. Specifically, the purpose of this assignment is to:
(i) Assess the fiscal space of the government budget, leading to the formulation of policy measures to substantively improve efficiency in the use of public resources as well as identify avenues for additional financial leveraging for implementation of climate resilient WASH interventions for the period 2025-2030.
(ii) Develop a high-level WASH Financing Strategy that will set out approaches on how the WASH sector will finance its overall programmatic and operations to meet the sector’s objectives in the medium-term (up to 2030) and long term (15 years planning horizon or as guided by the sector).
Sous la supervision du Spécialiste en Planification et en Suivi-Evaluation, le/la consultant(e) International(e) MICS (CIM) soutiendra et fournira des directives au Bureau UNICEF du Mali et à l'INSTAT pour la préparation, la mise en oeuvre et l'achèvement de l'enquête MICS 2026 dans le pays.
UNICEF Sri Lanka would like to engage the services of professional translators to be available in short notice to assist with translations and proof reading. Selected candidates will be placed in a roster for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Mongolia CO is looking for a MICS Plus Survey Consultant will be responsible for supporting the NSO in the implementation of the survey and will report to both Population and Social Statistics Department of the NSO and UNICEF Mongolia Country Office
