The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Chief, LEAP Section, and in close cooperation with the Deputy Representative, and the Section Chiefs. Engagement with external partners will be coordinated through the LEAP Section, which is the single coordination point for private sector engagement across the office.
The assignment does not include representational functions. Convening of the Business Advisory Group, engagement with chief executives, negotiation of partnership terms, conduct of due diligence and all decisions on partnership acceptance are performed by UNICEF staff. The consultant prepares the analysis and documentation on which those staff functions are exercised. The work is organised in four workstreams.
Join UNICEF's Global Programme Division in New York as a Thought Leadership and Content Strategy Intern. Support global thought leadership, digital engagement, research, and knowledge management initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in an international organization working for children worldwide
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Liberia 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.
Join the Malawi team to drive efficient and compliant procurement processes, strengthen supply chain risk management, and ensure timely availability of goods and services critical to programme delivery.
UNICEF Malawi is seeking a Finance Officer to strengthen financial planning, controls, treasury and capacity building to safeguard resources and deliver results for children.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief, Education is accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation, and management of the Education programme within the country programme. As Head of Section, Incumbent leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in collaboration with other programme sectors, and with government and key development partners. Incumbent is accountable for the overall quality of the programme design and for ensuring that it is effectively and efficiently managed and monitored.The Chief is responsible for managing and leading all stages of education programmes/projects from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes, universal access to equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, and renewing involvement in secondary education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.The Chief of Education provides strategic leadership, technical guidance, and oversight for UNICEF’s education programme with a strong focus on education economics, innovative finance, public finance, equity analysis, and systems strengthening. The role ensures that evidence based policy, financing reforms, and innovations drive improved learning outcomes for all children—especially the most marginalized. The Chief also drives large scale Public Private Partnership in the field of education.The Chief is responsible for leading, managing and establishing the plans of action to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Director of the Division and supports him/her as well as professional staff in the office on a broad range of administrative issues. Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, The Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized tasks for the respective section(s) requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
Join UNICEF as Immunization Specialist (Immunization Cold Chain and Logistics Specialist) to provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The Specialist will support the implementation of the national EVM improvement agenda and Gavi 6.0 priorities, strengthen logistics systems and governance, improve data-driven decision-making, build national capacity, and ensure that immunization supply chain investments translate into sustainable improvements in vaccine availability, quality, efficiency, resilience, and equity across the Union of the Comoros.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for National consultant to support training of Lao Youth Union hotline staff. The duration of this assignment is 6 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be home based.
Join UNICEF Pacific as an Education Officer, Climate Resilience, P2, based in Suva, Fiji, and help strengthen climate-resilient education systems across 14 Pacific Island countries. This temporary appointment offers an exciting opportunity to work with governments, partners and UNICEF teams to protect learning, support safer schools, and build more resilient pathways for every child in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para fortalecer el marco normativo e institucional de la Unidad de Vigilancia de la Salud (UVS) de la Secretaria de Salud (SESAL) mediante la actualización de la Norma Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (2014) y la elaboración del Manual de Puestos y Funciones.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para sistematizar de manera crítica, participativa y basada en evidencia la experiencia de implementación, desde 2023, del modelo de gestión territorial para el fortalecimiento del Desarrollo Infantil Integral y la reducción de la desnutrición crónica infantil en Riobamba y Alausí,
UNICEF DR Congo is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join its team as a Partnerships Manager, P-4, based in Kinshasa.Are you a passionate professional with solid experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, external relations, and stakeholder engagement, and driven by the desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and communities?Apply now and join a committed team working every day to build strategic partnerships, strengthen programme impact, and advance the rights of every child in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Child Protection Specialist (Human Rights Programme - Civil Society) position based in Mogadishu, Somalia, supporting JPHR III implementation across Puntland, Galmudug and Hirshabeele States of Somalia through dedicated human rights expertise, legal and policy advice, technical quality assurance, capacity development, monitoring and reporting support.
Make a difference for children in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian environments. Join UNICEF Sudan as a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-Military Coordination) and use your expertise to strengthen humanitarian access, support principled engagement and negotiations, and help create the conditions for timely and equitable delivery of assistance and protection to children and communities in need.
Join UNICEF Jordan to support critical ementation of the evaluations of the Country Programme’s Costed Evaluation Plan and for evaluations triggered by other requirements. Under the supervision of the Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME), and working closely with the Regional Office Multi-Country Evaluation Specialist (MCES), the Evaluation Officer will support the effective planning, management, quality assurance, dissemination, and use of evaluations and research across the UNICEF country programme, in line with the UNICEF Evaluation Policy, UNEG Norms and Standards, and the JCO Evaluation Strategy.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop an Investment Case for the establishment and progressive implementation of a State Child Guarantee (SCG) in Uzbekistan. The Investment Case will identify a coherent and policy-relevant package of child-sensitive social benefits and services, assess the resources currently invested in them, and develop feasible options for expanding their coverage, adequacy, accessibility and quality. The analysis will be informed by Uzbekistan’s monetary and multidimensional child-poverty findings, national policy priorities and relevant international experience.
UNICEF Sri Lanka is looking for a highly committed and self-sustaining professional who can contribute to the effective delivery of complex administrative and operational support services. The Administrative Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of office operations and service delivery.
Join UNICEF as an Advocacy Specialist (Communication) and help drive meaningful change for children and young people. We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented professional to lead impactful advocacy and communication initiatives, build influential partnerships and coalitions, manage digital and media campaigns, and transform complex policy issues into compelling narratives that inspire action.
Come join us in beautiful, complex, and diverse Malaysia to lead our high-performing child protection team and help deliver lasting results for children. As Chief, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of child protection programmes, while fostering partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies, the private sector, and business partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national policies, contribute to the Malaysia MADANI framework and the 13th Malaysia Plan, and drive innovation to strengthen systems so that every child is protected, included, healthy, learning and able to realize their full potential.
The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Chief, LEAP Section, and in close cooperation with the Deputy Representative, and the Section Chiefs. Engagement with external partners will be coordinated through the LEAP Section, which is the single coordination point for private sector engagement across the office.
The assignment does not include representational functions. Convening of the Business Advisory Group, engagement with chief executives, negotiation of partnership terms, conduct of due diligence and all decisions on partnership acceptance are performed by UNICEF staff. The consultant prepares the analysis and documentation on which those staff functions are exercised. The work is organised in four workstreams.
Join UNICEF's Global Programme Division in New York as a Thought Leadership and Content Strategy Intern. Support global thought leadership, digital engagement, research, and knowledge management initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in an international organization working for children worldwide
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Liberia 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.
Join the Malawi team to drive efficient and compliant procurement processes, strengthen supply chain risk management, and ensure timely availability of goods and services critical to programme delivery.
UNICEF Malawi is seeking a Finance Officer to strengthen financial planning, controls, treasury and capacity building to safeguard resources and deliver results for children.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief, Education is accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation, and management of the Education programme within the country programme. As Head of Section, Incumbent leads a group of professional and support staff to develop and manage the education programme in collaboration with other programme sectors, and with government and key development partners. Incumbent is accountable for the overall quality of the programme design and for ensuring that it is effectively and efficiently managed and monitored.The Chief is responsible for managing and leading all stages of education programmes/projects from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes, universal access to equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, and renewing involvement in secondary education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.The Chief of Education provides strategic leadership, technical guidance, and oversight for UNICEF’s education programme with a strong focus on education economics, innovative finance, public finance, equity analysis, and systems strengthening. The role ensures that evidence based policy, financing reforms, and innovations drive improved learning outcomes for all children—especially the most marginalized. The Chief also drives large scale Public Private Partnership in the field of education.The Chief is responsible for leading, managing and establishing the plans of action to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Director of the Division and supports him/her as well as professional staff in the office on a broad range of administrative issues. Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, The Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized tasks for the respective section(s) requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
Join UNICEF as Immunization Specialist (Immunization Cold Chain and Logistics Specialist) to provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The Specialist will support the implementation of the national EVM improvement agenda and Gavi 6.0 priorities, strengthen logistics systems and governance, improve data-driven decision-making, build national capacity, and ensure that immunization supply chain investments translate into sustainable improvements in vaccine availability, quality, efficiency, resilience, and equity across the Union of the Comoros.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for National consultant to support training of Lao Youth Union hotline staff. The duration of this assignment is 6 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be home based.
Join UNICEF Pacific as an Education Officer, Climate Resilience, P2, based in Suva, Fiji, and help strengthen climate-resilient education systems across 14 Pacific Island countries. This temporary appointment offers an exciting opportunity to work with governments, partners and UNICEF teams to protect learning, support safer schools, and build more resilient pathways for every child in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para fortalecer el marco normativo e institucional de la Unidad de Vigilancia de la Salud (UVS) de la Secretaria de Salud (SESAL) mediante la actualización de la Norma Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (2014) y la elaboración del Manual de Puestos y Funciones.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para sistematizar de manera crítica, participativa y basada en evidencia la experiencia de implementación, desde 2023, del modelo de gestión territorial para el fortalecimiento del Desarrollo Infantil Integral y la reducción de la desnutrición crónica infantil en Riobamba y Alausí,
UNICEF DR Congo is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join its team as a Partnerships Manager, P-4, based in Kinshasa.Are you a passionate professional with solid experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, external relations, and stakeholder engagement, and driven by the desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and communities?Apply now and join a committed team working every day to build strategic partnerships, strengthen programme impact, and advance the rights of every child in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Child Protection Specialist (Human Rights Programme - Civil Society) position based in Mogadishu, Somalia, supporting JPHR III implementation across Puntland, Galmudug and Hirshabeele States of Somalia through dedicated human rights expertise, legal and policy advice, technical quality assurance, capacity development, monitoring and reporting support.
Make a difference for children in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian environments. Join UNICEF Sudan as a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-Military Coordination) and use your expertise to strengthen humanitarian access, support principled engagement and negotiations, and help create the conditions for timely and equitable delivery of assistance and protection to children and communities in need.
Join UNICEF Jordan to support critical ementation of the evaluations of the Country Programme’s Costed Evaluation Plan and for evaluations triggered by other requirements. Under the supervision of the Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME), and working closely with the Regional Office Multi-Country Evaluation Specialist (MCES), the Evaluation Officer will support the effective planning, management, quality assurance, dissemination, and use of evaluations and research across the UNICEF country programme, in line with the UNICEF Evaluation Policy, UNEG Norms and Standards, and the JCO Evaluation Strategy.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop an Investment Case for the establishment and progressive implementation of a State Child Guarantee (SCG) in Uzbekistan. The Investment Case will identify a coherent and policy-relevant package of child-sensitive social benefits and services, assess the resources currently invested in them, and develop feasible options for expanding their coverage, adequacy, accessibility and quality. The analysis will be informed by Uzbekistan’s monetary and multidimensional child-poverty findings, national policy priorities and relevant international experience.
UNICEF Sri Lanka is looking for a highly committed and self-sustaining professional who can contribute to the effective delivery of complex administrative and operational support services. The Administrative Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of office operations and service delivery.
Join UNICEF as an Advocacy Specialist (Communication) and help drive meaningful change for children and young people. We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented professional to lead impactful advocacy and communication initiatives, build influential partnerships and coalitions, manage digital and media campaigns, and transform complex policy issues into compelling narratives that inspire action.
Come join us in beautiful, complex, and diverse Malaysia to lead our high-performing child protection team and help deliver lasting results for children. As Chief, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of child protection programmes, while fostering partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies, the private sector, and business partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national policies, contribute to the Malaysia MADANI framework and the 13th Malaysia Plan, and drive innovation to strengthen systems so that every child is protected, included, healthy, learning and able to realize their full potential.
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