Join UNICEF as a Child Protection Officer (Prevention) and help shape a safer future for children in Madagascar. Support the design, implementation and scale-up of evidence-based strategies to prevent violence against children, child marriage and other protection risks, while strengthening national and community systems that protect every child's right to grow up safe and free from harm. If you are passionate about child rights, committed to achieving results for the most vulnerable children, and eager to contribute to a stronger and more resilient child protection system, we encourage you to apply and become part of UNICEF's mission to ensure that every child survives, thrives and reaches their full potential.
This is a Temporary Appointment position for initial 364 days. This is extendable subject to funding availability and programme requirements. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are eligible to apply.
UNICEF Eswatini Country Office is looking for an experienced and highly knowledgeable Social Policy Specialist who will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services
The purpose of this assignment is to provide dedicated product ownership for the development and delivery of AI-enabled solutions, ensuring that business needs, as defined by the AI Business Owner, are translated into clear product requirements, prioritised use cases, and implementable features. The Product Owner will support alignment between stakeholders, technical teams and governance functions to ensure that AI products are user-centred, operationally relevant, responsibly designed, and delivered in line with agreed priorities, quality standards and organisational requirements.
Lead digital innovation. Strengthen systems. Transform outcomes for children.UNICEF Uganda is seeking a visionary Digital Impact Manager to lead innovation and digital transformation across programme and operations. You will harness technology, data and strategic partnerships to scale effective solutions, strengthen national systems, enhance organizational effectiveness and accelerate sustainable results for children.Ready to turn digital ambition into lasting impact? Join UNICEF Uganda and help reimagine what is possible for every child. Apply now.
While GPD has the relevant global technical expertise, the volume and diversity of Country Office requests require additional capacity to timely cover all requests with quality. The GPD technical lead must balance highvolume country technical assistance with global thought leadership, development of global products, engagement with major partners and donors, and regional and global convening. Additional dedicated support will enable more timely and contextually relevant technical assistance while maintaining coherence with global UNICEF approaches.
Under the overall guidance of the direct supervision of the ECD Specialist the Individual Consultant will facilitate and coordinate the activities related to revision of ELDS for 0-3 age group, development of 0-3 programme, teacher training and development of TLM and teacher guidebooks in support of revised curriculum, ELDS and inclusive approaches.
The purpose of this assignment is to support the NSO of Viet Nam in developing a national digital geospatial EA framework for MICS and other household surveys, while strengthening national capacity for its maintenance, updating and future use.
The consultancy will provide dedicated national technical and operational support to the ECG Deep Dive Analysis so that the assessment is firmly grounded in Kosovo's legal, policy, institutional, service-delivery and subnational context. The local consultant will support the identification, collection and review of national and municipal evidence; facilitate access to institutions and data holders; contribute to stakeholder and service mapping; support qualitative fieldwork and contextual interpretation; and help verify findings, recommendations, indicators and institutional responsibilities. The assignment will strengthen the completeness, accuracy and practical relevance of the Deep Dive while avoiding duplication of the international consultant's technical-lead role.
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Manager, Gaza, the Nutrition Specialist will provide technical, operational and coordination support for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF-supported nutrition programmes across Gaza. You will lead and support key strategic areas including:
Emergency nutrition response, Nutrition in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), Adolescent nutrition and Children Over Five Agenda, Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)Management and oversight of H&N extenders supporting nutrition activities, Nutrition information management, analysis and visualization through Power BI, development of knowledge management products, Partner management, programme monitoring, reporting and donor accountability, OIC for the Nutrition Manager when required.
You will contribute to maintaining UNICEF's commitments under the Core Commitments for Children (CCC) in Humanitarian Action while supporting recovery and resilience-building interventions.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education, with a dotted line to the Deputy Representative, Programme, the Programme Manager provides technical leadership,programme management and coordination support to advance RISE Kenya’s objective of establishing multiple, flexible and safe learning pathways to quality formal and non-formalsecondary education, skills development and transition opportunities for out-of-school adolescents and youth. The role will support system capacity building, technology-enabled learning, data and evidence generation, and youth engagement to drive scalable, inclusive and sustainable education
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a Children and Climate Change Officer who will lead UNICEF Maldives’ work on climate change by supporting the planning, partnerships, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of children and climate change initiatives, with a priority focus on climate-resilient education and youth climate action. The position contributes to strengthening national and subnational implementation of climate education priorities, facilitating coordination with government and partners, supporting evidence generation and programme monitoring, and advancing climate finance project preparation processes under the guidance of the supervisor and relevant technical leads.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry (MOHMI) to strengthen and modernize the policy and standards framework for primary health care (PHC), with particular attention to maternal and child health services and home visiting. The assignment will support greater alignment between the regulatory framework, service standards, clinical guidance, workforce responsibilities, supervision and quality improvement mechanisms, contributing to more consistent and quality-oriented PHC service delivery.
This consultancy will provide senior technical and strategic support to UNICEF India to design and operationalize the early phase of a catalytic financing facility.
Join UNICEF as Chief (Professional Practices), Internal Audit. Lead the strategy, quality, innovation, and transformation of UNICEF’s global internal audit function, driving risk-based assurance, audit excellence, and data-driven insights across a complex international organization. This senior leadership role is ideal for a seasoned audit professional with extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, quality assurance, and audit modernization who is passionate about strengthening governance and organizational impact.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Social Policy Specialist, the Social Policy Officer contributes to the effective implementation of UNICEF Maldives's Social Policy Programme, with a particular focus on public finance for children, social policy analysis, child rights monitoring, and evidence generation. The position provides technical, operational, and coordination support for the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities aimed at strengthening policies, systems, and investments that advance children's rights and well-being. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of social policy and public finance, and the ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts, development partners, civil society organizations, and UNICEF programme teams. Through policy analysis, evidence generation, strategic partnerships, advocacy, and programme support, the incumbent contributes to improving child-focused planning, budgeting, accountability, and decision-making.
The UNICEF Philippines Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Officer role focuses on supporting the nationwide HPV vaccination programme and strengthening routine immunization. The position translates behavioural evidence into practical strategies to address barriers to vaccination, build vaccine confidence, and strengthen community engagement. It involves working closely with government and development partners, building capacity, monitoring results, and improving SBC interventions. The role offers an opportunity to apply behavioural science to improve vaccination outcomes for children and strengthen SBC systems across the Philippines.
To help achieve the results set out in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and respond to growing demand from country offices and government partners for technical support on ECD, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of ECD Expert Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting UNICEF’s Centers of Excellence work on ECD by providing Country Offices with timely access to specialized expertise. The roster will function as a stand-by mechanism, enabling UNICEF to rapidly mobilize pre-qualified experts to provide timely and quality support on ECD.
Join UNICEF as a Child Protection Officer (Prevention) and help shape a safer future for children in Madagascar. Support the design, implementation and scale-up of evidence-based strategies to prevent violence against children, child marriage and other protection risks, while strengthening national and community systems that protect every child's right to grow up safe and free from harm. If you are passionate about child rights, committed to achieving results for the most vulnerable children, and eager to contribute to a stronger and more resilient child protection system, we encourage you to apply and become part of UNICEF's mission to ensure that every child survives, thrives and reaches their full potential.
This is a Temporary Appointment position for initial 364 days. This is extendable subject to funding availability and programme requirements. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are eligible to apply.
UNICEF Eswatini Country Office is looking for an experienced and highly knowledgeable Social Policy Specialist who will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services
The purpose of this assignment is to provide dedicated product ownership for the development and delivery of AI-enabled solutions, ensuring that business needs, as defined by the AI Business Owner, are translated into clear product requirements, prioritised use cases, and implementable features. The Product Owner will support alignment between stakeholders, technical teams and governance functions to ensure that AI products are user-centred, operationally relevant, responsibly designed, and delivered in line with agreed priorities, quality standards and organisational requirements.
Lead digital innovation. Strengthen systems. Transform outcomes for children.UNICEF Uganda is seeking a visionary Digital Impact Manager to lead innovation and digital transformation across programme and operations. You will harness technology, data and strategic partnerships to scale effective solutions, strengthen national systems, enhance organizational effectiveness and accelerate sustainable results for children.Ready to turn digital ambition into lasting impact? Join UNICEF Uganda and help reimagine what is possible for every child. Apply now.
While GPD has the relevant global technical expertise, the volume and diversity of Country Office requests require additional capacity to timely cover all requests with quality. The GPD technical lead must balance highvolume country technical assistance with global thought leadership, development of global products, engagement with major partners and donors, and regional and global convening. Additional dedicated support will enable more timely and contextually relevant technical assistance while maintaining coherence with global UNICEF approaches.
Under the overall guidance of the direct supervision of the ECD Specialist the Individual Consultant will facilitate and coordinate the activities related to revision of ELDS for 0-3 age group, development of 0-3 programme, teacher training and development of TLM and teacher guidebooks in support of revised curriculum, ELDS and inclusive approaches.
The purpose of this assignment is to support the NSO of Viet Nam in developing a national digital geospatial EA framework for MICS and other household surveys, while strengthening national capacity for its maintenance, updating and future use.
The consultancy will provide dedicated national technical and operational support to the ECG Deep Dive Analysis so that the assessment is firmly grounded in Kosovo's legal, policy, institutional, service-delivery and subnational context. The local consultant will support the identification, collection and review of national and municipal evidence; facilitate access to institutions and data holders; contribute to stakeholder and service mapping; support qualitative fieldwork and contextual interpretation; and help verify findings, recommendations, indicators and institutional responsibilities. The assignment will strengthen the completeness, accuracy and practical relevance of the Deep Dive while avoiding duplication of the international consultant's technical-lead role.
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Manager, Gaza, the Nutrition Specialist will provide technical, operational and coordination support for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF-supported nutrition programmes across Gaza. You will lead and support key strategic areas including:
Emergency nutrition response, Nutrition in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), Adolescent nutrition and Children Over Five Agenda, Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)Management and oversight of H&N extenders supporting nutrition activities, Nutrition information management, analysis and visualization through Power BI, development of knowledge management products, Partner management, programme monitoring, reporting and donor accountability, OIC for the Nutrition Manager when required.
You will contribute to maintaining UNICEF's commitments under the Core Commitments for Children (CCC) in Humanitarian Action while supporting recovery and resilience-building interventions.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education, with a dotted line to the Deputy Representative, Programme, the Programme Manager provides technical leadership,programme management and coordination support to advance RISE Kenya’s objective of establishing multiple, flexible and safe learning pathways to quality formal and non-formalsecondary education, skills development and transition opportunities for out-of-school adolescents and youth. The role will support system capacity building, technology-enabled learning, data and evidence generation, and youth engagement to drive scalable, inclusive and sustainable education
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a Children and Climate Change Officer who will lead UNICEF Maldives’ work on climate change by supporting the planning, partnerships, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of children and climate change initiatives, with a priority focus on climate-resilient education and youth climate action. The position contributes to strengthening national and subnational implementation of climate education priorities, facilitating coordination with government and partners, supporting evidence generation and programme monitoring, and advancing climate finance project preparation processes under the guidance of the supervisor and relevant technical leads.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry (MOHMI) to strengthen and modernize the policy and standards framework for primary health care (PHC), with particular attention to maternal and child health services and home visiting. The assignment will support greater alignment between the regulatory framework, service standards, clinical guidance, workforce responsibilities, supervision and quality improvement mechanisms, contributing to more consistent and quality-oriented PHC service delivery.
This consultancy will provide senior technical and strategic support to UNICEF India to design and operationalize the early phase of a catalytic financing facility.
Join UNICEF as Chief (Professional Practices), Internal Audit. Lead the strategy, quality, innovation, and transformation of UNICEF’s global internal audit function, driving risk-based assurance, audit excellence, and data-driven insights across a complex international organization. This senior leadership role is ideal for a seasoned audit professional with extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, quality assurance, and audit modernization who is passionate about strengthening governance and organizational impact.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Social Policy Specialist, the Social Policy Officer contributes to the effective implementation of UNICEF Maldives's Social Policy Programme, with a particular focus on public finance for children, social policy analysis, child rights monitoring, and evidence generation. The position provides technical, operational, and coordination support for the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities aimed at strengthening policies, systems, and investments that advance children's rights and well-being. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of social policy and public finance, and the ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts, development partners, civil society organizations, and UNICEF programme teams. Through policy analysis, evidence generation, strategic partnerships, advocacy, and programme support, the incumbent contributes to improving child-focused planning, budgeting, accountability, and decision-making.
The UNICEF Philippines Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Officer role focuses on supporting the nationwide HPV vaccination programme and strengthening routine immunization. The position translates behavioural evidence into practical strategies to address barriers to vaccination, build vaccine confidence, and strengthen community engagement. It involves working closely with government and development partners, building capacity, monitoring results, and improving SBC interventions. The role offers an opportunity to apply behavioural science to improve vaccination outcomes for children and strengthen SBC systems across the Philippines.
To help achieve the results set out in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and respond to growing demand from country offices and government partners for technical support on ECD, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of ECD Expert Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting UNICEF’s Centers of Excellence work on ECD by providing Country Offices with timely access to specialized expertise. The roster will function as a stand-by mechanism, enabling UNICEF to rapidly mobilize pre-qualified experts to provide timely and quality support on ECD.
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