Join UNICEF PFP in Rome and play a leading role in growing transformative partnerships with the world’s leading and emerging foundations. This is an opportunity to shape global partnership strategies, cultivate ambitious new business opportunities and mobilise resources, influence and expertise to achieve sustainable results for every child
The role of the post is to strengthen quality assurance capability within GSSC by conducting risk‑based assurance and by analyzing control, process, data and service signals to support clear assurance judgments and practical recommendations. The role goes beyond routine testing by identifying patterns, distinguishing isolated issues from systemic risks, and supporting management decision‑making through concise, evidence‑based assurance conclusions.
We are looking for two interns to join our team at UNICEF’s Office of Innovation in Stockholm!
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international and innovative environment, contribute to meaningful work, and collaborate with colleagues from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
If you are curious, motivated, and eager to learn while contributing your own ideas and perspectives, we would love to hear from you.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sudan is implementing Maternal and Child Cash Transfers Plus for the first 1,000 days of Life (MCCT+). The MCCT+ is an integrated social protection programme that provides vulnerable pregnant women and lactating mothers with regular cash assistance together with skills and access to basic health, nutrition, and protection services. UNICEF Innocenti is collaborating with the UNICEF Sudan on mixed-methods evidence generation on the MCCT+ and is looking for a National Research Assistant who will represent the research team in-country, playing a key role in facilitating the collaboration with the data collection firm.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as Chief, Child Protection (P-4), a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to drive UNICEF’s efforts to strengthen child protection systems, prevent and respond to violence against children, and support the delivery of quality protection services. Based in Antananarivo, the position works closely with government counterparts, development and humanitarian partners, civil society organizations and communities to advance children’s rights and achieve sustainable results for the most vulnerable children across Madagascar.
The consultants will work closely with UNICEF, and relevant stakeholders to develop an integrated package that strengthens children's learning and development in ECED, making them ready to learn and transition into Grade 1. The assignment will include the development of structured daily activity plans (192 days for ECED and at least the first 90 days, but not limited to, for Grade 1 teachers focusing on transition), formative assessment tools, coaching guidance, school readiness and transition resources, parent and caregiver engagement materials, and practical implementation guidance for teachers, schools, and local governments.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Advocacy and Communication/Officer in Charge, and the Nutrition Manager, the consultant will help maximize the gains achieved from nutrition advocacy and communication and strengthen follow-on action from UNICEF Philippines' nutrition priorities from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027. The consultancy will support the Nutrition team and the Advocacy and Communication Section to implement, monitor and update the nutrition advocacy and communication plan, including the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) country communications plan, and to produce timely advocacy, media, digital and donor-facing materials.
We are looking for a strategic, collaborative and solutions-oriented Supply and Logistics leader who demonstrates UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability, and who can manage ambiguity, build partnerships, innovate, think and act strategically, and drive impactful results for children. Your leadership will directly enable UNICEF Mali to deliver essential goods, services and construction works where they are needed most. By strengthening supply chain performance, risk management and partner capacity, you will help protect UNICEF’s credibility as a trusted steward of resources and a reliable partner for children in complex humanitarian settings.If you are motivated by operational problem-solving, field-oriented delivery and the opportunity to help UNICEF reach children in some of the hardest-to-access areas, this role offers a meaningful platform to make a measurable difference
TUNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Manager to lead child protection programmes, strengthen systems, and advocate for children’s rights and well-being. The role focuses on programme management, partnerships, policy support, innovation, and delivering sustainable results for vulnerable children and adolescents.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support to the CPDD team in the areas of ECD and with respect to some specific topics within child protection, namely birth registration, violence and children living outside of family care. The consultant will be supervised by the Senior Adviser, Statistics, Child Protection, Development and Disability within the Data and Analytics Section of the Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Eritrea Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy to the Head of Office, the incumbent will provide senior leadership for the Operations function and contribute to office-wide strategic, programme and management decisions. The incumbent will ensure that operational services, systems and controls enable effective programme delivery, safeguard UNICEF resources, support staff and partners, and provide timely, risk-informed and solution-oriented advice in the Eritrean operating context
Join our team as a Nutrition Officer and contribute to improving the nutritional well-being of children, women, and vulnerable populations across Sri Lanka. The position provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results. In doing so, the incumbent implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of results.
The Health Specialist supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of a sector of UNICEF’s health programme, providing technical guidance to achieve sustainable results for children and adolescents. In line with the 2026–29 Strategic Plan, the role supports the shift from direct implementation towards upstream advocacy and health systems strengthening by influencing policies, financing, planning, data, workforce capacity, service delivery, and accountability mechanisms. The Specialist will advance evidence-based policy engagement, strategic partnerships, stakeholder convening, and cross-sectoral collaboration to support government-led reforms, address system bottlenecks, and improve health outcomes at scale.
The Project Coordinator will provide technical, coordination, and administrative support to ensure timely and quality implementation of the Airtel Africa initiative for the West and Central Africa Regional Office. The consultant will act as the focal point between UNICEF regional and country offices, Airtel Africa’s group team, and national affiliates, supporting joint planning, monitoring, reporting, and communication efforts.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking an individual consultant to provide time-bound technical assistance to sustain and accelerate digital health transformation in Sierra Leone.
In the context of the Ebola outbreak and other public health emergencies, the consultant will contribute to strengthening partnerships and supporting the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies and tools for humanitarian fundraising, with the aim of increasing quality resources from public and private sector partners. In collaboration with WCARO and selected Country Offices, the role will provide technical guidance and advice to regional partnership and emergency teams, as well as country teams, on appropriate fundraising strategies, action plans and implementation frameworks. This will include identifying new and existing donors, including National Committees and private sector prospects, supporting the development of resource mobilization materials, preparing area-specific action plans, and developing proposals, investment cases and concept notes as needed. The consultant will also support the organization of meetings with potential donors, as well as partners engaged by the Regional Office and Country Offices, and may participate remotely or in person when relevant to present investment cases and proposals. This assignment is temporary in nature and will be based on defined deliverables and measurable outputs to be completed within the agreed timeframe.
UNICEF works towards the realization of the rights of every child as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Under UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2026-2029, a new organizational ambition has been established through Impact Goal 5: to ensure that 500 million children are better protected from disasters and climate and environmental risks.
Bring your executive support expertise to a role where exceptional organisation helps drive global impact for children. Working closely with the PFP Director, you will connect people, priorities and processes, ensuring the Director’s Office remains responsive, well-coordinated and equipped to advance PFP’s ambitious agenda.
Join UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships team and help support the effective delivery of global talent programmes. As a Senior People and Culture Associate, you will coordinate operational and financial processes, support partnership initiatives, and contribute to efficient programme delivery, knowledge management and continuous improvement across UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships portfolio.
Join UNICEF PFP in Rome and play a leading role in growing transformative partnerships with the world’s leading and emerging foundations. This is an opportunity to shape global partnership strategies, cultivate ambitious new business opportunities and mobilise resources, influence and expertise to achieve sustainable results for every child
The role of the post is to strengthen quality assurance capability within GSSC by conducting risk‑based assurance and by analyzing control, process, data and service signals to support clear assurance judgments and practical recommendations. The role goes beyond routine testing by identifying patterns, distinguishing isolated issues from systemic risks, and supporting management decision‑making through concise, evidence‑based assurance conclusions.
We are looking for two interns to join our team at UNICEF’s Office of Innovation in Stockholm!
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international and innovative environment, contribute to meaningful work, and collaborate with colleagues from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
If you are curious, motivated, and eager to learn while contributing your own ideas and perspectives, we would love to hear from you.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sudan is implementing Maternal and Child Cash Transfers Plus for the first 1,000 days of Life (MCCT+). The MCCT+ is an integrated social protection programme that provides vulnerable pregnant women and lactating mothers with regular cash assistance together with skills and access to basic health, nutrition, and protection services. UNICEF Innocenti is collaborating with the UNICEF Sudan on mixed-methods evidence generation on the MCCT+ and is looking for a National Research Assistant who will represent the research team in-country, playing a key role in facilitating the collaboration with the data collection firm.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as Chief, Child Protection (P-4), a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to drive UNICEF’s efforts to strengthen child protection systems, prevent and respond to violence against children, and support the delivery of quality protection services. Based in Antananarivo, the position works closely with government counterparts, development and humanitarian partners, civil society organizations and communities to advance children’s rights and achieve sustainable results for the most vulnerable children across Madagascar.
The consultants will work closely with UNICEF, and relevant stakeholders to develop an integrated package that strengthens children's learning and development in ECED, making them ready to learn and transition into Grade 1. The assignment will include the development of structured daily activity plans (192 days for ECED and at least the first 90 days, but not limited to, for Grade 1 teachers focusing on transition), formative assessment tools, coaching guidance, school readiness and transition resources, parent and caregiver engagement materials, and practical implementation guidance for teachers, schools, and local governments.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Advocacy and Communication/Officer in Charge, and the Nutrition Manager, the consultant will help maximize the gains achieved from nutrition advocacy and communication and strengthen follow-on action from UNICEF Philippines' nutrition priorities from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027. The consultancy will support the Nutrition team and the Advocacy and Communication Section to implement, monitor and update the nutrition advocacy and communication plan, including the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) country communications plan, and to produce timely advocacy, media, digital and donor-facing materials.
We are looking for a strategic, collaborative and solutions-oriented Supply and Logistics leader who demonstrates UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability, and who can manage ambiguity, build partnerships, innovate, think and act strategically, and drive impactful results for children. Your leadership will directly enable UNICEF Mali to deliver essential goods, services and construction works where they are needed most. By strengthening supply chain performance, risk management and partner capacity, you will help protect UNICEF’s credibility as a trusted steward of resources and a reliable partner for children in complex humanitarian settings.If you are motivated by operational problem-solving, field-oriented delivery and the opportunity to help UNICEF reach children in some of the hardest-to-access areas, this role offers a meaningful platform to make a measurable difference
TUNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Manager to lead child protection programmes, strengthen systems, and advocate for children’s rights and well-being. The role focuses on programme management, partnerships, policy support, innovation, and delivering sustainable results for vulnerable children and adolescents.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support to the CPDD team in the areas of ECD and with respect to some specific topics within child protection, namely birth registration, violence and children living outside of family care. The consultant will be supervised by the Senior Adviser, Statistics, Child Protection, Development and Disability within the Data and Analytics Section of the Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti.
An exciting and challenging opportunity is now available within the UNICEF Eritrea Country Office for a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4). As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy to the Head of Office, the incumbent will provide senior leadership for the Operations function and contribute to office-wide strategic, programme and management decisions. The incumbent will ensure that operational services, systems and controls enable effective programme delivery, safeguard UNICEF resources, support staff and partners, and provide timely, risk-informed and solution-oriented advice in the Eritrean operating context
Join our team as a Nutrition Officer and contribute to improving the nutritional well-being of children, women, and vulnerable populations across Sri Lanka. The position provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results. In doing so, the incumbent implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of results.
The Health Specialist supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of a sector of UNICEF’s health programme, providing technical guidance to achieve sustainable results for children and adolescents. In line with the 2026–29 Strategic Plan, the role supports the shift from direct implementation towards upstream advocacy and health systems strengthening by influencing policies, financing, planning, data, workforce capacity, service delivery, and accountability mechanisms. The Specialist will advance evidence-based policy engagement, strategic partnerships, stakeholder convening, and cross-sectoral collaboration to support government-led reforms, address system bottlenecks, and improve health outcomes at scale.
The Project Coordinator will provide technical, coordination, and administrative support to ensure timely and quality implementation of the Airtel Africa initiative for the West and Central Africa Regional Office. The consultant will act as the focal point between UNICEF regional and country offices, Airtel Africa’s group team, and national affiliates, supporting joint planning, monitoring, reporting, and communication efforts.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking an individual consultant to provide time-bound technical assistance to sustain and accelerate digital health transformation in Sierra Leone.
In the context of the Ebola outbreak and other public health emergencies, the consultant will contribute to strengthening partnerships and supporting the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies and tools for humanitarian fundraising, with the aim of increasing quality resources from public and private sector partners. In collaboration with WCARO and selected Country Offices, the role will provide technical guidance and advice to regional partnership and emergency teams, as well as country teams, on appropriate fundraising strategies, action plans and implementation frameworks. This will include identifying new and existing donors, including National Committees and private sector prospects, supporting the development of resource mobilization materials, preparing area-specific action plans, and developing proposals, investment cases and concept notes as needed. The consultant will also support the organization of meetings with potential donors, as well as partners engaged by the Regional Office and Country Offices, and may participate remotely or in person when relevant to present investment cases and proposals. This assignment is temporary in nature and will be based on defined deliverables and measurable outputs to be completed within the agreed timeframe.
UNICEF works towards the realization of the rights of every child as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Under UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2026-2029, a new organizational ambition has been established through Impact Goal 5: to ensure that 500 million children are better protected from disasters and climate and environmental risks.
Bring your executive support expertise to a role where exceptional organisation helps drive global impact for children. Working closely with the PFP Director, you will connect people, priorities and processes, ensuring the Director’s Office remains responsive, well-coordinated and equipped to advance PFP’s ambitious agenda.
Join UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships team and help support the effective delivery of global talent programmes. As a Senior People and Culture Associate, you will coordinate operational and financial processes, support partnership initiatives, and contribute to efficient programme delivery, knowledge management and continuous improvement across UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships portfolio.
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