As an Education Officer, you will support the expansion of a large-scale, quality learning programme across Gaza and the West Bank, focusing on foundational learning, continuity, and recovery. The role contributes to scaling access to learning centers, strengthening quality education through recovery support, and institutionalizing education systems in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. You will also support governance, accountability, and community participation, while contributing to education in emergencies and digital and remote learning initiatives within a complex humanitarian and development context.
UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Specialist to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programs. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, strengthen health systems, and ensure high-quality service delivery, particularly for women and children.
Join YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), a dynamic partnership platform working to ensure every young person aged 10–24 is in school, learning, training, or employment by 2030. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah has become a hub for collaboration between government, civil society, UN agencies, corporates, and youth themselves — amplifying aspirations and driving transformative change.As a Programme Assistant (TA), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of initiatives. This position is central to supporting the Secretariat’s work by managing essential Level 1 transactions and providing critical administrative and logistical support. Your contributions will directly enable YuWaah’s convenings, partnerships, and youth-focused programmes to run seamlessly. The Programme Assistant ensures proper segregation of duties, strengthens internal controls, and provides the backbone for operations that empower young people across India.
Shape UNICEF's Workforce of Tomorrow. Join UNICEF as a People and Culture Specialist (Workforce Planning), P-3 and help drive strategic workforce planning, skills mapping, talent analytics, and future workforce readiness across a global organization. Partner with senior leaders to identify emerging talent needs, close capability gaps, and build an agile, skilled workforce that delivers results for children worldwide. Apply now and help shape the future of work at UNICEF.
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available within UNICEF Ukraine Country Office for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of Office, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.
UNICEF is seeking to hire a new Director of Evaluation. The Director of Evaluation reports directly to the Executive Director and heads the Evaluation Office that is functionally independent within the organization. The Director of Evaluation enables organizational learning, accountability and performance improvement by spearheading intellectual and organizational leadership and strategic guidance for the evaluation function. The Director leads and manages the staff of the Evaluation Office and is accountable for the performance of the Office.
This role supports scaling UNICEF’s Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) platform by leading technical implementation and development. It involves managing rollouts in multiple earmarked countries, improving system features and performance, collaborating with stakeholders, managing the project execution, and contributing hands-on to backend development and reporting.The successful candidate will have combined skills of technical leadership, backend development, and project management to drive efficient and scalable solutions. The role focuses on improving development processes by implementing DevOps practices, automating release and testing workflows, and enhancing reporting systems. In addition, it involves designing and maintaining backend systems using Django, ensuring code quality, performance, and security, and collaborating with frontend teams to deliver integrated solutions through efficient project planning and execution, including defining scope, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and coordinating cross-functional teams, while continuously evaluating outcomes for improvement.
The post is aimed at providing administrative support to the Programe Risk Management team which is situated in the Operations section within the Regional Office. The role involves HACT assurance planning and execution relevant to ESAR COs through data extraction, analysis and reporting of related information/data to facilitate planning, priority setting and improvement of HACT-related activities.
Guinea is a lower-middle-income country facing significant challenges in child development and deprivation. According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, Guinea has a Human Development Index of 0.480, ranking 178th out of 191 countries in 2023, reflecting its ongoing struggle with poverty and social development challenges. Since 1984, UNICEF has worked with the government and various partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve conditions for children. The population of Guinea is projected to be around 15.2 million in 2025, with 63.4% living in rural areas and women comprising approximately 50.3% of the population. The annual growth rate remains steady at about 2.8%. Children under the age of 18 account for roughly 51% of the population, underscoring the critical need for child-focused interventions in areas such as health, education, and protection (World Population Review). The vision of the 2024-2028 country programme is: "A Guinea where children, especially adolescent girls and children from the most vulnerable families in the most disadvantaged geographical areas, have equitable opportunities for sustainable access to essential social services and quality social protection, and can reach their full potential, including in a context of climate-related vulnerabilities and emergencies". Currently, Guinea faces regularly natural disasters, such as flooding, which displace populations, damage infrastructure, and exacerbate the already challenging humanitarian conditions. These ongoing challenges necessitate continued support and local resilience-building measures to mitigate their impact on the population. The UNICEF Guinea office is looking for committed and creative professionals to make a lasting difference for Guinean children.
UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data (P‑3) to support regional and country offices in managing payment recipients' personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. Based within the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub, the role supports the rollout of digital tools, including the HOPE system, strengthens data management practices, and provides technical assistance for cash programmes and frontline worker incentives. The position contributes to data protection, system development, and data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance programmes.
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal investigation, or related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in legal activities and/or investigation related functions is required.Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is an asset.Experience working in or with the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, and/or the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal is an asset. This includes, but is not limited to, experience as counsel, in a registry or case management capacity, or in a legal advisory role involving regular analysis of the jurisprudence of these bodies.Experience working with administrative sanctions systems within national, international or multilateral public institutions is an asset. Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest is recruiting highly dedicated individuals for providing transactional and administrative support to the post contracting cycle of individual consultants which includes, processing contract amendment requests, monitor, and follow-up on expired contracts for closure, and contract closure process.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Directorate of Food and Applied Nutrition (DANA) in the implementation of a national nutrition and retrospective mortality survey using the SMART methodology, representative across the 23 provinces of Chad.
The WEG Section of UNICEF’s GCA Division manages global digital channels, including unicef.org, social media, and multimedia content, and oversees the Drupal-based web platform while supporting offices worldwide. Platform development runs in bi-weekly sprints grouped into releases, with updates deployed after thorough testing to ensure stability for 800+ users. Under the Digital Communication Specialist, the consultant will conduct quality assurance over 8 months, including feature testing, user acceptance, and pre- and post-release checks.
UNICEF Serbia Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFR) section is implementing an ambitious Private Sector Plan (PSP) 2026–2029 aimed at sustaining UNICEF’s leading position in mobilizing private sector income and partnerships for children.
To support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement activities and private sector partnerships, UNICEF Serbia seeks a qualified Graphic and Web Design Consultant to provide creative and technical design support. The consultant will contribute to the development of high-quality visual communication materials, digital assets, fundraising landing pages and campaign-related content that will strengthen public engagement and support resource mobilization efforts for children in Serbia.
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and Country Offices to drive and maximize income growth for children in emergencies.
The Humanitarian Funding Unit in PSFP supports and coordinates cross-organization initiatives on humanitarian crisis and sudden onset disasters by leading global efforts in maximizing funding opportunities and supports National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Countries.
Within the Humanitarian Funding Unit, the Knowledge Management Specialist is responsible for the collection and analysis of all relevant information from different stakeholders including HQ departments, National Committees and PSFR countries and make them available to support and promote evidence-based and informed decision making. To support the knowledge management function, the Humanitarian Funding Unit is looking for professional support for the development of data visualizations and graphic design for donor related materials.
The Iraq Country Office (ICO) is seeking the services of a national consultant to provide support to the Social Policy Portfolio in the areas of social protection and project management. Under the supervision of Social Policy Specialist, the Social Policy Consultant - Cash Plus Pilot Coordination will support the overall implementation of a Cash Plus Project in Muthanna Governorate. The assignment will include a range of deliverable, including but not limited to technical and operational support to implementation; coordination of stakeholders, activity and budget monitoring; Analysis and reporting.
Child Protection and Migration Global Practice, VPRS team in Amman, Jordan is seeking Global child online protection consultant, remote with travel for 5.5 months who will p rovide technical, policy, and advocacy support to UNICEF’s global agenda on child online protection.
To conduct an independent Final evaluation of “The implementation of the National Child Protection Programme for 2022–2026”, UNICEF is seeking a team of an International Consultant – Evaluation Team Leader and a National consultant (under a separate ToR). The Team Leader will oversee the entire evaluation process, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines, and maintaining quality and compliance with evaluation standards.
As an Education Officer, you will support the expansion of a large-scale, quality learning programme across Gaza and the West Bank, focusing on foundational learning, continuity, and recovery. The role contributes to scaling access to learning centers, strengthening quality education through recovery support, and institutionalizing education systems in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. You will also support governance, accountability, and community participation, while contributing to education in emergencies and digital and remote learning initiatives within a complex humanitarian and development context.
UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Specialist to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programs. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, strengthen health systems, and ensure high-quality service delivery, particularly for women and children.
Join YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), a dynamic partnership platform working to ensure every young person aged 10–24 is in school, learning, training, or employment by 2030. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah has become a hub for collaboration between government, civil society, UN agencies, corporates, and youth themselves — amplifying aspirations and driving transformative change.As a Programme Assistant (TA), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of initiatives. This position is central to supporting the Secretariat’s work by managing essential Level 1 transactions and providing critical administrative and logistical support. Your contributions will directly enable YuWaah’s convenings, partnerships, and youth-focused programmes to run seamlessly. The Programme Assistant ensures proper segregation of duties, strengthens internal controls, and provides the backbone for operations that empower young people across India.
Shape UNICEF's Workforce of Tomorrow. Join UNICEF as a People and Culture Specialist (Workforce Planning), P-3 and help drive strategic workforce planning, skills mapping, talent analytics, and future workforce readiness across a global organization. Partner with senior leaders to identify emerging talent needs, close capability gaps, and build an agile, skilled workforce that delivers results for children worldwide. Apply now and help shape the future of work at UNICEF.
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available within UNICEF Ukraine Country Office for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of Office, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.
UNICEF is seeking to hire a new Director of Evaluation. The Director of Evaluation reports directly to the Executive Director and heads the Evaluation Office that is functionally independent within the organization. The Director of Evaluation enables organizational learning, accountability and performance improvement by spearheading intellectual and organizational leadership and strategic guidance for the evaluation function. The Director leads and manages the staff of the Evaluation Office and is accountable for the performance of the Office.
This role supports scaling UNICEF’s Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) platform by leading technical implementation and development. It involves managing rollouts in multiple earmarked countries, improving system features and performance, collaborating with stakeholders, managing the project execution, and contributing hands-on to backend development and reporting.The successful candidate will have combined skills of technical leadership, backend development, and project management to drive efficient and scalable solutions. The role focuses on improving development processes by implementing DevOps practices, automating release and testing workflows, and enhancing reporting systems. In addition, it involves designing and maintaining backend systems using Django, ensuring code quality, performance, and security, and collaborating with frontend teams to deliver integrated solutions through efficient project planning and execution, including defining scope, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and coordinating cross-functional teams, while continuously evaluating outcomes for improvement.
The post is aimed at providing administrative support to the Programe Risk Management team which is situated in the Operations section within the Regional Office. The role involves HACT assurance planning and execution relevant to ESAR COs through data extraction, analysis and reporting of related information/data to facilitate planning, priority setting and improvement of HACT-related activities.
Guinea is a lower-middle-income country facing significant challenges in child development and deprivation. According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, Guinea has a Human Development Index of 0.480, ranking 178th out of 191 countries in 2023, reflecting its ongoing struggle with poverty and social development challenges. Since 1984, UNICEF has worked with the government and various partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve conditions for children. The population of Guinea is projected to be around 15.2 million in 2025, with 63.4% living in rural areas and women comprising approximately 50.3% of the population. The annual growth rate remains steady at about 2.8%. Children under the age of 18 account for roughly 51% of the population, underscoring the critical need for child-focused interventions in areas such as health, education, and protection (World Population Review). The vision of the 2024-2028 country programme is: "A Guinea where children, especially adolescent girls and children from the most vulnerable families in the most disadvantaged geographical areas, have equitable opportunities for sustainable access to essential social services and quality social protection, and can reach their full potential, including in a context of climate-related vulnerabilities and emergencies". Currently, Guinea faces regularly natural disasters, such as flooding, which displace populations, damage infrastructure, and exacerbate the already challenging humanitarian conditions. These ongoing challenges necessitate continued support and local resilience-building measures to mitigate their impact on the population. The UNICEF Guinea office is looking for committed and creative professionals to make a lasting difference for Guinean children.
UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data (P‑3) to support regional and country offices in managing payment recipients' personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. Based within the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub, the role supports the rollout of digital tools, including the HOPE system, strengthens data management practices, and provides technical assistance for cash programmes and frontline worker incentives. The position contributes to data protection, system development, and data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance programmes.
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal investigation, or related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in legal activities and/or investigation related functions is required.Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is an asset.Experience working in or with the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, and/or the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal is an asset. This includes, but is not limited to, experience as counsel, in a registry or case management capacity, or in a legal advisory role involving regular analysis of the jurisprudence of these bodies.Experience working with administrative sanctions systems within national, international or multilateral public institutions is an asset. Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest is recruiting highly dedicated individuals for providing transactional and administrative support to the post contracting cycle of individual consultants which includes, processing contract amendment requests, monitor, and follow-up on expired contracts for closure, and contract closure process.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Directorate of Food and Applied Nutrition (DANA) in the implementation of a national nutrition and retrospective mortality survey using the SMART methodology, representative across the 23 provinces of Chad.
The WEG Section of UNICEF’s GCA Division manages global digital channels, including unicef.org, social media, and multimedia content, and oversees the Drupal-based web platform while supporting offices worldwide. Platform development runs in bi-weekly sprints grouped into releases, with updates deployed after thorough testing to ensure stability for 800+ users. Under the Digital Communication Specialist, the consultant will conduct quality assurance over 8 months, including feature testing, user acceptance, and pre- and post-release checks.
UNICEF Serbia Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFR) section is implementing an ambitious Private Sector Plan (PSP) 2026–2029 aimed at sustaining UNICEF’s leading position in mobilizing private sector income and partnerships for children.
To support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement activities and private sector partnerships, UNICEF Serbia seeks a qualified Graphic and Web Design Consultant to provide creative and technical design support. The consultant will contribute to the development of high-quality visual communication materials, digital assets, fundraising landing pages and campaign-related content that will strengthen public engagement and support resource mobilization efforts for children in Serbia.
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and Country Offices to drive and maximize income growth for children in emergencies.
The Humanitarian Funding Unit in PSFP supports and coordinates cross-organization initiatives on humanitarian crisis and sudden onset disasters by leading global efforts in maximizing funding opportunities and supports National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Countries.
Within the Humanitarian Funding Unit, the Knowledge Management Specialist is responsible for the collection and analysis of all relevant information from different stakeholders including HQ departments, National Committees and PSFR countries and make them available to support and promote evidence-based and informed decision making. To support the knowledge management function, the Humanitarian Funding Unit is looking for professional support for the development of data visualizations and graphic design for donor related materials.
The Iraq Country Office (ICO) is seeking the services of a national consultant to provide support to the Social Policy Portfolio in the areas of social protection and project management. Under the supervision of Social Policy Specialist, the Social Policy Consultant - Cash Plus Pilot Coordination will support the overall implementation of a Cash Plus Project in Muthanna Governorate. The assignment will include a range of deliverable, including but not limited to technical and operational support to implementation; coordination of stakeholders, activity and budget monitoring; Analysis and reporting.
Child Protection and Migration Global Practice, VPRS team in Amman, Jordan is seeking Global child online protection consultant, remote with travel for 5.5 months who will p rovide technical, policy, and advocacy support to UNICEF’s global agenda on child online protection.
To conduct an independent Final evaluation of “The implementation of the National Child Protection Programme for 2022–2026”, UNICEF is seeking a team of an International Consultant – Evaluation Team Leader and a National consultant (under a separate ToR). The Team Leader will oversee the entire evaluation process, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines, and maintaining quality and compliance with evaluation standards.
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