As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of the 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.
This position is responsible for the overall administrative activities that support the Ecosystem Engagement team and will also be supporting the Communication Manager and Knowledge Management Specialist with communication functions and project management delivery. The role is accountable for managing the team’s budget effectively, and all administrative work.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to support the Youth Fellowship on Climate Education as a Climate Consultant during its implementation, learning, and synthesis phase.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the continued implementation, coordination, and learning journey of the Innocenti Youth Fellowship on Climate Education (2026–2027). Building on the establishment of the Fellowship's learning journey architecture, partnership, governance structures and research outputs
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to provide high‑level insights on the GSSC’s current state and trajectory, to inform decisions that shape its priorities and planning.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a talented candidate to take up the role of an SBC Officer responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme.
Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief of Education leads the development, design, implementation, and management of the country’s education programme, supervising staff and coordinating with government and development partners to ensure high-quality, well-monitored results. The role oversees all stages of education initiatives—from strategic planning to delivery—focused on strengthening national education systems, expanding equitable access to primary and early childhood education, supporting secondary education, and achieving sustainable outcomes aligned with results-based management and organizational standards.
UNICEF SOP is seeking a Communication Associate at the G-6 level based in Gaza, SOP. If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Health Officer (Immunization), NO-B, on a fixed-term appointment based in Tarawa, Kiribati. This role will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Health Programme, including Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) activities. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to stronger health systems and improved immunization outcomes for children and communities in Kiribati.
Le Gouvernement de la République de Guinée s’est engagé dans un approfondissement de ses réformes de gestion des finances publiques (GFP), conformément à la directive de la CEDEAO relative aux lois de finances et d’autres cadre de convergence qui servent de benchmark telles que certaines directives pertinentes de l’UEMOA même si le pays n’appartient pas à cette zone monétaire. La transition d’un budget traditionnel en postes linéaires vers un budget structuré par programmes est l'un des axes majeurs de cet engagement. Cette réforme est une approche reconnue internationalement pour son orientation vers les résultats et la performance. Elle organise les dépenses publiques autour de missions, programmes et sous-programmes, chacun assorti d’objectifs clairement définis, d’indicateurs de performance et de responsables identifiés. Ce modèle renforce ainsi la redevabilité, facilite la planification pluriannuelle via le CDMT, et améliore la qualité de prestation des services publics.
Le Gouvernement veut accélérer la migration effective vers le budget-programme comme en témoigne le passage de cinq (5) ministères pilotes initialement convenu à onze (11) ministères qui vont finalement expérimentée cette approche dès 2026 comme le témoigne le Projet de Loi de Finance Initiale de 2026 adopté le 31 mars 2026 par l’organe législatif de transition.
Cette ambition affichée du gouvernement appelle à un appui technique accru pour assurer l’accompagnement des onze (11) ministères dans l’adoption et la pratique effective du budget-programme. L’extension à tous les autres ministères qui est projetée dès 2027 dépend en effet des succès et des leçons apprises lors de cette phase pilote. Il en vient qu’un appui technique dédiée à l’accompagnement des ministères pilotes est totalement justifiée.
The overall objective of the technical support is to use Programme Based Budgeting (PBB) as an entry point for Child Responsive Budgeting (CRB) in the States. CRB is impossible without PBB. During the support, the states officials will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to adequately mainstream and institutionalize Programme-based budgeting in the 9 States across the key phases of the budget process, planning, implementation, and monitoring. The following are the specific objectives:
a) To strengthen the capacity and enhance the knowledge of stakeholders in programme-based planning, coding (tagging), monitoring, reporting, and evaluation in the 10 states.
b) To reinforce the results framework and enable the state officials to formulate realistic outputs/deliverables and SMART indicators (with means of verification) in the 10 states
c) To generate awareness about the indicators and data dashboard, and to guide on collecting data to assess and monitor the programme regularly in the 10 states.
d) To establish (if not existing or strengthen) a state standing committee on budget performance monitoring and reporting to the State Governor for progress appraisal and decision making in each of the 10 states.
UNICEF Malawi aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities.UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic, qualified, innovative and highly committed person to contribute to advancing social transformation outcomes for children and communities. You will contribute to the achievement of programme results through the application of participatory and localized social and behaviour approaches, technical excellence, and strong community engagement. As an SBC Specialist, you will support the design, implementation and monitoring of SBC interventions across sectors. You will play a key role in strengthening community engagement, social mobilization, advocacy and participation to promote social and behavioural outcomes for children. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in generating and utilizing social and behavioural evidence to develop the people centered interventions that address barriers, strengthen enabling environments and foster sustainable behaviour change. The role will also promote meaningful community participation by ensuring that individuals and communities are actively engaged in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of solutions that affect their lives, thereby increasing ownership, accountability, and the effectiveness of development programmes.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Child Protection Specialist, supporting the delivery of high-impact programmes that safeguard children’s rights and well-being. The role plays a critical part in the Approx. 2hours/month provision of technical assistance to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, exploitation, and harmful practices, and supporting programme design and implementation, monitoring progress, and strengthening child protection systems, contributing to reaching the most vulnerable children with critical services. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Specialist, delivering high-impact programmes for children, adolescents and women. You will be at the forefront of advancing the country’s Nutrition Programme by driving evidence-based interventions and strengthening national nutrition systems. You will play a key role in enhancing multisectoral coordination, generating and using data for decision-making, and reinforcing governance structures to improve nutrition outcomes. In addition, you will ensure robust programme monitoring, high-quality reporting, and alignment with national policies to maximize impact and sustainability.
UNICEF Malawi aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Child Protection Officer, supporting the delivery of high-impact programmes that safeguard children’s rights and well-being. You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, supporting programme design and implementation, monitoring progress, and strengthening child protection systems, contributing to reaching the most vulnerable children with critical services. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.
The Nutrition Specialist is based at the UNICEF Field Office in Ambovombe and operates under a matrix management arrangement, reporting to the Nutrition Chief and the Chief of Field Office Ambovombe. In addition to managing the nutrition programme in the assigned area, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating nutrition interventions across the three regions of the Grand Sud (Androy, Anosy, and Atsimo-Andrefana), providing technical leadership and oversight to sub-national nutrition stakeholders and partners in these regions. The Nutrition Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme. The Nutrition Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects. This is carried out according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Nutrition Specialist to the preparation, planning and implementation of nutrition programmes/projects contributes to and accelerates the national development efforts to improve the nutritional status of mothers, infants and children in the country. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to mothers and children that promotes greater social equity in the country.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and UNICEF in developing and piloting an integrated parenting support programme within primary health care (PHC) services and selected preschool education (kindergarten) facilities. The consultant will design an evidence-based, culturally appropriate training package based on UNICEF's Early Childhood Development (ECD) guidance, the UNICEF Parenting Framework, and the Child Development Guide for Turkmenistan. The consultancy will include the development of training and facilitation materials, delivery of a Training of Trainers (ToT), piloting of parent education sessions, refinement of the package based on feedback, and preparation of recommendations for institutionalizing and scaling up the programme nationwide.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Officer to join its team in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on a 364-day temporary appointment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations professional to play a key role in enabling UNICEF’s work for children by providing strategic, risk-informed and solution-oriented operational support across finance, administration, supply and logistics, ICT, human resources, safety and security. Working closely with the Chief Field Office and the Deputy Representative, Operations, the successful candidate will help strengthen systems, support effective programme delivery, and lead a small operations team while championing UNICEF’s core operational pillars: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, and Valuing Partners.
As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of the 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.
This position is responsible for the overall administrative activities that support the Ecosystem Engagement team and will also be supporting the Communication Manager and Knowledge Management Specialist with communication functions and project management delivery. The role is accountable for managing the team’s budget effectively, and all administrative work.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to support the Youth Fellowship on Climate Education as a Climate Consultant during its implementation, learning, and synthesis phase.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the continued implementation, coordination, and learning journey of the Innocenti Youth Fellowship on Climate Education (2026–2027). Building on the establishment of the Fellowship's learning journey architecture, partnership, governance structures and research outputs
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant to provide high‑level insights on the GSSC’s current state and trajectory, to inform decisions that shape its priorities and planning.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a talented candidate to take up the role of an SBC Officer responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme.
Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Chief of Education leads the development, design, implementation, and management of the country’s education programme, supervising staff and coordinating with government and development partners to ensure high-quality, well-monitored results. The role oversees all stages of education initiatives—from strategic planning to delivery—focused on strengthening national education systems, expanding equitable access to primary and early childhood education, supporting secondary education, and achieving sustainable outcomes aligned with results-based management and organizational standards.
UNICEF SOP is seeking a Communication Associate at the G-6 level based in Gaza, SOP. If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Health Officer (Immunization), NO-B, on a fixed-term appointment based in Tarawa, Kiribati. This role will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Health Programme, including Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) activities. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to stronger health systems and improved immunization outcomes for children and communities in Kiribati.
Le Gouvernement de la République de Guinée s’est engagé dans un approfondissement de ses réformes de gestion des finances publiques (GFP), conformément à la directive de la CEDEAO relative aux lois de finances et d’autres cadre de convergence qui servent de benchmark telles que certaines directives pertinentes de l’UEMOA même si le pays n’appartient pas à cette zone monétaire. La transition d’un budget traditionnel en postes linéaires vers un budget structuré par programmes est l'un des axes majeurs de cet engagement. Cette réforme est une approche reconnue internationalement pour son orientation vers les résultats et la performance. Elle organise les dépenses publiques autour de missions, programmes et sous-programmes, chacun assorti d’objectifs clairement définis, d’indicateurs de performance et de responsables identifiés. Ce modèle renforce ainsi la redevabilité, facilite la planification pluriannuelle via le CDMT, et améliore la qualité de prestation des services publics.
Le Gouvernement veut accélérer la migration effective vers le budget-programme comme en témoigne le passage de cinq (5) ministères pilotes initialement convenu à onze (11) ministères qui vont finalement expérimentée cette approche dès 2026 comme le témoigne le Projet de Loi de Finance Initiale de 2026 adopté le 31 mars 2026 par l’organe législatif de transition.
Cette ambition affichée du gouvernement appelle à un appui technique accru pour assurer l’accompagnement des onze (11) ministères dans l’adoption et la pratique effective du budget-programme. L’extension à tous les autres ministères qui est projetée dès 2027 dépend en effet des succès et des leçons apprises lors de cette phase pilote. Il en vient qu’un appui technique dédiée à l’accompagnement des ministères pilotes est totalement justifiée.
The overall objective of the technical support is to use Programme Based Budgeting (PBB) as an entry point for Child Responsive Budgeting (CRB) in the States. CRB is impossible without PBB. During the support, the states officials will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to adequately mainstream and institutionalize Programme-based budgeting in the 9 States across the key phases of the budget process, planning, implementation, and monitoring. The following are the specific objectives:
a) To strengthen the capacity and enhance the knowledge of stakeholders in programme-based planning, coding (tagging), monitoring, reporting, and evaluation in the 10 states.
b) To reinforce the results framework and enable the state officials to formulate realistic outputs/deliverables and SMART indicators (with means of verification) in the 10 states
c) To generate awareness about the indicators and data dashboard, and to guide on collecting data to assess and monitor the programme regularly in the 10 states.
d) To establish (if not existing or strengthen) a state standing committee on budget performance monitoring and reporting to the State Governor for progress appraisal and decision making in each of the 10 states.
UNICEF Malawi aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities.UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic, qualified, innovative and highly committed person to contribute to advancing social transformation outcomes for children and communities. You will contribute to the achievement of programme results through the application of participatory and localized social and behaviour approaches, technical excellence, and strong community engagement. As an SBC Specialist, you will support the design, implementation and monitoring of SBC interventions across sectors. You will play a key role in strengthening community engagement, social mobilization, advocacy and participation to promote social and behavioural outcomes for children. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in generating and utilizing social and behavioural evidence to develop the people centered interventions that address barriers, strengthen enabling environments and foster sustainable behaviour change. The role will also promote meaningful community participation by ensuring that individuals and communities are actively engaged in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of solutions that affect their lives, thereby increasing ownership, accountability, and the effectiveness of development programmes.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Child Protection Specialist, supporting the delivery of high-impact programmes that safeguard children’s rights and well-being. The role plays a critical part in the Approx. 2hours/month provision of technical assistance to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, exploitation, and harmful practices, and supporting programme design and implementation, monitoring progress, and strengthening child protection systems, contributing to reaching the most vulnerable children with critical services. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Specialist, delivering high-impact programmes for children, adolescents and women. You will be at the forefront of advancing the country’s Nutrition Programme by driving evidence-based interventions and strengthening national nutrition systems. You will play a key role in enhancing multisectoral coordination, generating and using data for decision-making, and reinforcing governance structures to improve nutrition outcomes. In addition, you will ensure robust programme monitoring, high-quality reporting, and alignment with national policies to maximize impact and sustainability.
UNICEF Malawi aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Child Protection Officer, supporting the delivery of high-impact programmes that safeguard children’s rights and well-being. You will play a critical part in providing technical assistance, supporting programme design and implementation, monitoring progress, and strengthening child protection systems, contributing to reaching the most vulnerable children with critical services. You will work closely with government counterparts, civil society, and development partners to support systems strengthening, evidence-based approaches, and scalable solutions.
The Nutrition Specialist is based at the UNICEF Field Office in Ambovombe and operates under a matrix management arrangement, reporting to the Nutrition Chief and the Chief of Field Office Ambovombe. In addition to managing the nutrition programme in the assigned area, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating nutrition interventions across the three regions of the Grand Sud (Androy, Anosy, and Atsimo-Andrefana), providing technical leadership and oversight to sub-national nutrition stakeholders and partners in these regions. The Nutrition Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme. The Nutrition Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects. This is carried out according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Nutrition Specialist to the preparation, planning and implementation of nutrition programmes/projects contributes to and accelerates the national development efforts to improve the nutritional status of mothers, infants and children in the country. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to mothers and children that promotes greater social equity in the country.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and UNICEF in developing and piloting an integrated parenting support programme within primary health care (PHC) services and selected preschool education (kindergarten) facilities. The consultant will design an evidence-based, culturally appropriate training package based on UNICEF's Early Childhood Development (ECD) guidance, the UNICEF Parenting Framework, and the Child Development Guide for Turkmenistan. The consultancy will include the development of training and facilitation materials, delivery of a Training of Trainers (ToT), piloting of parent education sessions, refinement of the package based on feedback, and preparation of recommendations for institutionalizing and scaling up the programme nationwide.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Officer to join its team in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on a 364-day temporary appointment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations professional to play a key role in enabling UNICEF’s work for children by providing strategic, risk-informed and solution-oriented operational support across finance, administration, supply and logistics, ICT, human resources, safety and security. Working closely with the Chief Field Office and the Deputy Representative, Operations, the successful candidate will help strengthen systems, support effective programme delivery, and lead a small operations team while championing UNICEF’s core operational pillars: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, and Valuing Partners.
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