UNICEF Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate (G‑6) role provides a broad range of programme, administrative, HACT and procedural support to facilitate the delivery of the programmes. Working as a hub of two Programme Assistants, the incumbents are expected to facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring the timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation, and reporting results.This requires them to liaise regularly with multiple units within the office —Programme sections, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Given recent advances in the development and use of digital systems, including those based on AI, incumbents will also be required to promote the use of such systems to create efficiencies and streamline repetitive tasks.
Government approved a national “Plan of Actions to Prevent the Health Effects of Heat” in 2022, which outlines preventive and response measures for the health sector.
However, this plan now needs to be translated into on-the-ground protocols and capacities, further reaching communities with appropriate messages. Implementing heatwave and sand and dust storms’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) in health and education services is a priority adaptation measure to protect communities and children.
In parallel, UNICEF will support institutionalizing knowledge through revision and update of the teachers' manual Basics of Life Skills: A Methodological Guide for Teachers, used in higher education institutions to convey life-skills content to their students.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
UNICEF Iraq Country Office is seeking an Advocacy and Communications Specialist at the NO-3 level, based in Baghdad, to lead the Advocacy and Communication section at UNICEF Iraq.Reporting to the Representative, the incumbent is accountable for coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring public advocacy strategies and associated products and activities on an on-going basis with public audiences with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, geared towards achieving advocacy impact in alignment with programme outcomes and overall advocacy and communication priorities in the country office, and in a coordinated manner with regional and global communication and advocacy priorities.
The consultant will support the UNICEF Asia Pacific Pillar Office in Tokyo in planning, coordinating and completing the office relocation project, ensuring that the process is well-structured, documented, risk-managed and delivered through to operational readiness, move-in and project closure. The assignment will be organized around three linked work packages: relocation project planning and governance; office decommissioning and new office operational readiness; and move-in coordination, project closure and handover.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
The purpose of the Manager Digital Internal Audit Services is to advise on, facilitate, oversee, and coordinate implementation of the Digital audit strategy, assess digital risks and controls across UNICEF’s digital landscape, and manage the execution of digital audit engagements.
The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the legal, institutional, governance, procedural, and technical conditions required to establish interoperability between administrative data systems and registries across the education, employment, social welfare, child protection, health, and related sectors in Montenegro.
UNICEF is seeking a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection Systems) based in Nairobi to support the expansion of inclusive, child-sensitive and shock-resilient social protection systems. The role contributes to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan by strengthening national systems through technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, and knowledge management. Working within the Global Programme Division, the Specialist will support Country and Regional Offices and their partners, with a particular focus on Sub‑Saharan Africa, to improve programme design, implementation, and monitoring. The position also engages with regional and global partners to advance policy reform, evidence generation, and partnerships that enhance equitable access to social protection for children and families.
The purpose of the assignment is to provide confidential, demand-based psychosocial support services to UNICEF personnel, including short-term individual counselling, crisis support following critical incidents or acute stress events, and structured wellbeing workshops.
The consultant will contribute to strengthening staff resilience, supporting psychological stabilization during emergencies, promoting adaptive coping strategies, and ensuring timely referral to specialized or long-term care where needed. The assignment will be carried out in coordination with the National Staff Counsellor and aligned with emerging staff wellbeing needs and organizational priorities.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in health, nutrition, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The Advocacy and Communication Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating advocacy and communication initiatives that promote children's rights, influence policy and decision-making, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and increase public support for UNICEF’s mission. The position contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of strategic advocacy and communication interventions aimed at achieving measurable results for children and adolescents.
UNICEF Liberia is hiring a qualified and experienced consultant to support in aligning the interministerial governance structures and support the finalization of a fast-tracked roadmap. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate (G‑6) role provides a broad range of programme, administrative, HACT and procedural support to facilitate the delivery of the programmes. Working as a hub of two Programme Assistants, the incumbents are expected to facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring the timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation, and reporting results.This requires them to liaise regularly with multiple units within the office —Programme sections, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors). Given recent advances in the development and use of digital systems, including those based on AI, incumbents will also be required to promote the use of such systems to create efficiencies and streamline repetitive tasks.
Government approved a national “Plan of Actions to Prevent the Health Effects of Heat” in 2022, which outlines preventive and response measures for the health sector.
However, this plan now needs to be translated into on-the-ground protocols and capacities, further reaching communities with appropriate messages. Implementing heatwave and sand and dust storms’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) in health and education services is a priority adaptation measure to protect communities and children.
In parallel, UNICEF will support institutionalizing knowledge through revision and update of the teachers' manual Basics of Life Skills: A Methodological Guide for Teachers, used in higher education institutions to convey life-skills content to their students.
Education: Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or social science is desirable.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in communications, administration, operations support or related fields. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required. Work experience in emergency and humanitarian contexts is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required and basic level in English is desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) or a local language is an asset
To support UNICEF Venezuela and Ministry of Health counterparts in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring integrated outreach and primary health care (PHC) activities for earthquake-affected populations in Caracas, La Guaira o Miranda, ensuring equitable access to essential health services and strengthening community engagement during the emergency response.
UNICEF Iraq Country Office is seeking an Advocacy and Communications Specialist at the NO-3 level, based in Baghdad, to lead the Advocacy and Communication section at UNICEF Iraq.Reporting to the Representative, the incumbent is accountable for coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring public advocacy strategies and associated products and activities on an on-going basis with public audiences with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, geared towards achieving advocacy impact in alignment with programme outcomes and overall advocacy and communication priorities in the country office, and in a coordinated manner with regional and global communication and advocacy priorities.
The consultant will support the UNICEF Asia Pacific Pillar Office in Tokyo in planning, coordinating and completing the office relocation project, ensuring that the process is well-structured, documented, risk-managed and delivered through to operational readiness, move-in and project closure. The assignment will be organized around three linked work packages: relocation project planning and governance; office decommissioning and new office operational readiness; and move-in coordination, project closure and handover.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
The purpose of the Manager Digital Internal Audit Services is to advise on, facilitate, oversee, and coordinate implementation of the Digital audit strategy, assess digital risks and controls across UNICEF’s digital landscape, and manage the execution of digital audit engagements.
The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the legal, institutional, governance, procedural, and technical conditions required to establish interoperability between administrative data systems and registries across the education, employment, social welfare, child protection, health, and related sectors in Montenegro.
UNICEF is seeking a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection Systems) based in Nairobi to support the expansion of inclusive, child-sensitive and shock-resilient social protection systems. The role contributes to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan by strengthening national systems through technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, and knowledge management. Working within the Global Programme Division, the Specialist will support Country and Regional Offices and their partners, with a particular focus on Sub‑Saharan Africa, to improve programme design, implementation, and monitoring. The position also engages with regional and global partners to advance policy reform, evidence generation, and partnerships that enhance equitable access to social protection for children and families.
The purpose of the assignment is to provide confidential, demand-based psychosocial support services to UNICEF personnel, including short-term individual counselling, crisis support following critical incidents or acute stress events, and structured wellbeing workshops.
The consultant will contribute to strengthening staff resilience, supporting psychological stabilization during emergencies, promoting adaptive coping strategies, and ensuring timely referral to specialized or long-term care where needed. The assignment will be carried out in coordination with the National Staff Counsellor and aligned with emerging staff wellbeing needs and organizational priorities.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in health, nutrition, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The Advocacy and Communication Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating advocacy and communication initiatives that promote children's rights, influence policy and decision-making, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and increase public support for UNICEF’s mission. The position contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of strategic advocacy and communication interventions aimed at achieving measurable results for children and adolescents.
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