The consultant will support the provision of technical support on the MHPSS agenda and facilitate coordination and engagement with focal points across Education, Child Protection, ADAP, SBC and other relevant sections, as well as with key partners and subject matter experts. This will help ensure that quality MHPSS programmes for children, adolescents and caregivers are effectively implemented and scaled up through systems strengthening efforts.
The objective of the consultancy is to support the Evolution and Scale-Up of HAT methodology. The overall objective will be achieved through the following sub-objectives:
•Identifying the mental health issues that are a high priority and need to be addressed and provide detailed guidance to support implementation, with a focus on describing sectoral roles and recommendations to strengthen a multi-sectoral mental health system;
•Identifying and updating the required legislative, strategy, policy, capacity building steps and changes to ensure a multi-sectoral mental health system;
•Engaging actors in the health, social welfare and child protection and education sectors at all levels of society to design, implement and evaluate mental health and psychosocial support strategies that shall be context-relevant, comprehensive and sustainable.
UNICEF is seeking a Partnerships Specialist (P-3) to support the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts. The role will identify and pursue opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies, monitor the external environment for opportunities and risks, and provide strategic support for high-level engagement. The position will also contribute to policy influence, outreach and communications efforts aimed at enhancing UNICEF’s visibility and advancing its mission for children.
The purpose of this time-bound consultancy is to provide deliverable-based capacity to the Public Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) Central Europe team to strengthen Germany-facing partnership engagement, visibility and resource-mobilization opportunities in support of the flagship Sahel Resilience Programme (SRP), supporting structured engagement with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the World Food Programme (WFP), the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) and the German National Committee for UNICEF; translating SRP results and priorities into partner-facing materials and events and supporting youth participation and visibility around Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2027 (HSC27). While the West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO)/SRP provides the program substance, technical direction and regional coordination, the Berlin/PPR team is best placed to manage this assignment because the outputs are primarily partnership, contribution-management, advocacy, communications and stakeholder-engagement deliverables for German audiences and institutions. Locating the consultancy within PPR ensures close alignment with the Central Europe Section’s partnership priorities and donor engagement. While WCARO/SRP remains responsible for program content and strategic direction, PPR Berlin provides the Germany-facing partnership interface needed to convert program results into sustained political, visibility, and resource-mobilization opportunities. This consultancy addresses temporary but critical capacity gap at the point where program priorities meet donor engagement. The deliverables will improve information flow between WCARO/SRP and German partners, strengthen UNICEF’s ability to position the SRP in current Sahel policy discussions in Germany, and support a more coherent approach to sustaining Germany’s partnership with UNICEF in the Sahel.
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen at the UNICEF Niger Country Office for a highly motivated and committed professional to serve as Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. The Deputy Representative Operations serve as a core member of the senior management team, acting as a strategic partner to the Representative and Deputy Representative Programme in ensuring the effective, efficient, and compliant management of country office. The role also strengthens internal controls, promotes a culture of accountability and service excellence, and enables evidence-based decision-making, thereby supporting the Representative in achieving organizational objectives and maximizing impact at country level.
Further, the role provides leadership and oversight of the operations function – covering administration budget, finance, Digital Impact, supply chain, and risk management while aligning Operations management with Programme delivery focusing on programmatic priorities.
By leading multiple cross-functional teams, the Deputy Representative Operations drives integrated planning, resource optimization, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that systems, processes and people are positioned to deliver results.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will work with UNICEF country teams and national counterparts to adapt and deploy automated, reproducible data pipelines, harmonize, quality-assure, and analyse data from HIV and other relevant health services, including immunization, nutrition, and MNCAH; and translate analytical findings into actionable insights for policy, programme planning, and implementation.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic, analytical and coordination support to the Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) in advancing the humanitarian component of UNICEF’s Africa Strategy and shaping UNICEF’s engagement with the African Union Commission on the operationalisation of the African Humanitarian Agency (AfHA). The consultant will help translate the strategic direction into a coherent EMOPS engagement framework, UNICEF’s positioning, partnerships, and programmatic approaches grounded in African ownership, subsidiarity, co-creation, child-centred humanitarian action and a One UNICEF approach.
Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and help advance financing solutions that improve nutrition outcomes for children, adolescents, and women. As Programme Specialist (Financing for Scale), you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to strengthen nutrition financing through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), supporting governments and UNICEF Country Offices to identify, develop, and implement financing opportunities that increase investment in nutrition. You will build partnerships with multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, and other development finance actors, while advancing innovative and catalytic financing approaches. The role also leads evidence generation, knowledge development, advocacy, and thought leadership efforts to elevate nutrition financing on global, regional, and national agendas. Through these efforts, you will help mobilize resources, strengthen country-led investments, and expand the reach and impact of the CNF in support of improved outcomes for children.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide comprehensive support to partnership and advocacy priorities within the Child Protection and Migration Practice- ensuring high quality products such as concept notes, proposals, donor reports, talking points, and advocacy messages are developed to support proactive resource mobilisation efforts and global visibility for UNICEF Child Protection and Migration programmes.
This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s education data systems and evidence generation to support data-driven decision-making across key education priorities. The consultant will improve the availability, quality and use of education data, strengthen linkages with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), support data integration and analysis, and develop evidence products that inform UNICEF’s education advocacy, programming and policy engagement.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Education Department of Madhya Pradesh to roll out the comprehensive skills package with adolescents in the state. This includes working closely with the government, and other stakeholders in the eco-system, and ensure effective data collection and reporting as per requirements. The consultant is expected to be based in Bhopal and regularly engage with UNICEF and the government.
The consultant will work closely with UNICEF, the Department of Education (DOE), IPA/J-PAL, local governments, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to develop robust systems for monitoring programme performance, generating and synthesizing evidence, supporting implementation research, and facilitating adaptive management through TLA cycles.
The consultant will provide technical leadership in programme monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, political economy monitoring, and evidence utilization.
S/he will ensure that evidence generated through implementation is systematically used to inform programme adaptation, affordability and cost-effectiveness assessments, scale-readiness reviews, government planning and financing decisions, and pathways for institutionalization and scale-up.
The consultant will also support the development of an evidence-informed implementation model that can be sustainably financed, adopted, and delivered through government systems at scale.
Vacancy for long term agreement (LTA) of Graphic Designers, national consultancies roles. The LTA will be awarded to maximum 5 suitable candidates and the duration of LTA offered will be for 3 years.
Join UNICEF Pacific’s team in Samoa as an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development) and help ensure every child has the best start in life and access to quality learning opportunities.
Based in Apia, you will support the delivery of Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes across Samoa, Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands. Working closely with the Chief of Field Office and the Education team in Suva, you will provide technical and programme management support to advance equitable, inclusive and quality learning for all children.
We are seeking a dedicated professional with experience in education and/or ECD programming. Join a collaborative team working to improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, disadvantaged and excluded.
Within the UNICEF Country Programme and in support of Government of Serbia commitments on Early Childhood Development (ECD), Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), and child and adolescent mental health, UNICEF has supported systemic reforms across health, education and social protection sectors. Significant progress has been achieved through the expansion of parenting support programmes, family-centred early intervention services, inclusive preschool education, and community-based mental health services, supported by strong intersectoral cooperation and national policy frameworks.
Despite these achievements, challenges remain in ensuring equitable access and quality services for the most vulnerable children and families, particularly Roma, rural, poor households, and children with disabilities. Further strengthening of intersectoral coordination, local service networks, and sustainable system solutions is needed to scale up results.
To support these priorities, UNICEF seeks an individual consultant to strengthen ECI, ECEC and mental health support systems through policy development, intersectoral cooperation, local-level implementation support, and the development of a Model Local Protocol on Intersectoral Cooperation to improve coordinated, accessible and community-based services for children, adolescents and young people. The assignment will contribute to stronger inclusion, wellbeing and support for vulnerable children, adolescents and their families.
Join UNICEF PFP as a Finance Assistant and contribute to the effective management of financial transactions, donor contributions and funding flows. This role offers the opportunity to apply your finance expertise in a dynamic international environment, supporting accurate financial management and efficient operations that enable UNICEF to deliver results for children.
The overall objective of this assignment is to provide high-level technical assistance and strategic support to UNICEF Algeria and the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry (MPI) to advance the implementation of the Algeria Local Production Roadmap and the commitments of the Algiers Declaration. The consultant will support the design, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of priority roadmap actions aimed at strengthening the local production of medicines and health technologies agenda in Algeria, linking these efforts to the broader Africa Strategy.
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks an international consultant to lead the identification and refinement of a child-sensitive climate
investment idea and prepare a technically coherent Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note and supporting pre-feasibility
study. The assignment will align with UNICEF's mandate and current programmes, Tajikistan's climate priorities and the
priorities of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, in its capacity as
National Designated Authority (NDA), and the applicable GCF investment criteria.
UNICEF’s Office of Strategy and Evidence is seeking a consultant to support the AHEAD initiative in Ethiopia, helping strengthen immunization data quality and analytics to improve decision-making for child and adolescent health. The role involves coordinating with government and partner stakeholders, managing subnational implementation teams, supporting technical analyses, and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. This is an opportunity to contribute to evidence-based health planning and equitable health outcomes by advancing the use of high-quality immunization data at national and subnational levels.
To provide technical and advisory support to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Children Services, to strengthen child protection and child-sensitive social protection systems, policies, and programmes, and to advance child related issues in key national and sectoral priorities.
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking a Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant to strengthen the information, analytical tools and documented processes supporting its social policy, social protection and recovery portfolio.
The consultancy will help the Social Policy Section consolidate and use programme and operational information, improve visibility of donor funding and implementation progress, and develop practical recommendations for stronger coordination and decision-making. It will also examine how digital solutions and linkages across social protection, education and health can support accessible services and recovery.
The consultant will support the provision of technical support on the MHPSS agenda and facilitate coordination and engagement with focal points across Education, Child Protection, ADAP, SBC and other relevant sections, as well as with key partners and subject matter experts. This will help ensure that quality MHPSS programmes for children, adolescents and caregivers are effectively implemented and scaled up through systems strengthening efforts.
The objective of the consultancy is to support the Evolution and Scale-Up of HAT methodology. The overall objective will be achieved through the following sub-objectives:
•Identifying the mental health issues that are a high priority and need to be addressed and provide detailed guidance to support implementation, with a focus on describing sectoral roles and recommendations to strengthen a multi-sectoral mental health system;
•Identifying and updating the required legislative, strategy, policy, capacity building steps and changes to ensure a multi-sectoral mental health system;
•Engaging actors in the health, social welfare and child protection and education sectors at all levels of society to design, implement and evaluate mental health and psychosocial support strategies that shall be context-relevant, comprehensive and sustainable.
UNICEF is seeking a Partnerships Specialist (P-3) to support the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts. The role will identify and pursue opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies, monitor the external environment for opportunities and risks, and provide strategic support for high-level engagement. The position will also contribute to policy influence, outreach and communications efforts aimed at enhancing UNICEF’s visibility and advancing its mission for children.
The purpose of this time-bound consultancy is to provide deliverable-based capacity to the Public Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Division (PPR) Central Europe team to strengthen Germany-facing partnership engagement, visibility and resource-mobilization opportunities in support of the flagship Sahel Resilience Programme (SRP), supporting structured engagement with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the World Food Programme (WFP), the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) and the German National Committee for UNICEF; translating SRP results and priorities into partner-facing materials and events and supporting youth participation and visibility around Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2027 (HSC27). While the West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO)/SRP provides the program substance, technical direction and regional coordination, the Berlin/PPR team is best placed to manage this assignment because the outputs are primarily partnership, contribution-management, advocacy, communications and stakeholder-engagement deliverables for German audiences and institutions. Locating the consultancy within PPR ensures close alignment with the Central Europe Section’s partnership priorities and donor engagement. While WCARO/SRP remains responsible for program content and strategic direction, PPR Berlin provides the Germany-facing partnership interface needed to convert program results into sustained political, visibility, and resource-mobilization opportunities. This consultancy addresses temporary but critical capacity gap at the point where program priorities meet donor engagement. The deliverables will improve information flow between WCARO/SRP and German partners, strengthen UNICEF’s ability to position the SRP in current Sahel policy discussions in Germany, and support a more coherent approach to sustaining Germany’s partnership with UNICEF in the Sahel.
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen at the UNICEF Niger Country Office for a highly motivated and committed professional to serve as Deputy Representative, Operations at the P-5 level. The Deputy Representative Operations serve as a core member of the senior management team, acting as a strategic partner to the Representative and Deputy Representative Programme in ensuring the effective, efficient, and compliant management of country office. The role also strengthens internal controls, promotes a culture of accountability and service excellence, and enables evidence-based decision-making, thereby supporting the Representative in achieving organizational objectives and maximizing impact at country level.
Further, the role provides leadership and oversight of the operations function – covering administration budget, finance, Digital Impact, supply chain, and risk management while aligning Operations management with Programme delivery focusing on programmatic priorities.
By leading multiple cross-functional teams, the Deputy Representative Operations drives integrated planning, resource optimization, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that systems, processes and people are positioned to deliver results.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will work with UNICEF country teams and national counterparts to adapt and deploy automated, reproducible data pipelines, harmonize, quality-assure, and analyse data from HIV and other relevant health services, including immunization, nutrition, and MNCAH; and translate analytical findings into actionable insights for policy, programme planning, and implementation.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic, analytical and coordination support to the Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) in advancing the humanitarian component of UNICEF’s Africa Strategy and shaping UNICEF’s engagement with the African Union Commission on the operationalisation of the African Humanitarian Agency (AfHA). The consultant will help translate the strategic direction into a coherent EMOPS engagement framework, UNICEF’s positioning, partnerships, and programmatic approaches grounded in African ownership, subsidiarity, co-creation, child-centred humanitarian action and a One UNICEF approach.
Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and help advance financing solutions that improve nutrition outcomes for children, adolescents, and women. As Programme Specialist (Financing for Scale), you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to strengthen nutrition financing through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), supporting governments and UNICEF Country Offices to identify, develop, and implement financing opportunities that increase investment in nutrition. You will build partnerships with multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, and other development finance actors, while advancing innovative and catalytic financing approaches. The role also leads evidence generation, knowledge development, advocacy, and thought leadership efforts to elevate nutrition financing on global, regional, and national agendas. Through these efforts, you will help mobilize resources, strengthen country-led investments, and expand the reach and impact of the CNF in support of improved outcomes for children.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide comprehensive support to partnership and advocacy priorities within the Child Protection and Migration Practice- ensuring high quality products such as concept notes, proposals, donor reports, talking points, and advocacy messages are developed to support proactive resource mobilisation efforts and global visibility for UNICEF Child Protection and Migration programmes.
This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s education data systems and evidence generation to support data-driven decision-making across key education priorities. The consultant will improve the availability, quality and use of education data, strengthen linkages with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), support data integration and analysis, and develop evidence products that inform UNICEF’s education advocacy, programming and policy engagement.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Education Department of Madhya Pradesh to roll out the comprehensive skills package with adolescents in the state. This includes working closely with the government, and other stakeholders in the eco-system, and ensure effective data collection and reporting as per requirements. The consultant is expected to be based in Bhopal and regularly engage with UNICEF and the government.
The consultant will work closely with UNICEF, the Department of Education (DOE), IPA/J-PAL, local governments, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to develop robust systems for monitoring programme performance, generating and synthesizing evidence, supporting implementation research, and facilitating adaptive management through TLA cycles.
The consultant will provide technical leadership in programme monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, political economy monitoring, and evidence utilization.
S/he will ensure that evidence generated through implementation is systematically used to inform programme adaptation, affordability and cost-effectiveness assessments, scale-readiness reviews, government planning and financing decisions, and pathways for institutionalization and scale-up.
The consultant will also support the development of an evidence-informed implementation model that can be sustainably financed, adopted, and delivered through government systems at scale.
Vacancy for long term agreement (LTA) of Graphic Designers, national consultancies roles. The LTA will be awarded to maximum 5 suitable candidates and the duration of LTA offered will be for 3 years.
Join UNICEF Pacific’s team in Samoa as an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development) and help ensure every child has the best start in life and access to quality learning opportunities.
Based in Apia, you will support the delivery of Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes across Samoa, Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands. Working closely with the Chief of Field Office and the Education team in Suva, you will provide technical and programme management support to advance equitable, inclusive and quality learning for all children.
We are seeking a dedicated professional with experience in education and/or ECD programming. Join a collaborative team working to improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, disadvantaged and excluded.
Within the UNICEF Country Programme and in support of Government of Serbia commitments on Early Childhood Development (ECD), Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), and child and adolescent mental health, UNICEF has supported systemic reforms across health, education and social protection sectors. Significant progress has been achieved through the expansion of parenting support programmes, family-centred early intervention services, inclusive preschool education, and community-based mental health services, supported by strong intersectoral cooperation and national policy frameworks.
Despite these achievements, challenges remain in ensuring equitable access and quality services for the most vulnerable children and families, particularly Roma, rural, poor households, and children with disabilities. Further strengthening of intersectoral coordination, local service networks, and sustainable system solutions is needed to scale up results.
To support these priorities, UNICEF seeks an individual consultant to strengthen ECI, ECEC and mental health support systems through policy development, intersectoral cooperation, local-level implementation support, and the development of a Model Local Protocol on Intersectoral Cooperation to improve coordinated, accessible and community-based services for children, adolescents and young people. The assignment will contribute to stronger inclusion, wellbeing and support for vulnerable children, adolescents and their families.
Join UNICEF PFP as a Finance Assistant and contribute to the effective management of financial transactions, donor contributions and funding flows. This role offers the opportunity to apply your finance expertise in a dynamic international environment, supporting accurate financial management and efficient operations that enable UNICEF to deliver results for children.
The overall objective of this assignment is to provide high-level technical assistance and strategic support to UNICEF Algeria and the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry (MPI) to advance the implementation of the Algeria Local Production Roadmap and the commitments of the Algiers Declaration. The consultant will support the design, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of priority roadmap actions aimed at strengthening the local production of medicines and health technologies agenda in Algeria, linking these efforts to the broader Africa Strategy.
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks an international consultant to lead the identification and refinement of a child-sensitive climate
investment idea and prepare a technically coherent Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note and supporting pre-feasibility
study. The assignment will align with UNICEF's mandate and current programmes, Tajikistan's climate priorities and the
priorities of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, in its capacity as
National Designated Authority (NDA), and the applicable GCF investment criteria.
UNICEF’s Office of Strategy and Evidence is seeking a consultant to support the AHEAD initiative in Ethiopia, helping strengthen immunization data quality and analytics to improve decision-making for child and adolescent health. The role involves coordinating with government and partner stakeholders, managing subnational implementation teams, supporting technical analyses, and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. This is an opportunity to contribute to evidence-based health planning and equitable health outcomes by advancing the use of high-quality immunization data at national and subnational levels.
To provide technical and advisory support to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Children Services, to strengthen child protection and child-sensitive social protection systems, policies, and programmes, and to advance child related issues in key national and sectoral priorities.
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking a Social Policy and Recovery Systems Consultant to strengthen the information, analytical tools and documented processes supporting its social policy, social protection and recovery portfolio.
The consultancy will help the Social Policy Section consolidate and use programme and operational information, improve visibility of donor funding and implementation progress, and develop practical recommendations for stronger coordination and decision-making. It will also examine how digital solutions and linkages across social protection, education and health can support accessible services and recovery.
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