UNICEF is seeking a qualified national consultant to support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho in strengthening the country’s environmental health framework.
The consultant will review, update, and finalize the National Environmental Health Policy to ensure alignment with national priorities, global standards, and emerging issues such as climate resilience. Additionally, they will develop a costed Environmental Health Strategic Plan (2027–2031), including priority interventions, implementation arrangements, financing strategies, and a monitoring and evaluation framework.
This assignment aims to deliver a comprehensive and actionable policy and strategic plan aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and relevant global environmental health frameworks.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Government to develop a comprehensive costing framework for the National Action Plan (NAP) on the implementation of the European Child Guarantee in the Republic of Moldova, covering the period 2027–2030.
UNICEF is looking for a Social Policy Intern who will support the Social Policy Section’s work on social protection systems, with a particular focus on cash transfer programs addressing poverty, vulnerability, and shocks.
The intern will contribute to data collection, evidence generation, and analytical work related to design, implementation, and monitoring of cash-based social assistance programmes, including humanitarian cash transfers and Cash Plus interventions. The assignment will provide practical exposure to how UNICEF supports government-led cash transfer programmes through analysis, programme learning, and policy dialogue.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) in analysing the disability system, progress, achievements, and challenges in the disability determination process in the Republic of Moldova. This includes assessing the existing disability framework to develop a Road Map for the designing criteria for determining disability in children and adults, in line with international/EU Member States’ practices, aligned with the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - Children and Youth version (ICF-CY). The main deliverable will be a practical, forward-looking roadmap for revising and piloting the disability assessment criteria in the Republic of Moldova.
UNICEF Haïti est à la recherche d’un(e) stagiaire ayant un intérêt marqué pour le domaine de la communication. L'objectif général du programme de stage est d'améliorer l'expérience éducative des stagiaires par des travaux pratiques et de les exposer au travail de l'UNICEF dans un contexte humanitaire et de développement. Le/la stagiaire en communication appuiera le Bureau de terrain des Cayes dans ses activités de communication, de documentation et de visibilité. Il/elle contribuera à la collecte d’informations de terrain, à la préparation de contenus simples, à la documentation des activités programmatiques et au soutien des initiatives de communication du bureau.
Vous êtes passionné(e) par la communication et souhaitez contribuer à une cause qui compte ? Nous serions ravis d’en savoir plus sur vous !
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is looking for a solid financial management professional who has a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and proactive communication to help ensuring the office's financial resources are planned, monitored and strategically allocated to effectively deliver results for children.
This assignment will support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to strengthen and institutionalise the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) across Kiribati, with a particular focus on ensuring sustainability, quality of care, and responsiveness to emerging climate and outbreak related child health risks. The work will contribute to improved neonatal and child health outcomes by updating national guidance, building a sustainable training and mentoring system, integrating IMNCI into pre-service education, and supporting initial operationalisation of IMNCI services in selected facilities.
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.
To strengthen UNICEF Kosovo’s digital presence, audience reach, and advocacy impact through strategic digital media management, campaign execution, and data-driven optimization aligned with the 2026–2030 communication and advocacy strategy.
We are seeking an Education Specialist – Teacher Development and Workforce to support the management and implementation of the Teacher Development and Workforce portfolio within the Education Centre of Excellence. The role provides technical guidance, analytical support and coordination to strengthen teacher workforce systems, support programme delivery, and contribute to improved teaching and learning outcomes. The position engages with country offices and partners to support education system strengthening, including in fragile and crisis contexts, in line with UNICEF’s strategic priorities on equitable and high‑quality learning.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in responsible AI for development, digital transformation, innovation portfolio coordination, and the safe and ethical use of emerging technologies within the UN system.
This consultancy supports UNICEF Egypt’s “Nourishing Futures” programme (2025–2030) by engaging a Gender Expert to conduct a comprehensive Gender-Based Analysis Plus to strengthen gender equality outcomes across maternal and girls’ nutrition interventions.
The position aims to strengthen financial inclusion and livelihoods within UNICEF-supported social protection programmes to enhance women’s economic resilience, access to financial services, and sustainable wellbeing outcomes.
The Social Policy Officer (Social Registry / Social Protection System Design) will play a key role in strengthening coordinated social assistance delivery in Sudan by supporting the design of social protection systems, interoperability frameworks, and data-driven coordination mechanisms. The position focuses on connecting programme-level delivery systems with emerging system-wide platforms to strengthen coordinated support for vulnerable children and families, in line with UNICEF’s social protection frameworks, Core Commitments for Children, and international standards.
Social Policy Officer (Disability Inclusion), NOB, Temporary Appointment vacancy in Yangon duty station, UNICEF, Myanmar. The position will report to a Social Policy Specialist. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for national and international consultants to produce emotionally resonant and impactful videos, graphics and animations that tell the stories of children and communities supported by UNICEF.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for international consultants to write a wide range of content, including reports, articles, 1-2 pagers, brochures, case studies, fact sheets and other products to engage audiences in child rights and UNICEF’s work for children.
The Ministry of Education with UNICEF support is looking for an International Consultant to support the process of revision of ICT policy in Education. Government of Timor-Leste has a Digital 2032 policy with Education as key pillar. Timor-Leste's existing ICT in Education Policy was developed in a context marked by limited infrastructure, connectivity, and digital capacity. Since its adoption, significant changes have occurred during the decade. The purpose of this assignment is to revise and update the ICT in Education Policy for Timor-Leste, providing a clear, coherent, and costed policy framework that guides the effective, equitable, safe, and sustainable use of ICT across the education sector. The revised policy will serve as a strategic reference for government institutions, development partners, education providers, and other stakeholders involved in planning, financing, and
implementing ICT-enabled education initiatives.
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.
UNICEF seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Digital Content Consultant (Individual Consultancy, 3 months, with possible extension) to support digital engagement and training initiatives. Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager, the consultant will contribute to UNICEF’s National Response programme in Italy, promoting inclusion and non-discrimination among unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and refugee and migrant youth. The role involves developing and delivering online trainings, supporting youth engagement and social media content, monitoring digital platforms, and contributing to programme coordination and reporting. The assignment supports efforts to strengthen inclusive practices, amplify youth voices, and address discrimination through innovative digital and educational approaches.
UNICEF is seeking a qualified national consultant to support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho in strengthening the country’s environmental health framework.
The consultant will review, update, and finalize the National Environmental Health Policy to ensure alignment with national priorities, global standards, and emerging issues such as climate resilience. Additionally, they will develop a costed Environmental Health Strategic Plan (2027–2031), including priority interventions, implementation arrangements, financing strategies, and a monitoring and evaluation framework.
This assignment aims to deliver a comprehensive and actionable policy and strategic plan aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and relevant global environmental health frameworks.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Government to develop a comprehensive costing framework for the National Action Plan (NAP) on the implementation of the European Child Guarantee in the Republic of Moldova, covering the period 2027–2030.
UNICEF is looking for a Social Policy Intern who will support the Social Policy Section’s work on social protection systems, with a particular focus on cash transfer programs addressing poverty, vulnerability, and shocks.
The intern will contribute to data collection, evidence generation, and analytical work related to design, implementation, and monitoring of cash-based social assistance programmes, including humanitarian cash transfers and Cash Plus interventions. The assignment will provide practical exposure to how UNICEF supports government-led cash transfer programmes through analysis, programme learning, and policy dialogue.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) in analysing the disability system, progress, achievements, and challenges in the disability determination process in the Republic of Moldova. This includes assessing the existing disability framework to develop a Road Map for the designing criteria for determining disability in children and adults, in line with international/EU Member States’ practices, aligned with the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - Children and Youth version (ICF-CY). The main deliverable will be a practical, forward-looking roadmap for revising and piloting the disability assessment criteria in the Republic of Moldova.
UNICEF Haïti est à la recherche d’un(e) stagiaire ayant un intérêt marqué pour le domaine de la communication. L'objectif général du programme de stage est d'améliorer l'expérience éducative des stagiaires par des travaux pratiques et de les exposer au travail de l'UNICEF dans un contexte humanitaire et de développement. Le/la stagiaire en communication appuiera le Bureau de terrain des Cayes dans ses activités de communication, de documentation et de visibilité. Il/elle contribuera à la collecte d’informations de terrain, à la préparation de contenus simples, à la documentation des activités programmatiques et au soutien des initiatives de communication du bureau.
Vous êtes passionné(e) par la communication et souhaitez contribuer à une cause qui compte ? Nous serions ravis d’en savoir plus sur vous !
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is looking for a solid financial management professional who has a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and proactive communication to help ensuring the office's financial resources are planned, monitored and strategically allocated to effectively deliver results for children.
This assignment will support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to strengthen and institutionalise the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) across Kiribati, with a particular focus on ensuring sustainability, quality of care, and responsiveness to emerging climate and outbreak related child health risks. The work will contribute to improved neonatal and child health outcomes by updating national guidance, building a sustainable training and mentoring system, integrating IMNCI into pre-service education, and supporting initial operationalisation of IMNCI services in selected facilities.
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.
To strengthen UNICEF Kosovo’s digital presence, audience reach, and advocacy impact through strategic digital media management, campaign execution, and data-driven optimization aligned with the 2026–2030 communication and advocacy strategy.
We are seeking an Education Specialist – Teacher Development and Workforce to support the management and implementation of the Teacher Development and Workforce portfolio within the Education Centre of Excellence. The role provides technical guidance, analytical support and coordination to strengthen teacher workforce systems, support programme delivery, and contribute to improved teaching and learning outcomes. The position engages with country offices and partners to support education system strengthening, including in fragile and crisis contexts, in line with UNICEF’s strategic priorities on equitable and high‑quality learning.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in responsible AI for development, digital transformation, innovation portfolio coordination, and the safe and ethical use of emerging technologies within the UN system.
This consultancy supports UNICEF Egypt’s “Nourishing Futures” programme (2025–2030) by engaging a Gender Expert to conduct a comprehensive Gender-Based Analysis Plus to strengthen gender equality outcomes across maternal and girls’ nutrition interventions.
The position aims to strengthen financial inclusion and livelihoods within UNICEF-supported social protection programmes to enhance women’s economic resilience, access to financial services, and sustainable wellbeing outcomes.
The Social Policy Officer (Social Registry / Social Protection System Design) will play a key role in strengthening coordinated social assistance delivery in Sudan by supporting the design of social protection systems, interoperability frameworks, and data-driven coordination mechanisms. The position focuses on connecting programme-level delivery systems with emerging system-wide platforms to strengthen coordinated support for vulnerable children and families, in line with UNICEF’s social protection frameworks, Core Commitments for Children, and international standards.
Social Policy Officer (Disability Inclusion), NOB, Temporary Appointment vacancy in Yangon duty station, UNICEF, Myanmar. The position will report to a Social Policy Specialist. Interested Myanmar national applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for national and international consultants to produce emotionally resonant and impactful videos, graphics and animations that tell the stories of children and communities supported by UNICEF.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is looking for international consultants to write a wide range of content, including reports, articles, 1-2 pagers, brochures, case studies, fact sheets and other products to engage audiences in child rights and UNICEF’s work for children.
The Ministry of Education with UNICEF support is looking for an International Consultant to support the process of revision of ICT policy in Education. Government of Timor-Leste has a Digital 2032 policy with Education as key pillar. Timor-Leste's existing ICT in Education Policy was developed in a context marked by limited infrastructure, connectivity, and digital capacity. Since its adoption, significant changes have occurred during the decade. The purpose of this assignment is to revise and update the ICT in Education Policy for Timor-Leste, providing a clear, coherent, and costed policy framework that guides the effective, equitable, safe, and sustainable use of ICT across the education sector. The revised policy will serve as a strategic reference for government institutions, development partners, education providers, and other stakeholders involved in planning, financing, and
implementing ICT-enabled education initiatives.
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.
UNICEF seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Digital Content Consultant (Individual Consultancy, 3 months, with possible extension) to support digital engagement and training initiatives. Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager, the consultant will contribute to UNICEF’s National Response programme in Italy, promoting inclusion and non-discrimination among unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and refugee and migrant youth. The role involves developing and delivering online trainings, supporting youth engagement and social media content, monitoring digital platforms, and contributing to programme coordination and reporting. The assignment supports efforts to strengthen inclusive practices, amplify youth voices, and address discrimination through innovative digital and educational approaches.
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