Join UNICEF Pacific as an Education Officer, Climate Resilience, P2, based in Suva, Fiji, and help strengthen climate-resilient education systems across 14 Pacific Island countries. This temporary appointment offers an exciting opportunity to work with governments, partners and UNICEF teams to protect learning, support safer schools, and build more resilient pathways for every child in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para fortalecer el marco normativo e institucional de la Unidad de Vigilancia de la Salud (UVS) de la Secretaria de Salud (SESAL) mediante la actualización de la Norma Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (2014) y la elaboración del Manual de Puestos y Funciones.
Make a difference for children in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian environments. Join UNICEF Sudan as a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-Military Coordination) and use your expertise to strengthen humanitarian access, support principled engagement and negotiations, and help create the conditions for timely and equitable delivery of assistance and protection to children and communities in need.
Join UNICEF Jordan to support critical ementation of the evaluations of the Country Programme’s Costed Evaluation Plan and for evaluations triggered by other requirements. Under the supervision of the Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME), and working closely with the Regional Office Multi-Country Evaluation Specialist (MCES), the Evaluation Officer will support the effective planning, management, quality assurance, dissemination, and use of evaluations and research across the UNICEF country programme, in line with the UNICEF Evaluation Policy, UNEG Norms and Standards, and the JCO Evaluation Strategy.
The Child Protection Specialist (Human Rights Programme - Civil Society) position based in Mogadishu, Somalia, supporting JPHR III implementation across Puntland, Galmudug and Hirshabeele States of Somalia through dedicated human rights expertise, legal and policy advice, technical quality assurance, capacity development, monitoring and reporting support.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop an Investment Case for the establishment and progressive implementation of a State Child Guarantee (SCG) in Uzbekistan. The Investment Case will identify a coherent and policy-relevant package of child-sensitive social benefits and services, assess the resources currently invested in them, and develop feasible options for expanding their coverage, adequacy, accessibility and quality. The analysis will be informed by Uzbekistan’s monetary and multidimensional child-poverty findings, national policy priorities and relevant international experience.
UNICEF Sri Lanka is looking for a highly committed and self-sustaining professional who can contribute to the effective delivery of complex administrative and operational support services. The Administrative Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of office operations and service delivery.
Join UNICEF as an Advocacy Specialist (Communication) and help drive meaningful change for children and young people. We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented professional to lead impactful advocacy and communication initiatives, build influential partnerships and coalitions, manage digital and media campaigns, and transform complex policy issues into compelling narratives that inspire action.
Come join us in beautiful, complex, and diverse Malaysia to lead our high-performing child protection team and help deliver lasting results for children. As Chief, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of child protection programmes, while fostering partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies, the private sector, and business partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national policies, contribute to the Malaysia MADANI framework and the 13th Malaysia Plan, and drive innovation to strengthen systems so that every child is protected, included, healthy, learning and able to realize their full potential.
Surveys conducted in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) over the past 5 years consistently show alarming rates of various forms of malnutrition among both children in adults. In Tonga, nearly six in every ten children and adolescents (5-19 years) are overweight and obese, while over a third of the children have been reported to be anemic. Sub-optimal diets are considered as the main key immediate driver for malnutrition in all its forms. Poor nutrition is a crucial risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In Tonga, NCDs are the leading cause of mortality and take up a significant proportion of the health expenditure. Overall purchases from imported items are the main source of food access followed by small-scale agriculture production. Households in the lowest socio-economic quartile have the lowest food expenditure which is mostly on unhealthy foods as these are less expensive. In order to address the multi-faceted burden of malnutrition in Tonga, as the first pacific country to release a national NCD strategy in 2004, the public health efforts have progressed well, notably with the promotion of physical activities and tobacco cessation/control.
The objective of this consultancy is to recommend: i) an evidence-based, context-specific, and fit-for-purpose institutional set-up / structure within Ministry of Health in Tonga, which will allow optimal delivery of nutrition services through health systems and effective coordination of nutrition interventions across sectors; and ii) nutrition human resource capacity needed in other Ministries / entities to delivery in full, required multi-sectoral interventions for nutrition
The Legal Team is seeking a 6-month highly motivated legal intern to support its work and gain practical experience in the legal function of an international organization.
UNICEF Lebanon seeks a Biomedical Engineer Consultant under a Long-Term Arrangement (LTA) to provide technical expertise on medical equipment management, healthcare technology assessments, installation and commissioning, maintenance oversight, and quality assurance of biomedical systems. The consultant will support health system strengthening and emergency health interventions across Lebanon on an as-needed basis.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity.
The Deputy Representative together with Chief/Partnerships supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children.
In fragile and humanitarian settings, the Deputy Representative is accountable for the delivery of a timely, efficient and principled humanitarian programmes, in accordance with UNICEF global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health and Chief of ADAP, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational policies, and procedures. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
UNICEF will be launching a joint programme to improve the quality of life of rural population affected by multidimensional poverty. The project will aim to achieve the following specific objective(s):• Improved access to and quality of health services in rural communities.• Strengthened social protection systems, both at the national and local levels, for the benefit of the less advantaged groups.The Programme Officer will support UNICEF’s coordination, visibility, and reporting roles within the EU-Haya Karima programme, ensuring coherence across partners and alignment with donor requirements.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (Emergency), the intern will provide support to the Programme Effectiveness team to enable the coordination, implementation and monitoring of cross-sectoral initiatives within the ECO.
The purpose of the consultancy is to produce a defined set of analytical and knowledge products during the ECAMENA transition. These include a workshop report, reviews of specific evidence products, documentation of selected survey innovations, a practical transition note, and research papers on MICS innovations in MENA. The assignment is time-bound and linked to the deliverables and deadlines specified in the Work Assignment Overview.
Under the overall supervision of the M&E Specialist, the MICS consultant will support and provide guidance to UNICEF Belarus and Belstat for the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in the country. The MICS consultant will advise and support Belstat, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, reporting, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols, standards and recommendations are followed at all times.
Join our team and help advance mental health and psychosocial well-being for children, adolescents and families across Colombia. As a Programme Officer (MHPSS), you will support the design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of UNICEF’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programme, contributing to national and subnational efforts to strengthen sustainable, community-based support systems. Working closely with government counterparts, partners and UNICEF teams, you will help drive strategic partnerships, provide technical assistance, generate evidence for decision-making, and promote quality, evidence-based interventions. Through a rights-based and multisectoral approach that connects health, education, child protection and social welfare systems, you will contribute to strengthening protective environments, reducing inequalities, building resilience, and advancing policies and programmes that improve mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking two Child Protection Specialists (Human Rights Programme) based in Mogadishu to support the implementation of the Joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR III), with coverage across South West and Jubaland States, as well as the Banadir Region. The roles will provide dedicated technical expertise, legal and policy advice, capacity development, monitoring, reporting and partnership support to national and state institutions, civil society and partners, helping strengthen human rights systems, accountability, access to justice, inclusion and programme quality in line with international human rights standards, child rights, gender equality and leave-no-one-behind principles.
Join UNICEF Pacific as an Education Officer, Climate Resilience, P2, based in Suva, Fiji, and help strengthen climate-resilient education systems across 14 Pacific Island countries. This temporary appointment offers an exciting opportunity to work with governments, partners and UNICEF teams to protect learning, support safer schools, and build more resilient pathways for every child in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
UNICEF está buscando un Consultor/a para fortalecer el marco normativo e institucional de la Unidad de Vigilancia de la Salud (UVS) de la Secretaria de Salud (SESAL) mediante la actualización de la Norma Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (2014) y la elaboración del Manual de Puestos y Funciones.
Make a difference for children in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian environments. Join UNICEF Sudan as a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-Military Coordination) and use your expertise to strengthen humanitarian access, support principled engagement and negotiations, and help create the conditions for timely and equitable delivery of assistance and protection to children and communities in need.
Join UNICEF Jordan to support critical ementation of the evaluations of the Country Programme’s Costed Evaluation Plan and for evaluations triggered by other requirements. Under the supervision of the Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME), and working closely with the Regional Office Multi-Country Evaluation Specialist (MCES), the Evaluation Officer will support the effective planning, management, quality assurance, dissemination, and use of evaluations and research across the UNICEF country programme, in line with the UNICEF Evaluation Policy, UNEG Norms and Standards, and the JCO Evaluation Strategy.
The Child Protection Specialist (Human Rights Programme - Civil Society) position based in Mogadishu, Somalia, supporting JPHR III implementation across Puntland, Galmudug and Hirshabeele States of Somalia through dedicated human rights expertise, legal and policy advice, technical quality assurance, capacity development, monitoring and reporting support.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop an Investment Case for the establishment and progressive implementation of a State Child Guarantee (SCG) in Uzbekistan. The Investment Case will identify a coherent and policy-relevant package of child-sensitive social benefits and services, assess the resources currently invested in them, and develop feasible options for expanding their coverage, adequacy, accessibility and quality. The analysis will be informed by Uzbekistan’s monetary and multidimensional child-poverty findings, national policy priorities and relevant international experience.
UNICEF Sri Lanka is looking for a highly committed and self-sustaining professional who can contribute to the effective delivery of complex administrative and operational support services. The Administrative Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of office operations and service delivery.
Join UNICEF as an Advocacy Specialist (Communication) and help drive meaningful change for children and young people. We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented professional to lead impactful advocacy and communication initiatives, build influential partnerships and coalitions, manage digital and media campaigns, and transform complex policy issues into compelling narratives that inspire action.
Come join us in beautiful, complex, and diverse Malaysia to lead our high-performing child protection team and help deliver lasting results for children. As Chief, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of child protection programmes, while fostering partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies, the private sector, and business partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national policies, contribute to the Malaysia MADANI framework and the 13th Malaysia Plan, and drive innovation to strengthen systems so that every child is protected, included, healthy, learning and able to realize their full potential.
Surveys conducted in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) over the past 5 years consistently show alarming rates of various forms of malnutrition among both children in adults. In Tonga, nearly six in every ten children and adolescents (5-19 years) are overweight and obese, while over a third of the children have been reported to be anemic. Sub-optimal diets are considered as the main key immediate driver for malnutrition in all its forms. Poor nutrition is a crucial risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In Tonga, NCDs are the leading cause of mortality and take up a significant proportion of the health expenditure. Overall purchases from imported items are the main source of food access followed by small-scale agriculture production. Households in the lowest socio-economic quartile have the lowest food expenditure which is mostly on unhealthy foods as these are less expensive. In order to address the multi-faceted burden of malnutrition in Tonga, as the first pacific country to release a national NCD strategy in 2004, the public health efforts have progressed well, notably with the promotion of physical activities and tobacco cessation/control.
The objective of this consultancy is to recommend: i) an evidence-based, context-specific, and fit-for-purpose institutional set-up / structure within Ministry of Health in Tonga, which will allow optimal delivery of nutrition services through health systems and effective coordination of nutrition interventions across sectors; and ii) nutrition human resource capacity needed in other Ministries / entities to delivery in full, required multi-sectoral interventions for nutrition
The Legal Team is seeking a 6-month highly motivated legal intern to support its work and gain practical experience in the legal function of an international organization.
UNICEF Lebanon seeks a Biomedical Engineer Consultant under a Long-Term Arrangement (LTA) to provide technical expertise on medical equipment management, healthcare technology assessments, installation and commissioning, maintenance oversight, and quality assurance of biomedical systems. The consultant will support health system strengthening and emergency health interventions across Lebanon on an as-needed basis.
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity.
The Deputy Representative together with Chief/Partnerships supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children.
In fragile and humanitarian settings, the Deputy Representative is accountable for the delivery of a timely, efficient and principled humanitarian programmes, in accordance with UNICEF global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health and Chief of ADAP, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational policies, and procedures. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
UNICEF will be launching a joint programme to improve the quality of life of rural population affected by multidimensional poverty. The project will aim to achieve the following specific objective(s):• Improved access to and quality of health services in rural communities.• Strengthened social protection systems, both at the national and local levels, for the benefit of the less advantaged groups.The Programme Officer will support UNICEF’s coordination, visibility, and reporting roles within the EU-Haya Karima programme, ensuring coherence across partners and alignment with donor requirements.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (Emergency), the intern will provide support to the Programme Effectiveness team to enable the coordination, implementation and monitoring of cross-sectoral initiatives within the ECO.
The purpose of the consultancy is to produce a defined set of analytical and knowledge products during the ECAMENA transition. These include a workshop report, reviews of specific evidence products, documentation of selected survey innovations, a practical transition note, and research papers on MICS innovations in MENA. The assignment is time-bound and linked to the deliverables and deadlines specified in the Work Assignment Overview.
Under the overall supervision of the M&E Specialist, the MICS consultant will support and provide guidance to UNICEF Belarus and Belstat for the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in the country. The MICS consultant will advise and support Belstat, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, reporting, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols, standards and recommendations are followed at all times.
Join our team and help advance mental health and psychosocial well-being for children, adolescents and families across Colombia. As a Programme Officer (MHPSS), you will support the design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of UNICEF’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programme, contributing to national and subnational efforts to strengthen sustainable, community-based support systems. Working closely with government counterparts, partners and UNICEF teams, you will help drive strategic partnerships, provide technical assistance, generate evidence for decision-making, and promote quality, evidence-based interventions. Through a rights-based and multisectoral approach that connects health, education, child protection and social welfare systems, you will contribute to strengthening protective environments, reducing inequalities, building resilience, and advancing policies and programmes that improve mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.
UNICEF Somalia is seeking two Child Protection Specialists (Human Rights Programme) based in Mogadishu to support the implementation of the Joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR III), with coverage across South West and Jubaland States, as well as the Banadir Region. The roles will provide dedicated technical expertise, legal and policy advice, capacity development, monitoring, reporting and partnership support to national and state institutions, civil society and partners, helping strengthen human rights systems, accountability, access to justice, inclusion and programme quality in line with international human rights standards, child rights, gender equality and leave-no-one-behind principles.
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