We are looking for a dedicating Chief, who supports the Deputy Director in corporate decision-making and prioritization processes, ensuring that risks are systematically identified, analyzed, and translated into actionable recommendations for resource allocation, preparedness investment, and early action. The Chief, Risk Analysis and Preparedness also supervises the Risk and Preparedness Unit, a small team of professionals working on risk analysis and preparedness within EMOPS.
Join UNICEF's Global Polio Eradication Programme and contribute to the global effort to end polio forever. Based at Headquarters, the Programme Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and programme support to multiple workstreams across the Polio Eradication Programme, working closely with teams in New York and Nairobi. The role supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of programme activities, helping ensure the efficient delivery of UNICEF's global polio priorities in line with organizational policies and procedures.
The consultant will provide high-level strategic and technical expertise to UNICEF Bulgaria and national partners to support the sustainability, institutionalization and future scale-up of the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) system in Bulgaria.
UNICEF China is seeking a highly motivated Health and Nutrition Policy Advocacy Intern to support evidence generation, policy research, and stakeholder engagement on child health and nutrition priorities. The intern will contribute to real-world policy initiatives, working alongside UNICEF specialists, government counterparts, researchers, and development partners to advance more supportive health and nutrition policy environments for children.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit a Chief of Planning and Monitoring. The Chief of Planning and Monitoring will lead monitoring and evaluation activities, knowledge management for evidence-based analysis and HACT adherence as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation to develop a detailed costed investment plan for implementation of the one-shift school model, with the particular focus on selected pilot schools.
Under guidance of the Research Specialist, Digital Engagement and Protection, the Research Officer (Digital) will mainly be responsible for leading statistical analysis of survey data related to technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as supporting the quantitative research design for the inception phase of a new longitudinal research project. Support will also be needed for mixed-methods integration and analysis related to the unit’s qualitative research under these projects, with support from the supervisor and team members. The Research Officer will draft various publications, including research reports, policy briefs and/or journal articles, using primary and/or secondary data to respond to strategic priorities and dialogue within UNICEF and globally related to children’s digital engagement and protection.
The Contracts Officer oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of individual consultancy contracts - including reviewing Terms of Reference (TORs), supporting sourcing and selection, preparing offers, issuing contracts, and managing closure processes.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as Operations Officer to serve as a strategic business partner driving operational excellence and enabling impactful programmes that deliver results for every child. In this role, you will lead and strengthen key operational functions, including finance, administration, supply and logistics, and office management. You will champion value for money, enhance risk management practices, and contribute to building an agile, resilient and accountable organization. Working closely with internal and external partners, you will help optimize systems, improve business processes, and support evidence-based decision-making. Through your leadership and expertise, you will ensure that people, resources and partnerships are effectively leveraged to maximize UNICEF's impact across Madagascar.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Short free text, that is visible in TMS without opening the actual VA on the job portal. It is not part of the branded VA, but it is needed in the VA front page. Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Specialist Field Office supports the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination of UNICEF programme interventions in southern Kyrgyzstan. The incumbent contributes to programme design, management and administration in line with the Country Programme Document, Country Programme Management Plan and UNICEF’s strategic priorities.
UNICEF China is seeking a full-time intern for a 6-month, on-site internship in the Partnership and Innovation Section to support the Marketing team in developing AI-driven content creation workflows for digital fundraising. The intern will contribute to prompt engineering, knowledge base development, AI-assisted content production, and performance monitoring, while gaining practical experience in AI applications, digital marketing, and fundraising within an international organization.
Join us to play a key role in improving the lives of children! The Executive Associate (GS 6) is a key enabler of effective leadership at UNICEF. Working closely with the Head of Office, this role provides high quality administrative, operational and communications support that keeps the office running smoothly and efficiently. With a strong sense of initiative, organization, and discretion, the Executive Associate advances priorities, follows up on critical actions, and coordinates information flow, ensuring senior leadership can focus on strategic decisions and delivering results for children.
En este contexto, el trabajo de Prevención de la Explotación y los Abusos Sexuales (PSEA) y Salvaguarda de la niñez sigue siendo un estándar de conducta esencial para la labor de UNICEF a fin de promover entornos seguros, la sensibilización, la identificación temprana de riesgos y el establecimiento de mecanismos accesibles y culturalmente pertinentes de prevención. El fortalecimiento de capacidades permite además consolidar enfoques sostenibles de protección a la niñez bajo principios de protección, dignidad, confidencialidad y “no hacer daño” para que sean implementados de manera efectiva en todos los niveles de intervención.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional with Finance Officer. In this position you will Support to financial planning and management, Control of accounts, Treasury and cash management and Knowledge and capacity building. Based in Brasilia, reporting to Deputy Representative Operations, you will support to the supervisors and colleagues in the office by administering and executing a variety of professional and technical financial transactions and processes, applying theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, objectives, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to complete the tasks.
The UNICEF Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking a committed and creative professional for the position of Social Policy Specialist (Public Finance for Children), NO-3 level, based in Kinshasa.If you are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children, join UNICEF, the world's leading organization dedicated to advancing and protecting children's rights.
The position is situated in the Procurement Services Accounting and Reporting, Accounting Unit (PSARU) of the Financial Management and Administrative Centre in UNICEF's Supply Division. PSARU is responsible for financial management of GAVI and Procurement Services Partners’ procurement services operations focused on procurement of vaccines and vaccine-related supplies for GAVI eligible and Procurement Services countries.
**The vacancy is open for Nationals of Fiji and for internal candidates who have legal rights to work in Fiji**
Are you ready to strengthen supply chains that deliver results for children across the Pacific? UNICEF Pacific is seeking a motivated Supply and Logistics Officer to support planning, procurement, contracting, logistics, distribution and supply monitoring across the Pacific Multi-Country Office. If you have experience in supply, logistics or procurement and are passionate about delivering timely, efficient and ethical solutions for children and communities, we encourage you to apply.
Esta consultoría tiene un alcance integral que combina el desarrollo de productos técnicos, el fortalecimiento de capacidades y la promoción de prácticas armonizadas entre los diferentes actores del sistema de protección y justicia.
Más allá de la elaboración de materiales, su propósito es generar herramientas que sean efectivamente utilizadas en la práctica y que contribuyan a mejorar la calidad de la intervención con niñas, niños y adolescentes, especialmente en contextos sensibles relacionados con entrevistas o toma de testimonio.
The role is expected to drive tangible improvements in access to essential medicines including pediatric cancer medicines by enhancing their availability and affordability, while application of the Healthy Markets Framework. The incumbent will contribute to building sustainable market shaping activities that support long-term, equitable access to essential medicines for children, in line with UNICEF’s global mandate. Effective management of the partnership will strengthen GPACCM delivery, improve partner satisfaction, and ensure alignment between technical implementation and partnership commitments, contributing to sustainable and scalable access models.
We are looking for a dedicating Chief, who supports the Deputy Director in corporate decision-making and prioritization processes, ensuring that risks are systematically identified, analyzed, and translated into actionable recommendations for resource allocation, preparedness investment, and early action. The Chief, Risk Analysis and Preparedness also supervises the Risk and Preparedness Unit, a small team of professionals working on risk analysis and preparedness within EMOPS.
Join UNICEF's Global Polio Eradication Programme and contribute to the global effort to end polio forever. Based at Headquarters, the Programme Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and programme support to multiple workstreams across the Polio Eradication Programme, working closely with teams in New York and Nairobi. The role supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of programme activities, helping ensure the efficient delivery of UNICEF's global polio priorities in line with organizational policies and procedures.
The consultant will provide high-level strategic and technical expertise to UNICEF Bulgaria and national partners to support the sustainability, institutionalization and future scale-up of the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) system in Bulgaria.
UNICEF China is seeking a highly motivated Health and Nutrition Policy Advocacy Intern to support evidence generation, policy research, and stakeholder engagement on child health and nutrition priorities. The intern will contribute to real-world policy initiatives, working alongside UNICEF specialists, government counterparts, researchers, and development partners to advance more supportive health and nutrition policy environments for children.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit a Chief of Planning and Monitoring. The Chief of Planning and Monitoring will lead monitoring and evaluation activities, knowledge management for evidence-based analysis and HACT adherence as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation to develop a detailed costed investment plan for implementation of the one-shift school model, with the particular focus on selected pilot schools.
Under guidance of the Research Specialist, Digital Engagement and Protection, the Research Officer (Digital) will mainly be responsible for leading statistical analysis of survey data related to technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as supporting the quantitative research design for the inception phase of a new longitudinal research project. Support will also be needed for mixed-methods integration and analysis related to the unit’s qualitative research under these projects, with support from the supervisor and team members. The Research Officer will draft various publications, including research reports, policy briefs and/or journal articles, using primary and/or secondary data to respond to strategic priorities and dialogue within UNICEF and globally related to children’s digital engagement and protection.
The Contracts Officer oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of individual consultancy contracts - including reviewing Terms of Reference (TORs), supporting sourcing and selection, preparing offers, issuing contracts, and managing closure processes.
Join UNICEF Madagascar as Operations Officer to serve as a strategic business partner driving operational excellence and enabling impactful programmes that deliver results for every child. In this role, you will lead and strengthen key operational functions, including finance, administration, supply and logistics, and office management. You will champion value for money, enhance risk management practices, and contribute to building an agile, resilient and accountable organization. Working closely with internal and external partners, you will help optimize systems, improve business processes, and support evidence-based decision-making. Through your leadership and expertise, you will ensure that people, resources and partnerships are effectively leveraged to maximize UNICEF's impact across Madagascar.
Be part of a movement transforming the future of young people in India.YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India), hosted by UNICEF, is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, UN agencies, and young people to create pathways from learning to earning and active citizenship. Since its launch in 2019, YuWaah and its partners have reached over 100 million young people across India through initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, skilling, and youth engagement.As YuWaah enters its next phase of growth, we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative professional to support the effective functioning of its partnership ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Short free text, that is visible in TMS without opening the actual VA on the job portal. It is not part of the branded VA, but it is needed in the VA front page. Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Specialist Field Office supports the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination of UNICEF programme interventions in southern Kyrgyzstan. The incumbent contributes to programme design, management and administration in line with the Country Programme Document, Country Programme Management Plan and UNICEF’s strategic priorities.
UNICEF China is seeking a full-time intern for a 6-month, on-site internship in the Partnership and Innovation Section to support the Marketing team in developing AI-driven content creation workflows for digital fundraising. The intern will contribute to prompt engineering, knowledge base development, AI-assisted content production, and performance monitoring, while gaining practical experience in AI applications, digital marketing, and fundraising within an international organization.
Join us to play a key role in improving the lives of children! The Executive Associate (GS 6) is a key enabler of effective leadership at UNICEF. Working closely with the Head of Office, this role provides high quality administrative, operational and communications support that keeps the office running smoothly and efficiently. With a strong sense of initiative, organization, and discretion, the Executive Associate advances priorities, follows up on critical actions, and coordinates information flow, ensuring senior leadership can focus on strategic decisions and delivering results for children.
En este contexto, el trabajo de Prevención de la Explotación y los Abusos Sexuales (PSEA) y Salvaguarda de la niñez sigue siendo un estándar de conducta esencial para la labor de UNICEF a fin de promover entornos seguros, la sensibilización, la identificación temprana de riesgos y el establecimiento de mecanismos accesibles y culturalmente pertinentes de prevención. El fortalecimiento de capacidades permite además consolidar enfoques sostenibles de protección a la niñez bajo principios de protección, dignidad, confidencialidad y “no hacer daño” para que sean implementados de manera efectiva en todos los niveles de intervención.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional with Finance Officer. In this position you will Support to financial planning and management, Control of accounts, Treasury and cash management and Knowledge and capacity building. Based in Brasilia, reporting to Deputy Representative Operations, you will support to the supervisors and colleagues in the office by administering and executing a variety of professional and technical financial transactions and processes, applying theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, objectives, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to complete the tasks.
The UNICEF Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking a committed and creative professional for the position of Social Policy Specialist (Public Finance for Children), NO-3 level, based in Kinshasa.If you are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children, join UNICEF, the world's leading organization dedicated to advancing and protecting children's rights.
The position is situated in the Procurement Services Accounting and Reporting, Accounting Unit (PSARU) of the Financial Management and Administrative Centre in UNICEF's Supply Division. PSARU is responsible for financial management of GAVI and Procurement Services Partners’ procurement services operations focused on procurement of vaccines and vaccine-related supplies for GAVI eligible and Procurement Services countries.
**The vacancy is open for Nationals of Fiji and for internal candidates who have legal rights to work in Fiji**
Are you ready to strengthen supply chains that deliver results for children across the Pacific? UNICEF Pacific is seeking a motivated Supply and Logistics Officer to support planning, procurement, contracting, logistics, distribution and supply monitoring across the Pacific Multi-Country Office. If you have experience in supply, logistics or procurement and are passionate about delivering timely, efficient and ethical solutions for children and communities, we encourage you to apply.
Esta consultoría tiene un alcance integral que combina el desarrollo de productos técnicos, el fortalecimiento de capacidades y la promoción de prácticas armonizadas entre los diferentes actores del sistema de protección y justicia.
Más allá de la elaboración de materiales, su propósito es generar herramientas que sean efectivamente utilizadas en la práctica y que contribuyan a mejorar la calidad de la intervención con niñas, niños y adolescentes, especialmente en contextos sensibles relacionados con entrevistas o toma de testimonio.
The role is expected to drive tangible improvements in access to essential medicines including pediatric cancer medicines by enhancing their availability and affordability, while application of the Healthy Markets Framework. The incumbent will contribute to building sustainable market shaping activities that support long-term, equitable access to essential medicines for children, in line with UNICEF’s global mandate. Effective management of the partnership will strengthen GPACCM delivery, improve partner satisfaction, and ensure alignment between technical implementation and partnership commitments, contributing to sustainable and scalable access models.
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