UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional in Programme Specialist (Generation Unlimited). Based in Brasilia, under the guidance of the supervisor He/She will be accountable for programme, planning, design, implementation and administration of specific projects within a major programme, in accordance with the Country Programme Recommendation and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
This role will lead, on behalf of the Flexible Funding cross-divisional team, the efforts to further streamline and improve the Global Annual Results Report, and other global reports covering thematic funding. The role will also lead the oversight of thematic funding pools content and capacity building for fundraising and reporting.
The Regional Office for East Asia & Pacific (EAPRO) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior People and Culture Associate (GS7) to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Regional Chief of People and Culture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our people and culture strategy. Your responsibilities will include supporting the creation and execution of initiatives aligned with our strategic goals, developing and rolling out strategies to foster a culture of continuous learning in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and providing expert guidance to colleagues across country offices while acting as a business partner for various sections within the regional office. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission by helping staff realize their full potential, work in a supportive and diverse team committed to excellence and engage in meaningful projects that promote personal and professional development. If you are committed to making a difference and have a passion for people and culture, we would love to hear from you!
UNICEF’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Office (MENARO) invites qualified subject matter experts and individual consultants to express their interest in being included in the Regional Roster. There are four key areas that UNICEF is looking for experts in:
1. Social Protection.
2. Cash-based Transfers.
3. Public Finance for Children.
4. Child Poverty.
5. Local governance including child friendly cities, and urbanization.
The Business Development Manager (Connectivity Credits) at UNICEF's Giga initiative plays a crucial role in the growth and adoption of the Connectivity Credits Marketplace. Tasked with the challenging job of steering Giga and UNICEF teams from pilot phase to global adoption, this position will at times require the Manager to take initiative and get first results directly themselves, and later evolve to enabling other teams inside UNICEF to generate opportunities at scale. This position is a senior business development role, requiring the ability to quickly establish credibility around global development and connectivity with government and IFI stakeholders.
Success in this position would steadily drive financial buy-in through stages of growth – the first $1m, $10m, $100m and $1bn, adapting their role with each phase, and bringing significant resource mobilization to Giga’s goal of global connectivity.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will work with everyday guidance from MEHRD and supervised by the UNICEF Pacific Education Specialist. All deliverables will be submitted in draft form and reviewed by UNICEF with the expectation that feedback will be integrated in the final version of each deliverable submitted for payment. Close collaboration is expected with all MEHRD staff and the other technical advisors who may be involved in implementing the programme of work.
The Child Protection Specialist will provide strategic leadership on the area of alternative care in the UNICEF Malaysia Country Office, improve the evidence base for systemic reform of the alternative care system in Malaysia, and will engage in dialogue for sustainable programme development, advocacy, partnership and coalition building.
The UNICEF Botswana Country Office is seeking a local expert to undertake feasibility assessment for setting up Behavioural Insight and Research Design (BIRD) Hub in Botswana.
The overall objective of the assignment is to explore different approaches used in similar projects or initiatives to establish framing of the feasibility assessment and engage with identified stakeholders to assess viability of conceptualized potential approaches and ultimately make analysis and conclusion on feasibility of the planned intervention (BIRD Hub). The assessment will respond to below questions:
• What is the level of interest and demonstrated demand for BIRD hub services among target stakeholders?
• What are the key factors that will enable access and utilization of services by target stakeholders?
• To what extent is there interest and capacity by potential technical and funding partners to collaborate on setting up a BIRD Hub in Botswana and fund it through institutional support or demand for services?
• What is the capacity of potential academic partners to host the BIRD Hub and mobilize resources to sustain its services for at least 3-5 years beyond the initial establishment supported by UNICEF?
• To what extent is the BIRD Hub sustainable in Botswana in its current envisioned format?
• Are there any emerging lessons and approaches from the assessment that demonstrate potential feasibility or impact?
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents. UNICEF Colombia is looking for a gender and education programme associate in Bogotá. If you have experience in the design and implementation of gender transformative actions in the classroom and with education secretariats in Colombia, this opportunity is for you! Transform lives with UNICEF.
Since November 2022, and in response to such operational challenges, The Italy outpost of the UNICEF Regional office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) has been working in the framework of the EU-funded Project “PROTECT”, whose aim is strengthening the capacity of the Italian protection and reception system from arrival to all the subsequent reception phases, to ensure protection and care for the most vulnerable refugee and migrant children, including those transitioning to adulthood, UASC, families, and women survived/at risk of gender-based violence. As the project, which has 27-months duration, is entering its final phases, UNICEF is gearing up towards the preparation and finalization of the final project evaluation. The final evaluation is a key deliverable of the project and needs to be carried out by external personnel, against an evaluation plan already agreed by the Donor.
Against the above-described context, UNICEF is seeking to hire n. 2 Consultants:
n. 1 Senior Evaluation Consultant & Team leader(Consultant 1)
n. 1 Junior Evaluation Consultant (Consultant 2)
UNICEF en Panamá aborda los principales desafíos que impactan la vida de los niños, niñas y adolescentes,implementando programas para contribuir a mejorar su calidad de vida y a garantizar de sus derechos, plasmados en la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño.
UNICEF está comprometido con la diversidad y la inclusión dentro de su equipo de trabajo, y alienta a todos los candidatos, independientemente de su género, nacionalidad, origen religioso y étnico, incluidas las personas que viven con discapacidades, a postularse para formar parte de la organización.
This post resides within the Administrative Management Services (AMS) Section of DFAM, and reports to the Administrative Manager, Travel & General Services Unit.
Children with Disability Section is seeking a consultant to develop a policy brief containing concise, evidence-based, policy options and their impact on access to and participation in inclusive education through increased availability of assistive technology (AT).
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a consultant to provide additional support to the current regional team in charge of the elaboration of European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) multi-country proposals for the next-coming ECHO Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) 2025 appeal. The assignment will be carried out in close coordination with the LACRO’s Emergency, Programme sections and Public Partnership Units, resulting in the elaboration of the first draft of a project proposal to be presented to ECHO.
The KM Specialist will be responsible for strengthening the KM Strategy to ensure 1) its activities meet the knowledge generation and sharing needs of the Polio SBC colleagues at HQ, regional, and country level, 2) the strategy is aligned with UNICEF’s Global Knowledge Management Strategy and 3) activities leverage any new approaches or tools available at UNICEF, which involves staying up to date with new approaches in KM, at UNICEF as well as connecting with other KM colleagues and polio SBC colleagues across UNICEF.
Under the direct guidance of the Deputy Rep Operations, the incumbent manages the supply and logistics operations of a complex nature with significant impact on programme delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives. Accountable for effective planning, contracting, procurement of both supplies and services, distribution, inventory management of UNICEF's supplies, in support of the Country Programmes.
Le bureau du Cameroun est entrain de rechercher un consultant pour appuyer l’équipe de Child Identity Protection (CHIP) dans la collecte de données concernant l’étude visant l'amélioration de l’enregistrement des naissances pour un meilleur accès à l’éducation.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education (Level 4), the Education Specialist supports the implementation of the Education programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
As our new intern, you will support the Communications Team in the Service Quality Management (SQM) section. The communications function at the GSSC manages internal and external communication platforms, producing multimedia content, newsletters, and campaigns to enhance staff engagement and knowledge sharing. It supports various communication initiatives, including visual content creation, SharePoint management and the coordination of strategic messaging and events.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Communication Specialist, the intern will support the team with content creation for the GSSC’s internal platforms.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional in Programme Specialist (Generation Unlimited). Based in Brasilia, under the guidance of the supervisor He/She will be accountable for programme, planning, design, implementation and administration of specific projects within a major programme, in accordance with the Country Programme Recommendation and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
This role will lead, on behalf of the Flexible Funding cross-divisional team, the efforts to further streamline and improve the Global Annual Results Report, and other global reports covering thematic funding. The role will also lead the oversight of thematic funding pools content and capacity building for fundraising and reporting.
The Regional Office for East Asia & Pacific (EAPRO) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior People and Culture Associate (GS7) to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Regional Chief of People and Culture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our people and culture strategy. Your responsibilities will include supporting the creation and execution of initiatives aligned with our strategic goals, developing and rolling out strategies to foster a culture of continuous learning in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and providing expert guidance to colleagues across country offices while acting as a business partner for various sections within the regional office. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission by helping staff realize their full potential, work in a supportive and diverse team committed to excellence and engage in meaningful projects that promote personal and professional development. If you are committed to making a difference and have a passion for people and culture, we would love to hear from you!
UNICEF’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Office (MENARO) invites qualified subject matter experts and individual consultants to express their interest in being included in the Regional Roster. There are four key areas that UNICEF is looking for experts in:
1. Social Protection.
2. Cash-based Transfers.
3. Public Finance for Children.
4. Child Poverty.
5. Local governance including child friendly cities, and urbanization.
The Business Development Manager (Connectivity Credits) at UNICEF's Giga initiative plays a crucial role in the growth and adoption of the Connectivity Credits Marketplace. Tasked with the challenging job of steering Giga and UNICEF teams from pilot phase to global adoption, this position will at times require the Manager to take initiative and get first results directly themselves, and later evolve to enabling other teams inside UNICEF to generate opportunities at scale. This position is a senior business development role, requiring the ability to quickly establish credibility around global development and connectivity with government and IFI stakeholders.
Success in this position would steadily drive financial buy-in through stages of growth – the first $1m, $10m, $100m and $1bn, adapting their role with each phase, and bringing significant resource mobilization to Giga’s goal of global connectivity.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will work with everyday guidance from MEHRD and supervised by the UNICEF Pacific Education Specialist. All deliverables will be submitted in draft form and reviewed by UNICEF with the expectation that feedback will be integrated in the final version of each deliverable submitted for payment. Close collaboration is expected with all MEHRD staff and the other technical advisors who may be involved in implementing the programme of work.
The Child Protection Specialist will provide strategic leadership on the area of alternative care in the UNICEF Malaysia Country Office, improve the evidence base for systemic reform of the alternative care system in Malaysia, and will engage in dialogue for sustainable programme development, advocacy, partnership and coalition building.
The UNICEF Botswana Country Office is seeking a local expert to undertake feasibility assessment for setting up Behavioural Insight and Research Design (BIRD) Hub in Botswana.
The overall objective of the assignment is to explore different approaches used in similar projects or initiatives to establish framing of the feasibility assessment and engage with identified stakeholders to assess viability of conceptualized potential approaches and ultimately make analysis and conclusion on feasibility of the planned intervention (BIRD Hub). The assessment will respond to below questions:
• What is the level of interest and demonstrated demand for BIRD hub services among target stakeholders?
• What are the key factors that will enable access and utilization of services by target stakeholders?
• To what extent is there interest and capacity by potential technical and funding partners to collaborate on setting up a BIRD Hub in Botswana and fund it through institutional support or demand for services?
• What is the capacity of potential academic partners to host the BIRD Hub and mobilize resources to sustain its services for at least 3-5 years beyond the initial establishment supported by UNICEF?
• To what extent is the BIRD Hub sustainable in Botswana in its current envisioned format?
• Are there any emerging lessons and approaches from the assessment that demonstrate potential feasibility or impact?
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents. UNICEF Colombia is looking for a gender and education programme associate in Bogotá. If you have experience in the design and implementation of gender transformative actions in the classroom and with education secretariats in Colombia, this opportunity is for you! Transform lives with UNICEF.
Since November 2022, and in response to such operational challenges, The Italy outpost of the UNICEF Regional office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) has been working in the framework of the EU-funded Project “PROTECT”, whose aim is strengthening the capacity of the Italian protection and reception system from arrival to all the subsequent reception phases, to ensure protection and care for the most vulnerable refugee and migrant children, including those transitioning to adulthood, UASC, families, and women survived/at risk of gender-based violence. As the project, which has 27-months duration, is entering its final phases, UNICEF is gearing up towards the preparation and finalization of the final project evaluation. The final evaluation is a key deliverable of the project and needs to be carried out by external personnel, against an evaluation plan already agreed by the Donor.
Against the above-described context, UNICEF is seeking to hire n. 2 Consultants:
n. 1 Senior Evaluation Consultant & Team leader(Consultant 1)
n. 1 Junior Evaluation Consultant (Consultant 2)
UNICEF en Panamá aborda los principales desafíos que impactan la vida de los niños, niñas y adolescentes,implementando programas para contribuir a mejorar su calidad de vida y a garantizar de sus derechos, plasmados en la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño.
UNICEF está comprometido con la diversidad y la inclusión dentro de su equipo de trabajo, y alienta a todos los candidatos, independientemente de su género, nacionalidad, origen religioso y étnico, incluidas las personas que viven con discapacidades, a postularse para formar parte de la organización.
This post resides within the Administrative Management Services (AMS) Section of DFAM, and reports to the Administrative Manager, Travel & General Services Unit.
Children with Disability Section is seeking a consultant to develop a policy brief containing concise, evidence-based, policy options and their impact on access to and participation in inclusive education through increased availability of assistive technology (AT).
UNICEF LACRO is seeking a consultant to provide additional support to the current regional team in charge of the elaboration of European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) multi-country proposals for the next-coming ECHO Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) 2025 appeal. The assignment will be carried out in close coordination with the LACRO’s Emergency, Programme sections and Public Partnership Units, resulting in the elaboration of the first draft of a project proposal to be presented to ECHO.
The KM Specialist will be responsible for strengthening the KM Strategy to ensure 1) its activities meet the knowledge generation and sharing needs of the Polio SBC colleagues at HQ, regional, and country level, 2) the strategy is aligned with UNICEF’s Global Knowledge Management Strategy and 3) activities leverage any new approaches or tools available at UNICEF, which involves staying up to date with new approaches in KM, at UNICEF as well as connecting with other KM colleagues and polio SBC colleagues across UNICEF.
Under the direct guidance of the Deputy Rep Operations, the incumbent manages the supply and logistics operations of a complex nature with significant impact on programme delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives. Accountable for effective planning, contracting, procurement of both supplies and services, distribution, inventory management of UNICEF's supplies, in support of the Country Programmes.
Le bureau du Cameroun est entrain de rechercher un consultant pour appuyer l’équipe de Child Identity Protection (CHIP) dans la collecte de données concernant l’étude visant l'amélioration de l’enregistrement des naissances pour un meilleur accès à l’éducation.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education (Level 4), the Education Specialist supports the implementation of the Education programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
As our new intern, you will support the Communications Team in the Service Quality Management (SQM) section. The communications function at the GSSC manages internal and external communication platforms, producing multimedia content, newsletters, and campaigns to enhance staff engagement and knowledge sharing. It supports various communication initiatives, including visual content creation, SharePoint management and the coordination of strategic messaging and events.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Communication Specialist, the intern will support the team with content creation for the GSSC’s internal platforms.