2025 is a significant moment for polio eradication efforts. The months ahead are high risk, but with important opportunities for UNICEF’s advocacy and to secure essential results. UNICEF is looking for a consultant for seven months to support key moments and initiatives which are part of UNICEF’s Global Polio Advocacy Strategy. Additional capacity is needed in the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, Advocacy Section, to undertake timebound projects and scale up polio advocacy results at a crucial moment in time. This includes delivering resources and materials for global advocacy moments, including World Polio Day (24 October).
UNICEF’s polio advocacy is supported by a leading Foundation. This role will support a number of key grant deliverables from April 2025 to October 2025
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Section (PSFP) within the UNICEF Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and UNICEF Country Offices to maximize revenue and drive income growth. Inside PSFP, the Digital Fundraising team is implementing a new Digital Revenue Strategy to Inspire, Collaborate and Enable markets to improve their digital fundraising results. The vision: become the largest and most successful non-profit digital fundraising program in the world. The overall objective of the Digital Revenue Strategy is to increase donations through improved digital capabilities, integrating digital channels to support activities such as telemarketing, face-to-face fundraising, DRTV, telethons, and others. As a Digital Paid Media Specialist (Paid Social and Paid Search), the consultant will focus on driving performance marketing and ad operations on respective paid media channels (Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram and Google, Bing, and YouTube), primarily focused on Paid Social, Paid search and programmatic display, but also exposed to mobile DSP, video DSP, and direct publisher (direct buys or affiliate marketing-based buying), providing digital marketing consultancy across paid media channels (Meta and Google ads).
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere. Within UNICEF, the Programme Group (PG) provides global programme leadership to achieve results for the most disadvantaged and excluded children everywhere within the overall framework of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2022–2025 and in response to the universal scope of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PG leads UNICEF’s global programmatic vision to provide countries in all types of contexts with technical assistance (working closely with Regional Offices) to boost programme excellence as well as support to leverage evidence, partnerships, and innovations that can be adapted and taken to scale in different country contexts – including humanitarian settings and fragile and crisis-affected settings.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is looking for an individual consultant to support the Digital Engagement and Protection unit with project coordination, events management and administrative services for its portfolio of projects.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for committed professional to conduct a comprehensive mapping exercise of the private sector's current adoption of family-friendly workplace policies. The assignment is for 30 days within a period of 1.5 months, and it is home based assignment.
This role is being established to increase the capacity of the Audience and Market Insights (AMI) unit, specifically to enhance the actionability of research and insights. The focus will be on supporting research related to high-value and hard-to-reach audiences.
UNICEF Education Section is seeking an international consultant to lead the 2025 phase of the Inclusive Education Project in China. This phase aims to deepen the impact of inclusive practices through data-driven strategies, transformational leadership, partnerships, and international collaboration.
Under the direct supervision of the chief of health/Supply or their designate, and in close coordination with the HQ and regional immunization supply chain (iSC) teams, the Vaccine Management Specialist (VMS) will work with the NLWGs/EPIs/MOPH and their sub-national counterparts
Under the supervision of the HIV Officer in the Health and Nutrition section, the consultant will develop high-quality standardized package of training materials and job aids for the Young Mentor Mothers (YMM) programme. The package will include standard operating procedures, training material, job aids, data collection tools and referral tools to other services.
This duration of this consultancy is 8 months. UNICEF offices are in Pretoria, Gauteng.
The Young People Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an expert to lead a Rapid Assessment of Child and Adolescent Road Safety in Thailand. This assessment will provide a comprehensive analysis of the burden and impact of road traffic injuries on children and adolescents, identify key risk factors, and review existing road safety policies, laws, and interventions, particularly those targeting children and youth. The rapid assessment will map out relevant stakeholders and highlight opportunities for strengthened collaboration.
The findings will inform UNICEF’s engagement in this area, support evidence-based advocacy for safer environments for children and adolescents and contribute to the preparation of the new UNICEF Thailand Country Programme 2027-2031 by helping to identify UNICEF’s comparative advantage in addressing road safety challenges.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is recruiting a qualified consultant to undertake two principal analyses: (a) an analysis of local governance and public service delivery for children, particularly services related to UNICEF Thailand’s programmatic areas2; and (b) a mapping and analysis of the Decentralization to the Local Government Organization Committee (DLOC). Additionally, the role of the consultant includes providing advisory services concerning Thailand’s decentralization characteristics and its ramifications for UNICEF’s programming.
Asistencia técnica para dar continuidad al proceso de elaboración de las Guías Alimentarias basadas en Sistemas Alimentarios (GABSA) para escolares y adolescentes del Paraguay.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of the RMPS and of their focal points in the Regional Offices (ROs) to support more efficiently Country Offices (COs) in reviewing ESS-related documents submitted by country offices, ensuring compliance with World Bank requirements and the Entity’s internal ESS policies, and providing recommendations to strengthen the quality of submissions and of their subsequent implementation.
It is anticipated that there are three key technical areas of work under this consultancy:
- Quality assurance of ESS-related documents developed by 11 Country Offices (COs), and technical assistance to country offices in the preparation of relevant ESS components.
- Analysis of the documentation provided by COs and/or ROs and development of generic ESS and Safeguarding Risk mitigation strategies according to the type of activities.
- Development of a concise guide for the RMPS unit to adopt in the support of CO and/or ROs in quality assurance of the risk management technical area as part of the IFI financial contributions (design, implementation and monitoring of ESS/Safeguarding instruments) from an ESS/Safeguarding perspective.
The consultant will also ensure better alignment of the RMPS’s work with other risk areas within the risk management framework including AAP and data protection and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding Unit (RMPS) is expected to manage this consultancy in close coordination and collaboration with other relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders as needed
Esta consultoría se enmarca en la búsqueda de apoyo y asesoramiento especializado al área de Protección de Derechos en la elaboración de documentos, publicaciones y estrategias innovadoras e integrales de prevención de las violencias contra NNA, que permitan fortalecer las políticas públicas con perspectiva de derechos y género. Asimismo se buscará un perfil con experiencia de monitoreo y gestión en programas y políticas de fortalecimiento familiar y programas de promoción de la crianza respetuosa con abordaje comunitario y participativo. Se espera que el/la consultor/a cuente con experiencia en la coordinación de procesos de redacción de materiales escritos y realización de talleres para funcionarios y familias en la temática abordada.
The Capacity Development Lead will drive capacity building initiatives to help strengthen innovation capabilities across country and regional offices, equipping teams with the skills, knowledge, and systems needed to design, scale, and sustain impactful innovations for children. This role will focus on embedding innovation mindsets and methodologies within UNICEF’s programmes, fostering a culture of experimentation, and supporting government partners in integrating innovative approaches into key sectors. The Capacity Development Lead will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic institutions and private sector partners, to build capacity through the SPARK Accelerator, training programmes and strategic partnerships.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise to the Ministry of Finance, Labor, and Transfers (MFLT) in finalizing the draft Law on Evaluation, Status Recognition, Benefits, and Services for Persons with Disabilities.
The Global Learning Innovation Hub seeks a seasoned EdTech strategist to drive the EdTech for Good Initiative forward through designing and implementing models for the key building blocks of the initiative, including positioning, business and governance models, partnership strategies, community engagement, and content management.
2025 is a significant moment for polio eradication efforts. The months ahead are high risk, but with important opportunities for UNICEF’s advocacy and to secure essential results. UNICEF is looking for a consultant for seven months to support key moments and initiatives which are part of UNICEF’s Global Polio Advocacy Strategy. Additional capacity is needed in the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, Advocacy Section, to undertake timebound projects and scale up polio advocacy results at a crucial moment in time. This includes delivering resources and materials for global advocacy moments, including World Polio Day (24 October).
UNICEF’s polio advocacy is supported by a leading Foundation. This role will support a number of key grant deliverables from April 2025 to October 2025
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Section (PSFP) within the UNICEF Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and UNICEF Country Offices to maximize revenue and drive income growth. Inside PSFP, the Digital Fundraising team is implementing a new Digital Revenue Strategy to Inspire, Collaborate and Enable markets to improve their digital fundraising results. The vision: become the largest and most successful non-profit digital fundraising program in the world. The overall objective of the Digital Revenue Strategy is to increase donations through improved digital capabilities, integrating digital channels to support activities such as telemarketing, face-to-face fundraising, DRTV, telethons, and others. As a Digital Paid Media Specialist (Paid Social and Paid Search), the consultant will focus on driving performance marketing and ad operations on respective paid media channels (Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram and Google, Bing, and YouTube), primarily focused on Paid Social, Paid search and programmatic display, but also exposed to mobile DSP, video DSP, and direct publisher (direct buys or affiliate marketing-based buying), providing digital marketing consultancy across paid media channels (Meta and Google ads).
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere. Within UNICEF, the Programme Group (PG) provides global programme leadership to achieve results for the most disadvantaged and excluded children everywhere within the overall framework of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2022–2025 and in response to the universal scope of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PG leads UNICEF’s global programmatic vision to provide countries in all types of contexts with technical assistance (working closely with Regional Offices) to boost programme excellence as well as support to leverage evidence, partnerships, and innovations that can be adapted and taken to scale in different country contexts – including humanitarian settings and fragile and crisis-affected settings.
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is looking for an individual consultant to support the Digital Engagement and Protection unit with project coordination, events management and administrative services for its portfolio of projects.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office is looking for committed professional to conduct a comprehensive mapping exercise of the private sector's current adoption of family-friendly workplace policies. The assignment is for 30 days within a period of 1.5 months, and it is home based assignment.
This role is being established to increase the capacity of the Audience and Market Insights (AMI) unit, specifically to enhance the actionability of research and insights. The focus will be on supporting research related to high-value and hard-to-reach audiences.
UNICEF Education Section is seeking an international consultant to lead the 2025 phase of the Inclusive Education Project in China. This phase aims to deepen the impact of inclusive practices through data-driven strategies, transformational leadership, partnerships, and international collaboration.
Under the direct supervision of the chief of health/Supply or their designate, and in close coordination with the HQ and regional immunization supply chain (iSC) teams, the Vaccine Management Specialist (VMS) will work with the NLWGs/EPIs/MOPH and their sub-national counterparts
Under the supervision of the HIV Officer in the Health and Nutrition section, the consultant will develop high-quality standardized package of training materials and job aids for the Young Mentor Mothers (YMM) programme. The package will include standard operating procedures, training material, job aids, data collection tools and referral tools to other services.
This duration of this consultancy is 8 months. UNICEF offices are in Pretoria, Gauteng.
The Young People Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an expert to lead a Rapid Assessment of Child and Adolescent Road Safety in Thailand. This assessment will provide a comprehensive analysis of the burden and impact of road traffic injuries on children and adolescents, identify key risk factors, and review existing road safety policies, laws, and interventions, particularly those targeting children and youth. The rapid assessment will map out relevant stakeholders and highlight opportunities for strengthened collaboration.
The findings will inform UNICEF’s engagement in this area, support evidence-based advocacy for safer environments for children and adolescents and contribute to the preparation of the new UNICEF Thailand Country Programme 2027-2031 by helping to identify UNICEF’s comparative advantage in addressing road safety challenges.
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is recruiting a qualified consultant to undertake two principal analyses: (a) an analysis of local governance and public service delivery for children, particularly services related to UNICEF Thailand’s programmatic areas2; and (b) a mapping and analysis of the Decentralization to the Local Government Organization Committee (DLOC). Additionally, the role of the consultant includes providing advisory services concerning Thailand’s decentralization characteristics and its ramifications for UNICEF’s programming.
Asistencia técnica para dar continuidad al proceso de elaboración de las Guías Alimentarias basadas en Sistemas Alimentarios (GABSA) para escolares y adolescentes del Paraguay.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of the RMPS and of their focal points in the Regional Offices (ROs) to support more efficiently Country Offices (COs) in reviewing ESS-related documents submitted by country offices, ensuring compliance with World Bank requirements and the Entity’s internal ESS policies, and providing recommendations to strengthen the quality of submissions and of their subsequent implementation.
It is anticipated that there are three key technical areas of work under this consultancy:
- Quality assurance of ESS-related documents developed by 11 Country Offices (COs), and technical assistance to country offices in the preparation of relevant ESS components.
- Analysis of the documentation provided by COs and/or ROs and development of generic ESS and Safeguarding Risk mitigation strategies according to the type of activities.
- Development of a concise guide for the RMPS unit to adopt in the support of CO and/or ROs in quality assurance of the risk management technical area as part of the IFI financial contributions (design, implementation and monitoring of ESS/Safeguarding instruments) from an ESS/Safeguarding perspective.
The consultant will also ensure better alignment of the RMPS’s work with other risk areas within the risk management framework including AAP and data protection and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding Unit (RMPS) is expected to manage this consultancy in close coordination and collaboration with other relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders as needed
Esta consultoría se enmarca en la búsqueda de apoyo y asesoramiento especializado al área de Protección de Derechos en la elaboración de documentos, publicaciones y estrategias innovadoras e integrales de prevención de las violencias contra NNA, que permitan fortalecer las políticas públicas con perspectiva de derechos y género. Asimismo se buscará un perfil con experiencia de monitoreo y gestión en programas y políticas de fortalecimiento familiar y programas de promoción de la crianza respetuosa con abordaje comunitario y participativo. Se espera que el/la consultor/a cuente con experiencia en la coordinación de procesos de redacción de materiales escritos y realización de talleres para funcionarios y familias en la temática abordada.
The Capacity Development Lead will drive capacity building initiatives to help strengthen innovation capabilities across country and regional offices, equipping teams with the skills, knowledge, and systems needed to design, scale, and sustain impactful innovations for children. This role will focus on embedding innovation mindsets and methodologies within UNICEF’s programmes, fostering a culture of experimentation, and supporting government partners in integrating innovative approaches into key sectors. The Capacity Development Lead will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic institutions and private sector partners, to build capacity through the SPARK Accelerator, training programmes and strategic partnerships.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise to the Ministry of Finance, Labor, and Transfers (MFLT) in finalizing the draft Law on Evaluation, Status Recognition, Benefits, and Services for Persons with Disabilities.
The Global Learning Innovation Hub seeks a seasoned EdTech strategist to drive the EdTech for Good Initiative forward through designing and implementing models for the key building blocks of the initiative, including positioning, business and governance models, partnership strategies, community engagement, and content management.
