Consultancy duration: (approx) 2 months, 7 days: To provide specialist data analysis, modelling, spatial analysis, desk research and technical drafting for a UNICEF report on the intersection of climate hazards, conflict, displacement and children globally, with a strong focus on PROSPECTS programme countries. The consultant will generate and document evidence on historical disaster- and conflict-related displacement, future displacement risk and overlapping child vulnerabilities, and draft the analytical sections and inputs for the report, as well as contribute to the narrative development and final recommendations
Consultant, Climate Partnerships, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), Climate Partnerships, Rome, Italy, Rome office and / or Remote, no travel
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks to engage a national consultant to provide temporary, specialized and deliverable-based technical, analytical and coordination support to advance its expanding climate portfolio. Tajikistan is highly exposed to extreme heat, drought, floods, mudflows, landslides and glacial risks, which affect the continuity, quality and affordability of child-critical services, including education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, social protection and energy.
Join UNICEF Madagascar and help shape a more climate-resilient future for children. As a Programme Officer (Climate & Environment), you will support the design, implementation and monitoring of innovative programmes that address the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on children and vulnerable communities. Working closely with government counterparts, development partners and UNICEF programme teams, you will contribute to advancing climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, disaster risk reduction and child-centred climate action across Madagascar. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about climate, environment and sustainable development to make a meaningful impact for every child.
The Department of Education (DepED) and UNICEF are seeking a national consultant to carry out a review of the DepED Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program and make recommendations for strengthening the program effectiveness, sustainability, financing, climate/DRR integration, and monitoring.
DepED institutionalized the WinS Program through DepED Order No. 10, s. 2016, which sets policy objectives and standards to promote safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices and a clean learning environment for learners. The policy adopted the Three Star Approach (TSA) to WASH in Schools and its concept of progressive, stepwise improvements toward national WinS standards as the national strategy to help schools progressively improve WASH conditions. Over time, DepED and partners have also strengthened implementation through decentralized, school-led approaches and technical coordination mechanisms.
This assignment aims to advance UNICEF’s adolescent girls agenda by strengthening the evidence, financing and investment case for programmes that improve girls’ wellbeing, leadership and empowerment. The consultant will support country offices with costing, cost-effectiveness analysis and sustainable financing strategies, develop analytical tools and investment cases, including climate-informed approaches, and produce evidence products to help mobilize resources, influence policy, and scale proven solutions for adolescent girls across public, private and philanthropic funding partners.
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks an international consultant to lead the identification and refinement of a child-sensitive climate
investment idea and prepare a technically coherent Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note and supporting pre-feasibility
study. The assignment will align with UNICEF's mandate and current programmes, Tajikistan's climate priorities and the
priorities of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, in its capacity as
National Designated Authority (NDA), and the applicable GCF investment criteria.
The Information Management Officer reports to the Chief of WASH & Climate, P5 with matrixmanagement to the P4 WASH Cluster Coordinator for guidance and general supervision.
UNICEF’s work relies on putting children, young people, their families and communities at the center of its actions. UNICEF promotes evidence-based, people-centered and locally owned development and humanitarian initiatives. This is especially important in settings affected by climate shocks, environmental degradation and persistent gender inequalities, which shape behaviours, access to services and community resilience. Through its Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) programming, UNICEF helps ensure that programmes and services are more responsive, inclusive and sustainable. This approach also makes public action more inclusive and strengthens relationships between communities, public authorities, and service providers. By building trust, it supports greater uptake of current programmes and services while also helping systems become more resilient to future shocks, including climate-related disasters, environmental crises and public health emergencies. It also strengthens social capital and collective efficacy, reinforcing community cohesion, and people’s ability to adapt and respond together.
In the context of the consolidation of ROSA and APRO regional offices and the new strategy under development for UNICEF's engagement with the Singapore market, this consultancy will support the mapping and research of stakeholders for opportunities in the public and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) pillars, landscape analysis of funding and influencing with a focus on supporting match funding opportunities opportunities across acr Climate, Digital, Emergency and other key pillars of APRO's priorities with donors. The consultant will also strengthen donor cy and other key pillars of APRO's priorities with donors. The consultant will also strengthen intelligence, donor communication and advocacy briefings, knowledge management and fundraising support across APRO Public Partnerships. The position will support effective donor engagement, donor intelligence, match-funding identification, analysis, and coordination across Country Offices, Area Offices, National Committees and relevant headquarters divisions to support delivery of partnership commitments and future resource mobilization opportunities, including existing and new public-private partnerships
The RoI analysis will focus on investments and programmes that address two main drivers of vulnerability for Afghan children, that are climate change and water scarcity, and displacement and large-scale return. Key sectors of interest include Water and Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), health, nutrition, education and skill development. The RoI analysis will identify alternative investment packages across these sectors and obtain their benefit-cost ratios (e.g., WASH in isolation, cash transfers in isolation, cash transfers plus WASH combined).
UNICEF Maldives is looking for a Health Officer to help advance the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents through schools as a platform for integrated service delivery and health promotion. The role will focus on improving adolescent health outcomes, including mental health and wellbeing, social and emotional learning, physical activity and sport, nutrition, and school health services. The Health Officer will support efforts to create safe, inclusive, climate-resilient and health-promoting learning environments and strengthen collaboration between the education and health sectors to deliver better results for children and young people. The post provides technical, operational and administrative support across programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Join UNICEF as an Education Officer (Programme Office Terrain) and play a key role in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating education programmes that deliver sustainable results for children. Contribute your technical and operational expertise to creating safe, inclusive and climate-resilient learning environments, improving access to education and supporting children affected by emergencies, exclusion or disability. Working closely with government counterparts, communities and development partners, you will strengthen partnerships, promote innovative solutions, build local capacities and help every child learn and thrive.
The consultancy will contribute to UNICEF Pacific’s broader education data and evidence agenda, including early childhood development, school readiness, inclusive education, climate resilience and other emerging priorities.
The overall purpose is to help ensure that education data investments translate into practical, country-owned recommendations, stronger monitoring systems, and more equitable and responsive education programming across the Pacific.
Can you influence the decisions that shape Angola’s WASH agenda? Are you a respected WASH professional with the experience to guide policy, strengthen institutions, and mobilize partners towards a common vision? Do you thrive on turning complex challenges into sustainable solutions that improve the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Angola is seeking an exceptional WASH Specialist to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise and partnership engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient and sustainable WASH services across the country. If you are ready to shape systems, influence change, and leave a lasting legacy for children in Angola, we encourage you to apply. For every child, safe water, sanitation, and a healthier future.
UNICEF is seeking a Partnerships Specialist (P-3) to support the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts. The role will identify and pursue opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies, monitor the external environment for opportunities and risks, and provide strategic support for high-level engagement. The position will also contribute to policy influence, outreach and communications efforts aimed at enhancing UNICEF’s visibility and advancing its mission for children.
Join UNICEF Pacific’s team in Samoa as an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development) and help ensure every child has the best start in life and access to quality learning opportunities.
Based in Apia, you will support the delivery of Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes across Samoa, Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands. Working closely with the Chief of Field Office and the Education team in Suva, you will provide technical and programme management support to advance equitable, inclusive and quality learning for all children.
We are seeking a dedicated professional with experience in education and/or ECD programming. Join a collaborative team working to improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, disadvantaged and excluded.
Join our team as a Programme Associate and supports the implementation of The Multi-Year Resilience Program, where UNICEF is the Gender Lead Organization, particularly to guarantee articulation of by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate is accountable for the full spectrum of administrative and project/programme support activities, specially related to the Multi-Year Resilience Program. The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the country office and success in the implementation of project/programme activities. Accurate programme monitoring and recommendations, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme decision-making. Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. Experience: A minimum of six years of experience in the implementation, monitoring and reporting results in primary and/or secondary education is required. Experience on children rights, data analysis in primary and secondary education in schools, is considered as an asset. Prior experience in programme support or partner coordination functions is an asset. Prior experience in programme support or partner coordination functions is an asset. Relevant experience in programme management support to consortiums or interagency/inter-institutional/interorganizational projects is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in the field of Education, social work or social studies may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years. Language Requirements: English and Spanish proficiency is required.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, Abuja, is seeking a passionate and dedicated person to work as People & Culture Associate. We invite applications from highly motivated individuals who are committed to delivering results for children. If you are driven by impact and eager to contribute to UNICEF's mission, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic and dedicated team.
Consultancy duration: (approx) 2 months, 7 days: To provide specialist data analysis, modelling, spatial analysis, desk research and technical drafting for a UNICEF report on the intersection of climate hazards, conflict, displacement and children globally, with a strong focus on PROSPECTS programme countries. The consultant will generate and document evidence on historical disaster- and conflict-related displacement, future displacement risk and overlapping child vulnerabilities, and draft the analytical sections and inputs for the report, as well as contribute to the narrative development and final recommendations
Consultant, Climate Partnerships, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), Climate Partnerships, Rome, Italy, Rome office and / or Remote, no travel
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks to engage a national consultant to provide temporary, specialized and deliverable-based technical, analytical and coordination support to advance its expanding climate portfolio. Tajikistan is highly exposed to extreme heat, drought, floods, mudflows, landslides and glacial risks, which affect the continuity, quality and affordability of child-critical services, including education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, social protection and energy.
Join UNICEF Madagascar and help shape a more climate-resilient future for children. As a Programme Officer (Climate & Environment), you will support the design, implementation and monitoring of innovative programmes that address the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on children and vulnerable communities. Working closely with government counterparts, development partners and UNICEF programme teams, you will contribute to advancing climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, disaster risk reduction and child-centred climate action across Madagascar. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about climate, environment and sustainable development to make a meaningful impact for every child.
The Department of Education (DepED) and UNICEF are seeking a national consultant to carry out a review of the DepED Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program and make recommendations for strengthening the program effectiveness, sustainability, financing, climate/DRR integration, and monitoring.
DepED institutionalized the WinS Program through DepED Order No. 10, s. 2016, which sets policy objectives and standards to promote safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices and a clean learning environment for learners. The policy adopted the Three Star Approach (TSA) to WASH in Schools and its concept of progressive, stepwise improvements toward national WinS standards as the national strategy to help schools progressively improve WASH conditions. Over time, DepED and partners have also strengthened implementation through decentralized, school-led approaches and technical coordination mechanisms.
This assignment aims to advance UNICEF’s adolescent girls agenda by strengthening the evidence, financing and investment case for programmes that improve girls’ wellbeing, leadership and empowerment. The consultant will support country offices with costing, cost-effectiveness analysis and sustainable financing strategies, develop analytical tools and investment cases, including climate-informed approaches, and produce evidence products to help mobilize resources, influence policy, and scale proven solutions for adolescent girls across public, private and philanthropic funding partners.
UNICEF Tajikistan seeks an international consultant to lead the identification and refinement of a child-sensitive climate
investment idea and prepare a technically coherent Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note and supporting pre-feasibility
study. The assignment will align with UNICEF's mandate and current programmes, Tajikistan's climate priorities and the
priorities of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, in its capacity as
National Designated Authority (NDA), and the applicable GCF investment criteria.
The Information Management Officer reports to the Chief of WASH & Climate, P5 with matrixmanagement to the P4 WASH Cluster Coordinator for guidance and general supervision.
UNICEF’s work relies on putting children, young people, their families and communities at the center of its actions. UNICEF promotes evidence-based, people-centered and locally owned development and humanitarian initiatives. This is especially important in settings affected by climate shocks, environmental degradation and persistent gender inequalities, which shape behaviours, access to services and community resilience. Through its Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) programming, UNICEF helps ensure that programmes and services are more responsive, inclusive and sustainable. This approach also makes public action more inclusive and strengthens relationships between communities, public authorities, and service providers. By building trust, it supports greater uptake of current programmes and services while also helping systems become more resilient to future shocks, including climate-related disasters, environmental crises and public health emergencies. It also strengthens social capital and collective efficacy, reinforcing community cohesion, and people’s ability to adapt and respond together.
In the context of the consolidation of ROSA and APRO regional offices and the new strategy under development for UNICEF's engagement with the Singapore market, this consultancy will support the mapping and research of stakeholders for opportunities in the public and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) pillars, landscape analysis of funding and influencing with a focus on supporting match funding opportunities opportunities across acr Climate, Digital, Emergency and other key pillars of APRO's priorities with donors. The consultant will also strengthen donor cy and other key pillars of APRO's priorities with donors. The consultant will also strengthen intelligence, donor communication and advocacy briefings, knowledge management and fundraising support across APRO Public Partnerships. The position will support effective donor engagement, donor intelligence, match-funding identification, analysis, and coordination across Country Offices, Area Offices, National Committees and relevant headquarters divisions to support delivery of partnership commitments and future resource mobilization opportunities, including existing and new public-private partnerships
The RoI analysis will focus on investments and programmes that address two main drivers of vulnerability for Afghan children, that are climate change and water scarcity, and displacement and large-scale return. Key sectors of interest include Water and Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), health, nutrition, education and skill development. The RoI analysis will identify alternative investment packages across these sectors and obtain their benefit-cost ratios (e.g., WASH in isolation, cash transfers in isolation, cash transfers plus WASH combined).
UNICEF Maldives is looking for a Health Officer to help advance the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents through schools as a platform for integrated service delivery and health promotion. The role will focus on improving adolescent health outcomes, including mental health and wellbeing, social and emotional learning, physical activity and sport, nutrition, and school health services. The Health Officer will support efforts to create safe, inclusive, climate-resilient and health-promoting learning environments and strengthen collaboration between the education and health sectors to deliver better results for children and young people. The post provides technical, operational and administrative support across programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Join UNICEF as an Education Officer (Programme Office Terrain) and play a key role in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating education programmes that deliver sustainable results for children. Contribute your technical and operational expertise to creating safe, inclusive and climate-resilient learning environments, improving access to education and supporting children affected by emergencies, exclusion or disability. Working closely with government counterparts, communities and development partners, you will strengthen partnerships, promote innovative solutions, build local capacities and help every child learn and thrive.
The consultancy will contribute to UNICEF Pacific’s broader education data and evidence agenda, including early childhood development, school readiness, inclusive education, climate resilience and other emerging priorities.
The overall purpose is to help ensure that education data investments translate into practical, country-owned recommendations, stronger monitoring systems, and more equitable and responsive education programming across the Pacific.
Can you influence the decisions that shape Angola’s WASH agenda? Are you a respected WASH professional with the experience to guide policy, strengthen institutions, and mobilize partners towards a common vision? Do you thrive on turning complex challenges into sustainable solutions that improve the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Angola is seeking an exceptional WASH Specialist to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise and partnership engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient and sustainable WASH services across the country. If you are ready to shape systems, influence change, and leave a lasting legacy for children in Angola, we encourage you to apply. For every child, safe water, sanitation, and a healthier future.
UNICEF is seeking a Partnerships Specialist (P-3) to support the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts. The role will identify and pursue opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies, monitor the external environment for opportunities and risks, and provide strategic support for high-level engagement. The position will also contribute to policy influence, outreach and communications efforts aimed at enhancing UNICEF’s visibility and advancing its mission for children.
Join UNICEF Pacific’s team in Samoa as an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development) and help ensure every child has the best start in life and access to quality learning opportunities.
Based in Apia, you will support the delivery of Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes across Samoa, Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands. Working closely with the Chief of Field Office and the Education team in Suva, you will provide technical and programme management support to advance equitable, inclusive and quality learning for all children.
We are seeking a dedicated professional with experience in education and/or ECD programming. Join a collaborative team working to improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, disadvantaged and excluded.
Join our team as a Programme Associate and supports the implementation of The Multi-Year Resilience Program, where UNICEF is the Gender Lead Organization, particularly to guarantee articulation of by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate is accountable for the full spectrum of administrative and project/programme support activities, specially related to the Multi-Year Resilience Program. The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the country office and success in the implementation of project/programme activities. Accurate programme monitoring and recommendations, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme decision-making. Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. Experience: A minimum of six years of experience in the implementation, monitoring and reporting results in primary and/or secondary education is required. Experience on children rights, data analysis in primary and secondary education in schools, is considered as an asset. Prior experience in programme support or partner coordination functions is an asset. Prior experience in programme support or partner coordination functions is an asset. Relevant experience in programme management support to consortiums or interagency/inter-institutional/interorganizational projects is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in the field of Education, social work or social studies may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years. Language Requirements: English and Spanish proficiency is required.
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, Abuja, is seeking a passionate and dedicated person to work as People & Culture Associate. We invite applications from highly motivated individuals who are committed to delivering results for children. If you are driven by impact and eager to contribute to UNICEF's mission, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic and dedicated team.
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