UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to develop a concise framing note and a brochure that connect the Childcare and Early Learning Financing Facility (CELFF) as a catalytic financing platform with the jobs & skills agenda.
UNICEF is strengthening its executive screening and assessment capacity to support recruitment activities for Assistant Representatives, Deputy Representative Programme and Deputy Representative Operations roles. UNICEF is also preparing to launch the first generic vacancy announcement for Deputy Representative Operations, P-4 and P-5 Talent Groups. A significant number of applications are expected to undergo the screening and assessment process. The initial desk-review of applicants (long-listing) is performed by DPC.
The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs (MoSCFA) is benefiting from technical support under a project aimed at strengthening child protection governance and child rights monitoring in Greece, funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument, and implemented by UNICEF, in cooperation with the European Commission’s Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM).
Overall, the project aims to strengthen child rights governance, operationalize the National Mechanism for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Action Plan for the Rights of the Child, and support the development of a new National Action Plan on the Rights of the Child (NAPCR), including a robust Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
The consultant will provide technical support to UNICEF by supporting stakeholder consultations, analysis of findings, preparation of the inception report, and conducting a desk review of national, European and international child rights frameworks to inform the formulation of the new NAPCR.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and related support to the Department of Basic Education’s ECD Directorate in the development, strengthening, and maintenance of knowledge and professional development support systems within the early learning sector which include the expansion and content management of the ECD Information Hub as a dynamic knowledge and advocacy platform; the migration, implementation, content development, and sustainability of digital ECD platforms such and ECDmobi and the P.L.A.Y. online in-service training; and the identification and sharing of key knowledge products on early learning through play in an accessible and effective manner to all stakeholders.
UNICEF is recruiting three national consultants for the assignment:
The consultants will work as a coordinated team, jointly responsible for deliverables, with regular coordination and joint review of outputs. The team lead will ensure integration, coherence and quality assurance across all outputs.
1. Economic/Finance Expert and Team Lead, tasked with overall coordination between the experts and UNICEF, leading work on research of the existing model and international best practices, revision of the National Methodology for Financing Social Protection Services, pricing simulations and fiscal impact assessments, as well as development of implementation manual and price calculator;
2. Legal Expert, tasked with legal and regulatory analysis, ensuring alignment of the new model with the national legal framework, and drafting proposed legal amendments; and
3. Social Service Professional, who will contribute to revising the service pricing and financing system, conduct stakeholder mapping, coordinate and document stakeholder engagement, support reporting and consultation documentation, and contribute to development of the implementation manual and the implementation workshop for the institutions.
The assignment aims to provide technical support to the UNICEF Social Policy team in Somalia to advance its Local Governance and Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda. This includes conducting district, state, and national-level PF4C analyses; supporting targeted capacity development of government counterparts; and strengthening budget transparency and openness, including citizen participation, social accountability, and oversight mechanisms.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the consultant will provide technical assistance to strengthen the Non Formal Education (NFE) agenda in Nepal.
The assignment will support UNICEF’s contribution to the School Education Sector Plan (SESP) and national priorities on equity, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop and implement a comprehensive communication approach and deliver high-quality communication outputs that support UNICEF Philippines and partners in strategically positioning the Global Ministerial Meeting on Ending Violence Against Children, enhancing visibility through content development and amplification of key messages and results, and contributing to advocacy outcomes before, during, and after the conference, the ASEAN ICT Forum, Safer Internet Month and other related events.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
The core objective of this assignment is to co-create or lead on data projects, support capacity building where applicable
and developing data & analytics products, primarily using cutting-edge data and data science models to support horizontal
initiatives across UNICEF’s core programmes on health, education, WASH and country climate initiatives and in particular
the Automated SitRep, a tool that supports the Office of Emergency Programmes with data to support regional and country
based emergencies and the Air Quality Model creation for Malaysia.
We are looking for an exceptionally qualified candidate with extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement,
facilitation, and project management, combined with strong expertise in data science The ideal candidate should have a
solid understanding of data visualization techniques and best practices, particularly within the EAP region as well as previous
experience working with UNICEF and also on climate data projects. They should bring robust data science skills, along with
deep knowledge of agile methodologies, user-centered design and data management best practices. Knowledge of satellite
imagery and geospatial data engineering is a plus.
They should also be comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative team environment and be passionate about
contributing to the enhancement of UNICEF's mission by designing frontier data products.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide engagement leadership to operationalize two multistakeholder partnerships: the Children’s WASH SDG Fund and the People’s Survival Fund Plus. The Multistakeholder Engagement Partner will convene partners, establish and manage a private sector membership offer, and develop partner-facing communications and fundraising materials that strengthen pipeline development, partnership conversions, and sustained engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient outcomes for children and communities in the Philippines.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will support Generation Unlimited (GenU) in strengthening strategic engagement with the GenU Global Leadership Council and other influential leaders to advance employability, employment and entrepreneurship for young people, working with GenU leadership and across the GenU Global Team.
The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to establish LTAS with multiple rostered consultants who can provide reliable, specialised support for SBC capacity development and programme support. This arrangement ensures that UNICEF China has consistent access to expert assistance for institutional capacity assessments, SBC planning and implementation for individuals and teams, and the design and delivery of capacity development initiatives.
Internships with UNICEF offer eligible students the opportunity to gain experience in UNICEF’s work and get familiar with its core values and mandate. This internship is designed to give you a strong start in your professional journey.
The Partner Recognition and Impact team in the Private Sector Communication and Engagement Section at UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnership (PFP) Division is seeking to establish a roster of highly skilled, experienced, and strategic communication professional to contribute to a diverse range of partnership communication activities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive seven-month desk-based analytical study on the financing of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme across national and subnational levels. MBG is a flagship priority of the Government of Indonesia, currently predominantly financed and implemented at the national level. At the national level, the assignment will focus on analyzing the financing of MBG within the State Budget (APBN), including budget allocations, expenditure trends, and the composition of spending. The analysis will assess the adequacy, efficiency, and fiscal sustainability of current financing arrangements, and identify opportunities to strengthen budget performance and support informed decision-making on the programme’s scale-up and long-term viability. This will also include an assessment of fiscal incentive mechanisms and frameworks—particularly those related to stunting reduction— to assess their alignment with and potential contribution to MBG objectives.
Conformément à la Convention Internationale des Droits de l’Enfant, l’accueil institutionnel est envisagé comme une solution ultime. Néanmoins, face à des environnements familiaux critiques, cette mesure de protection de remplacement devient une nécessité temporaire pour garantir la sécurité de l'enfant. En Tunisie, le ministère des Affaires Sociales (MAS) assume cette mission de protection en accueillant annuellement des centaines d’enfants au sein de ses établissements spécialisés. Ces derniers ont pour mission de garantir un accompagnement individualisé et continu, s'étendant de l'admission de l'enfant jusqu'à sa réintégration familiale, tout en assurant un suivi post-réintégration rigoureux pour consolider la stabilité de son environnement.
Cette consultation vise à renforcer la qualité de prise en charge des enfants accueillis dans les centres à travers la définition d’un référentiel de compétences pour les auxiliaires de vie auprès d’enfants, adapté à la diversité des contextes d’intervention et l’élaboration d’un plan de formation ciblé.
UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACRO) invites qualified professionals to apply for inclusion in a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) roster to provide specialized support to Country Programme Planning (CPP) processes across the region.
This initiative aims to establish a pool of experienced consultants who can be mobilized to support UNICEF Country Offices in delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and strategically aligned programmes for children.
The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) under Ministry of Planning supports the effective implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and contributes to Bangladesh’s broader development vision. The Perspective Plan, Five-Year Plans and ADP have placed special emphasis on IMED’s role, with increasing attention to introducing results-based management norms and procedures to promote more accountable and effective implementation of ADP projects. It is against this backdrop that UNICEF is supporting IMED to develop its Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Act and Rules to ensure effective investment and socio-economic development through monitoring and evaluation of development projects, transparency and efficiency. This initiative will strengthen results-based management, align national systems and ensure systematic generation and use of evidence in planning, budgeting, and policy decisions. UNICEF therefore is calling for applications for an international consultant to lead the assignment. The consultant will work hand in hand with a national consultant to carry out the assignment.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking the support of a consultant to develop a concise framing note and a brochure that connect the Childcare and Early Learning Financing Facility (CELFF) as a catalytic financing platform with the jobs & skills agenda.
UNICEF is strengthening its executive screening and assessment capacity to support recruitment activities for Assistant Representatives, Deputy Representative Programme and Deputy Representative Operations roles. UNICEF is also preparing to launch the first generic vacancy announcement for Deputy Representative Operations, P-4 and P-5 Talent Groups. A significant number of applications are expected to undergo the screening and assessment process. The initial desk-review of applicants (long-listing) is performed by DPC.
The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs (MoSCFA) is benefiting from technical support under a project aimed at strengthening child protection governance and child rights monitoring in Greece, funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument, and implemented by UNICEF, in cooperation with the European Commission’s Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM).
Overall, the project aims to strengthen child rights governance, operationalize the National Mechanism for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Action Plan for the Rights of the Child, and support the development of a new National Action Plan on the Rights of the Child (NAPCR), including a robust Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
The consultant will provide technical support to UNICEF by supporting stakeholder consultations, analysis of findings, preparation of the inception report, and conducting a desk review of national, European and international child rights frameworks to inform the formulation of the new NAPCR.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and related support to the Department of Basic Education’s ECD Directorate in the development, strengthening, and maintenance of knowledge and professional development support systems within the early learning sector which include the expansion and content management of the ECD Information Hub as a dynamic knowledge and advocacy platform; the migration, implementation, content development, and sustainability of digital ECD platforms such and ECDmobi and the P.L.A.Y. online in-service training; and the identification and sharing of key knowledge products on early learning through play in an accessible and effective manner to all stakeholders.
UNICEF is recruiting three national consultants for the assignment:
The consultants will work as a coordinated team, jointly responsible for deliverables, with regular coordination and joint review of outputs. The team lead will ensure integration, coherence and quality assurance across all outputs.
1. Economic/Finance Expert and Team Lead, tasked with overall coordination between the experts and UNICEF, leading work on research of the existing model and international best practices, revision of the National Methodology for Financing Social Protection Services, pricing simulations and fiscal impact assessments, as well as development of implementation manual and price calculator;
2. Legal Expert, tasked with legal and regulatory analysis, ensuring alignment of the new model with the national legal framework, and drafting proposed legal amendments; and
3. Social Service Professional, who will contribute to revising the service pricing and financing system, conduct stakeholder mapping, coordinate and document stakeholder engagement, support reporting and consultation documentation, and contribute to development of the implementation manual and the implementation workshop for the institutions.
The assignment aims to provide technical support to the UNICEF Social Policy team in Somalia to advance its Local Governance and Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda. This includes conducting district, state, and national-level PF4C analyses; supporting targeted capacity development of government counterparts; and strengthening budget transparency and openness, including citizen participation, social accountability, and oversight mechanisms.
Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the consultant will provide technical assistance to strengthen the Non Formal Education (NFE) agenda in Nepal.
The assignment will support UNICEF’s contribution to the School Education Sector Plan (SESP) and national priorities on equity, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop and implement a comprehensive communication approach and deliver high-quality communication outputs that support UNICEF Philippines and partners in strategically positioning the Global Ministerial Meeting on Ending Violence Against Children, enhancing visibility through content development and amplification of key messages and results, and contributing to advocacy outcomes before, during, and after the conference, the ASEAN ICT Forum, Safer Internet Month and other related events.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
The core objective of this assignment is to co-create or lead on data projects, support capacity building where applicable
and developing data & analytics products, primarily using cutting-edge data and data science models to support horizontal
initiatives across UNICEF’s core programmes on health, education, WASH and country climate initiatives and in particular
the Automated SitRep, a tool that supports the Office of Emergency Programmes with data to support regional and country
based emergencies and the Air Quality Model creation for Malaysia.
We are looking for an exceptionally qualified candidate with extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement,
facilitation, and project management, combined with strong expertise in data science The ideal candidate should have a
solid understanding of data visualization techniques and best practices, particularly within the EAP region as well as previous
experience working with UNICEF and also on climate data projects. They should bring robust data science skills, along with
deep knowledge of agile methodologies, user-centered design and data management best practices. Knowledge of satellite
imagery and geospatial data engineering is a plus.
They should also be comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative team environment and be passionate about
contributing to the enhancement of UNICEF's mission by designing frontier data products.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide engagement leadership to operationalize two multistakeholder partnerships: the Children’s WASH SDG Fund and the People’s Survival Fund Plus. The Multistakeholder Engagement Partner will convene partners, establish and manage a private sector membership offer, and develop partner-facing communications and fundraising materials that strengthen pipeline development, partnership conversions, and sustained engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient outcomes for children and communities in the Philippines.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will support Generation Unlimited (GenU) in strengthening strategic engagement with the GenU Global Leadership Council and other influential leaders to advance employability, employment and entrepreneurship for young people, working with GenU leadership and across the GenU Global Team.
The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to establish LTAS with multiple rostered consultants who can provide reliable, specialised support for SBC capacity development and programme support. This arrangement ensures that UNICEF China has consistent access to expert assistance for institutional capacity assessments, SBC planning and implementation for individuals and teams, and the design and delivery of capacity development initiatives.
Internships with UNICEF offer eligible students the opportunity to gain experience in UNICEF’s work and get familiar with its core values and mandate. This internship is designed to give you a strong start in your professional journey.
The Partner Recognition and Impact team in the Private Sector Communication and Engagement Section at UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnership (PFP) Division is seeking to establish a roster of highly skilled, experienced, and strategic communication professional to contribute to a diverse range of partnership communication activities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive seven-month desk-based analytical study on the financing of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme across national and subnational levels. MBG is a flagship priority of the Government of Indonesia, currently predominantly financed and implemented at the national level. At the national level, the assignment will focus on analyzing the financing of MBG within the State Budget (APBN), including budget allocations, expenditure trends, and the composition of spending. The analysis will assess the adequacy, efficiency, and fiscal sustainability of current financing arrangements, and identify opportunities to strengthen budget performance and support informed decision-making on the programme’s scale-up and long-term viability. This will also include an assessment of fiscal incentive mechanisms and frameworks—particularly those related to stunting reduction— to assess their alignment with and potential contribution to MBG objectives.
Conformément à la Convention Internationale des Droits de l’Enfant, l’accueil institutionnel est envisagé comme une solution ultime. Néanmoins, face à des environnements familiaux critiques, cette mesure de protection de remplacement devient une nécessité temporaire pour garantir la sécurité de l'enfant. En Tunisie, le ministère des Affaires Sociales (MAS) assume cette mission de protection en accueillant annuellement des centaines d’enfants au sein de ses établissements spécialisés. Ces derniers ont pour mission de garantir un accompagnement individualisé et continu, s'étendant de l'admission de l'enfant jusqu'à sa réintégration familiale, tout en assurant un suivi post-réintégration rigoureux pour consolider la stabilité de son environnement.
Cette consultation vise à renforcer la qualité de prise en charge des enfants accueillis dans les centres à travers la définition d’un référentiel de compétences pour les auxiliaires de vie auprès d’enfants, adapté à la diversité des contextes d’intervention et l’élaboration d’un plan de formation ciblé.
UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACRO) invites qualified professionals to apply for inclusion in a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) roster to provide specialized support to Country Programme Planning (CPP) processes across the region.
This initiative aims to establish a pool of experienced consultants who can be mobilized to support UNICEF Country Offices in delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and strategically aligned programmes for children.
The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) under Ministry of Planning supports the effective implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and contributes to Bangladesh’s broader development vision. The Perspective Plan, Five-Year Plans and ADP have placed special emphasis on IMED’s role, with increasing attention to introducing results-based management norms and procedures to promote more accountable and effective implementation of ADP projects. It is against this backdrop that UNICEF is supporting IMED to develop its Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Act and Rules to ensure effective investment and socio-economic development through monitoring and evaluation of development projects, transparency and efficiency. This initiative will strengthen results-based management, align national systems and ensure systematic generation and use of evidence in planning, budgeting, and policy decisions. UNICEF therefore is calling for applications for an international consultant to lead the assignment. The consultant will work hand in hand with a national consultant to carry out the assignment.
Careers