The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Francophone). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Western and Central Africa (WCA) and other francophone African countries. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Western and Central Africa Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Spanish speaking). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC). The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Asia-South Pacific). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Asia and South Pacific. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Asia and South Pacific Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Gender, Rights, and Protection unit is establishing a Roster of Consultants to pre-qualify candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. Consultants on the roster may be called upon to:
• Conduct evidence reviews and quality appraisals of programmatic research on child marriage, FGM, and related interventions (e.g. social protection, cash transfers, health, social and behavioural change)
• Draft high-quality research outputs including reports, briefs, academic articles, and presentations.
• Provide technical assistance on harmful practice research to UNICEF and UNFPA country and regional offices to support evidence-informed programming.
• Support evidence-agenda setting processes including research consultations, evidence synthesis, engaging stakeholders, and developing knowledge translation tools to enhance evidence uptake.
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
The Consultant will serve as the principal technical resource within the Safe Online team, ensuring that the fund’s strategy, products, partnerships, and monitoring frameworks are rooted in the latest research and a public-health approach to child and adolescent mental health.
Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the overall goal of this consultancy is to determine the feasibility, readiness, and design of a Regional MICS initiative for the Caribbean Region, while supporting CARICOM and UNICEF in advancing the proposal through the June and November 2026 regional meetings.
This context, this consultancy will provide services to UNICEF for 10 months, with monthly deliverables, to map and structure opportunities for public policies, government financing, and STI instruments (including the Partnership Agreement for Research, Development, and Innovation – APPD&I/APPDI), as well as incorporating scientific forums as levers for mobilizing partnerships in favor of innovations focused on children and adolescents.
The consultant will provide technical support to strengthen advocacy, coordination, and knowledge exchange on foundational learning across the SADC region. Working under UNICEF’s technical guidance and the day‑to‑day oversight of the SADC Secretariat, the consultant will help reinforce regional momentum and coherence by aligning efforts with SADC mandates and continental education frameworks. The role will enhance linkages between SADC, Member States, and ongoing continental initiatives to advance equitable, quality learning outcomes.
The purpose of this national consultancy is to provide field-level coordination and qualitative research support for the mixed-methods impact assessment of the FunDoo in Uganda. This will include:
• Conducting qualitative data collection in selected communities and transcribing the qualitative data for the qualitative component of the study
• Support preliminary qualitative analysis
• Support the coordination of the recruitment of eligible adolescents and young people into the quantitative component of the study
• Supporting participant tracking and completion of baseline and follow-up surveys as part of the quantitative component of the study
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme at the field level.
Join UNICEF in Advancing Child Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). This role will be part of the Deputy Representative Programme’s Office. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Deputy Representative Programmes and will collaborate closely with all Programme sections, including dedicated MHPSS specialists or focal points in Health, Child Protection, ADAP, and Education at national level and subnational level, to provide strategic and technical guidance to support the MHPSS intersectoral agenda and related thought leadership across UNICEF programme areas, including its leadership areas in the Ukraine Country Programme 2025-2029 ( Better Start, Better Care, and Better Learning and Skills). The incumbent will also engage key partners (government counterparts, WHO, UNHCR, other UN agencies, CSOs, subject matter experts, academic research institutions, to assist in ensuring that quality MHPSS services are developed, monitored and effectively scaled up and integrated for children, adolescents, and caregivers.
While this position is Kyiv-based, the incumbent should expect to travel to field locations throughout Ukraine as per programmatic needs and in coordination with UNICEF field teams and partners.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría en el análisis de datos del SITAN (Análisis de la Situación de la Niñez y Adolescencia) de Bolivia. La consultoría tiene una duración de 120 días y sede en La Paz; no se prevé viajes.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para la elaboración del análisis de situación de la niñez y adolescencia en Bolivia. La consultoría tiene una duración de 120 días y sede en La Paz; no se prevé viajes.
UNICEF China Education Team is now seeking to recruit a Chinese national consultant to provide technical support to the implementation of the SSTC framework. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF China education team, provide technical and advisory support to project planning, implementation and monitoring.
This position supports UNICEF Costa Rica’s shift within a high‑income country context by leading work in public finance for children, innovative financing, and strategic policy engagement to advance equity and optimize domestic resources for children. The role combines technical leadership with programme management, ensuring effective planning, coordination, resource oversight, and collaboration across sectors to deliver integrated, high‑impact results for the most marginalized children.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Corporate Alliances Associate. In this role, you will contribute to achieving corporate fundraising goals for the Country Office, working under the general supervision of the Corporate Alliances Officer. Your main focus will be engaging with new companies, negotiating agreements with key corporate prospects, and fostering strategic partnerships that drive impact for children and adolescents across Colombia.
We are looking for someone with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, and a passion for creating meaningful collaborations that advance UNICEF’s mission.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Content Assistant (Designer & Copywriter). In this role, you will assist in the production of vital fundraising content and information to engage and retain current and potential individual and high-value donors. Your creativity will help strengthen donor relationships and inspire support for UNICEF’s mission to uphold the rights of every child.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Digital Engagement Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising goals by assisting different fundraising (FR) areas in the production and testing of digital engagement campaigns, as well as automation campaigns and platforms to connect with current and potential donors.
Your work will contribute to creating meaningful digital experiences that strengthen donor relationships and enhance UNICEF’s mission to protect and promote the rights of every child.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of a competent and dedicated Individual Consultant to assess iodine status among pregnant women living in districts previously classified as having either high or low prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in Ghana
Only Ghanaian National are eligible to apply.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Francophone). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Western and Central Africa (WCA) and other francophone African countries. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Western and Central Africa Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Spanish speaking). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC). The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Education Research Unit at UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is looking for a Research Specialist (Asia-South Pacific). This role will support implementation and coordination of research activities globally and will be the focal point for research in Asia and South Pacific. The research specialist will 1) provide research support to countries where Innocenti has research activities, including the development and uptake of research and evidence into programming, planning and policy. 2) support coordination and research activities for implementation research programmes with governments and country teams 3) act as a focal point for the education implementation research team for the Asia and South Pacific Region, supporting the coordination of key partnerships and programmes.
The Gender, Rights, and Protection unit is establishing a Roster of Consultants to pre-qualify candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. Consultants on the roster may be called upon to:
• Conduct evidence reviews and quality appraisals of programmatic research on child marriage, FGM, and related interventions (e.g. social protection, cash transfers, health, social and behavioural change)
• Draft high-quality research outputs including reports, briefs, academic articles, and presentations.
• Provide technical assistance on harmful practice research to UNICEF and UNFPA country and regional offices to support evidence-informed programming.
• Support evidence-agenda setting processes including research consultations, evidence synthesis, engaging stakeholders, and developing knowledge translation tools to enhance evidence uptake.
The Social & Economic Policy (SEP) unit at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight is establishing a Roster of Consultants with pre-qualified candidates who can be contracted quickly to provide a range of research services. These may include quantitative or qualitative data collection activities, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), literature reviews, writing research outputs such as reports, briefs or academic articles, amongst others.
The Consultant will serve as the principal technical resource within the Safe Online team, ensuring that the fund’s strategy, products, partnerships, and monitoring frameworks are rooted in the latest research and a public-health approach to child and adolescent mental health.
Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the overall goal of this consultancy is to determine the feasibility, readiness, and design of a Regional MICS initiative for the Caribbean Region, while supporting CARICOM and UNICEF in advancing the proposal through the June and November 2026 regional meetings.
This context, this consultancy will provide services to UNICEF for 10 months, with monthly deliverables, to map and structure opportunities for public policies, government financing, and STI instruments (including the Partnership Agreement for Research, Development, and Innovation – APPD&I/APPDI), as well as incorporating scientific forums as levers for mobilizing partnerships in favor of innovations focused on children and adolescents.
The consultant will provide technical support to strengthen advocacy, coordination, and knowledge exchange on foundational learning across the SADC region. Working under UNICEF’s technical guidance and the day‑to‑day oversight of the SADC Secretariat, the consultant will help reinforce regional momentum and coherence by aligning efforts with SADC mandates and continental education frameworks. The role will enhance linkages between SADC, Member States, and ongoing continental initiatives to advance equitable, quality learning outcomes.
The purpose of this national consultancy is to provide field-level coordination and qualitative research support for the mixed-methods impact assessment of the FunDoo in Uganda. This will include:
• Conducting qualitative data collection in selected communities and transcribing the qualitative data for the qualitative component of the study
• Support preliminary qualitative analysis
• Support the coordination of the recruitment of eligible adolescents and young people into the quantitative component of the study
• Supporting participant tracking and completion of baseline and follow-up surveys as part of the quantitative component of the study
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme at the field level.
Join UNICEF in Advancing Child Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). This role will be part of the Deputy Representative Programme’s Office. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Deputy Representative Programmes and will collaborate closely with all Programme sections, including dedicated MHPSS specialists or focal points in Health, Child Protection, ADAP, and Education at national level and subnational level, to provide strategic and technical guidance to support the MHPSS intersectoral agenda and related thought leadership across UNICEF programme areas, including its leadership areas in the Ukraine Country Programme 2025-2029 ( Better Start, Better Care, and Better Learning and Skills). The incumbent will also engage key partners (government counterparts, WHO, UNHCR, other UN agencies, CSOs, subject matter experts, academic research institutions, to assist in ensuring that quality MHPSS services are developed, monitored and effectively scaled up and integrated for children, adolescents, and caregivers.
While this position is Kyiv-based, the incumbent should expect to travel to field locations throughout Ukraine as per programmatic needs and in coordination with UNICEF field teams and partners.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría en el análisis de datos del SITAN (Análisis de la Situación de la Niñez y Adolescencia) de Bolivia. La consultoría tiene una duración de 120 días y sede en La Paz; no se prevé viajes.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para la elaboración del análisis de situación de la niñez y adolescencia en Bolivia. La consultoría tiene una duración de 120 días y sede en La Paz; no se prevé viajes.
UNICEF China Education Team is now seeking to recruit a Chinese national consultant to provide technical support to the implementation of the SSTC framework. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF China education team, provide technical and advisory support to project planning, implementation and monitoring.
This position supports UNICEF Costa Rica’s shift within a high‑income country context by leading work in public finance for children, innovative financing, and strategic policy engagement to advance equity and optimize domestic resources for children. The role combines technical leadership with programme management, ensuring effective planning, coordination, resource oversight, and collaboration across sectors to deliver integrated, high‑impact results for the most marginalized children.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Corporate Alliances Associate. In this role, you will contribute to achieving corporate fundraising goals for the Country Office, working under the general supervision of the Corporate Alliances Officer. Your main focus will be engaging with new companies, negotiating agreements with key corporate prospects, and fostering strategic partnerships that drive impact for children and adolescents across Colombia.
We are looking for someone with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, and a passion for creating meaningful collaborations that advance UNICEF’s mission.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Content Assistant (Designer & Copywriter). In this role, you will assist in the production of vital fundraising content and information to engage and retain current and potential individual and high-value donors. Your creativity will help strengthen donor relationships and inspire support for UNICEF’s mission to uphold the rights of every child.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a Digital Engagement Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising goals by assisting different fundraising (FR) areas in the production and testing of digital engagement campaigns, as well as automation campaigns and platforms to connect with current and potential donors.
Your work will contribute to creating meaningful digital experiences that strengthen donor relationships and enhance UNICEF’s mission to protect and promote the rights of every child.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of a competent and dedicated Individual Consultant to assess iodine status among pregnant women living in districts previously classified as having either high or low prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in Ghana
Only Ghanaian National are eligible to apply.
