UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight regularly requires specialist work from researchers who have expertise in qualitative research methods and can support various aspects related to the design and implementation of qualitative research.
Purpose/Objectives of the Long-Term Agreement
Individual consultants on the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) may be called upon to provide services in one or several of the following four areas: (1) Research conceptualisation and design; (2) Implementation and oversight of data collection activities; (3) Coding and analysis of qualitative data; (4) Development of research outputs and engagement in dissemination activities.
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 Research Specialist (Education) will coordinate research activities under ongoing projects such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All, while also contributing to the design and development of new initiatives. The role includes conducting research using mixed methods, with a strong emphasis on quantitative approaches to generate nuanced insights into education systems, policies, practices, and outcomes.The incumbent will provide guidance to UNICEF Country Offices undertaking education research, ensuring coherence with UNICEF’s global priorities and those of UNICEF Innocenti. In close collaboration with partners, the Research Specialist will work to strengthen evidence generation, foster innovation, and enhance the influence of applied research on education policy and practice.
The Research Specialist (Education) will coordinate research activities under ongoing projects such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All, while also contributing to the design and development of new initiatives. The role includes conducting research using mixed methods, with a strong emphasis on qualitative approaches to generate nuanced insights into education systems, policies, practices, and outcomes.The incumbent will provide guidance to UNICEF Country Offices undertaking education research, ensuring coherence with UNICEF’s global priorities and those of UNICEF Innocenti. In close collaboration with partners, the Research Specialist will work to strengthen evidence generation, foster innovation, and enhance the influence of applied research on education policy and practice.
UNICEF Mongolia is looking for a short-term National Consultant who will support the Gender Review of Mongolia’s Social Protection system and supporting the strengthening the social protection systems reform.
Under the guidance of the Director of ECW and the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, the intern(s) provides technical and operational support for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating qualitative and quantitative data and analysis, while learning about organizational processes that enable implementation of the ECW workplan.
UNICEF Iraq Office is seeking a Internasionaal expert Consultant to support with (Kangaroo Mother Care) KMC evaluation. The main purpose of this consultancy is to generate evidence and insights that enhance current and future implementation and scale-up of the KMC programme.
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a human-rights-based and equity-focused SitAn of the rights and well-being of children and young people in Jordan. The analysis will examine progress, challenges, and opportunities for realizing their rights and well-being, in line with the CRC, CEDAW, CRPD, and other international obligations through a participatory process, and using appropriate methodology, a human rights-based approach and an equity focus, develop a Situation Analysis on the Rights and Well-being of Children, Adolescents and Young people in Jordan.
The Social Behavior Change, Adolescent and Youth portfolio continues to expand in both scale and complexity, its monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) requirements have evolved far beyond traditional output-level tracking, which demands a sophisticated, performance-oriented M&E approach. Measuring results in such a dynamic environment requires capturing not only direct service delivery, but also livelihood outcomes, behavioral shifts, social norm change, systemic capacity gains, and cross-sectoral linkages. These complex outcomes necessitate tailored tools, integrated indicator frameworks, and advanced data analytics to generate credible evidence and actionable insights.
National Consultant to conduct child, adolescent, and caregiver focused impact assessment of UNICEF Myanmar MHPSS program interventions. Total of 64 working days between January to April 2026.
The Consultant will support UNICEF’s Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding (RMPS) Unit in strengthening the organization’s approach to the rights of Indigenous peoples, inclusive of indigenous children, within its social and environmental safeguarding framework. This includes assessing and revising corporate policies, procedures, and programming tools to ensure alignment with Indigenous Peoples’ rights and donor requirements (e.g., GCF, WB), developing targeted guidance and knowledge products, and delivering specialized training to regional and country offices. The consultant will also provide technical assistance to country offices, facilitate internal coordination, and support strategic engagement with Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, and donors.
Desarrollar un sistema basado en inteligencia de datos e inteligencia artificial generativa para identificar hogares y niñas/adolescentes en riesgo de uniones tempranas, generar escenarios prospectivos, y ofrecer recomendaciones automatizadas que apoyen decisiones preventivas y focalizadas en el marco de las políticas públicas orientadas a la niñez y la adolescencia en República Dominicana.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for a National Consultant to support State Statistical Office in preparation and implementation of MICS7 in North Macedonia. This is a deliverable based consultancy in a duration of 18 months
UNICEF is interested in innovative partnerships across the globe with industry partners that enhance brand mission reach and diversify financing flows for children and their communities. The global technology industry’s philanthropic sector- foundations and individuals- is one such dynamic example. In particular, technology philanthropy focused on AI, blockchain/digital assets/finance, data science, open source/digital public goods.
There are rich opportunities for forward-looking dialogue and collaboration, however, these engagement opportunities remain relatively untapped by UNICEF. There is a need for a cohesive strategic framework to guide UNICEF’s engagement with the technology philanthropy sector, one that is informed by evidence, built on industry insight, and designed for operational exploration across geographical markets.
This consultancy aims to bridge this knowledge gap by conducting industry research and proposing practical, high-potential products or initiatives tailored to the technology philanthropy industry that align with UNICEF’s mission, values, and real-time innovation programming using AI, blockchain/digital assets/finance, data science, open source/digital public goods.
It aims to deliver a comprehensive yet practical roadmap for UNICEF to engage with technology foundations and individuals across the globe for sharing insights, pooling resources, and collaboratively achieving shared social impact outcomes.
UNICEF is interested in innovative partnerships across the globe with industry partners that enhance brand mission reach and diversify financing flows for children and their communities. The global impact investing sector is one such dynamic example. There are rich opportunities for forward-looking dialogue and collaboration, however, these engagement opportunities remain relatively untapped by UNICEF. There is a need for a cohesive strategic framework to guide UNICEF’s engagement with the impact investing sector, one that is informed by evidence, built on industry insight, and designed for operational exploration across geographical markets.
This consultancy aims to bridge this knowledge gap by conducting industry research and proposing practical, high-potential products or initiatives tailored to the impact investing industry that align with UNICEF’s mission, values, and real-time innovative platforms and programming. It aims to deliver a comprehensive yet practical roadmap for UNICEF to engage with impact investing funds and platforms across the globe for sharing insights, pooling resources, and collaboratively achieving shared social impact outcomes.
UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to develop a regional spending monitor that analyses social sector budgets. The monitor will draw primarily on the budget and expenditure data collected through the Public Finance Facility, while also incorporating complementary evidence and research on key outcomes in health, education, and social protection.
UNICEF Myanmar Country Office (MCO) is seeking individual/s specialized in translation and interpretation services to ensure that all materials developed by UNICEF Child Protection and other programme sections are translated and interpreted to the highest quality in both English and Myanmar languages.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an experienced consultant to support in assessing, enhancing, and integrating the ESRMP platform - Social and Environmental Safeguarding Risk Management Plan. The consultancy will focus on improving user-friendliness, aligning the tool with UNICEF's programme cycle, incorporating comprehensive risk management measures, developing user guides, assessing system integration possibilities, and exploring options for third-party access beyond the SharePoint environment. The details of the required services are defined in the scope of work below
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding (RMPS) unit—part of the Programme Effectiveness Team (PET) within the Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM)—was established in 2024 to promote an integrated approach to risk management and safeguarding. RMPS is organized around four pillars:
1. Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) in Programming and Safeguarding
2. Complaints and Feedback Management
3. Programme Implementation Risk Management/HACT
4. Data Protection
Aligned with DAPM/PET’s mandate and in collaboration with PG, RMPS supports decision-making and organizational learning, enhancing the effectiveness and results of UNICEF and its partners to uphold children's rights. RMPS also works with the Chief Risk Officer to strengthen UNICEF’s enterprise risk management by fostering coordination across risk areas and integrating risk into programmatic, operational, and strategic planning.
Following the release of key regulatory documents – the Policy and Procedure on ESS in Programming (June 2025), the Policy on Safeguarding (March 2024, revised June 2025), and the forthcoming Procedure on Complaints and Feedback Management – RMPS has initiated the rollout of the Social and Environmental Safeguarding Framework.
The consultancy aims to support RMPS in implementing the Social and Environmental Safeguarding (SES) rollout and, in parallel, assist Regional and Country Offices in meeting institutional donor requirements—primarily from IFIs, KfW, and GCF—related to SES. The consultant will also help align RMPS’s work with other risk areas, including AAP and data protection, and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The consultancy will be supervised by RMPS in close coordination with relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders.
UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight regularly requires specialist work from researchers who have expertise in qualitative research methods and can support various aspects related to the design and implementation of qualitative research.
Purpose/Objectives of the Long-Term Agreement
Individual consultants on the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) may be called upon to provide services in one or several of the following four areas: (1) Research conceptualisation and design; (2) Implementation and oversight of data collection activities; (3) Coding and analysis of qualitative data; (4) Development of research outputs and engagement in dissemination activities.
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 Research Specialist (Education) will coordinate research activities under ongoing projects such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All, while also contributing to the design and development of new initiatives. The role includes conducting research using mixed methods, with a strong emphasis on quantitative approaches to generate nuanced insights into education systems, policies, practices, and outcomes.The incumbent will provide guidance to UNICEF Country Offices undertaking education research, ensuring coherence with UNICEF’s global priorities and those of UNICEF Innocenti. In close collaboration with partners, the Research Specialist will work to strengthen evidence generation, foster innovation, and enhance the influence of applied research on education policy and practice.
The Research Specialist (Education) will coordinate research activities under ongoing projects such as Data Must Speak (DMS), Women in Learning Leadership (WiLL), and Teachers for All, while also contributing to the design and development of new initiatives. The role includes conducting research using mixed methods, with a strong emphasis on qualitative approaches to generate nuanced insights into education systems, policies, practices, and outcomes.The incumbent will provide guidance to UNICEF Country Offices undertaking education research, ensuring coherence with UNICEF’s global priorities and those of UNICEF Innocenti. In close collaboration with partners, the Research Specialist will work to strengthen evidence generation, foster innovation, and enhance the influence of applied research on education policy and practice.
UNICEF Mongolia is looking for a short-term National Consultant who will support the Gender Review of Mongolia’s Social Protection system and supporting the strengthening the social protection systems reform.
Under the guidance of the Director of ECW and the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, the intern(s) provides technical and operational support for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating qualitative and quantitative data and analysis, while learning about organizational processes that enable implementation of the ECW workplan.
UNICEF Iraq Office is seeking a Internasionaal expert Consultant to support with (Kangaroo Mother Care) KMC evaluation. The main purpose of this consultancy is to generate evidence and insights that enhance current and future implementation and scale-up of the KMC programme.
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a human-rights-based and equity-focused SitAn of the rights and well-being of children and young people in Jordan. The analysis will examine progress, challenges, and opportunities for realizing their rights and well-being, in line with the CRC, CEDAW, CRPD, and other international obligations through a participatory process, and using appropriate methodology, a human rights-based approach and an equity focus, develop a Situation Analysis on the Rights and Well-being of Children, Adolescents and Young people in Jordan.
The Social Behavior Change, Adolescent and Youth portfolio continues to expand in both scale and complexity, its monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) requirements have evolved far beyond traditional output-level tracking, which demands a sophisticated, performance-oriented M&E approach. Measuring results in such a dynamic environment requires capturing not only direct service delivery, but also livelihood outcomes, behavioral shifts, social norm change, systemic capacity gains, and cross-sectoral linkages. These complex outcomes necessitate tailored tools, integrated indicator frameworks, and advanced data analytics to generate credible evidence and actionable insights.
National Consultant to conduct child, adolescent, and caregiver focused impact assessment of UNICEF Myanmar MHPSS program interventions. Total of 64 working days between January to April 2026.
The Consultant will support UNICEF’s Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding (RMPS) Unit in strengthening the organization’s approach to the rights of Indigenous peoples, inclusive of indigenous children, within its social and environmental safeguarding framework. This includes assessing and revising corporate policies, procedures, and programming tools to ensure alignment with Indigenous Peoples’ rights and donor requirements (e.g., GCF, WB), developing targeted guidance and knowledge products, and delivering specialized training to regional and country offices. The consultant will also provide technical assistance to country offices, facilitate internal coordination, and support strategic engagement with Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, and donors.
Desarrollar un sistema basado en inteligencia de datos e inteligencia artificial generativa para identificar hogares y niñas/adolescentes en riesgo de uniones tempranas, generar escenarios prospectivos, y ofrecer recomendaciones automatizadas que apoyen decisiones preventivas y focalizadas en el marco de las políticas públicas orientadas a la niñez y la adolescencia en República Dominicana.
UNICEF Skopje is looking for a National Consultant to support State Statistical Office in preparation and implementation of MICS7 in North Macedonia. This is a deliverable based consultancy in a duration of 18 months
UNICEF is interested in innovative partnerships across the globe with industry partners that enhance brand mission reach and diversify financing flows for children and their communities. The global technology industry’s philanthropic sector- foundations and individuals- is one such dynamic example. In particular, technology philanthropy focused on AI, blockchain/digital assets/finance, data science, open source/digital public goods.
There are rich opportunities for forward-looking dialogue and collaboration, however, these engagement opportunities remain relatively untapped by UNICEF. There is a need for a cohesive strategic framework to guide UNICEF’s engagement with the technology philanthropy sector, one that is informed by evidence, built on industry insight, and designed for operational exploration across geographical markets.
This consultancy aims to bridge this knowledge gap by conducting industry research and proposing practical, high-potential products or initiatives tailored to the technology philanthropy industry that align with UNICEF’s mission, values, and real-time innovation programming using AI, blockchain/digital assets/finance, data science, open source/digital public goods.
It aims to deliver a comprehensive yet practical roadmap for UNICEF to engage with technology foundations and individuals across the globe for sharing insights, pooling resources, and collaboratively achieving shared social impact outcomes.
UNICEF is interested in innovative partnerships across the globe with industry partners that enhance brand mission reach and diversify financing flows for children and their communities. The global impact investing sector is one such dynamic example. There are rich opportunities for forward-looking dialogue and collaboration, however, these engagement opportunities remain relatively untapped by UNICEF. There is a need for a cohesive strategic framework to guide UNICEF’s engagement with the impact investing sector, one that is informed by evidence, built on industry insight, and designed for operational exploration across geographical markets.
This consultancy aims to bridge this knowledge gap by conducting industry research and proposing practical, high-potential products or initiatives tailored to the impact investing industry that align with UNICEF’s mission, values, and real-time innovative platforms and programming. It aims to deliver a comprehensive yet practical roadmap for UNICEF to engage with impact investing funds and platforms across the globe for sharing insights, pooling resources, and collaboratively achieving shared social impact outcomes.
UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to develop a regional spending monitor that analyses social sector budgets. The monitor will draw primarily on the budget and expenditure data collected through the Public Finance Facility, while also incorporating complementary evidence and research on key outcomes in health, education, and social protection.
UNICEF Myanmar Country Office (MCO) is seeking individual/s specialized in translation and interpretation services to ensure that all materials developed by UNICEF Child Protection and other programme sections are translated and interpreted to the highest quality in both English and Myanmar languages.
UNICEF is seeking the services of an experienced consultant to support in assessing, enhancing, and integrating the ESRMP platform - Social and Environmental Safeguarding Risk Management Plan. The consultancy will focus on improving user-friendliness, aligning the tool with UNICEF's programme cycle, incorporating comprehensive risk management measures, developing user guides, assessing system integration possibilities, and exploring options for third-party access beyond the SharePoint environment. The details of the required services are defined in the scope of work below
The Risk Management in Programming and Safeguarding (RMPS) unit—part of the Programme Effectiveness Team (PET) within the Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM)—was established in 2024 to promote an integrated approach to risk management and safeguarding. RMPS is organized around four pillars:
1. Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) in Programming and Safeguarding
2. Complaints and Feedback Management
3. Programme Implementation Risk Management/HACT
4. Data Protection
Aligned with DAPM/PET’s mandate and in collaboration with PG, RMPS supports decision-making and organizational learning, enhancing the effectiveness and results of UNICEF and its partners to uphold children's rights. RMPS also works with the Chief Risk Officer to strengthen UNICEF’s enterprise risk management by fostering coordination across risk areas and integrating risk into programmatic, operational, and strategic planning.
Following the release of key regulatory documents – the Policy and Procedure on ESS in Programming (June 2025), the Policy on Safeguarding (March 2024, revised June 2025), and the forthcoming Procedure on Complaints and Feedback Management – RMPS has initiated the rollout of the Social and Environmental Safeguarding Framework.
The consultancy aims to support RMPS in implementing the Social and Environmental Safeguarding (SES) rollout and, in parallel, assist Regional and Country Offices in meeting institutional donor requirements—primarily from IFIs, KfW, and GCF—related to SES. The consultant will also help align RMPS’s work with other risk areas, including AAP and data protection, and support ESS/Safeguarding compliance across programmes and operations.
The consultancy will be supervised by RMPS in close coordination with relevant units within DAPM and other stakeholders.
