The Education Research Section of UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti is seeking three remote-based consultants for an estimated 216 working days (for each consultant) over a period of 12 months to support the integration of implementation research into education programmes in Africa. The education research section embeds research into large-scale initiatives, including foundational literacy and numeracy, early childhood education, inclusive education, and digital learning programmes, working closely with UNICEF Country Programmes. The overarching goal of this research portfolio is to inform improvements in the delivery and scale-up of education programmes to enhance children’s learning outcomes, while synthesizing lessons across countries to contribute to global public goods.
Eritrea has achieved and sustained strong performance in its national immunization programme, characterized by high vaccination coverage, successful introduction of new vaccines, no stockout of vaccines and consistent progress in reaching hard-to-reach and underserved populations through a strong primary health care platform, using different approach to address zero dose and under-immunized children. These achievements reflect long-standing government commitment, effective service delivery strategies, high vaccination demand of the households and strong collaboration with partners.
To maintain these gains and safeguard immunization impact, continued attention to immunization supply chain systems is essential, particularly cold chain temperature monitoring, keeping vaccine potency and stock management practices. As the programme evolves and vaccine portfolios expand, ensuring vaccine potency, minimizing wastage, and preventing stock imbalances become increasingly critical.
The Ministry of Health, with partner support, previously introduced the electronic Stock Management Tool (e-SMT) and conducted initial training. However, routine implementation was delayed due to system-level access constraints related to the Google-based architecture of the tool. These constraints have since been resolved through an agreed technical workaround, creating an opportunity to reactivate e-SMT use through refresher training and operational support at least at national and sub national levels.
This consultancy aims to support the reactivation and effective use of e-SMT, conduct a temperature monitoring study right from the national to the outreach sites to assess cold chain performance and follow-up, and pilot strengthened stock and temperature monitoring and documentation practices in selected health facilities to generate lessons for future scale-up.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work remotely in the role of an estimation of severe acute malnutrition burden consultant for inclusive education and Jigawa and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO), as one of the core evidence functions, aims to help UNICEF to improve its performance and results, by supporting organizational learning and accountability. Working through the network of regional evaluation teams, the UNICEF EO supports the organization’s 135+ country offices in finding evidence-based solutions for the world’s most vulnerable children.
The EO conducts strategic global, institutional effectiveness, humanitarian, and impact evaluations. It assures the quality and use of UNICEF evaluations by establishing norms, standards, guidelines as well as knowledge sharing and networking.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide quantitative data analysis support for the baseline phase of the Climate Resilient WASH impact evaluation in Karamoja, Uganda. The consultant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Specialist, WASH thematic expert, and program leads to ensure high-quality data collection, management, and analysis that meets international evaluation standards. This assignment focuses on establishing robust data collection systems, conducting baseline analysis, and creating comprehensive documentation to guide subsequent evaluation phases.
The consultant will provide strategic guidance on the implementation of EOF’s Education Outcomes Fund in Lagos State, Nigeria, to ensure the timely achievement of key programme milestones, support stakeholder engagement (Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), Local Government Area (LGA) departments, Federal Ministry of Education (FME), evaluators, donors), support implementation of outcomes-based financing to enable sustainability and evidence uptake into public systems.
In partnership with the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE), The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) launched the South Africa ECCE Outcomes Fund (“Fund 1.0”) in December 2025. Over three years, five implementing partners (IPs) will open around 1.4k new Early learning programmes (ELPs) and support around 600 existing ones throughout the country. The Outcomes fund is a form of outcomes-based financing, wherein payment to IPs is dependent on their progress towards pre-specified target outcomes. Under this model, EOF, IPs, and pre-financers providing working capital and performance management to the IPs, will frequently collect monitoring and evaluation data related to the interventions.
Fund 1.0 was developed as a way to learn about how to improve ECCE quality, to provide space for innovation, and as an opportunity for the DBE to broaden partnerships with non-state ECCE providers. Towards the scaling objectives of the 2030 ECD strategy and as outlined in the Bana Pele Blueprint, the DBE and EOF are interested in surfacing learnings from Fund 1.0 to inform the design of a future outcomes fund (“ELP Fund 2.0”). To support that effort, EOF is looking to collaborate with a consultant who will serve as a full-time member of the South Africa country team, to lead the learning, scaling, and evidence synthesis agenda for Fund 1.0.
Seeking a consultant to support UNICEF in advancing child rights in the digital age by promoting responsible technology practices and safer online environments for children worldwide. The role will drive company outreach, standards alignment, and global field engagement to increase adoption of UNICEF’s digital child-rights tools and guidance. Ideal for professionals experienced in digital governance, corporate responsibility, and stakeholder engagement who want to make a global social impact.
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking a Cambodian national consultant for 90 working days over a period of four months, with expertise in Cold Chain Vaccine Logistic Management (CCVLM), including excellent understanding of the immunization supply chain system in the Cambodia’s health system at national and sub-national levels. The consultant will be based mainly in the Ministry of Health (MOH)/NIP office with field visits as required.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
VCCM Data Analytics Consultant (VCCM DAC) will support the collection, review, quality assurance, analysis and visualization of vaccine stock data from respective country offices and governments to strengthen end-to-end stock management (routine, SIAs, new vaccine introduction, and others), expand stock visibility up to the lowest distribution and health facility levels, support FSP strengthening including use of multiple FSP methods, FSP reviews, set-up and strengthening of FSP teams, and operationalizing of FSP Assessments and improvement planning and contribute to NLWGs’ capacity development efforts.
To support the nutrition data teams to effectively use indicators to track priority issues in national and sub-national programmes, including content contributions to (1) guidance on key longitudinal indicators; (2) informational / educational materials to support the roll-out and uptake of guidance on the collection and use of routine administrative and longitudinal data; and (3) expanded information about priority indicators to support their accurate and consistent
use.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant for writing, copy editing and proof-reading support on the preparation of ASWA III annual report (2025, 2026 and 2027 (final)) (global report plus annexes) and EU Annual and Final Report (2025 and Final).
The consultant will provide strategic and technical support on GBViE with a focus on technology and innovation, digital service delivery, and GBV risk mitigation. The consultant will contribute to the development, scaling, and sustainability of GBViE-related digital tools, while strengthening inter-agency alignment and donor engagement. The consultant will also support knowledge generation, safeguarding, and the ethical use of technology in GBV programming.
UNICEF ECARO is looking for a qualified consultant to provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programme cycle, ensuring the effective integration and implementation of HACT plans in line with organizational policies and procedures.
The consultancy includes validating the first version of Responsive Feeding (RF) counseling cards with the Jeripankó, Karuazu Katokinn, Kalankó, and Koiupanká ethnic groups in the DSEI Alagoas/Sergipe territory. It also covers revising and producing the final culturally adapted physical and digital RF cards, validated with UNICEF, SESAI/MS, and CGCRIAJ. Finally, it involves training EMSI teams and community leaders, developing monitoring tools, evaluating results, and delivering a final report in physical and online formats.
This consultancy is essential to ensure a smooth, compliant, and orderly transition from UNICEF, faciltating the complex operational, contractual, HR, financial, and governance implications of the discontinuation process
SWA Secretariat is looking for an English Writer and Editor, that would be responsible for writing publications, articles and editing/proof-reading documents written by other SWA staff.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation is hiring a consultancy. This role will support the programme coordination, timely delivery and technical excellence of the Game Changers Coalition programme. The successful candidate will act as the focal point for programme at Office of Innovation, ensuring alignment among UNICEF internal and external stakeholders.
The purpose of this assignment is to support in the inception and development of Childcare and Early Learning Finance Facility (CELFF) a bold, results-based catalytic and leveraging platform that transforms the care and early education gap into an investment opportunity for human capital development, gender equality and economic growth in Armenia. The mapping, analysis and technical support will assist the government in effective financial planning for early childhood education services for children, with a particular focus on children under the age of three.
The Education Research Section of UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti is seeking three remote-based consultants for an estimated 216 working days (for each consultant) over a period of 12 months to support the integration of implementation research into education programmes in Africa. The education research section embeds research into large-scale initiatives, including foundational literacy and numeracy, early childhood education, inclusive education, and digital learning programmes, working closely with UNICEF Country Programmes. The overarching goal of this research portfolio is to inform improvements in the delivery and scale-up of education programmes to enhance children’s learning outcomes, while synthesizing lessons across countries to contribute to global public goods.
Eritrea has achieved and sustained strong performance in its national immunization programme, characterized by high vaccination coverage, successful introduction of new vaccines, no stockout of vaccines and consistent progress in reaching hard-to-reach and underserved populations through a strong primary health care platform, using different approach to address zero dose and under-immunized children. These achievements reflect long-standing government commitment, effective service delivery strategies, high vaccination demand of the households and strong collaboration with partners.
To maintain these gains and safeguard immunization impact, continued attention to immunization supply chain systems is essential, particularly cold chain temperature monitoring, keeping vaccine potency and stock management practices. As the programme evolves and vaccine portfolios expand, ensuring vaccine potency, minimizing wastage, and preventing stock imbalances become increasingly critical.
The Ministry of Health, with partner support, previously introduced the electronic Stock Management Tool (e-SMT) and conducted initial training. However, routine implementation was delayed due to system-level access constraints related to the Google-based architecture of the tool. These constraints have since been resolved through an agreed technical workaround, creating an opportunity to reactivate e-SMT use through refresher training and operational support at least at national and sub national levels.
This consultancy aims to support the reactivation and effective use of e-SMT, conduct a temperature monitoring study right from the national to the outreach sites to assess cold chain performance and follow-up, and pilot strengthened stock and temperature monitoring and documentation practices in selected health facilities to generate lessons for future scale-up.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work remotely in the role of an estimation of severe acute malnutrition burden consultant for inclusive education and Jigawa and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The UNICEF Evaluation Office (EO), as one of the core evidence functions, aims to help UNICEF to improve its performance and results, by supporting organizational learning and accountability. Working through the network of regional evaluation teams, the UNICEF EO supports the organization’s 135+ country offices in finding evidence-based solutions for the world’s most vulnerable children.
The EO conducts strategic global, institutional effectiveness, humanitarian, and impact evaluations. It assures the quality and use of UNICEF evaluations by establishing norms, standards, guidelines as well as knowledge sharing and networking.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide quantitative data analysis support for the baseline phase of the Climate Resilient WASH impact evaluation in Karamoja, Uganda. The consultant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Specialist, WASH thematic expert, and program leads to ensure high-quality data collection, management, and analysis that meets international evaluation standards. This assignment focuses on establishing robust data collection systems, conducting baseline analysis, and creating comprehensive documentation to guide subsequent evaluation phases.
The consultant will provide strategic guidance on the implementation of EOF’s Education Outcomes Fund in Lagos State, Nigeria, to ensure the timely achievement of key programme milestones, support stakeholder engagement (Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), Local Government Area (LGA) departments, Federal Ministry of Education (FME), evaluators, donors), support implementation of outcomes-based financing to enable sustainability and evidence uptake into public systems.
In partnership with the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE), The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) launched the South Africa ECCE Outcomes Fund (“Fund 1.0”) in December 2025. Over three years, five implementing partners (IPs) will open around 1.4k new Early learning programmes (ELPs) and support around 600 existing ones throughout the country. The Outcomes fund is a form of outcomes-based financing, wherein payment to IPs is dependent on their progress towards pre-specified target outcomes. Under this model, EOF, IPs, and pre-financers providing working capital and performance management to the IPs, will frequently collect monitoring and evaluation data related to the interventions.
Fund 1.0 was developed as a way to learn about how to improve ECCE quality, to provide space for innovation, and as an opportunity for the DBE to broaden partnerships with non-state ECCE providers. Towards the scaling objectives of the 2030 ECD strategy and as outlined in the Bana Pele Blueprint, the DBE and EOF are interested in surfacing learnings from Fund 1.0 to inform the design of a future outcomes fund (“ELP Fund 2.0”). To support that effort, EOF is looking to collaborate with a consultant who will serve as a full-time member of the South Africa country team, to lead the learning, scaling, and evidence synthesis agenda for Fund 1.0.
Seeking a consultant to support UNICEF in advancing child rights in the digital age by promoting responsible technology practices and safer online environments for children worldwide. The role will drive company outreach, standards alignment, and global field engagement to increase adoption of UNICEF’s digital child-rights tools and guidance. Ideal for professionals experienced in digital governance, corporate responsibility, and stakeholder engagement who want to make a global social impact.
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking a Cambodian national consultant for 90 working days over a period of four months, with expertise in Cold Chain Vaccine Logistic Management (CCVLM), including excellent understanding of the immunization supply chain system in the Cambodia’s health system at national and sub-national levels. The consultant will be based mainly in the Ministry of Health (MOH)/NIP office with field visits as required.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
VCCM Data Analytics Consultant (VCCM DAC) will support the collection, review, quality assurance, analysis and visualization of vaccine stock data from respective country offices and governments to strengthen end-to-end stock management (routine, SIAs, new vaccine introduction, and others), expand stock visibility up to the lowest distribution and health facility levels, support FSP strengthening including use of multiple FSP methods, FSP reviews, set-up and strengthening of FSP teams, and operationalizing of FSP Assessments and improvement planning and contribute to NLWGs’ capacity development efforts.
To support the nutrition data teams to effectively use indicators to track priority issues in national and sub-national programmes, including content contributions to (1) guidance on key longitudinal indicators; (2) informational / educational materials to support the roll-out and uptake of guidance on the collection and use of routine administrative and longitudinal data; and (3) expanded information about priority indicators to support their accurate and consistent
use.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant for writing, copy editing and proof-reading support on the preparation of ASWA III annual report (2025, 2026 and 2027 (final)) (global report plus annexes) and EU Annual and Final Report (2025 and Final).
The consultant will provide strategic and technical support on GBViE with a focus on technology and innovation, digital service delivery, and GBV risk mitigation. The consultant will contribute to the development, scaling, and sustainability of GBViE-related digital tools, while strengthening inter-agency alignment and donor engagement. The consultant will also support knowledge generation, safeguarding, and the ethical use of technology in GBV programming.
UNICEF ECARO is looking for a qualified consultant to provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programme cycle, ensuring the effective integration and implementation of HACT plans in line with organizational policies and procedures.
The consultancy includes validating the first version of Responsive Feeding (RF) counseling cards with the Jeripankó, Karuazu Katokinn, Kalankó, and Koiupanká ethnic groups in the DSEI Alagoas/Sergipe territory. It also covers revising and producing the final culturally adapted physical and digital RF cards, validated with UNICEF, SESAI/MS, and CGCRIAJ. Finally, it involves training EMSI teams and community leaders, developing monitoring tools, evaluating results, and delivering a final report in physical and online formats.
This consultancy is essential to ensure a smooth, compliant, and orderly transition from UNICEF, faciltating the complex operational, contractual, HR, financial, and governance implications of the discontinuation process
SWA Secretariat is looking for an English Writer and Editor, that would be responsible for writing publications, articles and editing/proof-reading documents written by other SWA staff.
UNICEF's Office of Innovation is hiring a consultancy. This role will support the programme coordination, timely delivery and technical excellence of the Game Changers Coalition programme. The successful candidate will act as the focal point for programme at Office of Innovation, ensuring alignment among UNICEF internal and external stakeholders.
The purpose of this assignment is to support in the inception and development of Childcare and Early Learning Finance Facility (CELFF) a bold, results-based catalytic and leveraging platform that transforms the care and early education gap into an investment opportunity for human capital development, gender equality and economic growth in Armenia. The mapping, analysis and technical support will assist the government in effective financial planning for early childhood education services for children, with a particular focus on children under the age of three.
