The Education Unit at UNICEF Innocenti generates rigorous, policy-relevant evidence to strengthen education programmes and systems. To ensure timely and high-quality research support, the Unit regularly engages specialists with expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research to contribute to the design, implementation, and analysis of education research activities.
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 Digital Engagement and Protection unit at UNICEF Innocenti conducts rigorous research to strengthen the evidence base around how digital transformation affects children’s lives. To ensure timely and high-quality research support, the Unit regularly engages specialists with expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research to contribute to research design, implementation, and data analysis and to provide expert technical services related to quantitative and mixed-methods research activities. 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) Data cleaning, analysis and write-up; (4) Dissemination and engagement.
Support UNICEF’s mission in Cabo Delgado! Based in Pemba Field Office as Planning and Monitoring Officer (NO2), you will lead data-driven planning and reporting to improve programme impact for children. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF and the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) are partnering to produce robust and detailed evidence on the economic costs of VAC in Brazil. The proposed assignment aims to estimate the welfare cost associated with homicides and suicides of children and adolescents in Brazil and to estimate intangible costs related to morbidity (loss of quality of life) resulting from VAC in Brazil, in order to subsidize the estimation of the economic cost of VAC in Brazil conducted by the UNICEF and the Ipea to support evidence-based public policy formulation.
The main purpose of this consultancy is to develop, pilot, and implement a community-based social work intervention model for prevention of child maltreatment within the health system.
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 Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Education Officer who will support the quality implementation of multi-donor projects, ensuring that evidence and implementation findings inform and strengthen program design and delivery. The role includes providing technical, operational, and analytical support to promote effective programming, evidence-based planning, innovation, and the integration of EdTech solutions through an aggregator platform and Learning Management System (LMS). The role also involves supporting research and studies, as well as capacity development for government counterparts and CSOs.
UNICEF Mongolia CO is looking for a national consultant to support the UNICEF Mongolia Country Office with the technical development of the subnational Children’s Climate and Disaster Risk Index (CCDRI) model for Mongolia, considering factors such as population exposure to climate and environmental and other natural and human hazards, child vulnerability, and lack of coping capacity
The Statistics and Monitoring Officer is to strengthen the evidence based planning and monitoring function in the office aligned to strengthen the national data capacity on integration of child and adolescent specific data both administrative data and in national surveys under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (P3). The Officer’s primary role is to support the generation, analysis, and use of data and information to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and equity of UNICEF programmes. The Officer provides professional technical and operational assistance to ensure robust data collection, information management, and performance monitoring and reporting systems. This includes supporting field monitoring, strengthening data quality assurance, facilitating real-time data use, and contributing to evidence-informed decision-making. The Officer also supports evaluation planning and follow-up, with a particular focus on managing evaluation data, tracking implementation of recommendations, and contributing to knowledge generation for better results for children.
UNICEF and the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) are partnering to produce robust and detailed evidence on the economic costs of VAC in Brazil. The proposed assignment aims to estimate the prevalence of VAC in Brazil and the loss of productivity over the life cycle of individuals who experienced violence during childhood and adolescence, as an indirect tangible cost, in order to subsidize the estimation of the economic cost of VAC in Brazil conducted by the UNICEF and the Ipea to support evidence-based policy formulation.
The UNICEF Tanzania office is seeking a highly dedicated and professional Social & Behaviour Change Officer (Partnership) based in Zanzibar. The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support to develop and implement evidence-based social and behaviour strategies that promote child health and wellbeing in Zanzibar, strengthen collaboration and partnerships and ensure alignment with national and organizational priorities.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Education Officer who will support NAPE and NAEM in developing and rolling out an enhanced teacher professional development ecosystem aligned with the competency/skill-based curriculum. The assignment will contribute to the design and pilot of a modernized skill-based pre- and in-service teacher education programme in collaboration with NAPE and NAEM, ensuring coherence with national reforms and international best practices.
A key function of the position is to support system-wide integration of wellbeing including MPHSS and SEL for students and teachers, skills—both foundational, transferable and employability—into education and alternative learning pathways, ensuring that learners gain life and livelihood skills relevant to the evolving socio-economic context in Bangladesh.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Education Officer who will work closely with relevant government ministries and civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen their capacity in developing community-driven, innovative, and evidence-based solutions. A key priority is to integrate these approaches into national systems for institutionalization, scale-up of education interventions through national projects led by Bureau of Non-Formal Education (BNFE) and through PEDP-5 to reach and support the most marginalized out-of-school children.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist responsible for providing technical guidance to programme sections and field offices in the areas of planning, monitoring and reporting. This will include support to equity analysis, strengthening field monitoring, programme performance monitoring, preparation, and monitoring HAC and JRP of the Cox’s Bazar field office, as well as information/data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports to enhance the use of data. The PMR Specialist will provide professional technical, operational and administrative guidance and support throughout the planning, monitoring, and reporting process for the Country Office.
Become our next Nutrition Officer (SBC) for UNICEF Mexico!
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated professional to help us achieve outstanding results by providing specialized technical support in nutrition programmes and designing and implementing evidence-based strategies that promote positive nutrition practices through community engagement, advocacy, and social and behavior change approaches.
Join us and contribute to improving comprehensive health and nutrition care for children and adolescents in Mexico!
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Field Office and technical guidance of the Chief of Education, the Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of the education & skills programme portfolio within a respective Field Office. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of humanitarian and recovery results within the education & skills programme, ensuring that all Ukrainian children, including adolescents, acquire the competencies required for their well-being and development.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results in their respective field office according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework
Join UNICEF’s global mission to end harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation. As a Child Protection Officer – Knowledge Management, you will be based in our Nairobi Centre of Excellence, working at the heart of two flagship UNFPA–UNICEF Global Programmes. In this role, you will lead knowledge management, advocacy, and visibility efforts — curating evidence, amplifying success stories, and driving strategic communications that influence policy and mobilize resources.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high‑level global advocacy, strengthen partnerships, and ensure that evidence and innovation shape action for millions of girls worldwide. If you are passionate about child protection, skilled in knowledge management and communications, and eager to make a measurable impact, we invite you to bring your expertise to UNICEF and help accelerate progress toward eliminating harmful practices by 2030.
The Education Unit at UNICEF Innocenti generates rigorous, policy-relevant evidence to strengthen education programmes and systems. To ensure timely and high-quality research support, the Unit regularly engages specialists with expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research to contribute to the design, implementation, and analysis of education research activities.
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 Digital Engagement and Protection unit at UNICEF Innocenti conducts rigorous research to strengthen the evidence base around how digital transformation affects children’s lives. To ensure timely and high-quality research support, the Unit regularly engages specialists with expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research to contribute to research design, implementation, and data analysis and to provide expert technical services related to quantitative and mixed-methods research activities. 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) Data cleaning, analysis and write-up; (4) Dissemination and engagement.
Support UNICEF’s mission in Cabo Delgado! Based in Pemba Field Office as Planning and Monitoring Officer (NO2), you will lead data-driven planning and reporting to improve programme impact for children. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF and the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) are partnering to produce robust and detailed evidence on the economic costs of VAC in Brazil. The proposed assignment aims to estimate the welfare cost associated with homicides and suicides of children and adolescents in Brazil and to estimate intangible costs related to morbidity (loss of quality of life) resulting from VAC in Brazil, in order to subsidize the estimation of the economic cost of VAC in Brazil conducted by the UNICEF and the Ipea to support evidence-based public policy formulation.
The main purpose of this consultancy is to develop, pilot, and implement a community-based social work intervention model for prevention of child maltreatment within the health system.
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 Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Education Officer who will support the quality implementation of multi-donor projects, ensuring that evidence and implementation findings inform and strengthen program design and delivery. The role includes providing technical, operational, and analytical support to promote effective programming, evidence-based planning, innovation, and the integration of EdTech solutions through an aggregator platform and Learning Management System (LMS). The role also involves supporting research and studies, as well as capacity development for government counterparts and CSOs.
UNICEF Mongolia CO is looking for a national consultant to support the UNICEF Mongolia Country Office with the technical development of the subnational Children’s Climate and Disaster Risk Index (CCDRI) model for Mongolia, considering factors such as population exposure to climate and environmental and other natural and human hazards, child vulnerability, and lack of coping capacity
The Statistics and Monitoring Officer is to strengthen the evidence based planning and monitoring function in the office aligned to strengthen the national data capacity on integration of child and adolescent specific data both administrative data and in national surveys under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (P3). The Officer’s primary role is to support the generation, analysis, and use of data and information to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and equity of UNICEF programmes. The Officer provides professional technical and operational assistance to ensure robust data collection, information management, and performance monitoring and reporting systems. This includes supporting field monitoring, strengthening data quality assurance, facilitating real-time data use, and contributing to evidence-informed decision-making. The Officer also supports evaluation planning and follow-up, with a particular focus on managing evaluation data, tracking implementation of recommendations, and contributing to knowledge generation for better results for children.
UNICEF and the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) are partnering to produce robust and detailed evidence on the economic costs of VAC in Brazil. The proposed assignment aims to estimate the prevalence of VAC in Brazil and the loss of productivity over the life cycle of individuals who experienced violence during childhood and adolescence, as an indirect tangible cost, in order to subsidize the estimation of the economic cost of VAC in Brazil conducted by the UNICEF and the Ipea to support evidence-based policy formulation.
The UNICEF Tanzania office is seeking a highly dedicated and professional Social & Behaviour Change Officer (Partnership) based in Zanzibar. The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support to develop and implement evidence-based social and behaviour strategies that promote child health and wellbeing in Zanzibar, strengthen collaboration and partnerships and ensure alignment with national and organizational priorities.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Education Officer who will support NAPE and NAEM in developing and rolling out an enhanced teacher professional development ecosystem aligned with the competency/skill-based curriculum. The assignment will contribute to the design and pilot of a modernized skill-based pre- and in-service teacher education programme in collaboration with NAPE and NAEM, ensuring coherence with national reforms and international best practices.
A key function of the position is to support system-wide integration of wellbeing including MPHSS and SEL for students and teachers, skills—both foundational, transferable and employability—into education and alternative learning pathways, ensuring that learners gain life and livelihood skills relevant to the evolving socio-economic context in Bangladesh.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Education Officer who will work closely with relevant government ministries and civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen their capacity in developing community-driven, innovative, and evidence-based solutions. A key priority is to integrate these approaches into national systems for institutionalization, scale-up of education interventions through national projects led by Bureau of Non-Formal Education (BNFE) and through PEDP-5 to reach and support the most marginalized out-of-school children.
UNICEF Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist responsible for providing technical guidance to programme sections and field offices in the areas of planning, monitoring and reporting. This will include support to equity analysis, strengthening field monitoring, programme performance monitoring, preparation, and monitoring HAC and JRP of the Cox’s Bazar field office, as well as information/data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports to enhance the use of data. The PMR Specialist will provide professional technical, operational and administrative guidance and support throughout the planning, monitoring, and reporting process for the Country Office.
Become our next Nutrition Officer (SBC) for UNICEF Mexico!
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated professional to help us achieve outstanding results by providing specialized technical support in nutrition programmes and designing and implementing evidence-based strategies that promote positive nutrition practices through community engagement, advocacy, and social and behavior change approaches.
Join us and contribute to improving comprehensive health and nutrition care for children and adolescents in Mexico!
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Field Office and technical guidance of the Chief of Education, the Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of the education & skills programme portfolio within a respective Field Office. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of humanitarian and recovery results within the education & skills programme, ensuring that all Ukrainian children, including adolescents, acquire the competencies required for their well-being and development.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results in their respective field office according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework
Join UNICEF’s global mission to end harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation. As a Child Protection Officer – Knowledge Management, you will be based in our Nairobi Centre of Excellence, working at the heart of two flagship UNFPA–UNICEF Global Programmes. In this role, you will lead knowledge management, advocacy, and visibility efforts — curating evidence, amplifying success stories, and driving strategic communications that influence policy and mobilize resources.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high‑level global advocacy, strengthen partnerships, and ensure that evidence and innovation shape action for millions of girls worldwide. If you are passionate about child protection, skilled in knowledge management and communications, and eager to make a measurable impact, we invite you to bring your expertise to UNICEF and help accelerate progress toward eliminating harmful practices by 2030.
