UNICEF is seeking a WASH Specialist (Level 4) to provide expertise on cholera and other public health emergencies (PHE) at global and field levels. The role supports UNICEF Country Offices and partners in strengthening preparedness, response and prevention of WASH-related diseases through technical assistance, programme development and implementation, and partnership coordination. Based within the Centre of Excellence, the position contributes to WASH, Humanitarian and Resilience priorities, supports Pandemic Fund implementation, and ensures delivery of high impact WASH interventions in emergency contexts.
The WASH Officer (M&E and Information Management) supports the monitoring, evaluation, and information management of WASH programmes by establishing systems to collect, analyze, and report programme data, with a particular focus on infrastructure contract tracking and management. Working under the guidance of the WASH Specialist, the role also contributes to selected MEAL-related knowledge management and accountability activities, without leading overall MEAL system design or strategy.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will ensure coherence between the Advocacy Plan and the Conference’s political processes, strengthen youth‑led advocacy and accountability mechanisms, and connect fundraising and donor engagement directly to the UNWC campaign.
UNICEF en Cuba se complace en anunciar la vacante de Oficial WASH (Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene), nivel NO-1 con nombramiento a término fijo (Fixed Term Appointment).
UNICEF Cuba comienza en 2026 un nuevo CPD (2026-2030) y esta puesto proporcionará asistencia técnica, operativa y administrativa de carácter profesional a lo largo de todo el proceso de programación en materia de WASH, mediante la aplicación de habilidades técnicas teóricas y prácticas en la investigación, recopilación, análisis y presentación de información del programa, al tiempo que asimila las normas, reglamentos y procedimientos organizacionales para apoyar el desarrollo, la implementación y el seguimiento de los resultados de los productos de WASH del Programa de País.
Te animamos a consultar la descripción del pefil y si te consideras una candidatura potencial y cumples los requerimientos, bienvenida tu postulación a esta excelente oportunidad de ser parte del equipo de UNICEF en Cuba.
WASH is one of the basic social service and advocacy programme areas that UNICEF supports in Sudan to fulfil the rights, development, and protection of vulnerable children. In response to the current crisis in Sudan, the WASH delivery model has become heavily dependent on partnerships with CSOs, making this position strategically crucial in the section.The WASH Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, with a focus on urban settings, institutions, and in empowering water utilities.
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
Under the guidance of the WASH Specialist and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Department of Environmental Health, the consultant will:
Develop a comprehensive, evidence-based National Strategy and Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality and Water Quality Surveillance (WQS) in Lesotho, strengthening the capacity of the MoH EHD to lead independent public health surveillance across all water supply systems, in alignment with national decentralization processes and WHO guidelines.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to undertake a comprehensive gender landscape analysis of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in the four focus districts of Dangorayo, Burtinle, Harfo, and Galdogob, in Puntland. The analysis will identify gender-related gaps, power dynamics, inequalities, barriers, opportunities, and systemic issues affecting WASH access, governance, participation, and outcomes.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
The assignment aims to strengthen the governance, coordination and operational effectiveness of Italy’s protection system for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) through the mapping and capitalization of existing good practices and interinstitutional coordination mechanisms developed within the juvenile justice system and its interaction with the reception system, with a view to supporting national authorities—particularly the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior—in enhancing the consistency and timeliness of child protection pathways across territories, in line with Law 47/2017 and the implementation priorities stemming from the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and Regulation (EU) 2024/1351.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of the PAPBIM Toolkit. The toolkit is expected to comprise the Standard Activity Planning and Budgeting (SAPB), Micro-planning, and Results-Based Financing tools, together with all corresponding guidelines.
The consultancy contract will be implemented in two phases, with Phase II being subject to the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. The scope of work is outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.Experience:Minimum six years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or in a commercial context is required.Language Requirements:Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is considered an asset.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development and roll-out of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework for Ghana’s National Open Defecation Free and Safely Managed Sanitation Plan. Working under the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and in close collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission, the Office of the Head of Local Government Service and the Ghana Statistical Service, the consultant will design a robust framework, support its nationwide implementation, and establish sustainable systems for monitoring, accountability and continuous learning.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
The purpose of the assignment, is to engage a technical expert for a short-term consultancy to conduct a situation analysis of current Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) practices, including the management of immunization sharps waste, in public health care facilities in Myanmar. The consultant will adapt the existing guidelines and ensure their alignment with international standards. In addition, the consultant will review the existing policy and guidelines, update training materials, develop a costed five-year roadmap of activities with feasible business models, and conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions on waste management, including immunization and sharp waste management.
Sri Lanka currently lacks a unified, digital, and continuously updated information system to manage preschool data. Existing preschool data are fragmented, manually collected, and inconsistently updated across provinces, limiting their usefulness for planning, monitoring, and policy formulation. The Preschool Census is intended to establish a national baseline dataset covering all preschools and preschool units nationwide. This initiative will support the implementation of national education reforms and the National Pre‑Primary Policy by enabling evidence‑based planning, equitable resource allocation, and monitoring of preschool education services. To support this effort, the Ministry of Education, with support from UNICEF, seeks to engage an individual consultant/contractor to design, develop, deploy, and operationalize a National Preschool Census Information System, including mechanisms for annual updates of selected data fields, data quality assurance, and long‑term system sustainability. The consultant will work with the Ministry of Education's statistics branch to design, develop, deploy, and implement a secure, scalable, and user-friendly information system for collecting data on preschools in Sri Lanka, based on the Preschool Census framework, and to establish mechanisms for regular annual updates of key data elements.
UNICEF BENIN Country Office is seeking to recruit a committed consultant, Reports and Resources mobilization Specialist, skilled enough to ensure that UNICEF Benin meets all reporting obligations efficiently and maintains strong relationships with its partners.
The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
UNICEF is seeking a WASH Specialist (Level 4) to provide expertise on cholera and other public health emergencies (PHE) at global and field levels. The role supports UNICEF Country Offices and partners in strengthening preparedness, response and prevention of WASH-related diseases through technical assistance, programme development and implementation, and partnership coordination. Based within the Centre of Excellence, the position contributes to WASH, Humanitarian and Resilience priorities, supports Pandemic Fund implementation, and ensures delivery of high impact WASH interventions in emergency contexts.
The WASH Officer (M&E and Information Management) supports the monitoring, evaluation, and information management of WASH programmes by establishing systems to collect, analyze, and report programme data, with a particular focus on infrastructure contract tracking and management. Working under the guidance of the WASH Specialist, the role also contributes to selected MEAL-related knowledge management and accountability activities, without leading overall MEAL system design or strategy.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will ensure coherence between the Advocacy Plan and the Conference’s political processes, strengthen youth‑led advocacy and accountability mechanisms, and connect fundraising and donor engagement directly to the UNWC campaign.
UNICEF en Cuba se complace en anunciar la vacante de Oficial WASH (Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene), nivel NO-1 con nombramiento a término fijo (Fixed Term Appointment).
UNICEF Cuba comienza en 2026 un nuevo CPD (2026-2030) y esta puesto proporcionará asistencia técnica, operativa y administrativa de carácter profesional a lo largo de todo el proceso de programación en materia de WASH, mediante la aplicación de habilidades técnicas teóricas y prácticas en la investigación, recopilación, análisis y presentación de información del programa, al tiempo que asimila las normas, reglamentos y procedimientos organizacionales para apoyar el desarrollo, la implementación y el seguimiento de los resultados de los productos de WASH del Programa de País.
Te animamos a consultar la descripción del pefil y si te consideras una candidatura potencial y cumples los requerimientos, bienvenida tu postulación a esta excelente oportunidad de ser parte del equipo de UNICEF en Cuba.
WASH is one of the basic social service and advocacy programme areas that UNICEF supports in Sudan to fulfil the rights, development, and protection of vulnerable children. In response to the current crisis in Sudan, the WASH delivery model has become heavily dependent on partnerships with CSOs, making this position strategically crucial in the section.The WASH Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, with a focus on urban settings, institutions, and in empowering water utilities.
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
Under the guidance of the WASH Specialist and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Department of Environmental Health, the consultant will:
Develop a comprehensive, evidence-based National Strategy and Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality and Water Quality Surveillance (WQS) in Lesotho, strengthening the capacity of the MoH EHD to lead independent public health surveillance across all water supply systems, in alignment with national decentralization processes and WHO guidelines.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to undertake a comprehensive gender landscape analysis of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in the four focus districts of Dangorayo, Burtinle, Harfo, and Galdogob, in Puntland. The analysis will identify gender-related gaps, power dynamics, inequalities, barriers, opportunities, and systemic issues affecting WASH access, governance, participation, and outcomes.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
The assignment aims to strengthen the governance, coordination and operational effectiveness of Italy’s protection system for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) through the mapping and capitalization of existing good practices and interinstitutional coordination mechanisms developed within the juvenile justice system and its interaction with the reception system, with a view to supporting national authorities—particularly the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior—in enhancing the consistency and timeliness of child protection pathways across territories, in line with Law 47/2017 and the implementation priorities stemming from the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and Regulation (EU) 2024/1351.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of the PAPBIM Toolkit. The toolkit is expected to comprise the Standard Activity Planning and Budgeting (SAPB), Micro-planning, and Results-Based Financing tools, together with all corresponding guidelines.
The consultancy contract will be implemented in two phases, with Phase II being subject to the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. The scope of work is outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.Experience:Minimum six years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or in a commercial context is required.Language Requirements:Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is considered an asset.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development and roll-out of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework for Ghana’s National Open Defecation Free and Safely Managed Sanitation Plan. Working under the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and in close collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission, the Office of the Head of Local Government Service and the Ghana Statistical Service, the consultant will design a robust framework, support its nationwide implementation, and establish sustainable systems for monitoring, accountability and continuous learning.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
The purpose of the assignment, is to engage a technical expert for a short-term consultancy to conduct a situation analysis of current Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) practices, including the management of immunization sharps waste, in public health care facilities in Myanmar. The consultant will adapt the existing guidelines and ensure their alignment with international standards. In addition, the consultant will review the existing policy and guidelines, update training materials, develop a costed five-year roadmap of activities with feasible business models, and conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions on waste management, including immunization and sharp waste management.
Sri Lanka currently lacks a unified, digital, and continuously updated information system to manage preschool data. Existing preschool data are fragmented, manually collected, and inconsistently updated across provinces, limiting their usefulness for planning, monitoring, and policy formulation. The Preschool Census is intended to establish a national baseline dataset covering all preschools and preschool units nationwide. This initiative will support the implementation of national education reforms and the National Pre‑Primary Policy by enabling evidence‑based planning, equitable resource allocation, and monitoring of preschool education services. To support this effort, the Ministry of Education, with support from UNICEF, seeks to engage an individual consultant/contractor to design, develop, deploy, and operationalize a National Preschool Census Information System, including mechanisms for annual updates of selected data fields, data quality assurance, and long‑term system sustainability. The consultant will work with the Ministry of Education's statistics branch to design, develop, deploy, and implement a secure, scalable, and user-friendly information system for collecting data on preschools in Sri Lanka, based on the Preschool Census framework, and to establish mechanisms for regular annual updates of key data elements.
UNICEF BENIN Country Office is seeking to recruit a committed consultant, Reports and Resources mobilization Specialist, skilled enough to ensure that UNICEF Benin meets all reporting obligations efficiently and maintains strong relationships with its partners.
The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
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