The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, 6.4 million refugees have been displaced, with 1.6 million settling in Poland. Refugee women and children represent the majority of this population. As of February 2025, there are over 360,000 Ukrainian refugee children in Poland, nearly half of whom are enrolled in Polish schools. To respond to this crisis, UNICEF established a Refugee Response Office in Poland and partnered with national and municipal authorities, as well as local NGOs, to provide critical support to affected communities. Through this consultancy, UNICEF will support the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring additional support services under the “Accessible School for All” (ASA) project — a key UNICEF priority for 2026. The consultant will work closely with the Educational Research Institute (IBE) to ensure effective implementation and alignment with project objectives. Additionally, UNICEF is partnering with the Centre for Education Development (ORE) on a national antibullying programme. The consultant will provide technical leadership and coordinate knowledge-sharing events to scale this initiative nationwide under MoNE/ORE leadership in 2026. The consultant will also serve as a liaison between IBE, ORE, MoNE, and UNICEF to ensure smooth collaboration and delivery of results.
The WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is implementing Groundwater mapping and exploration initiatives in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The initiative uses a combination of satellite data, digital mapping approaches, local knowledge and on-the-ground verification to identify and map deep aquifers. Building on from this approach the WASH hub is looking to understand how to develop innovative finance models to support the expansion of sustainable water sources and cost recovery opportunities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing data, reports and other knowledge on water resources, water demand data, stakeholder and utility data, tariff structures, and existing affordability/willingness to pay analysis in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya.
The study does not generate new information, but will consolidate existing evidence and data, identify knowledge gaps, and develop a structured database to inform the WASH Hub and sector investments in climate-resilient water supply services design. This work is important to inform the innovative financing models in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The tasks require a national consultant who can easily interact with different level of government, Kenyan institutions and is available travel to field locations.
Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Representative for Programmes, coordinates the overall emergency preparedness and response of the country office. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of emergency interventions, including fundraising for emergency activities, to ensure the survival and well-being of children, mothers, and affected communities. Provides coordination and support for policy and programme planning and management within UNICEF-supported emergency programmes.
Teacher preparedness for multicultural classroom environments and Polish as a second language instruction remain priority areas for UNICEF RRO’s work in 2026. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic advisory support to the Polish Government in these two critical areas, with particular emphasis on ensuring that all digital learning programs implemented by UNICEF and its partners are systematically integrated into national programs (including the Friendly School programme) and establishing robust frameworks for their long-term sustainability.
The JPO will contribute to managing and strengthening partnerships with key public partners through the coordination of high-level advocacy, daily engagement with counterparts, and support to resource mobilization under the supervision of Deputy Team Lead and overall guidance of the Director, Washington DC Office.
The position’s purpose is to provide support in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
Positions at the P2/NOB level are considered as supportive roles to higher level professionals that are centered on providing research, analysis and recommendations . Therefore, while these positions contribute substantively to organization-wide strategies, they should also be considered as opportunities for incumbents to acquire professional expertise, organizational knowledge and exposure for further career advancement.
The main functions of this job are to support data collection, analyses and database management of nutrition related indicators of primary concern to UNICEF, including with quality assurance of data; to assist in the analysis of core nutrition outcome and intervention coverage results in the MICS and DHS and other nationally representative surveys and some programme monitoring data; disseminating findings through different types of media (e.g. website and reports); and to support other interagency related activities.
UNICEF Mozambique is establishing a WASH Emergency Response Consultant Roster (Individual Consultants) to ensure timely access to qualified experts who can be rapidly deployed during emergencies. The Consultant will provide technical leadership and support for WASH emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring alignment with UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and national standards. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office invites qualified and experienced professionals to express their interest in being included in the Consultant Roster to support various technical areas across our programmes. Selected candidates will be placed on a consultant roster for rapid deployment, including emergency response needs.
UNICEF is seeking a Senior Consultant on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Innovation to advance the organisation’s climate resilience agenda under the new Strategic Plan (2026–2029). The consultant will lead a global effort to identify, document, and scale globally tested DRR/CCA innovations— including early warning and anticipatory approaches—across UNICEF sectors. Working closely with the Climate Resilience Centre of Excellence and the Office of Innovation, the consultant will develop global guidance, practical tools, case studies, and training materials, while providing tailored technical assistance to priority countries. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to influence global climate resilience programming and drive child-focused innovation at scale
Under the overall direction and guidance of the WASH Specialist Cluster Coordinator, the IM Officer (WASH Cluster) will manage the IM function of the Cluster at the national level. She/he is responsible for ensuring IM processes effectively contribute to a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by participants in the Cluster Working Group that is accountable to those who are affected by the emergency. In their effort to enable an efficient and effective response to the humanitarian crisis, the IM Officer (WASH Cluster) is responsible for managing the collection, analysis and sharing of information that is essential for the WASH Cluster participants to make informed, evidence-based, strategic decisions and for ensuring they are adequately coordinating with the national level.
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’s Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest is recruiting highly dedicated individuals with structured, service-oriented working styles to join UNICEF GSSC`s Travel Unit which will be responsible for the travel administration and management of UNICEF Offices worldwide. The ideal candidates should have experience in travel administration and management functions.
The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Digital Team of UNICEF Thailand is offering a structured 4 months, with a possibility of a 2-month extension for Enrolled university student (third year or above, including graduate level) or recent graduates passionate about children’s rights and eager to gain hands-on experience in digital content creation, graphic design, and performance media. This opportunity provides exposure to real-world digital engagement work, connecting people to UNICEF’s mission through innovative storytelling, visual design, and data-driven campaigns. Digital advocacy and public campaigns.
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.
UNICEF Timor-Leste is seeking for an experienced international consultant to design and implement a robust Nutrition Information Management System (NIMS) that supports both development and emergency contexts. The consultant will lead the integration of multisectoral nutrition indicators for comprehensive evidence generation, enabling data-driven program planning and implementation. Key responsibilities include establishing field monitoring mechanisms, creating visualization tools and dashboards, and producing tailored knowledge products such as briefs, profiles, and indexes. This role will strengthen evidence-based decision-making and facilitate knowledge management for advocacy and reporting purposes.
The Government of Tanzania has articulated its vision through the new Digital Health Strategy 2025–2030, which outlines transformative shifts in digital governance and leadership, data interoperability, ICT infrastructure, digital competencies across the health workforce, and the adoption of data-driven practices for planning, monitoring, and policy formulation. The strategy represents a significant evolution from earlier digital health initiatives by emphasizing system integration, scalability, sustainability, cybersecurity, and the long-term institutionalization of digital health within the broader health sector architecture
To translate this strategic vision into implementable actions, the Government, with technical and financial assistance from UNICEF, is developing a Digital Health Investment Roadmap 2025–2030. This roadmap identifies the priority interventions, sequencing, institutional responsibilities, partnerships, and investment areas necessary to build a resilient, interoperable, and user-centered digital health ecosystem. It aims to consolidate fragmented digital initiatives, align them with national priorities, and provide a coherent framework for coordinated implementation
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Technology for Development (T4D)/Digital Impact Officer, NOB on a fixed term appointment to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the general supervision of the ICT Specialist with technical guidance from Deputy Representative (programme), the T4D Officer supports programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of ICT and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building and maintaining business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming. The T4D Officer works closely with Programme staff and in close liaison with the Regional Office ICT and T4D teams, and the central ICT Division where applicable.
The purpose of this 12-month assignment is to provide sustained, high-quality technical operational coordination, and content support to the Staff Wellbeing (SWB) team. The consultant will play a central role in strengthening operational efficiency, maintaining global systems, enabling smooth delivery of wellbeing programming, and supporting the visibility and functioning of wellbeing initiatives across UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
This consultancy is essential for ensuring continuity of wellbeing programming throughout 2026 and beyond, supporting the expansion of global systems such as the improved Peer Support Volunteer (PSV) Programme, Pre-Deployment/Post and Transitional Briefing System, and the global Staff Wellbeing SharePoint and Agora platform. The consultant will help ensure that the SWB team meets its strategic objectives and maintains a disability-inclusive, accessible, and coordinated approach to staff wellbeing.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, 6.4 million refugees have been displaced, with 1.6 million settling in Poland. Refugee women and children represent the majority of this population. As of February 2025, there are over 360,000 Ukrainian refugee children in Poland, nearly half of whom are enrolled in Polish schools. To respond to this crisis, UNICEF established a Refugee Response Office in Poland and partnered with national and municipal authorities, as well as local NGOs, to provide critical support to affected communities. Through this consultancy, UNICEF will support the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring additional support services under the “Accessible School for All” (ASA) project — a key UNICEF priority for 2026. The consultant will work closely with the Educational Research Institute (IBE) to ensure effective implementation and alignment with project objectives. Additionally, UNICEF is partnering with the Centre for Education Development (ORE) on a national antibullying programme. The consultant will provide technical leadership and coordinate knowledge-sharing events to scale this initiative nationwide under MoNE/ORE leadership in 2026. The consultant will also serve as a liaison between IBE, ORE, MoNE, and UNICEF to ensure smooth collaboration and delivery of results.
The WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is implementing Groundwater mapping and exploration initiatives in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The initiative uses a combination of satellite data, digital mapping approaches, local knowledge and on-the-ground verification to identify and map deep aquifers. Building on from this approach the WASH hub is looking to understand how to develop innovative finance models to support the expansion of sustainable water sources and cost recovery opportunities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing data, reports and other knowledge on water resources, water demand data, stakeholder and utility data, tariff structures, and existing affordability/willingness to pay analysis in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya.
The study does not generate new information, but will consolidate existing evidence and data, identify knowledge gaps, and develop a structured database to inform the WASH Hub and sector investments in climate-resilient water supply services design. This work is important to inform the innovative financing models in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The tasks require a national consultant who can easily interact with different level of government, Kenyan institutions and is available travel to field locations.
Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Representative for Programmes, coordinates the overall emergency preparedness and response of the country office. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of emergency interventions, including fundraising for emergency activities, to ensure the survival and well-being of children, mothers, and affected communities. Provides coordination and support for policy and programme planning and management within UNICEF-supported emergency programmes.
Teacher preparedness for multicultural classroom environments and Polish as a second language instruction remain priority areas for UNICEF RRO’s work in 2026. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide strategic advisory support to the Polish Government in these two critical areas, with particular emphasis on ensuring that all digital learning programs implemented by UNICEF and its partners are systematically integrated into national programs (including the Friendly School programme) and establishing robust frameworks for their long-term sustainability.
The JPO will contribute to managing and strengthening partnerships with key public partners through the coordination of high-level advocacy, daily engagement with counterparts, and support to resource mobilization under the supervision of Deputy Team Lead and overall guidance of the Director, Washington DC Office.
The position’s purpose is to provide support in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
Positions at the P2/NOB level are considered as supportive roles to higher level professionals that are centered on providing research, analysis and recommendations . Therefore, while these positions contribute substantively to organization-wide strategies, they should also be considered as opportunities for incumbents to acquire professional expertise, organizational knowledge and exposure for further career advancement.
The main functions of this job are to support data collection, analyses and database management of nutrition related indicators of primary concern to UNICEF, including with quality assurance of data; to assist in the analysis of core nutrition outcome and intervention coverage results in the MICS and DHS and other nationally representative surveys and some programme monitoring data; disseminating findings through different types of media (e.g. website and reports); and to support other interagency related activities.
UNICEF Mozambique is establishing a WASH Emergency Response Consultant Roster (Individual Consultants) to ensure timely access to qualified experts who can be rapidly deployed during emergencies. The Consultant will provide technical leadership and support for WASH emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring alignment with UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and national standards. If you meet the requirements and you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Nepal Country Office invites qualified and experienced professionals to express their interest in being included in the Consultant Roster to support various technical areas across our programmes. Selected candidates will be placed on a consultant roster for rapid deployment, including emergency response needs.
UNICEF is seeking a Senior Consultant on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Innovation to advance the organisation’s climate resilience agenda under the new Strategic Plan (2026–2029). The consultant will lead a global effort to identify, document, and scale globally tested DRR/CCA innovations— including early warning and anticipatory approaches—across UNICEF sectors. Working closely with the Climate Resilience Centre of Excellence and the Office of Innovation, the consultant will develop global guidance, practical tools, case studies, and training materials, while providing tailored technical assistance to priority countries. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to influence global climate resilience programming and drive child-focused innovation at scale
Under the overall direction and guidance of the WASH Specialist Cluster Coordinator, the IM Officer (WASH Cluster) will manage the IM function of the Cluster at the national level. She/he is responsible for ensuring IM processes effectively contribute to a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by participants in the Cluster Working Group that is accountable to those who are affected by the emergency. In their effort to enable an efficient and effective response to the humanitarian crisis, the IM Officer (WASH Cluster) is responsible for managing the collection, analysis and sharing of information that is essential for the WASH Cluster participants to make informed, evidence-based, strategic decisions and for ensuring they are adequately coordinating with the national level.
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’s Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest is recruiting highly dedicated individuals with structured, service-oriented working styles to join UNICEF GSSC`s Travel Unit which will be responsible for the travel administration and management of UNICEF Offices worldwide. The ideal candidates should have experience in travel administration and management functions.
The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Digital Team of UNICEF Thailand is offering a structured 4 months, with a possibility of a 2-month extension for Enrolled university student (third year or above, including graduate level) or recent graduates passionate about children’s rights and eager to gain hands-on experience in digital content creation, graphic design, and performance media. This opportunity provides exposure to real-world digital engagement work, connecting people to UNICEF’s mission through innovative storytelling, visual design, and data-driven campaigns. Digital advocacy and public campaigns.
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.
UNICEF Timor-Leste is seeking for an experienced international consultant to design and implement a robust Nutrition Information Management System (NIMS) that supports both development and emergency contexts. The consultant will lead the integration of multisectoral nutrition indicators for comprehensive evidence generation, enabling data-driven program planning and implementation. Key responsibilities include establishing field monitoring mechanisms, creating visualization tools and dashboards, and producing tailored knowledge products such as briefs, profiles, and indexes. This role will strengthen evidence-based decision-making and facilitate knowledge management for advocacy and reporting purposes.
The Government of Tanzania has articulated its vision through the new Digital Health Strategy 2025–2030, which outlines transformative shifts in digital governance and leadership, data interoperability, ICT infrastructure, digital competencies across the health workforce, and the adoption of data-driven practices for planning, monitoring, and policy formulation. The strategy represents a significant evolution from earlier digital health initiatives by emphasizing system integration, scalability, sustainability, cybersecurity, and the long-term institutionalization of digital health within the broader health sector architecture
To translate this strategic vision into implementable actions, the Government, with technical and financial assistance from UNICEF, is developing a Digital Health Investment Roadmap 2025–2030. This roadmap identifies the priority interventions, sequencing, institutional responsibilities, partnerships, and investment areas necessary to build a resilient, interoperable, and user-centered digital health ecosystem. It aims to consolidate fragmented digital initiatives, align them with national priorities, and provide a coherent framework for coordinated implementation
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Technology for Development (T4D)/Digital Impact Officer, NOB on a fixed term appointment to be based in Suva, Fiji. Under the general supervision of the ICT Specialist with technical guidance from Deputy Representative (programme), the T4D Officer supports programme teams in the identification, assessment and integration of ICT and digital innovation into UNICEF programming; strengthening internal capacity to support T4D related initiatives; identifying and engaging with key partners; building and maintaining business relationships; applying reusable and replicable technical buildings blocks; and maximizing the potential for the scale-up and sustainability of technology and digital innovation for UNICEF programming. The T4D Officer works closely with Programme staff and in close liaison with the Regional Office ICT and T4D teams, and the central ICT Division where applicable.
The purpose of this 12-month assignment is to provide sustained, high-quality technical operational coordination, and content support to the Staff Wellbeing (SWB) team. The consultant will play a central role in strengthening operational efficiency, maintaining global systems, enabling smooth delivery of wellbeing programming, and supporting the visibility and functioning of wellbeing initiatives across UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
This consultancy is essential for ensuring continuity of wellbeing programming throughout 2026 and beyond, supporting the expansion of global systems such as the improved Peer Support Volunteer (PSV) Programme, Pre-Deployment/Post and Transitional Briefing System, and the global Staff Wellbeing SharePoint and Agora platform. The consultant will help ensure that the SWB team meets its strategic objectives and maintains a disability-inclusive, accessible, and coordinated approach to staff wellbeing.
