The UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (‘the Hub’) is accelerating the scaling of the transformative water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) innovations for vulnerable children and their families, and strong collaboration is at the heart of this mission. As part of our approach, the WASH Hub sources, pilots and scales transformational 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.
For this work, the Consultant will support the WASH Hub by developing and detailing a scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the solution further and supporting uptake at multi-country and multi-region scale to ensure integrated monitoring for Climate-resilient WASH. 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.
UNICEF Rwanda Country Office is looking for a highly motivated and experienced WASH professional to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality WASH programmes that improve health, dignity, and resilience.
UNICEF is seeking a qualified WASH Officer to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in Mazar-i-Sharif. Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the incumbent will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to deliver high-quality WASH results, including in humanitarian and emergency contexts.The role involves programme development, field monitoring, coordination with local authorities and partners, preparedness and response to WASH emergencies, and capacity building. The WASH Officer will also contribute to innovation, knowledge management, and advocacy initiatives to advance equitable access to safe water and sanitation for children and communities.
The WASH Officer (Data and Information Management), P-2 will report to the WASH Specialist (System Strengthening), P-3 and play a key role within the UNICEF Kenya Country Office. Working closely with cross-sectoral programme teams, the incumbent will contribute to strengthening data systems and promoting evidence-based decision-making to enhance programme effectiveness and impact.
The Chief of WASH reports to the Deputy Representative and provides strategic leadership, overall management and technical direction for the WASH programme. The role is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting across all stages of the programme, from strategic formulation to delivery of agreed outcomes and outputs, in both humanitarian and development settings.
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.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as Chief of WASH (P-5), based in Aden. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape high-impact water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian contexts, playing a critical role in improving the lives of children and communities across Yemen. Reporting to the Deputy Representative (Programme), the role requires a strong leader with a proactive approach, solid technical and managerial expertise, and a demonstrated commitment to achieving impact. If you are ready to take on a challenging and impactful leadership role, we encourage you to apply.
We are looking for a national intern supporting the implementation of WASH construction projects, including construction design, site inspections for the planned WASH facilities, on-site construction monitoring, and handover to the beneficiaries.
Sous la supervision de WASH Specialiste, le/la stagiaire contribuera à appuyer la section CSD sur le volet WASH dans la mise en œuvre de ses activités, tout en acquérant une expérience pratique au sein d’une organisation internationale engagée pour les droits de l’enfant.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
UNICEF Zimbabwe, with funding from the Global Partnership for Education and in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a rapid WASH needs assessment in 10 selected schools, with a focus on drought‑prone and hard‑to‑reach areas. The assignment involves designing assessment tools, collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data, assessing the availability and reliability of water sources, and reviewing the status of WASH facilities. The consultant will also evaluate the feasibility of boreholes and piped water schemes, present findings to key stakeholders for validation, and produce a comprehensive final report with practical recommendations. The results of this consultancy will directly inform planning and implementation of sustainable water supply interventions to strengthen learning environments in vulnerable communities.
UNICEF Mongolia is seeking two national interns to support relevant programme sections, government counterparts, UN agencies, and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office. The interns will contribute to both technical and operational preparations for COP17.
Sous la supervision du Chef de section CSD, le/la stagiaire contribuera à appuyer la section CSD dans la planification, la mise en œuvre et le suivi de ses activités, en apportant un soutien administratif, organisationnel et technique au Chef de section et à l’équipe au sein d’une organisation internationale engagée pour les droits de l’enfant.
To provide lifesaving and timely nutrition treatment within existing health facilities in Karamoja and refugees communities, UNICEF is engaging a consultant to support lifesaving nutrition supply chain to avoid stockout and to ensure timely availability of supplies for treatment of children with severe wasting.
UNICEF Mali is recruiting an Information Management (IM) Specialist who will provide technical support to ensure that up-to-date information necessary for effective child protection programming and coordination is collected, used, stored and shared in line with relevant standards and national guidelines. The IM will support the Child Protection section to make informed, evidence based strategic and programmatic decisions based on the collected and analyzed information on the scale/scope and coverage of child protection programs at commune, zonal, regional levels and the needs of the affected people.
Looking for a dynamic short-term opportunity to make a meaningful difference? UNICEF Moroto is seeking a proactive Planning and Monitoring Specialist to drive nutrition programs that positively impact children’s lives. Join us to spearhead the creation of an integrated Monitoring and Information Management Hub, coordinate innovative decentralized monitoring systems, and provide critical, evidence-based insights for both UNICEF and donor reporting. If you thrive on detail, adapt quickly, and want to contribute to real change, this is your chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to better outcomes for children. Apply now and help shape the future!
Make an immediate impact where it matters most. UNICEF is recruiting a Nutrition Specialist (Response Coordination Support) to drive coordinated, effective nutrition emergency action focusing on child wasting in Karamoja and refugee hosting communities. If you are ready to contribute to a coordinated, effective nutrition emergency response, we are waiting to hear from you.
Under the overall supervision of the Director, PPD North Americas & IFIs Pillar in the Public Partnerships Division and the guidance of the Senior Advisor International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Team, The Partnerships Officer will be expected to work on the World Bank Group portfolio and other IFIs. S/he will contribute to Income and Insights & Analytics for World Bank Group and RDBs/IFIs, and will contribute to overall engagement and partnership with IFIs and DC-based stakeholders. S/he will contribute to review and negotiation of World Bank Group agreements and amendments, in close collaboration with relevant headquarters, regional and country offices. S/he will contribute to analysis and research related to scoping and launching new World Bank Group different modalities and other IFIs. S/he will support quality assurance and clearance of all World Bank Group financing agreements, amendments, reports, and overall grant management. S/he will draft guidance, BNs, tools, and templates to support operational engagement with World Bank Group. S/he will support on internal coordination on issue resolution for World Bank Group and other IFIs operational issues.
UNICEF’s Independent Evaluation Office partners in a variety of other ways, from joint and inter-agency evaluation collaborations to networks to strengthen linkages between evaluation and programming (e.g., ALNAP), coordinate its evaluations with those of other agencies (e.g. through the United Nations Evaluation Group, the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office and the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations mechanism) and the broader UN and evidence/evaluation synthesis community (e.g. the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative). It also partners to communicate its work e.g., through national, regional and global evaluation associations and other Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs).The Evaluation Specialist (Partnerships and National Evaluation Capacity Development) will deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, policy influence and potential resource mobilization within the scope of assignment. S/He will also serve as a focal point and resource for colleagues in the area of national evaluation capacity development (NECD) partnerships, including country-led NECD initiatives. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF’s partnerships and NECD work and influence in support of its mission.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
The UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (‘the Hub’) is accelerating the scaling of the transformative water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) innovations for vulnerable children and their families, and strong collaboration is at the heart of this mission. As part of our approach, the WASH Hub sources, pilots and scales transformational 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.
For this work, the Consultant will support the WASH Hub by developing and detailing a scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the solution further and supporting uptake at multi-country and multi-region scale to ensure integrated monitoring for Climate-resilient WASH. 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.
UNICEF Rwanda Country Office is looking for a highly motivated and experienced WASH professional to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality WASH programmes that improve health, dignity, and resilience.
UNICEF is seeking a qualified WASH Officer to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in Mazar-i-Sharif. Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the incumbent will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to deliver high-quality WASH results, including in humanitarian and emergency contexts.The role involves programme development, field monitoring, coordination with local authorities and partners, preparedness and response to WASH emergencies, and capacity building. The WASH Officer will also contribute to innovation, knowledge management, and advocacy initiatives to advance equitable access to safe water and sanitation for children and communities.
The WASH Officer (Data and Information Management), P-2 will report to the WASH Specialist (System Strengthening), P-3 and play a key role within the UNICEF Kenya Country Office. Working closely with cross-sectoral programme teams, the incumbent will contribute to strengthening data systems and promoting evidence-based decision-making to enhance programme effectiveness and impact.
The Chief of WASH reports to the Deputy Representative and provides strategic leadership, overall management and technical direction for the WASH programme. The role is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting across all stages of the programme, from strategic formulation to delivery of agreed outcomes and outputs, in both humanitarian and development settings.
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.
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its team as Chief of WASH (P-5), based in Aden. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape high-impact water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian contexts, playing a critical role in improving the lives of children and communities across Yemen. Reporting to the Deputy Representative (Programme), the role requires a strong leader with a proactive approach, solid technical and managerial expertise, and a demonstrated commitment to achieving impact. If you are ready to take on a challenging and impactful leadership role, we encourage you to apply.
We are looking for a national intern supporting the implementation of WASH construction projects, including construction design, site inspections for the planned WASH facilities, on-site construction monitoring, and handover to the beneficiaries.
Sous la supervision de WASH Specialiste, le/la stagiaire contribuera à appuyer la section CSD sur le volet WASH dans la mise en œuvre de ses activités, tout en acquérant une expérience pratique au sein d’une organisation internationale engagée pour les droits de l’enfant.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
UNICEF Zimbabwe, with funding from the Global Partnership for Education and in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a rapid WASH needs assessment in 10 selected schools, with a focus on drought‑prone and hard‑to‑reach areas. The assignment involves designing assessment tools, collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data, assessing the availability and reliability of water sources, and reviewing the status of WASH facilities. The consultant will also evaluate the feasibility of boreholes and piped water schemes, present findings to key stakeholders for validation, and produce a comprehensive final report with practical recommendations. The results of this consultancy will directly inform planning and implementation of sustainable water supply interventions to strengthen learning environments in vulnerable communities.
UNICEF Mongolia is seeking two national interns to support relevant programme sections, government counterparts, UN agencies, and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office. The interns will contribute to both technical and operational preparations for COP17.
Sous la supervision du Chef de section CSD, le/la stagiaire contribuera à appuyer la section CSD dans la planification, la mise en œuvre et le suivi de ses activités, en apportant un soutien administratif, organisationnel et technique au Chef de section et à l’équipe au sein d’une organisation internationale engagée pour les droits de l’enfant.
To provide lifesaving and timely nutrition treatment within existing health facilities in Karamoja and refugees communities, UNICEF is engaging a consultant to support lifesaving nutrition supply chain to avoid stockout and to ensure timely availability of supplies for treatment of children with severe wasting.
UNICEF Mali is recruiting an Information Management (IM) Specialist who will provide technical support to ensure that up-to-date information necessary for effective child protection programming and coordination is collected, used, stored and shared in line with relevant standards and national guidelines. The IM will support the Child Protection section to make informed, evidence based strategic and programmatic decisions based on the collected and analyzed information on the scale/scope and coverage of child protection programs at commune, zonal, regional levels and the needs of the affected people.
Looking for a dynamic short-term opportunity to make a meaningful difference? UNICEF Moroto is seeking a proactive Planning and Monitoring Specialist to drive nutrition programs that positively impact children’s lives. Join us to spearhead the creation of an integrated Monitoring and Information Management Hub, coordinate innovative decentralized monitoring systems, and provide critical, evidence-based insights for both UNICEF and donor reporting. If you thrive on detail, adapt quickly, and want to contribute to real change, this is your chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to better outcomes for children. Apply now and help shape the future!
Make an immediate impact where it matters most. UNICEF is recruiting a Nutrition Specialist (Response Coordination Support) to drive coordinated, effective nutrition emergency action focusing on child wasting in Karamoja and refugee hosting communities. If you are ready to contribute to a coordinated, effective nutrition emergency response, we are waiting to hear from you.
Under the overall supervision of the Director, PPD North Americas & IFIs Pillar in the Public Partnerships Division and the guidance of the Senior Advisor International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Team, The Partnerships Officer will be expected to work on the World Bank Group portfolio and other IFIs. S/he will contribute to Income and Insights & Analytics for World Bank Group and RDBs/IFIs, and will contribute to overall engagement and partnership with IFIs and DC-based stakeholders. S/he will contribute to review and negotiation of World Bank Group agreements and amendments, in close collaboration with relevant headquarters, regional and country offices. S/he will contribute to analysis and research related to scoping and launching new World Bank Group different modalities and other IFIs. S/he will support quality assurance and clearance of all World Bank Group financing agreements, amendments, reports, and overall grant management. S/he will draft guidance, BNs, tools, and templates to support operational engagement with World Bank Group. S/he will support on internal coordination on issue resolution for World Bank Group and other IFIs operational issues.
UNICEF’s Independent Evaluation Office partners in a variety of other ways, from joint and inter-agency evaluation collaborations to networks to strengthen linkages between evaluation and programming (e.g., ALNAP), coordinate its evaluations with those of other agencies (e.g. through the United Nations Evaluation Group, the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office and the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations mechanism) and the broader UN and evidence/evaluation synthesis community (e.g. the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative). It also partners to communicate its work e.g., through national, regional and global evaluation associations and other Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs).The Evaluation Specialist (Partnerships and National Evaluation Capacity Development) will deepen collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, policy influence and potential resource mobilization within the scope of assignment. S/He will also serve as a focal point and resource for colleagues in the area of national evaluation capacity development (NECD) partnerships, including country-led NECD initiatives. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF’s partnerships and NECD work and influence in support of its mission.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
