The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
Join UNICEF Uganda as a WASH Officer – Emergency, NOB, and help protect children and families during the Ebola response. This Temporary Appointment is ideal for a hands-on WASH professional who thrives in emergencies, builds strong partnerships, and is ready to make an immediate impact.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who can manage the day-to-day receipt and dispatch of UNICEF supplies in the UNICEF Warehouse while ensuring that storage conditions and cargo handling are in accordance with product-specific requirements, and that appropriate security measures are maintained to ensure the safety of program supplies.If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Administrative Officer to serve as the focal point of administrative management services. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support, provide guidance on the operations of administrative services, and manage administrative staff. The role is responsible for ensuring that all office administrative operations and services are fully compliant with the organization’s policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support ASWA III Country Office (Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Niger) to develop and implement a WASH focused conflict and peace analysis (CPA) including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion considerations, and to use its findings to effectively integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into WASH programming.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
UNICEF Haiti is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Information Management Specialist to support the coordination of the humanitarian WASH and Education Cluster responses. As a core member of the Cluster Coordination Team, the incumbent will lead the collection, analysis and dissemination of critical information to support evidence-based decision-making, effective coordination and strategic planning among humanitarian partners. The role will also contribute to strengthening national information management capacities, enhancing inter-cluster coordination, and supporting core humanitarian response processes to improve outcomes for affected populations across Haiti. If you believe you have the skills, experience and commitment required for this role to drive effective humanitarian action and improve the lives of children and vulnerable communities, we encourage you to apply.
The Chief Fundraising will be responsible for leading all UNICEF partnerships and fundraising activities from public and private sector, and supporting broader engagement and cultivation of partnerships to leverage results for children locally and globally.
As part of UNICEF’s Future Focus Initiative (FFI), a corporate-wide transformation launched in 2025 to ensure UNICEF remains fit for purpose in an era of declining Official Development Assistance and increasing complexity, the offices in Belize, Jamaica, Guyana & Suriname, and the Eastern Caribbean Area (ECA) are consolidating into a new Caribbean Multi-Country Office — a regional platform combining policy influence, technical depth, and strategic partnerships across 12 countries, designed for systems-level impact and results at scale.
For the transition, a 73-role recruitment campaign will be launched from July 2026, requiring additional support for recruitment and selection processes and UNICEF is seeking a People and Culture professional to join a dynamic team driving one of the most significant P&C transformation processes in the Latin America and Caribbean Region: the consolidation of the new Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean.
The incumbent will implement a prioritized recruitment and selection plan with clear deadlines and deliverables with the main responsibilities of recruitment and selection activities. The P&C Officer will also support specific staff support interventions for staff on abolished position across the Caribbean and will support the drafting and classification of Job Descriptions as required.
UNICEF Cameroon is seeking a highly qualified and competent to join its team in Yaounde to work in an exciting construction project aimed at creating safe and sustainable facilities. This role involves providing technical support for planning, procurement, and monitoring of construction activities to ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards. The position requires a commitment to improving public infrastructure in particularly in education, health, and WASH sectors.
UNICEF Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
The Education Specialist will ensure the seamless programme, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of UNICEF’s European Union Funded “Last Mile Connectivity of Schools”, the Dutch Funded “PROSPECTS” Integrated Projects, and will lead climate-resilient education system-related technical assistance and implementation. This will be done in close collaboration with other programme sections in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (including Innovation, Child Protection, WASH and Social Policy), respective field offices and involved partners.
The core objective of this assignment is to co-create or lead on data projects, support capacity building where applicable
and developing data & analytics products, primarily using cutting-edge data and data science models to support horizontal
initiatives across UNICEF’s core programmes on health, education, WASH and country climate initiatives and in particular
the Automated SitRep, a tool that supports the Office of Emergency Programmes with data to support regional and country
based emergencies and the Air Quality Model creation for Malaysia.
We are looking for an exceptionally qualified candidate with extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement,
facilitation, and project management, combined with strong expertise in data science The ideal candidate should have a
solid understanding of data visualization techniques and best practices, particularly within the EAP region as well as previous
experience working with UNICEF and also on climate data projects. They should bring robust data science skills, along with
deep knowledge of agile methodologies, user-centered design and data management best practices. Knowledge of satellite
imagery and geospatial data engineering is a plus.
They should also be comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative team environment and be passionate about
contributing to the enhancement of UNICEF's mission by designing frontier data products.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide engagement leadership to operationalize two multistakeholder partnerships: the Children’s WASH SDG Fund and the People’s Survival Fund Plus. The Multistakeholder Engagement Partner will convene partners, establish and manage a private sector membership offer, and develop partner-facing communications and fundraising materials that strengthen pipeline development, partnership conversions, and sustained engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient outcomes for children and communities in the Philippines.
The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
Join UNICEF Uganda as a WASH Officer – Emergency, NOB, and help protect children and families during the Ebola response. This Temporary Appointment is ideal for a hands-on WASH professional who thrives in emergencies, builds strong partnerships, and is ready to make an immediate impact.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who can manage the day-to-day receipt and dispatch of UNICEF supplies in the UNICEF Warehouse while ensuring that storage conditions and cargo handling are in accordance with product-specific requirements, and that appropriate security measures are maintained to ensure the safety of program supplies.If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Administrative Officer to serve as the focal point of administrative management services. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support, provide guidance on the operations of administrative services, and manage administrative staff. The role is responsible for ensuring that all office administrative operations and services are fully compliant with the organization’s policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support ASWA III Country Office (Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Niger) to develop and implement a WASH focused conflict and peace analysis (CPA) including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion considerations, and to use its findings to effectively integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into WASH programming.
UNICEF PLF seeks a Data & Analytics Consultant to provide technical support for targeted data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting-related analytics, ensuring timely, high-quality datasets and analytical products that inform decision making, advocacy, accountability, and Secretariat-led reporting processes.
UNICEF Haiti is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Information Management Specialist to support the coordination of the humanitarian WASH and Education Cluster responses. As a core member of the Cluster Coordination Team, the incumbent will lead the collection, analysis and dissemination of critical information to support evidence-based decision-making, effective coordination and strategic planning among humanitarian partners. The role will also contribute to strengthening national information management capacities, enhancing inter-cluster coordination, and supporting core humanitarian response processes to improve outcomes for affected populations across Haiti. If you believe you have the skills, experience and commitment required for this role to drive effective humanitarian action and improve the lives of children and vulnerable communities, we encourage you to apply.
The Chief Fundraising will be responsible for leading all UNICEF partnerships and fundraising activities from public and private sector, and supporting broader engagement and cultivation of partnerships to leverage results for children locally and globally.
As part of UNICEF’s Future Focus Initiative (FFI), a corporate-wide transformation launched in 2025 to ensure UNICEF remains fit for purpose in an era of declining Official Development Assistance and increasing complexity, the offices in Belize, Jamaica, Guyana & Suriname, and the Eastern Caribbean Area (ECA) are consolidating into a new Caribbean Multi-Country Office — a regional platform combining policy influence, technical depth, and strategic partnerships across 12 countries, designed for systems-level impact and results at scale.
For the transition, a 73-role recruitment campaign will be launched from July 2026, requiring additional support for recruitment and selection processes and UNICEF is seeking a People and Culture professional to join a dynamic team driving one of the most significant P&C transformation processes in the Latin America and Caribbean Region: the consolidation of the new Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean.
The incumbent will implement a prioritized recruitment and selection plan with clear deadlines and deliverables with the main responsibilities of recruitment and selection activities. The P&C Officer will also support specific staff support interventions for staff on abolished position across the Caribbean and will support the drafting and classification of Job Descriptions as required.
UNICEF Cameroon is seeking a highly qualified and competent to join its team in Yaounde to work in an exciting construction project aimed at creating safe and sustainable facilities. This role involves providing technical support for planning, procurement, and monitoring of construction activities to ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards. The position requires a commitment to improving public infrastructure in particularly in education, health, and WASH sectors.
UNICEF Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
The Education Specialist will ensure the seamless programme, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of UNICEF’s European Union Funded “Last Mile Connectivity of Schools”, the Dutch Funded “PROSPECTS” Integrated Projects, and will lead climate-resilient education system-related technical assistance and implementation. This will be done in close collaboration with other programme sections in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (including Innovation, Child Protection, WASH and Social Policy), respective field offices and involved partners.
The core objective of this assignment is to co-create or lead on data projects, support capacity building where applicable
and developing data & analytics products, primarily using cutting-edge data and data science models to support horizontal
initiatives across UNICEF’s core programmes on health, education, WASH and country climate initiatives and in particular
the Automated SitRep, a tool that supports the Office of Emergency Programmes with data to support regional and country
based emergencies and the Air Quality Model creation for Malaysia.
We are looking for an exceptionally qualified candidate with extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement,
facilitation, and project management, combined with strong expertise in data science The ideal candidate should have a
solid understanding of data visualization techniques and best practices, particularly within the EAP region as well as previous
experience working with UNICEF and also on climate data projects. They should bring robust data science skills, along with
deep knowledge of agile methodologies, user-centered design and data management best practices. Knowledge of satellite
imagery and geospatial data engineering is a plus.
They should also be comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative team environment and be passionate about
contributing to the enhancement of UNICEF's mission by designing frontier data products.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide engagement leadership to operationalize two multistakeholder partnerships: the Children’s WASH SDG Fund and the People’s Survival Fund Plus. The Multistakeholder Engagement Partner will convene partners, establish and manage a private sector membership offer, and develop partner-facing communications and fundraising materials that strengthen pipeline development, partnership conversions, and sustained engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient outcomes for children and communities in the Philippines.
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