To support UNICEF in positioning and operationalizing the Heads of State Initiatives (HoSI) as a flagship mechanism for accelerating political commitment, financing, and accountability in the WASH sector. The consultant will provide technical, advocacy, and coordination support to UNICEF’s WASH Partnerships and Advocacy and WASH Systems and Governance teams in advancing the Heads of State Initiatives (HoSi), ASWA III programme priorities, and global engagements with key partners (Sanitation and Water for All) and major events (UN 2026 Water Conference), while ensuring coherence between political advocacy, systems strengthening, and UNICEF’s global advocacy plan.
COE Nairobi is seeking qualified candidates for the consultancy on Hand Hygiene and WASH in Schools, Global Practice for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nairobi, Kenya, remote with travel for 6.5 months.
WASH Officer is accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment to the enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy
The objective of this consultancy is to support the operationalisation of a coordinated, decentralised, and data-driven rural WASH system in Lesotho by strengthening planning, monitoring, and coordination mechanisms across national, district, and community levels.
UNICEF will engage a local MHM and WASH in Schools Consultant to provide sustained, on-the-ground technical and coordination support to schools, communities, and government counterparts, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation The objective of this consultancy is to support the effective implementation of inclusive, gender- and disabilityresponsive, and climate-resilient WASH in Schools and MHM interventions in FSM, with a particular focus on adolescent girls and children with disabilities.
L’UNICEF Haïti est à la recherche de trois stagiaires ayant un intérêt marqué pour le secteur de l’Eau, de l’Assainissement et de l’Hygiène (EPAH/WASH). Cette offre s’adresse aux étudiants, aux ingénieurs juniors et aux jeunes diplômés en ingénierie souhaitant acquérir une expérience pratique dans le domaine de l’EPAH tout en contribuant à l’action humanitaire.
Basés dans leurs bureaux respectifs à Port-au-Prince, Les Cayes et Gonaïves, les stagiaires rejoindront l’équipe EPAH de l’UNICEF Haïti et collaboreront étroitement avec les équipes des bureaux de terrain. Ils contribueront aux activités de la section EPAH en apportant un appui technique et opérationnel, dans le respect des procédures, des normes et des principes de l’UNICEF. Vous êtes passionné(e) par l’EPAH et souhaitez contribuer à une cause qui compte ? Nous serions ravis d’en savoir plus sur vous !
Graphic Design Consultant – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), Education Cannot Wait (ECW) – Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization New York, USA, Home based (no travel required)
Provide ongoing solutions architecture, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, DevOps, and enterprise application support services for UNICEF Supply Division digitalization initiatives, including support for enterprise platforms, analytics solutions, integrations, data warehouse modernization, and application infrastructure setup and optimization for 11 months.
To provide short-term technical support to Resource Centres (RCs) in Serbia for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues affecting the functionality and effective use of humanoid robots (“Voli”) in educational settings, with the aim of ensuring their reliable operation in both RCs and mainstream schools, on the request of Ministry of Education. Technical issue resolution and software update-related support will be delivered in accordance with guidance and instructions provided by the external vendor, which continues to maintain the backend infrastructure, as well as the Android and web applications, through the UNICEF Office. All necessary documentation available will be provided to selected consultant by UNICEF and RCs. Access to robots will be provided by the RCs.
UNICEF is seeking to recruit a national consultant to provide technical support in preventing harmful practices and violence against children, to provide technical support in mainstreaming prevention of violence against children in education settings and community and to provide technical support in the development of strategies to generate demand for child protection services.
The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
The Government of the Philippines, in partnership with UNICEF and WHO, will host the Second Global Ministerial Conference (GMC) on Ending Violence Against Children (18–19 November 2026, Manila). Preparation is critical. Countries are expected to undertake national preparatory processes, including consultations to review progress, strengthen existing pledges, and generate new commitments. UNICEF Philippines will engage a National Consultant to support coordination, preparatory processes, and conference delivery.
The consultant will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to UNICEF Philippines' Climate, Environment and Resilience (CER) Section/Emergency Unit to strengthen humanitarian preparedness, capacity building, knowledge management, and emergency response support in line with UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs).
Technical support will include assistance in risk analysis, preparedness & response planning, Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP) benchmark tracking, emergency documentation, standby partnership readiness, anticipatory action inputs, emergency reporting, & field assessment or coordination support.
Operational & administrative support will include inter-section coordination, follow-up on preparedness actions, simulation & training support, maintenance of action trackers, organization of meetings & workshops, consolidation of inputs, records management, preparation of materials, & logistical follow-up related to preparedness & response activities.
Given the Philippines' high exposure to natural hazards, climate-related risks, public health emergencies, & conflict-related displacement, UNICEF requires sustained support to ensure that preparedness & response systems remain functional, coordinated, measurable, & responsive to the needs of children & vulnerable populations.
The assignment will make a practical contribution to UNICEF Philippines' preparedness & response capacity through updated risk analysis & preparedness planning inputs, completed preparedness benchmarks, organized emergency documentation, timely emergency reports & briefing materials, documented training/simulation outputs, maintained action trackers, & field-level coordination or assessment support where required.
Make a lasting impact in the Central African Republic.Join UNICEF in Bangui and across the country to strengthen child protection, education, and health systems. Your expertise can help build resilience and hope for children and families.
Le/la consultante sera responsable de la conduite du processus de développement de la stratégie, de la revue documentaire à la validation finale de la Stratégie, en assurant sa cohérence, son ancrage institutionnel et son caractère inclusif et opérationnel. Il/elle veillera notamment à assurer l’articulation entre les différentes sources d’information (consultations, revue documentaire, étude, analyse), et à traduire les contributions en orientations stratégiques claires et opérationnelles.
The Ministry of Education with UNICEF support is looking for an International Consultant to support the process of revision of ICT policy in Education. Government of Timor-Leste has a Digital 2032 policy with Education as key pillar. Timor-Leste's existing ICT in Education Policy was developed in a context marked by limited infrastructure, connectivity, and digital capacity. Since its adoption, significant changes have occurred during the decade. The purpose of this assignment is to revise and update the ICT in Education Policy for Timor-Leste, providing a clear, coherent, and costed policy framework that guides the effective, equitable, safe, and sustainable use of ICT across the education sector. The revised policy will serve as a strategic reference for government institutions, development partners, education providers, and other stakeholders involved in planning, financing, and
implementing ICT-enabled education initiatives.
UNICEF’s Immunization Section, Health, Center of Excellence, Global Program Division, is seeking to hire a qualified individual consultant to provide technical and analytical support to the New Vaccine Introduction, Integrated Delivery and Reach Team.
UNICEF, as a key partner in the global immunization agenda, continues to support countries in introducing, scaling up, and sustaining equitable access to new and underutilized vaccines. The organization plays a leading role in vaccine introduction, system strengthening, and delivery optimization, working closely with governments, Gavi, WHO, and other partners.
With the acceleration of Gavi 6.0 strategy implementation and increasing country demand for support in new vaccine introductions (NVIs) and vaccine portfolio optimization, UNICEF provides high-quality, coordinated, and evidence-based global thought leadership and technical assistance to countries. This includes optimizing country vaccine portfolios, guiding investment prioritization, and ensuring readiness and long-term integration into primary health care and health systems strengthening frameworks. In furtherance of this effort, UNICEF would like to contract senior technical experts to carry out the below tasks.
National consultancy support development of the revised National Action Plan for implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in Viet Nam.
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
Climate change disproportionately affects women and girls, exacerbating existing gender inequalities and increasing vulnerabilities during climate-related shocks and stresses. Structural barriers, discriminatory gender norms, unequal access to resources and services, and limited participation in decision-making processes place women and girls at heightened risk in the context of climate change and disasters. Women and girls often face unequal access to climate information, early warning systems, and recovery support, while also carrying disproportionate caregiving responsibilities during crises.
Certain groups, including adolescent girls, women and girls with disabilities, Indigenous populations, migrant communities, and those living in poverty, may experience compounded risks due to intersecting forms of discrimination and exclusion. At the same time, women and girls are critical agents of change and play a central role in strengthening climate resilience, adaptation, and community recovery efforts.
UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Gender Equality Action Plan (2026–2039), and Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (2023-2030) emphasize the importance of integrating gender equality and adolescent-responsive approaches across climate and resilience programming. UNICEF’s programming increasingly recognizes that climate action must move beyond gender-responsive approaches toward gender-responsive programming that addresses unequal power relations, harmful social norms, and systemic barriers limiting women’s and girls’ participation, leadership, and access to opportunities.
UNICEF Centre of Excellence for Climate Resilience for Children is seeking a consultant to support the development, implementation, and operationalization of gender-responsive climate resilience programming across policy, systems strengthening, sectoral programming, and institutional capacity development.
To support UNICEF in positioning and operationalizing the Heads of State Initiatives (HoSI) as a flagship mechanism for accelerating political commitment, financing, and accountability in the WASH sector. The consultant will provide technical, advocacy, and coordination support to UNICEF’s WASH Partnerships and Advocacy and WASH Systems and Governance teams in advancing the Heads of State Initiatives (HoSi), ASWA III programme priorities, and global engagements with key partners (Sanitation and Water for All) and major events (UN 2026 Water Conference), while ensuring coherence between political advocacy, systems strengthening, and UNICEF’s global advocacy plan.
COE Nairobi is seeking qualified candidates for the consultancy on Hand Hygiene and WASH in Schools, Global Practice for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nairobi, Kenya, remote with travel for 6.5 months.
WASH Officer is accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment to the enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy
The objective of this consultancy is to support the operationalisation of a coordinated, decentralised, and data-driven rural WASH system in Lesotho by strengthening planning, monitoring, and coordination mechanisms across national, district, and community levels.
UNICEF will engage a local MHM and WASH in Schools Consultant to provide sustained, on-the-ground technical and coordination support to schools, communities, and government counterparts, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation The objective of this consultancy is to support the effective implementation of inclusive, gender- and disabilityresponsive, and climate-resilient WASH in Schools and MHM interventions in FSM, with a particular focus on adolescent girls and children with disabilities.
L’UNICEF Haïti est à la recherche de trois stagiaires ayant un intérêt marqué pour le secteur de l’Eau, de l’Assainissement et de l’Hygiène (EPAH/WASH). Cette offre s’adresse aux étudiants, aux ingénieurs juniors et aux jeunes diplômés en ingénierie souhaitant acquérir une expérience pratique dans le domaine de l’EPAH tout en contribuant à l’action humanitaire.
Basés dans leurs bureaux respectifs à Port-au-Prince, Les Cayes et Gonaïves, les stagiaires rejoindront l’équipe EPAH de l’UNICEF Haïti et collaboreront étroitement avec les équipes des bureaux de terrain. Ils contribueront aux activités de la section EPAH en apportant un appui technique et opérationnel, dans le respect des procédures, des normes et des principes de l’UNICEF. Vous êtes passionné(e) par l’EPAH et souhaitez contribuer à une cause qui compte ? Nous serions ravis d’en savoir plus sur vous !
Graphic Design Consultant – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), Education Cannot Wait (ECW) – Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization New York, USA, Home based (no travel required)
Provide ongoing solutions architecture, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, DevOps, and enterprise application support services for UNICEF Supply Division digitalization initiatives, including support for enterprise platforms, analytics solutions, integrations, data warehouse modernization, and application infrastructure setup and optimization for 11 months.
To provide short-term technical support to Resource Centres (RCs) in Serbia for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues affecting the functionality and effective use of humanoid robots (“Voli”) in educational settings, with the aim of ensuring their reliable operation in both RCs and mainstream schools, on the request of Ministry of Education. Technical issue resolution and software update-related support will be delivered in accordance with guidance and instructions provided by the external vendor, which continues to maintain the backend infrastructure, as well as the Android and web applications, through the UNICEF Office. All necessary documentation available will be provided to selected consultant by UNICEF and RCs. Access to robots will be provided by the RCs.
UNICEF is seeking to recruit a national consultant to provide technical support in preventing harmful practices and violence against children, to provide technical support in mainstreaming prevention of violence against children in education settings and community and to provide technical support in the development of strategies to generate demand for child protection services.
The assignment involves supporting the field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community-based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project in East New Britain, Simbu, and Western provinces. Working under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Component One Manager.
The Government of the Philippines, in partnership with UNICEF and WHO, will host the Second Global Ministerial Conference (GMC) on Ending Violence Against Children (18–19 November 2026, Manila). Preparation is critical. Countries are expected to undertake national preparatory processes, including consultations to review progress, strengthen existing pledges, and generate new commitments. UNICEF Philippines will engage a National Consultant to support coordination, preparatory processes, and conference delivery.
The consultant will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to UNICEF Philippines' Climate, Environment and Resilience (CER) Section/Emergency Unit to strengthen humanitarian preparedness, capacity building, knowledge management, and emergency response support in line with UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs).
Technical support will include assistance in risk analysis, preparedness & response planning, Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP) benchmark tracking, emergency documentation, standby partnership readiness, anticipatory action inputs, emergency reporting, & field assessment or coordination support.
Operational & administrative support will include inter-section coordination, follow-up on preparedness actions, simulation & training support, maintenance of action trackers, organization of meetings & workshops, consolidation of inputs, records management, preparation of materials, & logistical follow-up related to preparedness & response activities.
Given the Philippines' high exposure to natural hazards, climate-related risks, public health emergencies, & conflict-related displacement, UNICEF requires sustained support to ensure that preparedness & response systems remain functional, coordinated, measurable, & responsive to the needs of children & vulnerable populations.
The assignment will make a practical contribution to UNICEF Philippines' preparedness & response capacity through updated risk analysis & preparedness planning inputs, completed preparedness benchmarks, organized emergency documentation, timely emergency reports & briefing materials, documented training/simulation outputs, maintained action trackers, & field-level coordination or assessment support where required.
Make a lasting impact in the Central African Republic.Join UNICEF in Bangui and across the country to strengthen child protection, education, and health systems. Your expertise can help build resilience and hope for children and families.
Le/la consultante sera responsable de la conduite du processus de développement de la stratégie, de la revue documentaire à la validation finale de la Stratégie, en assurant sa cohérence, son ancrage institutionnel et son caractère inclusif et opérationnel. Il/elle veillera notamment à assurer l’articulation entre les différentes sources d’information (consultations, revue documentaire, étude, analyse), et à traduire les contributions en orientations stratégiques claires et opérationnelles.
The Ministry of Education with UNICEF support is looking for an International Consultant to support the process of revision of ICT policy in Education. Government of Timor-Leste has a Digital 2032 policy with Education as key pillar. Timor-Leste's existing ICT in Education Policy was developed in a context marked by limited infrastructure, connectivity, and digital capacity. Since its adoption, significant changes have occurred during the decade. The purpose of this assignment is to revise and update the ICT in Education Policy for Timor-Leste, providing a clear, coherent, and costed policy framework that guides the effective, equitable, safe, and sustainable use of ICT across the education sector. The revised policy will serve as a strategic reference for government institutions, development partners, education providers, and other stakeholders involved in planning, financing, and
implementing ICT-enabled education initiatives.
UNICEF’s Immunization Section, Health, Center of Excellence, Global Program Division, is seeking to hire a qualified individual consultant to provide technical and analytical support to the New Vaccine Introduction, Integrated Delivery and Reach Team.
UNICEF, as a key partner in the global immunization agenda, continues to support countries in introducing, scaling up, and sustaining equitable access to new and underutilized vaccines. The organization plays a leading role in vaccine introduction, system strengthening, and delivery optimization, working closely with governments, Gavi, WHO, and other partners.
With the acceleration of Gavi 6.0 strategy implementation and increasing country demand for support in new vaccine introductions (NVIs) and vaccine portfolio optimization, UNICEF provides high-quality, coordinated, and evidence-based global thought leadership and technical assistance to countries. This includes optimizing country vaccine portfolios, guiding investment prioritization, and ensuring readiness and long-term integration into primary health care and health systems strengthening frameworks. In furtherance of this effort, UNICEF would like to contract senior technical experts to carry out the below tasks.
National consultancy support development of the revised National Action Plan for implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in Viet Nam.
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
Climate change disproportionately affects women and girls, exacerbating existing gender inequalities and increasing vulnerabilities during climate-related shocks and stresses. Structural barriers, discriminatory gender norms, unequal access to resources and services, and limited participation in decision-making processes place women and girls at heightened risk in the context of climate change and disasters. Women and girls often face unequal access to climate information, early warning systems, and recovery support, while also carrying disproportionate caregiving responsibilities during crises.
Certain groups, including adolescent girls, women and girls with disabilities, Indigenous populations, migrant communities, and those living in poverty, may experience compounded risks due to intersecting forms of discrimination and exclusion. At the same time, women and girls are critical agents of change and play a central role in strengthening climate resilience, adaptation, and community recovery efforts.
UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Gender Equality Action Plan (2026–2039), and Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (2023-2030) emphasize the importance of integrating gender equality and adolescent-responsive approaches across climate and resilience programming. UNICEF’s programming increasingly recognizes that climate action must move beyond gender-responsive approaches toward gender-responsive programming that addresses unequal power relations, harmful social norms, and systemic barriers limiting women’s and girls’ participation, leadership, and access to opportunities.
UNICEF Centre of Excellence for Climate Resilience for Children is seeking a consultant to support the development, implementation, and operationalization of gender-responsive climate resilience programming across policy, systems strengthening, sectoral programming, and institutional capacity development.
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