This initiative aims to build a future-ready WASH workforce capable of delivering the ambition of the WASH-GAP programme. It focuses on strengthening the capacity of UNICEF WASH professionals to drive systems transformation, engage effectively with markets and the private sector, and navigate complex financing environments. The initiative promotes continuous learning, structured talent development, and gender equality, including greater gender parity and women’s leadership across the WASH workforce. Through this effort, several key results are expected.
Join UNICEF Pakistan as a WASH Specialist (NOC) based in Quetta to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of WASH-CEE programmes in Balochistan. The role contributes to improving equitable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, including emergency response and resilience-building initiatives, in close collaboration with government and partners.
UNICEF Angola is seeking an experienced and dynamic WASH Specialist (NO-C) to lead the development, implementation, monitoring and strategic growth of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme. Reporting to the Deputy Representative (Programme), the incumbent will provide technical leadership and management to support the delivery of equitable, climate resilient and sustainable WASH services for children and vulnerable communities across Angola.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para el Diseño Arquitectónico de Estándares Sanitarios para Establecimientos Educativos. La consultoría tiene una duración de 161 días y sede en La Paz sin viajes.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para Asistencia Técnica en emergencias y seguimiento a la ejecución del Plan de Trabajo y Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural. La consultoría tiene una duración de 196 días y sede en La Paz; se prevé viajes al interior del país.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
¿CÓMO PUEDE HACER LA DIFERENCIA?:
El objetivo de la consultoría es brindar asistencia técnica al Viceministerio de Recursos Hídricos, Riego, Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico para fortalecer la coordinación sectorial, la preparación y respuesta ante emergencias en Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (ASeH), así como el seguimiento técnico a la ejecución del Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural (PSSDR) y del Plan de Trabajo institucional, con el fin de promover servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene seguros, accesibles y equitativos para toda la población.
Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Disaster/Emergency Management, Communication, or another field relevant to the post. Advanced university degree is desirable.Experience: A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation, including experience in emergency programme management and operations.Proven experience in programming with and for children and young people in emergency and post-emergency situations is required.Proven experience working with, or in close coordination with, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other national and local counterparts.Versatility, sound judgement and maturity, with the ability to work effectively in a team and to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, including political and cultural sensitivity.Current knowledge of emergency response issues and policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Join UNICEF’s digital transformation journey by driving innovative, AI-enabled fundraising and partnership solutions that enhance supporter engagement, collaboration, and operational effectiveness. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering secure, scalable digital platforms that maximize impact for children worldwide.
Advocacy and Communication are at the center of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate to decision makers for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In supporting senior leadership, HQ Divisions, Regional and Country Offices to progress on UNICEF’s vision, mandate and commitment, the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (GCA) serves as the global centre of excellence in advocacy, communication and brand. By coalescing our collective efforts, UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked, strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of the world.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health and Chief of ADAP, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational policies, and procedures. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF is seeking a Nutrition Data Consultant to strengthen the quality, harmonization and use of nutrition data through the development of two consolidated databases covering nutrition assessments and wasting programming data. The consultant will support global analysis and reporting, including contributions to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2027 and Child Nutrition Report (CNR) 2027. The consultancy will also establish robust data foundations to enable greater automation, AI-assisted analysis, visualization and more efficient evidence-based decision-making.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Chief of Field Office. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers. Depending on programme priorities, the Incumbent may be positioned in sector-specific teams (e.g., Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, WASH) or in crosscutting initiatives (e.g., equity, emergency response).
As the Digital Impact Officer, you will report to the Chief of Operations in the country office. Based on the established policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs), the purpose of your role is to carry out broad ICT functions and enable the provision of ICT solutions and services and assist in the delivery of results in the office.
The ICT function supports UNICEF’s mission and strategic plan by enabling programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency through innovation, partnerships and providing ICT solutions and services in a timely, secure and safe manner.
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
The Senior Programme Associate (G‑7) is embedded within the Programme Section, reporting to Chief of field Office, the Section Chief or a Principal Programme Specialist/Manager. Positioned at the functional categories of technical, operational, and financial areas the incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Program, Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and HQ-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Depending on programme needs of the hiring office, the role may span sectoral portfolios (e.g., WASH, Nutrition, Education) or cross‑cutting themes (e.g., emergency preparedness).
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Janakpur Field Office the Senior Programme Associate supports leading and coordinating programme support functions across the project cycle, specializing in planning, budgeting, CSO partnership management, monitoring, reporting, and closing‑out financial commitments. The role ensures that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreement. The incumbent of this position contributes to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures, to achieve results aligning with programme goals. The role ensures quality programme financial management, compliance with UNICEF policies, effective utilization of resources, and coordination with government and implementing partners. Janakpur field office engaged with Province, local government to provide technical and financial support in program implementation, capacity building and system strengthening and government and managed different sector program management and partnership (Heath, Nutrition, WASH, Child protection, SPG, Education, Planning/DRR, SBC etc.)
As the Adolescent Health Specialist, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in advancing adolescent health and well-being as a core component of UNICEF’s global health agenda.You will lead efforts to strengthen systems for adolescent-responsive health services and to promote integrated, life-course approaches that address adolescents’ unique needs. This includes advancing multisectoral programming across health, nutrition, education, protection, and WASH, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance use prevention, early interventions to reduce non-communicable disease risks, and HIV prevention.
Join UNICEF Supply Division's Health Technology Unit and help ensure children around the world have access to essential health commodities and technologies. In this role, you will manage end-to-end procurement and contracting activities for health technology products, ensuring compliance with UNICEF policies and delivering value, quality, and timely supply to programmes and partners.
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
This initiative aims to build a future-ready WASH workforce capable of delivering the ambition of the WASH-GAP programme. It focuses on strengthening the capacity of UNICEF WASH professionals to drive systems transformation, engage effectively with markets and the private sector, and navigate complex financing environments. The initiative promotes continuous learning, structured talent development, and gender equality, including greater gender parity and women’s leadership across the WASH workforce. Through this effort, several key results are expected.
Join UNICEF Pakistan as a WASH Specialist (NOC) based in Quetta to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of WASH-CEE programmes in Balochistan. The role contributes to improving equitable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, including emergency response and resilience-building initiatives, in close collaboration with government and partners.
UNICEF Angola is seeking an experienced and dynamic WASH Specialist (NO-C) to lead the development, implementation, monitoring and strategic growth of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme. Reporting to the Deputy Representative (Programme), the incumbent will provide technical leadership and management to support the delivery of equitable, climate resilient and sustainable WASH services for children and vulnerable communities across Angola.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para el Diseño Arquitectónico de Estándares Sanitarios para Establecimientos Educativos. La consultoría tiene una duración de 161 días y sede en La Paz sin viajes.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para Asistencia Técnica en emergencias y seguimiento a la ejecución del Plan de Trabajo y Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural. La consultoría tiene una duración de 196 días y sede en La Paz; se prevé viajes al interior del país.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
¿CÓMO PUEDE HACER LA DIFERENCIA?:
El objetivo de la consultoría es brindar asistencia técnica al Viceministerio de Recursos Hídricos, Riego, Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico para fortalecer la coordinación sectorial, la preparación y respuesta ante emergencias en Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (ASeH), así como el seguimiento técnico a la ejecución del Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural (PSSDR) y del Plan de Trabajo institucional, con el fin de promover servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene seguros, accesibles y equitativos para toda la población.
Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Disaster/Emergency Management, Communication, or another field relevant to the post. Advanced university degree is desirable.Experience: A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation, including experience in emergency programme management and operations.Proven experience in programming with and for children and young people in emergency and post-emergency situations is required.Proven experience working with, or in close coordination with, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other national and local counterparts.Versatility, sound judgement and maturity, with the ability to work effectively in a team and to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, including political and cultural sensitivity.Current knowledge of emergency response issues and policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Join UNICEF’s digital transformation journey by driving innovative, AI-enabled fundraising and partnership solutions that enhance supporter engagement, collaboration, and operational effectiveness. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering secure, scalable digital platforms that maximize impact for children worldwide.
Advocacy and Communication are at the center of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate to decision makers for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In supporting senior leadership, HQ Divisions, Regional and Country Offices to progress on UNICEF’s vision, mandate and commitment, the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (GCA) serves as the global centre of excellence in advocacy, communication and brand. By coalescing our collective efforts, UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked, strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of the world.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health and Chief of ADAP, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational policies, and procedures. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF is seeking a Nutrition Data Consultant to strengthen the quality, harmonization and use of nutrition data through the development of two consolidated databases covering nutrition assessments and wasting programming data. The consultant will support global analysis and reporting, including contributions to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2027 and Child Nutrition Report (CNR) 2027. The consultancy will also establish robust data foundations to enable greater automation, AI-assisted analysis, visualization and more efficient evidence-based decision-making.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Chief of Field Office. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers. Depending on programme priorities, the Incumbent may be positioned in sector-specific teams (e.g., Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, WASH) or in crosscutting initiatives (e.g., equity, emergency response).
As the Digital Impact Officer, you will report to the Chief of Operations in the country office. Based on the established policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs), the purpose of your role is to carry out broad ICT functions and enable the provision of ICT solutions and services and assist in the delivery of results in the office.
The ICT function supports UNICEF’s mission and strategic plan by enabling programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency through innovation, partnerships and providing ICT solutions and services in a timely, secure and safe manner.
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
The Senior Programme Associate (G‑7) is embedded within the Programme Section, reporting to Chief of field Office, the Section Chief or a Principal Programme Specialist/Manager. Positioned at the functional categories of technical, operational, and financial areas the incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Program, Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and HQ-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Depending on programme needs of the hiring office, the role may span sectoral portfolios (e.g., WASH, Nutrition, Education) or cross‑cutting themes (e.g., emergency preparedness).
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Janakpur Field Office the Senior Programme Associate supports leading and coordinating programme support functions across the project cycle, specializing in planning, budgeting, CSO partnership management, monitoring, reporting, and closing‑out financial commitments. The role ensures that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreement. The incumbent of this position contributes to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures, to achieve results aligning with programme goals. The role ensures quality programme financial management, compliance with UNICEF policies, effective utilization of resources, and coordination with government and implementing partners. Janakpur field office engaged with Province, local government to provide technical and financial support in program implementation, capacity building and system strengthening and government and managed different sector program management and partnership (Heath, Nutrition, WASH, Child protection, SPG, Education, Planning/DRR, SBC etc.)
As the Adolescent Health Specialist, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in advancing adolescent health and well-being as a core component of UNICEF’s global health agenda.You will lead efforts to strengthen systems for adolescent-responsive health services and to promote integrated, life-course approaches that address adolescents’ unique needs. This includes advancing multisectoral programming across health, nutrition, education, protection, and WASH, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance use prevention, early interventions to reduce non-communicable disease risks, and HIV prevention.
Join UNICEF Supply Division's Health Technology Unit and help ensure children around the world have access to essential health commodities and technologies. In this role, you will manage end-to-end procurement and contracting activities for health technology products, ensuring compliance with UNICEF policies and delivering value, quality, and timely supply to programmes and partners.
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
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