UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a National Consultant for Monitoring and Evaluation of ILC WASH and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
In partnership with the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE), The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) launched the South Africa ECCE Outcomes Fund (“Fund 1.0”) in December 2025. Over three years, five implementing partners (IPs) will open around 1.4k new Early learning programmes (ELPs) and support around 600 existing ones throughout the country. The Outcomes fund is a form of outcomes-based financing, wherein payment to IPs is dependent on their progress towards pre-specified target outcomes. Under this model, EOF, IPs, and pre-financers providing working capital and performance management to the IPs, will frequently collect monitoring and evaluation data related to the interventions.
Fund 1.0 was developed as a way to learn about how to improve ECCE quality, to provide space for innovation, and as an opportunity for the DBE to broaden partnerships with non-state ECCE providers. Towards the scaling objectives of the 2030 ECD strategy and as outlined in the Bana Pele Blueprint, the DBE and EOF are interested in surfacing learnings from Fund 1.0 to inform the design of a future outcomes fund (“ELP Fund 2.0”). To support that effort, EOF is looking to collaborate with a consultant who will serve as a full-time member of the South Africa country team, to lead the learning, scaling, and evidence synthesis agenda for Fund 1.0.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
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 primary aim of this consultancy is to provide technical and coordination support for the operationalization of the National MHH Coordination Taskforce, ensuring alignment with the endorsed roadmap and integration of MHH into national systems, policies, and monitoring frameworks .
The consultant will report to UNICEF JCO WASH section, in close collaboration with Gender team and the Ministry of Education, ender and Strategic Partnerships Division.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office is looking for a dynamic and dedicated professional who work under the supervision of Chief of WASH to provides a broad range of administrative, operational, and procedural support to the section. Incumbent facilitates the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. The incumbent may support one or more programme areas or cross-functional initiatives and often works in coordination with other sections.
UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of Sustainable Energy Consultants as a stand-by mechanism to provide rapid access to pre-qualified experts. The roster will support UNICEF Offices and partners worldwide by enabling the CoE to deliver targeted technical assistance during its establishment phase, contributing to climate-resilient and low-carbon development outcomes for children. Specifically, it will allow UNICEF to:
•Scale technical capacity in response to increasing Country Office and government demand
•Rapidly mobilise expertise for time-sensitive programme, innovation, and financing needs
•Match specialized expertise to specific sectoral, regional, and country contexts
•Strengthen collaboration across the CoE, Country Offices, Regional Offices, headquarters divisions, and partners
•Ensure consistent, high-quality, and timely technical support
UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire is seeking a highly skilled Gender Programme Specialist to drive our efforts in achieving gender equality and promoting the empowerment of women and girls. As a key member of our team, you will provide technical guidance and operational support to advance gender programming across sectors and ensure that our programs are efficiently, effectively and equitably responsive to the needs of women, girls, and marginalized communities. If you are a strategic thinker with a commitment to social justice and passionate about creating a brighter, more just and equal world, we want to hear from you!
The Global Roster of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Early Warning Systems (EWS), and Anticipatory Action (AA) Experts will support the Climate Resilience Centre of Excellence (CoE) during its establishment phase by strengthening UNICEF’s technical capacity on child-sensitive disaster risk management. Consultants on the roster will support UNICEF Offices and government partners to design, implement, and scale child-responsive DRR programmes that effectively integrate early warning systems and anticipatory action.
Europe and Central Asia Regional Office is looking for a part-time consultant to provide support in providing technical assistance to immunization component of the project, including evidence generation, toolkit development and piloting in select countries.
Regional office for Europe and Central Asia is looking for an Europe-based consultant to support with the implementation of the Initiative “Promoting a comprehensive, prevention-oriented approach to children’s health” component related to mental health of children and adolescents.
ECARO is looking for a consultant to support the implementation of the Initiative “Promoting a comprehensive, prevention-oriented approach to children’s health” ensuring youth perspectives are integrated across all project components.
The Digital Inclusion - Delivery Solutions Section, based in Geneva, plays a critical role in achieving this goal by ensuring that schools receive high-quality connectivity solutions. This position will be co-managed by Digital Inclusion team and UNICEF Supply Division to support UNICEF Country Offices and their government partners with technical assistance to efficiently procure affordable, quality-assured, and sustainable connectivity.
Under the general guidance of the Digital Inclusion - Delivery Solutions Section Programme Manager and with matrix reporting to UNICEF Supply Division’s Service Contracting Center Chief, the Market Development Manager will be responsible for Implementing a market acceleration strategy to create a more conducive environment for demand and supply to meet with pricing efficiency in the school connectivity market.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Nutrition consultant and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented consultant who will provide overall coordination and operational support for the implementation of Phase II of the IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID project to support in development strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II), “Component 2: Improving the quality and efficiency of education services (TJK1043) , ensuring timely delivery of activities, compliance with donor requirements, and effective collaboration among UNICEF, MoES, affiliated agencies, and other stakeholders.
Join UNICEF’s Office of Innovation as the Project Coordinator for RITEC, a global initiative transforming how digital play can support children’s well-being. You’ll play a central role in managing a complex, multi-partner project with the LEGO Foundation, coordinating world-class partners such as the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Games for Change, and UNICEF Innocenti. The Project Coordinator will ensure smooth day-to-day implementation, oversee planning and reporting systems, track deliverables and budgets, and support convenings that engage global design, gaming, and education leaders. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in cross-cultural collaboration and is passionate about innovation, technology, and children’s rights.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is seeking to engage an International Parenting for Development (P4CD) consultancy to provide high-level technical expertise to develop a comprehensive, integrated community-based child protection mechanisms model in Papua New Guinea. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF PNG, the National Office of Child and Family Services (NOCFS), provincial child protection officers, and implementing partners.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Gender Programme Specialist (P-3) to lead and coordinate gender equality programming across its multi-country office in Suva, Fiji. This role supports the implementation of the UNICEF Gender Action Plan (2022–2025) and Strategic Plan (2022–2026), advancing gender equality and adolescent empowerment across all programme areas.
The Specialist will provide technical guidance, drive cross-sectoral collaboration, and support evidence generation and reporting on gender results. A key focus will be on adolescent girls’ protection and participation, aligning with UNICEF’s Gender and ADAP Strategy. If you are passionate about gender justice, adolescent empowerment, and driving meaningful change in the Pacific, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking an international consultant for Proposal development for Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) on social sectors for children in Cambodia. The role requires at least an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in climate change, disaster risk management, environmental science, climate finance or social sciences or other relevant fields of study along with at least 8 years of professional experience in climate change, climate finance, loss and damage or disaster risk management or related fields. Experience in conducting research or previous work on loss and damage is preferred.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative, establishes and implements country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
UNICEF is establishing a Roster of National Loss and Damage Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting the CoE’s Global Policy Team during its inception phase by providing specialized technical support to UNICEF Country Offices and government counterparts in developing project-based funding requests and related technical assistance submissions under the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Paris Agreement, and in full compliance with the Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM). The consultant will ensure that all proposed activities are pre-defined, pre-assessed, and implementation-ready, meeting BIM requirements and donor standards.
UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of National Policy Consultants to provide rapid, high-quality
technical advice and capacity-building support to UNICEF Country Offices and governments. These consultants will help
accelerate child-centered national climate policies, focusing on:
• Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
• National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
• Sectoral policies and plans
The roster will function as a stand-by mechanism, enabling UNICEF to rapidly mobilise pre-qualified experts to design,
assess, pilot, and scale climate-resilient investments that safeguard the continuity of essential services for children and
accelerate results in the context of a changing climate
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a National Consultant for Monitoring and Evaluation of ILC WASH and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
In partnership with the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE), The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) launched the South Africa ECCE Outcomes Fund (“Fund 1.0”) in December 2025. Over three years, five implementing partners (IPs) will open around 1.4k new Early learning programmes (ELPs) and support around 600 existing ones throughout the country. The Outcomes fund is a form of outcomes-based financing, wherein payment to IPs is dependent on their progress towards pre-specified target outcomes. Under this model, EOF, IPs, and pre-financers providing working capital and performance management to the IPs, will frequently collect monitoring and evaluation data related to the interventions.
Fund 1.0 was developed as a way to learn about how to improve ECCE quality, to provide space for innovation, and as an opportunity for the DBE to broaden partnerships with non-state ECCE providers. Towards the scaling objectives of the 2030 ECD strategy and as outlined in the Bana Pele Blueprint, the DBE and EOF are interested in surfacing learnings from Fund 1.0 to inform the design of a future outcomes fund (“ELP Fund 2.0”). To support that effort, EOF is looking to collaborate with a consultant who will serve as a full-time member of the South Africa country team, to lead the learning, scaling, and evidence synthesis agenda for Fund 1.0.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
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 primary aim of this consultancy is to provide technical and coordination support for the operationalization of the National MHH Coordination Taskforce, ensuring alignment with the endorsed roadmap and integration of MHH into national systems, policies, and monitoring frameworks .
The consultant will report to UNICEF JCO WASH section, in close collaboration with Gender team and the Ministry of Education, ender and Strategic Partnerships Division.
UNICEF Zambia Country Office is looking for a dynamic and dedicated professional who work under the supervision of Chief of WASH to provides a broad range of administrative, operational, and procedural support to the section. Incumbent facilitates the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. The incumbent may support one or more programme areas or cross-functional initiatives and often works in coordination with other sections.
UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of Sustainable Energy Consultants as a stand-by mechanism to provide rapid access to pre-qualified experts. The roster will support UNICEF Offices and partners worldwide by enabling the CoE to deliver targeted technical assistance during its establishment phase, contributing to climate-resilient and low-carbon development outcomes for children. Specifically, it will allow UNICEF to:
•Scale technical capacity in response to increasing Country Office and government demand
•Rapidly mobilise expertise for time-sensitive programme, innovation, and financing needs
•Match specialized expertise to specific sectoral, regional, and country contexts
•Strengthen collaboration across the CoE, Country Offices, Regional Offices, headquarters divisions, and partners
•Ensure consistent, high-quality, and timely technical support
UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire is seeking a highly skilled Gender Programme Specialist to drive our efforts in achieving gender equality and promoting the empowerment of women and girls. As a key member of our team, you will provide technical guidance and operational support to advance gender programming across sectors and ensure that our programs are efficiently, effectively and equitably responsive to the needs of women, girls, and marginalized communities. If you are a strategic thinker with a commitment to social justice and passionate about creating a brighter, more just and equal world, we want to hear from you!
The Global Roster of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Early Warning Systems (EWS), and Anticipatory Action (AA) Experts will support the Climate Resilience Centre of Excellence (CoE) during its establishment phase by strengthening UNICEF’s technical capacity on child-sensitive disaster risk management. Consultants on the roster will support UNICEF Offices and government partners to design, implement, and scale child-responsive DRR programmes that effectively integrate early warning systems and anticipatory action.
Europe and Central Asia Regional Office is looking for a part-time consultant to provide support in providing technical assistance to immunization component of the project, including evidence generation, toolkit development and piloting in select countries.
Regional office for Europe and Central Asia is looking for an Europe-based consultant to support with the implementation of the Initiative “Promoting a comprehensive, prevention-oriented approach to children’s health” component related to mental health of children and adolescents.
ECARO is looking for a consultant to support the implementation of the Initiative “Promoting a comprehensive, prevention-oriented approach to children’s health” ensuring youth perspectives are integrated across all project components.
The Digital Inclusion - Delivery Solutions Section, based in Geneva, plays a critical role in achieving this goal by ensuring that schools receive high-quality connectivity solutions. This position will be co-managed by Digital Inclusion team and UNICEF Supply Division to support UNICEF Country Offices and their government partners with technical assistance to efficiently procure affordable, quality-assured, and sustainable connectivity.
Under the general guidance of the Digital Inclusion - Delivery Solutions Section Programme Manager and with matrix reporting to UNICEF Supply Division’s Service Contracting Center Chief, the Market Development Manager will be responsible for Implementing a market acceleration strategy to create a more conducive environment for demand and supply to meet with pricing efficiency in the school connectivity market.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Nutrition consultant and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented consultant who will provide overall coordination and operational support for the implementation of Phase II of the IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID project to support in development strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II), “Component 2: Improving the quality and efficiency of education services (TJK1043) , ensuring timely delivery of activities, compliance with donor requirements, and effective collaboration among UNICEF, MoES, affiliated agencies, and other stakeholders.
Join UNICEF’s Office of Innovation as the Project Coordinator for RITEC, a global initiative transforming how digital play can support children’s well-being. You’ll play a central role in managing a complex, multi-partner project with the LEGO Foundation, coordinating world-class partners such as the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Games for Change, and UNICEF Innocenti. The Project Coordinator will ensure smooth day-to-day implementation, oversee planning and reporting systems, track deliverables and budgets, and support convenings that engage global design, gaming, and education leaders. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in cross-cultural collaboration and is passionate about innovation, technology, and children’s rights.
UNICEF Papua New Guinea is seeking to engage an International Parenting for Development (P4CD) consultancy to provide high-level technical expertise to develop a comprehensive, integrated community-based child protection mechanisms model in Papua New Guinea. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF PNG, the National Office of Child and Family Services (NOCFS), provincial child protection officers, and implementing partners.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Gender Programme Specialist (P-3) to lead and coordinate gender equality programming across its multi-country office in Suva, Fiji. This role supports the implementation of the UNICEF Gender Action Plan (2022–2025) and Strategic Plan (2022–2026), advancing gender equality and adolescent empowerment across all programme areas.
The Specialist will provide technical guidance, drive cross-sectoral collaboration, and support evidence generation and reporting on gender results. A key focus will be on adolescent girls’ protection and participation, aligning with UNICEF’s Gender and ADAP Strategy. If you are passionate about gender justice, adolescent empowerment, and driving meaningful change in the Pacific, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF Cambodia is seeking an international consultant for Proposal development for Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) on social sectors for children in Cambodia. The role requires at least an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in climate change, disaster risk management, environmental science, climate finance or social sciences or other relevant fields of study along with at least 8 years of professional experience in climate change, climate finance, loss and damage or disaster risk management or related fields. Experience in conducting research or previous work on loss and damage is preferred.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children and promoting inclusive development, we invite you to apply and join our mission.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative, establishes and implements country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
UNICEF is establishing a Roster of National Loss and Damage Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting the CoE’s Global Policy Team during its inception phase by providing specialized technical support to UNICEF Country Offices and government counterparts in developing project-based funding requests and related technical assistance submissions under the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Paris Agreement, and in full compliance with the Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM). The consultant will ensure that all proposed activities are pre-defined, pre-assessed, and implementation-ready, meeting BIM requirements and donor standards.
UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of National Policy Consultants to provide rapid, high-quality
technical advice and capacity-building support to UNICEF Country Offices and governments. These consultants will help
accelerate child-centered national climate policies, focusing on:
• Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
• National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
• Sectoral policies and plans
The roster will function as a stand-by mechanism, enabling UNICEF to rapidly mobilise pre-qualified experts to design,
assess, pilot, and scale climate-resilient investments that safeguard the continuity of essential services for children and
accelerate results in the context of a changing climate
