The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
The objective of this roving position is to systematically improve the capacity of the Sub-national WASH Cluster along its 6+1 cluster core functions – as per the IASC Reference Module for Cluster Coordination. By the end of the assignment, the Sub-national WASH Cluster will be increasingly sustainable and fully reliant on national capacity within UNICEF and relevant national governmental and non-governmental counterparts.
The WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is implementing Groundwater mapping and exploration initiatives in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The initiative uses a combination of satellite data, digital mapping approaches, local knowledge and on-the-ground verification to identify and map deep aquifers. Building on from this approach the WASH hub is looking to understand how to develop innovative finance models to support the expansion of sustainable water sources and cost recovery opportunities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing data, reports and other knowledge on water resources, water demand data, stakeholder and utility data, tariff structures, and existing affordability/willingness to pay analysis in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya.
The study does not generate new information, but will consolidate existing evidence and data, identify knowledge gaps, and develop a structured database to inform the WASH Hub and sector investments in climate-resilient water supply services design. This work is important to inform the innovative financing models in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The tasks require a national consultant who can easily interact with different level of government, Kenyan institutions and is available travel to field locations.
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.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a professional to who sees education as the way for children and adolescents to have a better future to be part of our team and actively contribute to the education sector in actions aimed at ensuring the inclusion of migrant and rejected children and adolescents.
The supply and logistics team is seeking to hire a supply specialist responsible for managing the supply chains, and/or emergency response operation, or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services, and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems, and partners on supply chain management.
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 leadership of the Unit Chief and Senior Advisor, Nutrition Data, in the Data and Analytics Section and the Senior Nutrition Advisor, Child Nutrition and Development in Emergencies in Nairobi, this role will be the focal point for UNICEF’s global engagement on nutrition risk assessment, strengthening the use of nutrition data in emergency, supporting country teams to estimate the number of children at risk of wasting in humanitarian contexts, and enhancing UNICEF engagement in critical global food security initiatives (such as Integrated Phase Classification (IPC).
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, is launching an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the social service workforce. By strengthening and modernising the Technical Institute for Social Service’s two-year programme, this initiative will lay the groundwork for a full professional pathway—including upcoming Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work. The refreshed curriculum will raise professional standards, open doors for academic growth, and support the long-term development of a strong, accredited social service workforce.
This transformation is essential to ensuring vulnerable children and families receive high-quality, safe, and effective support from well-trained, well-supervised professionals who can meet evolving social and protection needs.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled social service specialist to lead this curriculum development effort. If you are passionate about strengthening social services and shaping the next generation of professionals, this consultancy is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that analyses and addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, their values, the socio-cultural norms and the economic and institutional contexts that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for change. SBC brings social and behavioral evidence generation together with participation in community-led and human-centered processes. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around behaviors like immunization, feeding practices, learning, hygiene, and positive discipline, as well as transformations across sectors needed to make societies more inclusive, equitable and peaceful.
The Reports Officer’s performance directly impacts UNICEF Venezuela’s ability to sustain strategic partnerships, ensure accountability to donors, and mobilize additional resources for children in a complex and resource-constrained context. High-quality, timely, and accurate reporting strengthens donor confidence, supports compliance with contractual obligations, and enables continued and diversified funding for lifesaving and system-strengthening interventions.
The consultant will collaborate with the HEHC team and colleagues working on Environmental Health in Programme Group, Division of Communications, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF USA and relevant UNICEF Regional and Country Offices. Additionally, the consultant will be working closely with partners involved in the proposed Healthy Environments for Healthy Children Global Collaborative.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist responsible for provision of managerial leadership and policy guidance for achievement of effective administrative service management and staff capacity development. Collaborate with Operations management efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Finance Specialist reports to the Admin and Finance Manager, P4 for general direction and guidance. The Specialist is responsible for providing support to the Admin and Finance Manager in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity. The Finance Specialist will be required to engage in representational roles and functions on behalf of UNICEF, as assigned during the assignment. Additionally, the Specialist will be required to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including Banking Institutions and UN Agencies.
UNICEF State of Palestine is seeking a Senior Consultant to facilitate UNICEF Palestine's Recovery Programme Strategy Development, which will focus on two phases:
Phase 1: Recovery Programmatic Strategies and Priorities
Phase 2: Programme Management Plan
The Senior Consultant reports to the Special Representative for general guidance and direction and close coordination with both Deputy Representatives in Operations and Programmes.
The duration of this assignment is 50 days, starting remotely while VISA process takes place, with travel to both East Jerusalem and Gaza.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The People and Culture Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.
The vision of the UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is a global
home for building, accelerating and scaling transformational climate resilient solutions for a
WASH secure future of universal and equitable access to services, addressing the full ambition of the SDG6. The WASH Hub will source, pilot and scale transformational and frontier climate resilient solutions that respond to key programmatic challenges that, if solved, will unlock faster progress for a water secure future for children and young people.
The More Water More Life (MWML) programme (2018–2025) introduced an innovative approach to deep groundwater exploration using remote sensing and overlay analysis to identify deep groundwater resources, producing groundwater suitability maps—offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance groundwater access in vulnerable areas.
The Consultant will support the WASH Hub by defining, outlining the scaling pathway, approach and key considerations for taking the approach to ground water mapping further by supporting multi-country and multi-region scale of adoption where appropriate. The scaling pathway is a structured approach that outlines the steps, strategies, and choices for expanding a proven innovation so it can reach a larger population and achieve sustainable impact over time.
The objective of this roving position is to systematically improve the capacity of the Sub-national WASH Cluster along its 6+1 cluster core functions – as per the IASC Reference Module for Cluster Coordination. By the end of the assignment, the Sub-national WASH Cluster will be increasingly sustainable and fully reliant on national capacity within UNICEF and relevant national governmental and non-governmental counterparts.
The WASH Innovation Hub (WASH Hub) is implementing Groundwater mapping and exploration initiatives in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The initiative uses a combination of satellite data, digital mapping approaches, local knowledge and on-the-ground verification to identify and map deep aquifers. Building on from this approach the WASH hub is looking to understand how to develop innovative finance models to support the expansion of sustainable water sources and cost recovery opportunities.
The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing data, reports and other knowledge on water resources, water demand data, stakeholder and utility data, tariff structures, and existing affordability/willingness to pay analysis in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya.
The study does not generate new information, but will consolidate existing evidence and data, identify knowledge gaps, and develop a structured database to inform the WASH Hub and sector investments in climate-resilient water supply services design. This work is important to inform the innovative financing models in the Horn of Africa and beyond. The tasks require a national consultant who can easily interact with different level of government, Kenyan institutions and is available travel to field locations.
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.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a professional to who sees education as the way for children and adolescents to have a better future to be part of our team and actively contribute to the education sector in actions aimed at ensuring the inclusion of migrant and rejected children and adolescents.
The supply and logistics team is seeking to hire a supply specialist responsible for managing the supply chains, and/or emergency response operation, or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services, and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems, and partners on supply chain management.
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 leadership of the Unit Chief and Senior Advisor, Nutrition Data, in the Data and Analytics Section and the Senior Nutrition Advisor, Child Nutrition and Development in Emergencies in Nairobi, this role will be the focal point for UNICEF’s global engagement on nutrition risk assessment, strengthening the use of nutrition data in emergency, supporting country teams to estimate the number of children at risk of wasting in humanitarian contexts, and enhancing UNICEF engagement in critical global food security initiatives (such as Integrated Phase Classification (IPC).
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, is launching an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the social service workforce. By strengthening and modernising the Technical Institute for Social Service’s two-year programme, this initiative will lay the groundwork for a full professional pathway—including upcoming Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work. The refreshed curriculum will raise professional standards, open doors for academic growth, and support the long-term development of a strong, accredited social service workforce.
This transformation is essential to ensuring vulnerable children and families receive high-quality, safe, and effective support from well-trained, well-supervised professionals who can meet evolving social and protection needs.
UNICEF is seeking a skilled social service specialist to lead this curriculum development effort. If you are passionate about strengthening social services and shaping the next generation of professionals, this consultancy is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that analyses and addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, their values, the socio-cultural norms and the economic and institutional contexts that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for change. SBC brings social and behavioral evidence generation together with participation in community-led and human-centered processes. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around behaviors like immunization, feeding practices, learning, hygiene, and positive discipline, as well as transformations across sectors needed to make societies more inclusive, equitable and peaceful.
The Reports Officer’s performance directly impacts UNICEF Venezuela’s ability to sustain strategic partnerships, ensure accountability to donors, and mobilize additional resources for children in a complex and resource-constrained context. High-quality, timely, and accurate reporting strengthens donor confidence, supports compliance with contractual obligations, and enables continued and diversified funding for lifesaving and system-strengthening interventions.
The consultant will collaborate with the HEHC team and colleagues working on Environmental Health in Programme Group, Division of Communications, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF USA and relevant UNICEF Regional and Country Offices. Additionally, the consultant will be working closely with partners involved in the proposed Healthy Environments for Healthy Children Global Collaborative.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist responsible for provision of managerial leadership and policy guidance for achievement of effective administrative service management and staff capacity development. Collaborate with Operations management efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes.
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Finance Specialist reports to the Admin and Finance Manager, P4 for general direction and guidance. The Specialist is responsible for providing support to the Admin and Finance Manager in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity. The Finance Specialist will be required to engage in representational roles and functions on behalf of UNICEF, as assigned during the assignment. Additionally, the Specialist will be required to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including Banking Institutions and UN Agencies.
UNICEF State of Palestine is seeking a Senior Consultant to facilitate UNICEF Palestine's Recovery Programme Strategy Development, which will focus on two phases:
Phase 1: Recovery Programmatic Strategies and Priorities
Phase 2: Programme Management Plan
The Senior Consultant reports to the Special Representative for general guidance and direction and close coordination with both Deputy Representatives in Operations and Programmes.
The duration of this assignment is 50 days, starting remotely while VISA process takes place, with travel to both East Jerusalem and Gaza.
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief, Education, the Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
The People and Culture Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.
