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.
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 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!
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.
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.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Knowledge Management Consultant to facilitate, support, coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation and the community engagement activities of the ROTA project activities through relevant reporting systems and modalities.
Pakistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Communication Officer responsible for supporting the implementation of communication strategies and activities to strengthen polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. The role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring communication interventions that mobilize communities, enhance public awareness, and ensure trust in vaccination campaigns.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Bauchi, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Health Specialist 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
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) works with National Committees and country offices to maximize income and continued growth. There are five teams within the PSFP section, including Global Philanthropy.
The purpose of the Global Philanthropy team is to drive income growth from major donors (UHNWI/HNWI) and family foundations. The team will lead the development of these new opportunities and will support countries to grow this income stream as well as develop relationships at a global level with high value individual donors, and family and private foundations.
For Global Philanthropy, there is an ongoing requirement at the market level to support prospect research, portfolio optimization, wealth screenings and the establishment of strong portfolio management business practices (KPIs) and a change management plan to support pipeline development and create greater consistency in donor management, prospect qualification and accountability for fundraisers and philanthropy staff.
The consultant will provide technical support to MOYA on the implementation of programmes under the Department of Youth Empowerment, working closely with the technical teams of UNICEF, Ministry of Labour and Public Service (MIFOTRA), and other partners. Specifically, the consultant will:
(1) Support planning, implementation, and reporting on programmes for youth, aimed at enhancing school-to-work transition and social impact in their communities.
(2) Provide technical support to MOYA and UNICEF to ensure the design and implementation of programmes are aligned with relevant national policies, strategies, and priorities.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Programme Associate (Budget) GS-6 to support with a range of support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the budget elements of the country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF Romania invites qualified candidates to express their interest to be included in the roster of consultants for child rights monitoring specialists. They might be contracted to provide technical assistance/advice to UNICEF in delivering specific products in relation with the three areas mentioned above.
The purpose of this consultant roster is to engage professionals with relevant expertise who can be deployed on short-term assignments to provide technical assistance/advice across a broad range child rights monitoring work. The roster will allow for rapid mobilization of expert services in accordance with the programming needs.
Specific deliverables will be developed for each future collaboration opportunity.
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) reports to the Child Protection Specialist (GBV) at Level P3. The Child Protection Officer (GBV) provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection and Gender Based Violence programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
UNICEF China is looking for a seasoned candidate for the position of Partnerships Manager at NO4 level for deepen collaboration with key stakeholders especially Government of China, Member States, UN and partners overseeing global and regional inter-governmental platforms and provide an interface for political socio-economic environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment.
UNICEF China is seeking a motivated professional to join our Individual Fundraising (IFR) team to support Telemarketing Fundraising operations. The position plays a key role in coordinating call centers, supporting eDM and SMS campaigns, managing administrative processes, and ensuring the smooth implementation of fundraising activities. By strengthening donor engagement and operational efficiency, this role directly contributes to UNICEF’s mission to deliver results for children in China and beyond.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 50 working days spread over 5 months. S/he will be based remotely for the entire duration of the assignment and providing support in the preparation of the Pacific Climate Change Initiative and Resilient Education Programme Proposal. The consultant will be responsible for the drafting, developing, refining and consolidating inputs from various colleagues and/or stakeholders for the proposal, ensuring the final document is aligned with UNICEF and specific donor requirements and reflecting country priorities. S/he will work closely with UNICEF staff in Pacific Multi-Country Office and UNICEF Offices and focal points in Fiji; FSM, Kiribati and Solomon offices as well as the Ministries of Education, Regional Bodies working on Climate Resilient Education and Infrastructure and other partners as needed. The consultancy will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Education Manager. Technical guidance and support will be provided by the UNICEF Pacific Chief of Education and programme specialists in Suva and Field relevant Offices.
The consultant will support CoEs and countries to manage and improve immunization supply chain systems. The consultancy will include supporting countries to plan and implement EVMAs; developing and implementing continuous improvement plan (cIPs); mobilize resources for vaccine and cold chain management; and ensure a functional, well-governed NLWG.
UNICEF supports governments to plan, finance, and deliver climate-resilient basic services and community resilience measures that reduce risks to children. As the pipeline of climate finance project ideas expands, many Country Offices and government partners require specialised support for proposal development, coordination, documentation, results frameworks, and compliance with donor requirements.
To respond to this growing demand, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of Climate Finance Expert Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting the CoE’s Climate Finance Area during its inception phase by providing Country Offices with timely access to specialised expertise. Consultants will support UNICEF teams to navigate complex donor project cycles efficiently, while ensuring consistency, quality, and on-time delivery of climate finance proposals.
As focal point of administrative management services in Mozambique Country Office, with main office and multiple field offices, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Knowledge Management Consultant to facilitate, support, coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation and the community engagement activities of the ROTA project activities through relevant reporting systems and modalities.
Pakistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Communication Officer responsible for supporting the implementation of communication strategies and activities to strengthen polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. The role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring communication interventions that mobilize communities, enhance public awareness, and ensure trust in vaccination campaigns.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Bauchi, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Health Specialist 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
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) works with National Committees and country offices to maximize income and continued growth. There are five teams within the PSFP section, including Global Philanthropy.
The purpose of the Global Philanthropy team is to drive income growth from major donors (UHNWI/HNWI) and family foundations. The team will lead the development of these new opportunities and will support countries to grow this income stream as well as develop relationships at a global level with high value individual donors, and family and private foundations.
For Global Philanthropy, there is an ongoing requirement at the market level to support prospect research, portfolio optimization, wealth screenings and the establishment of strong portfolio management business practices (KPIs) and a change management plan to support pipeline development and create greater consistency in donor management, prospect qualification and accountability for fundraisers and philanthropy staff.
The consultant will provide technical support to MOYA on the implementation of programmes under the Department of Youth Empowerment, working closely with the technical teams of UNICEF, Ministry of Labour and Public Service (MIFOTRA), and other partners. Specifically, the consultant will:
(1) Support planning, implementation, and reporting on programmes for youth, aimed at enhancing school-to-work transition and social impact in their communities.
(2) Provide technical support to MOYA and UNICEF to ensure the design and implementation of programmes are aligned with relevant national policies, strategies, and priorities.
UNICEF Lebanon is looking for a Programme Associate (Budget) GS-6 to support with a range of support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the budget elements of the country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
UNICEF Romania invites qualified candidates to express their interest to be included in the roster of consultants for child rights monitoring specialists. They might be contracted to provide technical assistance/advice to UNICEF in delivering specific products in relation with the three areas mentioned above.
The purpose of this consultant roster is to engage professionals with relevant expertise who can be deployed on short-term assignments to provide technical assistance/advice across a broad range child rights monitoring work. The roster will allow for rapid mobilization of expert services in accordance with the programming needs.
Specific deliverables will be developed for each future collaboration opportunity.
The Child Protection Officer (GBV) reports to the Child Protection Specialist (GBV) at Level P3. The Child Protection Officer (GBV) provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection and Gender Based Violence programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results.
UNICEF China is looking for a seasoned candidate for the position of Partnerships Manager at NO4 level for deepen collaboration with key stakeholders especially Government of China, Member States, UN and partners overseeing global and regional inter-governmental platforms and provide an interface for political socio-economic environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment.
UNICEF China is seeking a motivated professional to join our Individual Fundraising (IFR) team to support Telemarketing Fundraising operations. The position plays a key role in coordinating call centers, supporting eDM and SMS campaigns, managing administrative processes, and ensuring the smooth implementation of fundraising activities. By strengthening donor engagement and operational efficiency, this role directly contributes to UNICEF’s mission to deliver results for children in China and beyond.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 50 working days spread over 5 months. S/he will be based remotely for the entire duration of the assignment and providing support in the preparation of the Pacific Climate Change Initiative and Resilient Education Programme Proposal. The consultant will be responsible for the drafting, developing, refining and consolidating inputs from various colleagues and/or stakeholders for the proposal, ensuring the final document is aligned with UNICEF and specific donor requirements and reflecting country priorities. S/he will work closely with UNICEF staff in Pacific Multi-Country Office and UNICEF Offices and focal points in Fiji; FSM, Kiribati and Solomon offices as well as the Ministries of Education, Regional Bodies working on Climate Resilient Education and Infrastructure and other partners as needed. The consultancy will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Education Manager. Technical guidance and support will be provided by the UNICEF Pacific Chief of Education and programme specialists in Suva and Field relevant Offices.
The consultant will support CoEs and countries to manage and improve immunization supply chain systems. The consultancy will include supporting countries to plan and implement EVMAs; developing and implementing continuous improvement plan (cIPs); mobilize resources for vaccine and cold chain management; and ensure a functional, well-governed NLWG.
UNICEF supports governments to plan, finance, and deliver climate-resilient basic services and community resilience measures that reduce risks to children. As the pipeline of climate finance project ideas expands, many Country Offices and government partners require specialised support for proposal development, coordination, documentation, results frameworks, and compliance with donor requirements.
To respond to this growing demand, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of Climate Finance Expert Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting the CoE’s Climate Finance Area during its inception phase by providing Country Offices with timely access to specialised expertise. Consultants will support UNICEF teams to navigate complex donor project cycles efficiently, while ensuring consistency, quality, and on-time delivery of climate finance proposals.
As focal point of administrative management services in Mozambique Country Office, with main office and multiple field offices, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
