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.
UNICEF Angola is seeking a dynamic and motivated WASH Officer to support the integration of Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Anticipatory Action (AA) and emergency preparedness across programme sectors. Reporting to the WASH Specialist, the candidate will contribute to programme planning, implementation, monitoring, partnership development and resource mobilization, while supporting climate-resilient WASH interventions and humanitarian preparedness and response. This position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals with experience in DRR, climate adaptation, humanitarian action or WASH programming to contribute to improving outcomes for children and vulnerable communities in Angola.
The UNICEF Lesotho team is looking for a motivated and results-oriented WASH and Constructions Contracts Officer to oversee a range of construction and contract management functions to ensure effective and timely delivery of WASH infrastructure projects.
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.
Under the direct supervision of the UNICEF Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the working groups, the Republican Teaching and Methodological Centre (RTMC), the Republican In-Service Teacher Training Institute (RITTI), the Academy of Education, the MoES department responsible for higher and pedagogical education, pilot universities, base (support) schools of student practicum, and the international consultants, the National Consultant will provide technical, methodological, and coordination support to the pedagogical practicum workstream under Subcomponent 2.2. The role combines the development of practicum instruments
with capacity development, mentoring, monitoring, translation, and support to the normative
institutionalization of the new practicum model.
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
Cambodia has made significant strides in improving health outcomes and expanding access to healthcare. However, challenges such as high out-of-pocket expenditures, limited population coverage, and disparities in service access persist. In response, the Royal Government of Cambodia adopted the UHC Roadmap 2024–2035, committing to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2035.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a standard social health protection benefit package and an accompanying costing model that enables scenario-based planning for UHC implementation in Cambodia. The consultancy will support the government with the following two main objectives:
• Develop a standard social health protection benefit package that harmonizes and builds upon existing schemes, such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Health Equity Fund (HEF), including the design of provider payment mechanisms and distinction between basic and extended benefit packages
• Develop a costing model for the standard social health protection benefit package, including models for payment rates with and without medicines, to inform resource allocation and financing planning for UHC implementation.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to design a community-based childcare model developed through a participatory approach that can be utilised by the poorest households in different settings across Kenya and is appropriate for implementation under Kenya's Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under KSEIP II.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based technical assessment of selected social sector Management Information Systems using the Administrative Data Maturity Model (ADaMM) methodology, namely to:
1. Diagnose the maturity of Nigeria's selected administrative data systems (priority sectors include health, education, child protection, and social protection) using ADaMM, to establish maturity baselines and co-create benchmarks with Government, leveraging the Power of Data initiative to convene partners.
2. Conduct a series of consultations with relevant stakeholders, to assess the systems maturity levels, while leveraging the Power of Data initiative as a convening mechanism.
3. Produce a summary diagnostic report, including dataflow mapping, standards review, governance analysis, and interoperability opportunities – using AdaMM as a reference framework.
4. Co-design a Roadmap for action with proposed investments for the short, medium and long term.
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.
International Consultant – Technical Support for advancing Climate Resilient Sanitation Services in the Caribbean region, Bridgetown, Barbados. Climate Change and Resilience Section, Barbados (Remote - with travel to the Caribbean region), 3 months
Join UNICEF in Ethiopia and help deliver life-saving impact for children and women. Working within the Supply and Procurement team, you will support the efficient delivery and distribution of essential supplies that strengthen child survival, development, and protection. This is an opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of advancing equity and ensuring that the most vulnerable children and families have the support they need to thrive.
This consultancy will design and implement two strategic talent-engagement solutions for OOI: a quality-assured Global Talent Roster for short-term specialist needs and a framework for engaging longer-term non-staff functions through UNOPS. The consultant will establish governance structures, decision-making frameworks, operating procedures, quality assurance mechanisms, reporting requirements, and implementation plans to support sustainable workforce management. The role also includes coordinating an initial talent roster exercise and supporting the preparation of a pilot UNOPS engagement model, subject to approvals and stakeholder availability.
The Education Specialist (Foundational Learning) reports to the Chief of Section (Level 5) for guidance and general supervision. The Education Specialist (Foundational Learning) is responsible for providing technical leadership and Programme management support to strengthen foundational learning outcomes, particularly early literacy, numeracy, and socio‑emotional learning, with a strong focus on equity, gender, inclusion, and learning recovery. The position contributes to UNICEF’s Education Strategy 2019–2030 and supports national efforts to ensure that all children acquire foundational skills by the end of primary education, including in fragile, emergency, and development contexts. The Specialist contributes to the achievement of concrete and sustainable results on ECD related programmes/projects according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
Positioned within the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fund-Raising Officer (Acquisition) plays a vital role in executing UNICEF’s strategy to expand its donor base and drive sustainable revenue growth. In line with the PSFR team's strategic focus on funnel-based marketing and audience segmentation, this role supports the development and execution of targeted acquisition campaigns—especially across digital channels, which are identified as key growth drivers. By managing agency relationships, conducting market research, and optimizing lead generation and conversion, the incumbent ensures that acquisition efforts are data-informed and audience-centric. Their collaboration with the marketing team and close monitoring of campaign performance directly contribute to the team’s broader goals of enhancing donor engagement and achieving ambitious fundraising targets under the 2026–2030 strategy.
Pakistan, as a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national and sub-national child protection systems to uphold the rights of all children. Following the recent review, the Government of Pakistan has received the Concluding Observations (2026) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child, which provide a comprehensive set of recommendations to address persistent child rights challenges, including violence against children, child labour, child marriage, birth registration, justice for children, and alternative care. These observations present an important opportunity to translate international commitments into actionable and context-specific policy and programmatic responses, supported by coordinated advocacy and increased public investment in child protection systems.
Under the direct supervision of the UNICEF Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the Republican In-Service Teacher Training Institute (RITTI), the Republican Teacher Methodological Centre (RTMC), the MoES department responsible for higher and pedagogical education, focal points from each pilot university, the international TA Group, and UNICEF technical staff, the National Consultant will lead the day-to-day coordination of the implementation and restructuring of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) between RITTI and RTMC and of related pre-service teacher education activities under Subcomponent 2.2. The role is coordination-focused: the Consultant does not produce subject-matter content directly, but ensures that activities planned by the international TA Group, national experts, RITTI, RTMC, and pilot universities are aligned, sequenced, qualityassured, and implemented as planned.
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.
UNICEF Angola is seeking a dynamic and motivated WASH Officer to support the integration of Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Anticipatory Action (AA) and emergency preparedness across programme sectors. Reporting to the WASH Specialist, the candidate will contribute to programme planning, implementation, monitoring, partnership development and resource mobilization, while supporting climate-resilient WASH interventions and humanitarian preparedness and response. This position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals with experience in DRR, climate adaptation, humanitarian action or WASH programming to contribute to improving outcomes for children and vulnerable communities in Angola.
The UNICEF Lesotho team is looking for a motivated and results-oriented WASH and Constructions Contracts Officer to oversee a range of construction and contract management functions to ensure effective and timely delivery of WASH infrastructure projects.
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.
Under the direct supervision of the UNICEF Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the working groups, the Republican Teaching and Methodological Centre (RTMC), the Republican In-Service Teacher Training Institute (RITTI), the Academy of Education, the MoES department responsible for higher and pedagogical education, pilot universities, base (support) schools of student practicum, and the international consultants, the National Consultant will provide technical, methodological, and coordination support to the pedagogical practicum workstream under Subcomponent 2.2. The role combines the development of practicum instruments
with capacity development, mentoring, monitoring, translation, and support to the normative
institutionalization of the new practicum model.
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
Cambodia has made significant strides in improving health outcomes and expanding access to healthcare. However, challenges such as high out-of-pocket expenditures, limited population coverage, and disparities in service access persist. In response, the Royal Government of Cambodia adopted the UHC Roadmap 2024–2035, committing to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2035.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a standard social health protection benefit package and an accompanying costing model that enables scenario-based planning for UHC implementation in Cambodia. The consultancy will support the government with the following two main objectives:
• Develop a standard social health protection benefit package that harmonizes and builds upon existing schemes, such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Health Equity Fund (HEF), including the design of provider payment mechanisms and distinction between basic and extended benefit packages
• Develop a costing model for the standard social health protection benefit package, including models for payment rates with and without medicines, to inform resource allocation and financing planning for UHC implementation.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
UNICEF is seeking a consultant to design a community-based childcare model developed through a participatory approach that can be utilised by the poorest households in different settings across Kenya and is appropriate for implementation under Kenya's Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under KSEIP II.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based technical assessment of selected social sector Management Information Systems using the Administrative Data Maturity Model (ADaMM) methodology, namely to:
1. Diagnose the maturity of Nigeria's selected administrative data systems (priority sectors include health, education, child protection, and social protection) using ADaMM, to establish maturity baselines and co-create benchmarks with Government, leveraging the Power of Data initiative to convene partners.
2. Conduct a series of consultations with relevant stakeholders, to assess the systems maturity levels, while leveraging the Power of Data initiative as a convening mechanism.
3. Produce a summary diagnostic report, including dataflow mapping, standards review, governance analysis, and interoperability opportunities – using AdaMM as a reference framework.
4. Co-design a Roadmap for action with proposed investments for the short, medium and long term.
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.
International Consultant – Technical Support for advancing Climate Resilient Sanitation Services in the Caribbean region, Bridgetown, Barbados. Climate Change and Resilience Section, Barbados (Remote - with travel to the Caribbean region), 3 months
Join UNICEF in Ethiopia and help deliver life-saving impact for children and women. Working within the Supply and Procurement team, you will support the efficient delivery and distribution of essential supplies that strengthen child survival, development, and protection. This is an opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of advancing equity and ensuring that the most vulnerable children and families have the support they need to thrive.
This consultancy will design and implement two strategic talent-engagement solutions for OOI: a quality-assured Global Talent Roster for short-term specialist needs and a framework for engaging longer-term non-staff functions through UNOPS. The consultant will establish governance structures, decision-making frameworks, operating procedures, quality assurance mechanisms, reporting requirements, and implementation plans to support sustainable workforce management. The role also includes coordinating an initial talent roster exercise and supporting the preparation of a pilot UNOPS engagement model, subject to approvals and stakeholder availability.
The Education Specialist (Foundational Learning) reports to the Chief of Section (Level 5) for guidance and general supervision. The Education Specialist (Foundational Learning) is responsible for providing technical leadership and Programme management support to strengthen foundational learning outcomes, particularly early literacy, numeracy, and socio‑emotional learning, with a strong focus on equity, gender, inclusion, and learning recovery. The position contributes to UNICEF’s Education Strategy 2019–2030 and supports national efforts to ensure that all children acquire foundational skills by the end of primary education, including in fragile, emergency, and development contexts. The Specialist contributes to the achievement of concrete and sustainable results on ECD related programmes/projects according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
Positioned within the Acquisition unit of Individual Giving, the Fund-Raising Officer (Acquisition) plays a vital role in executing UNICEF’s strategy to expand its donor base and drive sustainable revenue growth. In line with the PSFR team's strategic focus on funnel-based marketing and audience segmentation, this role supports the development and execution of targeted acquisition campaigns—especially across digital channels, which are identified as key growth drivers. By managing agency relationships, conducting market research, and optimizing lead generation and conversion, the incumbent ensures that acquisition efforts are data-informed and audience-centric. Their collaboration with the marketing team and close monitoring of campaign performance directly contribute to the team’s broader goals of enhancing donor engagement and achieving ambitious fundraising targets under the 2026–2030 strategy.
Pakistan, as a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national and sub-national child protection systems to uphold the rights of all children. Following the recent review, the Government of Pakistan has received the Concluding Observations (2026) from the Committee on the Rights of the Child, which provide a comprehensive set of recommendations to address persistent child rights challenges, including violence against children, child labour, child marriage, birth registration, justice for children, and alternative care. These observations present an important opportunity to translate international commitments into actionable and context-specific policy and programmatic responses, supported by coordinated advocacy and increased public investment in child protection systems.
Under the direct supervision of the UNICEF Education Specialist and in close collaboration with the Republican In-Service Teacher Training Institute (RITTI), the Republican Teacher Methodological Centre (RTMC), the MoES department responsible for higher and pedagogical education, focal points from each pilot university, the international TA Group, and UNICEF technical staff, the National Consultant will lead the day-to-day coordination of the implementation and restructuring of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) between RITTI and RTMC and of related pre-service teacher education activities under Subcomponent 2.2. The role is coordination-focused: the Consultant does not produce subject-matter content directly, but ensures that activities planned by the international TA Group, national experts, RITTI, RTMC, and pilot universities are aligned, sequenced, qualityassured, and implemented as planned.
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