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.
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.
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.
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.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country.
To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this.
The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management.
To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved.
The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
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.
The consultant will support in strengthening ecosystem partnerships for youth livelihoods including wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, for enabling sustainable opportunities for young people at scale. This will involve driving government engagement for the continued scale-up of YuWaah-supported livelihood models, along with managing identification and partnership-building for other new scalable wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship models, largely with government but also with other stakeholders, for their scale-up and sustainability. The role will also involve development of an outcome-based financing (OBF)/pay-by-results approach and facilitating related partnerships to strengthen livelihood outcomes within government systems in select states as well as at the center.
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
Join UNICEF's Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) Management Unit in Brussels and contribute to an innovative global initiative dedicated to preventing, detecting and treating malnutrition among children and women. As a Programme Associate, you will play an important role in supporting the management of global nutrition programmes, helping ensure that resources are effectively utilized and that programmes deliver meaningful results for the world's most vulnerable populations.Working within a diverse and collaborative international team, you will contribute to grant management, budget monitoring, programme coordination, data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing. Your work will help strengthen evidence-based decision-making and support UNICEF's efforts to accelerate progress against child undernutrition worldwide.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and proactive professional who enjoys working with data, coordinating complex processes, engaging with partners, and contributing to programmes that improve children's lives at scale.
Under the direct supervision of the Immunization Specialist, the incumbent administers the Health operations, requiring basic professional technical expertise in support of conducting high quality EPI & health events related to UNICEF country programme.
UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office is seeking a Policy Specialist (Strategic Political & Economical Foresight) to provide strategic policy advice, political analysis, and foresight to senior leadership, strengthening informed decision-making and UNICEF’s influence across the region. The role will identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate complex political, social, and economic developments into actionable insights that shape regional priorities, partnerships, advocacy, and programming. Ready to make an impact for children across Latin America and the Caribbean? Apply now — this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
To provide time-bound strategic, technical and operational consultancy support to UNICEF Ghana and government partners for the planning, design, configuration, implementation monitoring, evidence generation and scale-up of Ghana’s Digital Education Programme. The consultant will support the responsible use of Google-powered Gemini AI to operationalize an AI-enabled Teaching and Learning Companion for teacher professional development, foundational learning improvement and education system strengthening. The assignment will contribute to improving teacher capacity, strengthening pre-service and in-service teacher professional development, supporting implementation in selected Colleges of Education and districts, and generating evidence to inform national scale-up. The consultancy will be deliverables-based and will support UNICEF Ghana’s collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, CENDLOS, National Teaching Council, Colleges of Education, selected districts and other partners in alignment with UNICEF’s Digital Education Strategy and national education priorities.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide continuous technical accompaniment to the Government of Sao Tomé and Príncipe (STP) and to the UNICEF STP Country Office in preparing for the full transition from Gavi support by 2030. The consultant will support the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance in the design, costing, adoption and implementation of a credible transition financing strategy that secures the sustainability of the national immunization programme and strengthens the domestic financing of primary health care more broadly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country.
To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this.
The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management.
To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved.
The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
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.
The consultant will support in strengthening ecosystem partnerships for youth livelihoods including wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, for enabling sustainable opportunities for young people at scale. This will involve driving government engagement for the continued scale-up of YuWaah-supported livelihood models, along with managing identification and partnership-building for other new scalable wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship models, largely with government but also with other stakeholders, for their scale-up and sustainability. The role will also involve development of an outcome-based financing (OBF)/pay-by-results approach and facilitating related partnerships to strengthen livelihood outcomes within government systems in select states as well as at the center.
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
Join UNICEF's Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) Management Unit in Brussels and contribute to an innovative global initiative dedicated to preventing, detecting and treating malnutrition among children and women. As a Programme Associate, you will play an important role in supporting the management of global nutrition programmes, helping ensure that resources are effectively utilized and that programmes deliver meaningful results for the world's most vulnerable populations.Working within a diverse and collaborative international team, you will contribute to grant management, budget monitoring, programme coordination, data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing. Your work will help strengthen evidence-based decision-making and support UNICEF's efforts to accelerate progress against child undernutrition worldwide.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and proactive professional who enjoys working with data, coordinating complex processes, engaging with partners, and contributing to programmes that improve children's lives at scale.
Under the direct supervision of the Immunization Specialist, the incumbent administers the Health operations, requiring basic professional technical expertise in support of conducting high quality EPI & health events related to UNICEF country programme.
UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office is seeking a Policy Specialist (Strategic Political & Economical Foresight) to provide strategic policy advice, political analysis, and foresight to senior leadership, strengthening informed decision-making and UNICEF’s influence across the region. The role will identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate complex political, social, and economic developments into actionable insights that shape regional priorities, partnerships, advocacy, and programming. Ready to make an impact for children across Latin America and the Caribbean? Apply now — this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
To provide time-bound strategic, technical and operational consultancy support to UNICEF Ghana and government partners for the planning, design, configuration, implementation monitoring, evidence generation and scale-up of Ghana’s Digital Education Programme. The consultant will support the responsible use of Google-powered Gemini AI to operationalize an AI-enabled Teaching and Learning Companion for teacher professional development, foundational learning improvement and education system strengthening. The assignment will contribute to improving teacher capacity, strengthening pre-service and in-service teacher professional development, supporting implementation in selected Colleges of Education and districts, and generating evidence to inform national scale-up. The consultancy will be deliverables-based and will support UNICEF Ghana’s collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, CENDLOS, National Teaching Council, Colleges of Education, selected districts and other partners in alignment with UNICEF’s Digital Education Strategy and national education priorities.
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide continuous technical accompaniment to the Government of Sao Tomé and Príncipe (STP) and to the UNICEF STP Country Office in preparing for the full transition from Gavi support by 2030. The consultant will support the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance in the design, costing, adoption and implementation of a credible transition financing strategy that secures the sustainability of the national immunization programme and strengthens the domestic financing of primary health care more broadly.
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