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.
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.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para el Diseño Arquitectónico de Estándares Sanitarios para Establecimientos Educativos. La consultoría tiene una duración de 161 días y sede en La Paz sin viajes.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para Asistencia Técnica en emergencias y seguimiento a la ejecución del Plan de Trabajo y Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural. La consultoría tiene una duración de 196 días y sede en La Paz; se prevé viajes al interior del país.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
¿CÓMO PUEDE HACER LA DIFERENCIA?:
El objetivo de la consultoría es brindar asistencia técnica al Viceministerio de Recursos Hídricos, Riego, Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico para fortalecer la coordinación sectorial, la preparación y respuesta ante emergencias en Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (ASeH), así como el seguimiento técnico a la ejecución del Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural (PSSDR) y del Plan de Trabajo institucional, con el fin de promover servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene seguros, accesibles y equitativos para toda la población.
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.
UNICEF is seeking a Nutrition Data Consultant to strengthen the quality, harmonization and use of nutrition data through the development of two consolidated databases covering nutrition assessments and wasting programming data. The consultant will support global analysis and reporting, including contributions to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2027 and Child Nutrition Report (CNR) 2027. The consultancy will also establish robust data foundations to enable greater automation, AI-assisted analysis, visualization and more efficient evidence-based decision-making.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Chief of Field Office. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers. Depending on programme priorities, the Incumbent may be positioned in sector-specific teams (e.g., Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, WASH) or in crosscutting initiatives (e.g., equity, emergency response).
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.
The Senior Programme Associate (G‑7) is embedded within the Programme Section, reporting to Chief of field Office, the Section Chief or a Principal Programme Specialist/Manager. Positioned at the functional categories of technical, operational, and financial areas the incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Program, Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and HQ-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Depending on programme needs of the hiring office, the role may span sectoral portfolios (e.g., WASH, Nutrition, Education) or cross‑cutting themes (e.g., emergency preparedness).
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Janakpur Field Office the Senior Programme Associate supports leading and coordinating programme support functions across the project cycle, specializing in planning, budgeting, CSO partnership management, monitoring, reporting, and closing‑out financial commitments. The role ensures that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreement. The incumbent of this position contributes to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures, to achieve results aligning with programme goals. The role ensures quality programme financial management, compliance with UNICEF policies, effective utilization of resources, and coordination with government and implementing partners. Janakpur field office engaged with Province, local government to provide technical and financial support in program implementation, capacity building and system strengthening and government and managed different sector program management and partnership (Heath, Nutrition, WASH, Child protection, SPG, Education, Planning/DRR, SBC etc.)
As the Adolescent Health Specialist, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in advancing adolescent health and well-being as a core component of UNICEF’s global health agenda.You will lead efforts to strengthen systems for adolescent-responsive health services and to promote integrated, life-course approaches that address adolescents’ unique needs. This includes advancing multisectoral programming across health, nutrition, education, protection, and WASH, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance use prevention, early interventions to reduce non-communicable disease risks, and HIV prevention.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Kano is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Nutrition Officer (Diets and Practices) 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
Join UNICEF as a Planning & Monitoring Specialist (Evidence), NO-3. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Bihar in India by supporting programme planning, monitoring, evidence and reporting, contributing to the generation and use of high-quality evidence to strengthen programme performance and results for children.
In practical terms, the consultancy will support the collection of education financing and expenditure data at both national and sub-national levels to inform PF4C evidence generation, policy dialogue, advocacy efforts, and capacity building. In this context, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will serve as a key counterpart for the success of this assignment, particularly for budgetary data collection and engagement on public financing processes. In addition, the consultant will support the design and implementation of a series of capacity strengthening activities for relevant MoE and GDoE staff through training, coaching, mentoring, and technical support on PF4C and education financing.
UNICE Lebanon is looking for an SBC Coordinator to provide technical and operational support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of SBC interventions across sectors.
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking a seasoned and highly motivated professional to provide technical, operational, administrative, and programmatic support across the full nutrition programme cycle, from strategic planning and design to implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing nutrition outcomes for children and women by supporting evidence-based programme development, coordinating with partners and stakeholders, tracking progress and results, and ensuring the effective delivery of high-impact nutrition interventions.This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who is passionate about improving lives, strengthening systems, and contributing to UNICEF’s mission of ensuring every child has the opportunity to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will be responsible for stewarding the successful delivery and continued development of the annual SPARK Innovation Award,
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.
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.
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para el Diseño Arquitectónico de Estándares Sanitarios para Establecimientos Educativos. La consultoría tiene una duración de 161 días y sede en La Paz sin viajes.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
UNICEF Bolivia requiere contratar los servicios de un/una profesional para el servicio de consultoría para Asistencia Técnica en emergencias y seguimiento a la ejecución del Plan de Trabajo y Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural. La consultoría tiene una duración de 196 días y sede en La Paz; se prevé viajes al interior del país.
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos: Para salvar sus vidas, para defender sus derechos, para ayudarlos a desarrollar todo su potencial. En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos por cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos, y nunca nos rendimos. ¡Trabajamos para la niñez con Esperanza!
¿CÓMO PUEDE HACER LA DIFERENCIA?:
El objetivo de la consultoría es brindar asistencia técnica al Viceministerio de Recursos Hídricos, Riego, Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico para fortalecer la coordinación sectorial, la preparación y respuesta ante emergencias en Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (ASeH), así como el seguimiento técnico a la ejecución del Programa de Saneamiento Sostenible Descentralizado Rural (PSSDR) y del Plan de Trabajo institucional, con el fin de promover servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene seguros, accesibles y equitativos para toda la población.
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.
UNICEF is seeking a Nutrition Data Consultant to strengthen the quality, harmonization and use of nutrition data through the development of two consolidated databases covering nutrition assessments and wasting programming data. The consultant will support global analysis and reporting, including contributions to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2027 and Child Nutrition Report (CNR) 2027. The consultancy will also establish robust data foundations to enable greater automation, AI-assisted analysis, visualization and more efficient evidence-based decision-making.
The Programme Assistant (G5) is positioned in the Programme Section, reporting directly to the Chief of Field Office. This position carries cross-sectoral functions of programme planning and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners/service providers. Depending on programme priorities, the Incumbent may be positioned in sector-specific teams (e.g., Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, WASH) or in crosscutting initiatives (e.g., equity, emergency response).
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.
The Senior Programme Associate (G‑7) is embedded within the Programme Section, reporting to Chief of field Office, the Section Chief or a Principal Programme Specialist/Manager. Positioned at the functional categories of technical, operational, and financial areas the incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Program, Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and HQ-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Depending on programme needs of the hiring office, the role may span sectoral portfolios (e.g., WASH, Nutrition, Education) or cross‑cutting themes (e.g., emergency preparedness).
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Janakpur Field Office the Senior Programme Associate supports leading and coordinating programme support functions across the project cycle, specializing in planning, budgeting, CSO partnership management, monitoring, reporting, and closing‑out financial commitments. The role ensures that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreement. The incumbent of this position contributes to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures, to achieve results aligning with programme goals. The role ensures quality programme financial management, compliance with UNICEF policies, effective utilization of resources, and coordination with government and implementing partners. Janakpur field office engaged with Province, local government to provide technical and financial support in program implementation, capacity building and system strengthening and government and managed different sector program management and partnership (Heath, Nutrition, WASH, Child protection, SPG, Education, Planning/DRR, SBC etc.)
As the Adolescent Health Specialist, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in advancing adolescent health and well-being as a core component of UNICEF’s global health agenda.You will lead efforts to strengthen systems for adolescent-responsive health services and to promote integrated, life-course approaches that address adolescents’ unique needs. This includes advancing multisectoral programming across health, nutrition, education, protection, and WASH, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance use prevention, early interventions to reduce non-communicable disease risks, and HIV prevention.
Reporting to the Deputy Representative Operations, you will lead UNICEF's end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that enable programme results for children.You will oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution in line with UNICEF policies and ethical standards. You will manage and develop the supply team, foster strong internal and external collaboration, and provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems. You will also drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance to improve efficiency and value for money. In emergencies, you will lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity. Your leadership will strengthen operational resilience, mitigate supply chain risks, and directly contribute to achieving impactful and sustainable results for children.
Bhutan is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperature variability, changing weather patterns, and growing pressure on natural resources affecting children’s learning environments. Many schools, particularly in remote areas, rely heavily on fuelwood for cooking and heating, contributing to deforestation and indoor air pollution. At the same time, frequent power outages and inefficient energy systems disrupt teaching and learning, limit access to digital education, and compromise safety. School infrastructure is often not climate resilient. Poor insulation, lack of heating or cooling, and inadequate lighting affect student comfort, concentration, and performance, while weak waste management systems pose environmental and health risks.
The consultant will provide strategic programming and design, technical guidance and support to UNICEF and government partners to operationalize the Climate Smart School Initiative, oversee technical quality, support strengthening stakeholder coordination, develop implementation frameworks, support capacity building, establish monitoring systems, and contribute to national scale-up of climate-smart school models.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Kano is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Nutrition Officer (Diets and Practices) 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
Join UNICEF as a Planning & Monitoring Specialist (Evidence), NO-3. You will contribute to the promotion of children’s rights in Bihar in India by supporting programme planning, monitoring, evidence and reporting, contributing to the generation and use of high-quality evidence to strengthen programme performance and results for children.
In practical terms, the consultancy will support the collection of education financing and expenditure data at both national and sub-national levels to inform PF4C evidence generation, policy dialogue, advocacy efforts, and capacity building. In this context, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will serve as a key counterpart for the success of this assignment, particularly for budgetary data collection and engagement on public financing processes. In addition, the consultant will support the design and implementation of a series of capacity strengthening activities for relevant MoE and GDoE staff through training, coaching, mentoring, and technical support on PF4C and education financing.
UNICE Lebanon is looking for an SBC Coordinator to provide technical and operational support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of SBC interventions across sectors.
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking a seasoned and highly motivated professional to provide technical, operational, administrative, and programmatic support across the full nutrition programme cycle, from strategic planning and design to implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing nutrition outcomes for children and women by supporting evidence-based programme development, coordinating with partners and stakeholders, tracking progress and results, and ensuring the effective delivery of high-impact nutrition interventions.This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who is passionate about improving lives, strengthening systems, and contributing to UNICEF’s mission of ensuring every child has the opportunity to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.
UNICEF is seeking for a Consultant who will be responsible for stewarding the successful delivery and continued development of the annual SPARK Innovation Award,
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