The consultant will design and implement a mixed-methods evidence synthesis that reviews UNICEF’s WASH systems strengthening support in a select number of countries. The assignment will analyze how support has been delivered, what outputs were produced, what changes in systems and service outcomes are plausibly linked to UNICEF support, and what lessons should shape UNICEF’s future systems strengthening off
Grenada’s school WASH systems face high vulnerability to intensifying climate disasters like Hurricane Beryl, causing service disruptions and prolonged closures. A new initiative aims to develop minimum climate-resilient standards for school infrastructure to ensure educational continuity. Stakeholders will be trained to implement these guidelines, improving the long-term sustainability of sanitation and water facilities.
Desarrollar Sistematización para la gestión adecuada de desechos sólidos y de servicios agua, saneamiento e higiene (ASH), en el marco conceptual de WASHFIT1 (Herramienta para el mejoramiento progresivo de servicios de ASH, de UNICEF y OMS), recopilando y analizando buenas prácticas, brechas y recomendaciones para contribuir a procesos de estandarización y fortalecimiento de los Establecimientos de Salud (ES), así como para favorecer el escalamiento de dichas prácticas a nivel nacional, en el marco de las políticas de salud del Gobierno de Honduras.
The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
Objectifs :
Appuyer le Gouvernement de la Côte d'Ivoire et le Secrétariat Technique dans l'élaboration d'une Stratégie nationale de mobilisation des financements du secteur WASH et de sa feuille de route opérationnelle, en vue de renforcer durablement le financement du secteur et d'accélérer l'accès équitable, résilient et durable aux services
d'eau, d'hygiène et d'assainissement
Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Chief of WASH (level 5), the WASH Officer (P-2) is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, quality assurance, and timely delivery of high-quality reporting, documentation, and knowledge management products across a portfolio of donor-funded WASH programmes in Sudan. The position plays a critical role in strengthening programme monitoring, data management, results tracking, and evidence generation to ensure robust performance management, informed decision-making, and compliance with UNICEF and donor requirements
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
Le Gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo, à travers le Projet d’Apprentissage et d’Autonomisation des Filles (PAAF), et l’UNICEF collaborent pour renforcer l’accès à des services d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (EAH/WASH) sûrs, inclusifs et résilients au climat dans les écoles ciblées des provinces du Kasaï, du Kasaï Central, du Kasaï Oriental et de l’Ituri.
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the WASH Manager (P-4) and is responsible for providing technical leadership, programme management, and coordination support for UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent leads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH interventions to ensure the timely achievement of programme results, effective utilization of resources, and compliance with UNICEF policies, standards, and donor requirements.
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the Chief of WASH (P-5) and is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent provides technical and programmatic leadership for donor-funded and emergency WASH interventions, including the Dutch-funded project, KfW-supported programmes, and other humanitarian response activities. The Specialist ensures programme quality, compliance, and achievement of results by leading performance monitoring, coordinating implementing partners, supporting infrastructure rehabilitation and service delivery, and contributing to donor reporting, risk management, and results-based management. The role supports the delivery of safe, sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient WASH services in line with national priorities, donor commitments, and UNICEF policies and standards.
The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief of WASH & Climate (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
The Consultant will support the organization with the development of online learning courses and content related to prioritized projects in agreement with and under the management of the Talent Management unit.
Under the partnership among UNICEF, the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in Lao PDR, a new project called ‘Digital Skills and Digital Literacy for Lao Adolescent Employability’ will be launched from September 2026 for three years. The project will aim to achieve: 1) Improved digital skills and digital literacy among Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers and students; 2) Enhanced availability and quality of career guidance and digital entrepreneurship support for improved TVET enrolment and school-to-work transitions; and 3) Increased awareness of the importance of digital skills and digital literacy among the target young people and wider communities. The project primarily targets TVET sector and selected TVET institutions, but it will also cover lower secondary education/schools in the same catchment areas as the target TVET Institutions to facilitate school-to-work transitions.
The objective of these services is to manage finances within the UWR in accordance with the Financial Agreement and the Operational Manual for Program Implementation; to ensure compliance with budgetary procedures and payment processes within the UWR; to provide the necessary support to the Project Implementation Units (PIUs); and to compile and prepare the relevant budgetary and financial reports.
The purpose of the consultancy is to strengthen UNICEF Ethiopia’s institutional knowledge management for disability inclusion by consolidating existing strategic, policy, technical, training and programme materials into an accessible, user-friendly internal library, while also producing two targeted practical products:
1. an assistive technology roadmap for livelihood interventions under the Mastercard Foundation-supported programme; and
2. an onboarding package for future specialist-level and above recruits who require a structured introduction to disability inclusion in UNICEF Ethiopia.
The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) under Ministry of Planning supports the effective implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and contributes to Bangladesh’s broader development vision. The Perspective Plan, Five-Year Plans and ADP have placed special emphasis on IMED’s role, with increasing attention to introducing results-based management norms and procedures to promote more accountable and effective implementation of ADP projects. It is against this backdrop that UNICEF is supporting IMED to develop its Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Act and Rules to ensure effective investment and socio-economic development through monitoring and evaluation of development projects, transparency and efficiency. This initiative will strengthen results-based management, align national systems and ensure systematic generation and use of evidence in planning, budgeting, and policy decisions. UNICEF therefore is calling for applications for an international consultant to lead the assignment. The consultant will work hand in hand with a national consultant to carry out the assignment.
Strategic Scoping, Impact Assessment and Programme Design Consultancy for a Digital Literacy and Skills Initiative for Affected Communities, Digital Impact Division, Digital Empowerment in Emergencies, Valencia, Spain, remote without travel, 2 months
The Programme Associate, GS-6, based in Hargeisa and reporting to the WASH Specialist, provides technical, operational and administrative support for the implementation of WASH programme activities. The role focuses on drinking water supply, sanitation infrastructure, and WASH hardware projects, while strengthening coordination with local authorities and ensuring quality, accountability and effective programme delivery across Somaliland.
The consultant will design and implement a mixed-methods evidence synthesis that reviews UNICEF’s WASH systems strengthening support in a select number of countries. The assignment will analyze how support has been delivered, what outputs were produced, what changes in systems and service outcomes are plausibly linked to UNICEF support, and what lessons should shape UNICEF’s future systems strengthening off
Grenada’s school WASH systems face high vulnerability to intensifying climate disasters like Hurricane Beryl, causing service disruptions and prolonged closures. A new initiative aims to develop minimum climate-resilient standards for school infrastructure to ensure educational continuity. Stakeholders will be trained to implement these guidelines, improving the long-term sustainability of sanitation and water facilities.
Desarrollar Sistematización para la gestión adecuada de desechos sólidos y de servicios agua, saneamiento e higiene (ASH), en el marco conceptual de WASHFIT1 (Herramienta para el mejoramiento progresivo de servicios de ASH, de UNICEF y OMS), recopilando y analizando buenas prácticas, brechas y recomendaciones para contribuir a procesos de estandarización y fortalecimiento de los Establecimientos de Salud (ES), así como para favorecer el escalamiento de dichas prácticas a nivel nacional, en el marco de las políticas de salud del Gobierno de Honduras.
The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
Objectifs :
Appuyer le Gouvernement de la Côte d'Ivoire et le Secrétariat Technique dans l'élaboration d'une Stratégie nationale de mobilisation des financements du secteur WASH et de sa feuille de route opérationnelle, en vue de renforcer durablement le financement du secteur et d'accélérer l'accès équitable, résilient et durable aux services
d'eau, d'hygiène et d'assainissement
Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Chief of WASH (level 5), the WASH Officer (P-2) is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, quality assurance, and timely delivery of high-quality reporting, documentation, and knowledge management products across a portfolio of donor-funded WASH programmes in Sudan. The position plays a critical role in strengthening programme monitoring, data management, results tracking, and evidence generation to ensure robust performance management, informed decision-making, and compliance with UNICEF and donor requirements
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
Le Gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo, à travers le Projet d’Apprentissage et d’Autonomisation des Filles (PAAF), et l’UNICEF collaborent pour renforcer l’accès à des services d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (EAH/WASH) sûrs, inclusifs et résilients au climat dans les écoles ciblées des provinces du Kasaï, du Kasaï Central, du Kasaï Oriental et de l’Ituri.
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the WASH Manager (P-4) and is responsible for providing technical leadership, programme management, and coordination support for UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent leads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH interventions to ensure the timely achievement of programme results, effective utilization of resources, and compliance with UNICEF policies, standards, and donor requirements.
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the Chief of WASH (P-5) and is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent provides technical and programmatic leadership for donor-funded and emergency WASH interventions, including the Dutch-funded project, KfW-supported programmes, and other humanitarian response activities. The Specialist ensures programme quality, compliance, and achievement of results by leading performance monitoring, coordinating implementing partners, supporting infrastructure rehabilitation and service delivery, and contributing to donor reporting, risk management, and results-based management. The role supports the delivery of safe, sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient WASH services in line with national priorities, donor commitments, and UNICEF policies and standards.
The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief of WASH & Climate (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a climate-informed disease early warning system through integration of epidemiological, meteorological and environmental data streams within, or interoperable with, the national eIDSR/DHIS2 platform. The consultancy will provide the technical foundation, interoperability framework, predictive analytics requirements, governance mechanisms, prototype configuration, and validation results required to operationalize climate-sensitive disease forecasting and early action within Tanzania’s public health surveillance system
The Consultant will support the organization with the development of online learning courses and content related to prioritized projects in agreement with and under the management of the Talent Management unit.
Under the partnership among UNICEF, the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in Lao PDR, a new project called ‘Digital Skills and Digital Literacy for Lao Adolescent Employability’ will be launched from September 2026 for three years. The project will aim to achieve: 1) Improved digital skills and digital literacy among Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers and students; 2) Enhanced availability and quality of career guidance and digital entrepreneurship support for improved TVET enrolment and school-to-work transitions; and 3) Increased awareness of the importance of digital skills and digital literacy among the target young people and wider communities. The project primarily targets TVET sector and selected TVET institutions, but it will also cover lower secondary education/schools in the same catchment areas as the target TVET Institutions to facilitate school-to-work transitions.
The objective of these services is to manage finances within the UWR in accordance with the Financial Agreement and the Operational Manual for Program Implementation; to ensure compliance with budgetary procedures and payment processes within the UWR; to provide the necessary support to the Project Implementation Units (PIUs); and to compile and prepare the relevant budgetary and financial reports.
The purpose of the consultancy is to strengthen UNICEF Ethiopia’s institutional knowledge management for disability inclusion by consolidating existing strategic, policy, technical, training and programme materials into an accessible, user-friendly internal library, while also producing two targeted practical products:
1. an assistive technology roadmap for livelihood interventions under the Mastercard Foundation-supported programme; and
2. an onboarding package for future specialist-level and above recruits who require a structured introduction to disability inclusion in UNICEF Ethiopia.
The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) under Ministry of Planning supports the effective implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and contributes to Bangladesh’s broader development vision. The Perspective Plan, Five-Year Plans and ADP have placed special emphasis on IMED’s role, with increasing attention to introducing results-based management norms and procedures to promote more accountable and effective implementation of ADP projects. It is against this backdrop that UNICEF is supporting IMED to develop its Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Act and Rules to ensure effective investment and socio-economic development through monitoring and evaluation of development projects, transparency and efficiency. This initiative will strengthen results-based management, align national systems and ensure systematic generation and use of evidence in planning, budgeting, and policy decisions. UNICEF therefore is calling for applications for an international consultant to lead the assignment. The consultant will work hand in hand with a national consultant to carry out the assignment.
Strategic Scoping, Impact Assessment and Programme Design Consultancy for a Digital Literacy and Skills Initiative for Affected Communities, Digital Impact Division, Digital Empowerment in Emergencies, Valencia, Spain, remote without travel, 2 months
The Programme Associate, GS-6, based in Hargeisa and reporting to the WASH Specialist, provides technical, operational and administrative support for the implementation of WASH programme activities. The role focuses on drinking water supply, sanitation infrastructure, and WASH hardware projects, while strengthening coordination with local authorities and ensuring quality, accountability and effective programme delivery across Somaliland.
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