To support the implementation of current and future WASH infrastructure construction interventions, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to establish a roster of qualified WASH Infrastructure Construction Engineers who may be engaged as individual consultants on a short-term or long-term basis to provide specialized technical support for planning, design, implementation, supervision, quality assurance, and contract management of WASH infrastructure projects, as and when required.
Join UNICEF as a WASH Officer in Damascus, supporting safe water, sanitation and hygiene services across five southern Syrian governorates. The role offers an opportunity for WASH professionals with relevant development and humanitarian experience to contribute to sustainable, resilient programmes that improve public health and the well-being of vulnerable communities.
Are you looking for a hands-on experience to expand your knowledge and skills? UNICEF Ghana has an opportunity for young talents to engage as WASH Knowledge Management (KM) Intern to support Knowledge and Information Management for the WASH Program.
The internship aims to strengthen evidence-based programming and enhance organizational learning through effective data management, documentation, and knowledge-sharing processes.
The internship duration is 26 weeks. If you are passionate about data-driven impact and learning-oriented programming, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF India is seeking a national individual consultancy to develop frameworks, action plans, manuals, SOPs, and capacity-building plans for climate-resilient and safely managed sanitation services, with a focus on strengthening climate-resilient WASH services, sanitation value chains, functionality, and operation and maintenance, for a period of 14.5 months.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an experienced Education Specialist (Emergencies) to join its Programme Delivery and Quality Team. Supporting the Chief of Education, the Education Specialist will oversee ECW’s portfolio of country investments and ensure alignment with ECW’s strategic approach, programme priorities, standardized programme delivery, and quality assurance approaches. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective design, implementation, monitoring, and strategic oversight of ECW’s country-level investments, while promoting coherence across country portfolios, governance processes, and technical operations. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the postholder will contribute to ECW’s mission to deliver quality education in emergencies and protracted crises.
Can you influence the decisions that shape Angola’s WASH agenda? Are you a respected WASH professional with the experience to guide policy, strengthen institutions, and mobilize partners towards a common vision? Do you thrive on turning complex challenges into sustainable solutions that improve the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Angola is seeking an exceptional WASH Specialist to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise and partnership engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient and sustainable WASH services across the country. If you are ready to shape systems, influence change, and leave a lasting legacy for children in Angola, we encourage you to apply. For every child, safe water, sanitation, and a healthier future.
UNICEF supported the state governments to develop Sustainability Compacts and Action plans in response to the 2021 Sector-wide Sustainability Check (SWSC) findings. UNICEF has also supported the update of the WASH Information Management System (WASHIMS) to integrate climate resilience, sustainability, and gender equality indicators, and improved government capacity to report on WASH routinely on the WASHIMS. For the HOSI, UNICEF supported the government to engage in regional and global meetings hosted by the African Minister’s Council on Water and the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership. In 2026, the Government of Nigeria was also supported to engage in discussions WASH financing and meaningful youth engagement at the IRC WASH Systems Leadership Symposium in Kigali, and to advance the Water Compact in collaboration with the Nigeria Water Development Partner’s Group.
Building on these foundations, a systems strengthening consultant is required to support the federal and state governments to advance on the knowledge management and evidence generation, WASH service sustainability and the HOSI.
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme is a core component of UNICEF Burkina Faso’s Country Programme, implemented in a context marked by insecurity, climate shocks and large‑scale internal displacement. The programme focuses on delivering life‑saving and resilient WASH services while strengthening national and sub‑national systems to ensure equitable, sustainable access for the most vulnerable women and children, particularly in fragile and hard‑to‑reach areas.
The Department of Education (DepED) and UNICEF are seeking a national consultant to carry out a review of the DepED Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program and make recommendations for strengthening the program effectiveness, sustainability, financing, climate/DRR integration, and monitoring.
DepED institutionalized the WinS Program through DepED Order No. 10, s. 2016, which sets policy objectives and standards to promote safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices and a clean learning environment for learners. The policy adopted the Three Star Approach (TSA) to WASH in Schools and its concept of progressive, stepwise improvements toward national WinS standards as the national strategy to help schools progressively improve WASH conditions. Over time, DepED and partners have also strengthened implementation through decentralized, school-led approaches and technical coordination mechanisms.
The purpose of this consultancy is to coordinate the implementation of the UNICEF Lao DDR Climate Strategy and prepare activities under the Safe and Clean Environment Outcome of the new Country Programme (2027-2031).
Results-Enabling Advisory and Capacity Hub (REACH) Process Reengineering Consultant
UNICEF Global Programme Division / REACH and CoE Model Implementation HQ, New York, US, remote / home-based, with possible travel if required, 12 months
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the WASH Programme is accountable for the accomplishment of the stated key end-results by providing professional expertise and assistance in information/data collection, statistics and data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), preparation of reports, communication and partnership, and in implementing training programmes for national and sub-national data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research capacity building with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.
This consultancy will provide senior technical and strategic support to UNICEF India to design and operationalize the early phase of a catalytic financing facility.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Information Management Officer to help strengthen information management systems, information flows and data-driven decision-making across the Secretariat. Working closely with teams across ECW, the incumbent will support the collection, quality assurance, analysis, visualization and dissemination of information, while contributing to innovative information management solutions, including the responsible use of AI, to enhance internal operations, results reporting and services to partners.
UNICEF is seeking a Social and Behaviour Change Officer to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based SBC strategies in Nampula. The position will use social and behavioural evidence, community engagement and stakeholder partnerships to promote positive change for children across development and humanitarian contexts. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of relevant experience in social development, communication, SBC, or related areas. Fluency in English is required; Portuguese and UN experience are an advantage.
UNICEF is seeking a senior consultant to provide time-bound technical support for strategic planning and coordination of the MCP work-planning process. The consultant will work closely with the Representative, Deputy Representative, Assistant Representatives, Thematic Leads and the Caribbean Steering Committee, together with PME, programme, operations and designated knowledge-management colleagues.
UNICEF intends to convene a focused group of international experts, partners, government representatives and UNICEF colleagues in Florence to co-design and validate the proposed value proposition, country-support model, priority instruments, partnership architecture and roadmap. UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant to support the analytical preparation, consultation, design and facilitation of the convening and to synthesize its outcomes into actionable strategic recommendations.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Child Rights Advocacy, the Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for supporting the National Committees in the design, implementation and monitoring of foundational advocacy and platform initiatives. The position will:1. Support foundational advocacy by National Committees, specifically CRE and child and youth participation;2. Provide support to National Committees on Platform Initiatives, either directly or through supervising dedicated consultancies when available;3. Identify and pursue opportunities for synergies among foundational advocacy and platform initiatives.
The Security Specialist advises and supports the Representative, Chief Field Office or Country Security Manager in fulfilling security duties and responsibilities under the UNSMS and UNICEF security policies. This role contributes to UNICEF’s mandate by enabling principled and timely delivery within acceptable levels of risk through security risk analysis, planning, preparedness, access support, incident management and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures. In Nairobi, the Security Specialist leads and manages a team of national security professionals to provide integrated, scalable, coordinated and responsive security support across all UNICEF offices in Nairobi, meeting the needs arising from UNICEF’s growing operational footprint, staff presence, premises, missions, events and regional programme support requirements. The Security Specialist manages and supports security activities for all UNICEF Nairobi offices and designated locations, in coordination with UNDSS, the Security Cell, other UNSMS actors and relevant partners, including under the Saving Lives Together framework.
The MICS7 will be implemented using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) to reduce data collection time, facilitate real-time monitoring, improve data quality and reduce survey costs. Under the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (CRM) Specialist, the National MICS consultant will support the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in Uzbekistan. The consultant will work closely with and advise the NSC, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols and recommendations are followed at all times. The consultant will communicate effectively between the UNICEF CO and NSC, participate in required meetings, and coordinate the work of other resource people hired by UNICEF to provide technical assistance. The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Regional MICS Coordinators at UNICEF Regional Office and the MICS Team at UNICEF Headquarters, as well as expert consultants assigned to support the Uzbekistan MICS (collectively labelled "The UNICEF MICS Team").
To support the implementation of current and future WASH infrastructure construction interventions, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to establish a roster of qualified WASH Infrastructure Construction Engineers who may be engaged as individual consultants on a short-term or long-term basis to provide specialized technical support for planning, design, implementation, supervision, quality assurance, and contract management of WASH infrastructure projects, as and when required.
Join UNICEF as a WASH Officer in Damascus, supporting safe water, sanitation and hygiene services across five southern Syrian governorates. The role offers an opportunity for WASH professionals with relevant development and humanitarian experience to contribute to sustainable, resilient programmes that improve public health and the well-being of vulnerable communities.
Are you looking for a hands-on experience to expand your knowledge and skills? UNICEF Ghana has an opportunity for young talents to engage as WASH Knowledge Management (KM) Intern to support Knowledge and Information Management for the WASH Program.
The internship aims to strengthen evidence-based programming and enhance organizational learning through effective data management, documentation, and knowledge-sharing processes.
The internship duration is 26 weeks. If you are passionate about data-driven impact and learning-oriented programming, we encourage you to apply.
UNICEF India is seeking a national individual consultancy to develop frameworks, action plans, manuals, SOPs, and capacity-building plans for climate-resilient and safely managed sanitation services, with a focus on strengthening climate-resilient WASH services, sanitation value chains, functionality, and operation and maintenance, for a period of 14.5 months.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an experienced Education Specialist (Emergencies) to join its Programme Delivery and Quality Team. Supporting the Chief of Education, the Education Specialist will oversee ECW’s portfolio of country investments and ensure alignment with ECW’s strategic approach, programme priorities, standardized programme delivery, and quality assurance approaches. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective design, implementation, monitoring, and strategic oversight of ECW’s country-level investments, while promoting coherence across country portfolios, governance processes, and technical operations. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the postholder will contribute to ECW’s mission to deliver quality education in emergencies and protracted crises.
Can you influence the decisions that shape Angola’s WASH agenda? Are you a respected WASH professional with the experience to guide policy, strengthen institutions, and mobilize partners towards a common vision? Do you thrive on turning complex challenges into sustainable solutions that improve the lives of children and communities? UNICEF Angola is seeking an exceptional WASH Specialist to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise and partnership engagement in support of equitable, climate-resilient and sustainable WASH services across the country. If you are ready to shape systems, influence change, and leave a lasting legacy for children in Angola, we encourage you to apply. For every child, safe water, sanitation, and a healthier future.
UNICEF supported the state governments to develop Sustainability Compacts and Action plans in response to the 2021 Sector-wide Sustainability Check (SWSC) findings. UNICEF has also supported the update of the WASH Information Management System (WASHIMS) to integrate climate resilience, sustainability, and gender equality indicators, and improved government capacity to report on WASH routinely on the WASHIMS. For the HOSI, UNICEF supported the government to engage in regional and global meetings hosted by the African Minister’s Council on Water and the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership. In 2026, the Government of Nigeria was also supported to engage in discussions WASH financing and meaningful youth engagement at the IRC WASH Systems Leadership Symposium in Kigali, and to advance the Water Compact in collaboration with the Nigeria Water Development Partner’s Group.
Building on these foundations, a systems strengthening consultant is required to support the federal and state governments to advance on the knowledge management and evidence generation, WASH service sustainability and the HOSI.
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme is a core component of UNICEF Burkina Faso’s Country Programme, implemented in a context marked by insecurity, climate shocks and large‑scale internal displacement. The programme focuses on delivering life‑saving and resilient WASH services while strengthening national and sub‑national systems to ensure equitable, sustainable access for the most vulnerable women and children, particularly in fragile and hard‑to‑reach areas.
The Department of Education (DepED) and UNICEF are seeking a national consultant to carry out a review of the DepED Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program and make recommendations for strengthening the program effectiveness, sustainability, financing, climate/DRR integration, and monitoring.
DepED institutionalized the WinS Program through DepED Order No. 10, s. 2016, which sets policy objectives and standards to promote safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices and a clean learning environment for learners. The policy adopted the Three Star Approach (TSA) to WASH in Schools and its concept of progressive, stepwise improvements toward national WinS standards as the national strategy to help schools progressively improve WASH conditions. Over time, DepED and partners have also strengthened implementation through decentralized, school-led approaches and technical coordination mechanisms.
The purpose of this consultancy is to coordinate the implementation of the UNICEF Lao DDR Climate Strategy and prepare activities under the Safe and Clean Environment Outcome of the new Country Programme (2027-2031).
Results-Enabling Advisory and Capacity Hub (REACH) Process Reengineering Consultant
UNICEF Global Programme Division / REACH and CoE Model Implementation HQ, New York, US, remote / home-based, with possible travel if required, 12 months
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the WASH Programme is accountable for the accomplishment of the stated key end-results by providing professional expertise and assistance in information/data collection, statistics and data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), preparation of reports, communication and partnership, and in implementing training programmes for national and sub-national data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research capacity building with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.
This consultancy will provide senior technical and strategic support to UNICEF India to design and operationalize the early phase of a catalytic financing facility.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Information Management Officer to help strengthen information management systems, information flows and data-driven decision-making across the Secretariat. Working closely with teams across ECW, the incumbent will support the collection, quality assurance, analysis, visualization and dissemination of information, while contributing to innovative information management solutions, including the responsible use of AI, to enhance internal operations, results reporting and services to partners.
UNICEF is seeking a Social and Behaviour Change Officer to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based SBC strategies in Nampula. The position will use social and behavioural evidence, community engagement and stakeholder partnerships to promote positive change for children across development and humanitarian contexts. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of relevant experience in social development, communication, SBC, or related areas. Fluency in English is required; Portuguese and UN experience are an advantage.
UNICEF is seeking a senior consultant to provide time-bound technical support for strategic planning and coordination of the MCP work-planning process. The consultant will work closely with the Representative, Deputy Representative, Assistant Representatives, Thematic Leads and the Caribbean Steering Committee, together with PME, programme, operations and designated knowledge-management colleagues.
UNICEF intends to convene a focused group of international experts, partners, government representatives and UNICEF colleagues in Florence to co-design and validate the proposed value proposition, country-support model, priority instruments, partnership architecture and roadmap. UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant to support the analytical preparation, consultation, design and facilitation of the convening and to synthesize its outcomes into actionable strategic recommendations.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief of Child Rights Advocacy, the Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for supporting the National Committees in the design, implementation and monitoring of foundational advocacy and platform initiatives. The position will:1. Support foundational advocacy by National Committees, specifically CRE and child and youth participation;2. Provide support to National Committees on Platform Initiatives, either directly or through supervising dedicated consultancies when available;3. Identify and pursue opportunities for synergies among foundational advocacy and platform initiatives.
The Security Specialist advises and supports the Representative, Chief Field Office or Country Security Manager in fulfilling security duties and responsibilities under the UNSMS and UNICEF security policies. This role contributes to UNICEF’s mandate by enabling principled and timely delivery within acceptable levels of risk through security risk analysis, planning, preparedness, access support, incident management and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures. In Nairobi, the Security Specialist leads and manages a team of national security professionals to provide integrated, scalable, coordinated and responsive security support across all UNICEF offices in Nairobi, meeting the needs arising from UNICEF’s growing operational footprint, staff presence, premises, missions, events and regional programme support requirements. The Security Specialist manages and supports security activities for all UNICEF Nairobi offices and designated locations, in coordination with UNDSS, the Security Cell, other UNSMS actors and relevant partners, including under the Saving Lives Together framework.
The MICS7 will be implemented using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) to reduce data collection time, facilitate real-time monitoring, improve data quality and reduce survey costs. Under the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (CRM) Specialist, the National MICS consultant will support the preparation, implementation and completion of the MICS survey in Uzbekistan. The consultant will work closely with and advise the NSC, especially the Survey Coordinator and sampling and data processing experts, during survey planning, questionnaire design, sampling, training, fieldwork, data processing, data analysis, dissemination and archiving, ensuring that MICS protocols and recommendations are followed at all times. The consultant will communicate effectively between the UNICEF CO and NSC, participate in required meetings, and coordinate the work of other resource people hired by UNICEF to provide technical assistance. The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Regional MICS Coordinators at UNICEF Regional Office and the MICS Team at UNICEF Headquarters, as well as expert consultants assigned to support the Uzbekistan MICS (collectively labelled "The UNICEF MICS Team").
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