Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the global WASH agenda. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the development of a Global Acceleration Programme for WASH and drive strategic partnerships with public and private sector actors to deliver results for children at scale. In this senior leadership role, you will influence global policy, strengthen partnerships, and support country-level implementation across diverse contexts. Working closely with global, regional, and country teams, you will help position UNICEF as a leader in advancing sustainable and scalable WASH solutions.
Join UNICEF Uganda as a WASH Officer – Emergency, NOB, and help protect children and families during the Ebola response. This Temporary Appointment is ideal for a hands-on WASH professional who thrives in emergencies, builds strong partnerships, and is ready to make an immediate impact.
The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration.Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset. Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.Experience in working in a upper income EU financial and fiscal spaceExperience in managing closure of officesExperience in operating in RRO contextExperience in managing direct interaction with government implementation partners Proven managerial experience in a workforce transition settingExperience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who can manage the day-to-day receipt and dispatch of UNICEF supplies in the UNICEF Warehouse while ensuring that storage conditions and cargo handling are in accordance with product-specific requirements, and that appropriate security measures are maintained to ensure the safety of program supplies.If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Administrative Officer to serve as the focal point of administrative management services. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support, provide guidance on the operations of administrative services, and manage administrative staff. The role is responsible for ensuring that all office administrative operations and services are fully compliant with the organization’s policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support ASWA III Country Office (Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Niger) to develop and implement a WASH focused conflict and peace analysis (CPA) including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion considerations, and to use its findings to effectively integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into WASH programming.
UNICEF Cameroon is seeking a highly qualified and competent to join its team in Yaounde to work in an exciting construction project aimed at creating safe and sustainable facilities. This role involves providing technical support for planning, procurement, and monitoring of construction activities to ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards. The position requires a commitment to improving public infrastructure in particularly in education, health, and WASH sectors.
UNICEF Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
The Education Specialist will ensure the seamless programme, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of UNICEF’s European Union Funded “Last Mile Connectivity of Schools”, the Dutch Funded “PROSPECTS” Integrated Projects, and will lead climate-resilient education system-related technical assistance and implementation. This will be done in close collaboration with other programme sections in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (including Innovation, Child Protection, WASH and Social Policy), respective field offices and involved partners.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Sokoto, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Operations Officer 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's Digital Supply Unit within Supply Division Service Contracting Center in Valencia as a Procurement Officer (ICT-Services) and help deliver the digital solutions that support programmes for children worldwide. We are looking for a procurement professional with experience in ICT goods and services, strong contract management and negotiation skills, and a passion for innovation, value for money, and public service. If you thrive in an international environment and want to contribute to UNICEF's mission through strategic digital procurement, we encourage you to apply.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the design, piloting, and implementation of an integrated School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) model for primary education in Sahrawi refugee camps. The consultant will serve as the primary field-based partner to the Senior International Consultant, ensuring strong linkage between technical design and real school-level implementation, while providing contextual expertise, coordination, and facilitation support across all phases of the assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to support field-level data collection for the design and piloting of the School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) in primary schools across the Sahrawi refugee camps. Consultants will work under the supervision of the National Consultant and UNICEF Education team to collect high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from schools, teachers, students, and community stakeholders.
UNICEF ECO is looking for a Senior Driver who will ensures the safe and timely transportation of staff, officials and visitors to work assignments and the efficient maintenance of vehicles owned/rented by the office. In addition to driving functions, this position will also perform basic administrative and logistical support and contributes to the professional development of other driversThe Senior Driver will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the global WASH agenda. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the development of a Global Acceleration Programme for WASH and drive strategic partnerships with public and private sector actors to deliver results for children at scale. In this senior leadership role, you will influence global policy, strengthen partnerships, and support country-level implementation across diverse contexts. Working closely with global, regional, and country teams, you will help position UNICEF as a leader in advancing sustainable and scalable WASH solutions.
Join UNICEF Uganda as a WASH Officer – Emergency, NOB, and help protect children and families during the Ebola response. This Temporary Appointment is ideal for a hands-on WASH professional who thrives in emergencies, builds strong partnerships, and is ready to make an immediate impact.
The Nigerian WASH team in Abuja is seeking for a WASH Manager to provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The Manager provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks. The WASH Manager will support the strengthening of quality assurance, risk-informed programming, and implementation oversight across the WASH portfolio.The role will help ensure that programme interventions are delivered to a high standard, in line with technical norms, and that resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable results for children and communities.The position will contribute to enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money, including through strengthened monitoring systems, partner support, and field-level verification of results.The position will be based in Abuja but will require significant travel to Maiduguri and other conflict-affected areas. An individual with strong WASH contract management, risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, construction oversight, accountability systems, and internal controls is required.
UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of WASH and Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED) to lead high-impact programmes that improve the lives of children and communities.This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive integrated programming across WASH and CEED areas, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions at scale.
A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration.Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset. Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.Experience in working in a upper income EU financial and fiscal spaceExperience in managing closure of officesExperience in operating in RRO contextExperience in managing direct interaction with government implementation partners Proven managerial experience in a workforce transition settingExperience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Ready to make a lasting difference for children and communities in Kiribati? UNICEF is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer (WASH) to join our team in Tarawa and help strengthen sanitation, hygiene and community resilience through meaningful partnerships and local action. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience in community development, public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication or WASH programming who is passionate about creating impact, working closely with communities and government partners, and contributing to a better future for every child.
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who can manage the day-to-day receipt and dispatch of UNICEF supplies in the UNICEF Warehouse while ensuring that storage conditions and cargo handling are in accordance with product-specific requirements, and that appropriate security measures are maintained to ensure the safety of program supplies.If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.
UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for an Administrative Officer to serve as the focal point of administrative management services. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support, provide guidance on the operations of administrative services, and manage administrative staff. The role is responsible for ensuring that all office administrative operations and services are fully compliant with the organization’s policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support ASWA III Country Office (Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Niger) to develop and implement a WASH focused conflict and peace analysis (CPA) including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion considerations, and to use its findings to effectively integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into WASH programming.
UNICEF Cameroon is seeking a highly qualified and competent to join its team in Yaounde to work in an exciting construction project aimed at creating safe and sustainable facilities. This role involves providing technical support for planning, procurement, and monitoring of construction activities to ensure compliance with UNICEF's standards. The position requires a commitment to improving public infrastructure in particularly in education, health, and WASH sectors.
UNICEF Malawi’s Country Programme aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. The Country Programme focuses on Child Survival and Development (Health, Nutrition and WASH), Learning, Skills and Protection, Social Policy (Social Protection and Public Finance for Children), Gender Equality, Inclusion and Innovation within a robust evidence-informed environment, and supported by programme and operational effectiveness and efficiency UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a highly motivated Social Policy Specialist to support the effective delivery of its Country Programme, contributing to improved outcomes for children in a complex, risk‑prone environment. Reporting to the Chief of the Social Policy Section, the Social Policy Specialist plays a critical role in leading activities related to the coordination, capacity-building, implementation and monitoring of the social protection sector, and more specifically, the flagship National Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP).
The Education Specialist will ensure the seamless programme, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of UNICEF’s European Union Funded “Last Mile Connectivity of Schools”, the Dutch Funded “PROSPECTS” Integrated Projects, and will lead climate-resilient education system-related technical assistance and implementation. This will be done in close collaboration with other programme sections in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (including Innovation, Child Protection, WASH and Social Policy), respective field offices and involved partners.
UNICEF Nigeria Field Office in Sokoto, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of Operations Officer 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's Digital Supply Unit within Supply Division Service Contracting Center in Valencia as a Procurement Officer (ICT-Services) and help deliver the digital solutions that support programmes for children worldwide. We are looking for a procurement professional with experience in ICT goods and services, strong contract management and negotiation skills, and a passion for innovation, value for money, and public service. If you thrive in an international environment and want to contribute to UNICEF's mission through strategic digital procurement, we encourage you to apply.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the design, piloting, and implementation of an integrated School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) model for primary education in Sahrawi refugee camps. The consultant will serve as the primary field-based partner to the Senior International Consultant, ensuring strong linkage between technical design and real school-level implementation, while providing contextual expertise, coordination, and facilitation support across all phases of the assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to support field-level data collection for the design and piloting of the School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) in primary schools across the Sahrawi refugee camps. Consultants will work under the supervision of the National Consultant and UNICEF Education team to collect high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from schools, teachers, students, and community stakeholders.
UNICEF ECO is looking for a Senior Driver who will ensures the safe and timely transportation of staff, officials and visitors to work assignments and the efficient maintenance of vehicles owned/rented by the office. In addition to driving functions, this position will also perform basic administrative and logistical support and contributes to the professional development of other driversThe Senior Driver will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
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