UNICEF Centre of Excellence is establishing an LTA of international consultants with demonstrated experience in WASH systems strengthening and governance that is open to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
WASH is one of the basic social service and advocacy programme areas that UNICEF supports in Sudan to fulfil the rights, development, and protection of vulnerable children. In response to the current crisis in Sudan, the WASH delivery model has become heavily dependent on partnerships with CSOs, making this position strategically crucial in the section.The WASH Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, with a focus on urban settings, institutions, and in empowering water utilities.
The WASH Specialist (P3) supports the Chief WASH in leading strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and programme delivery. The role focuses on strengthening climate-resilient WASH programming, donor engagement and resource mobilization, and translating data into fundable proposals, while contributing to partnerships, innovation, and the delivery of sustainable WASH outcomes in Bangladesh
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Rwanda Country Office is looking for a highly motivated and experienced WASH professional to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality WASH programmes that improve health, dignity, and resilience.
UNICEF is seeking a qualified WASH Officer to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in Mazar-i-Sharif. Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the incumbent will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to deliver high-quality WASH results, including in humanitarian and emergency contexts.The role involves programme development, field monitoring, coordination with local authorities and partners, preparedness and response to WASH emergencies, and capacity building. The WASH Officer will also contribute to innovation, knowledge management, and advocacy initiatives to advance equitable access to safe water and sanitation for children and communities.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a national or international consultant to undertake a Programme Review of the integrated climate resilient WASH and livelihoods programme in rural fishing communities, covering the full period of implementation from 2023 to mid 2026 and informing the remaining implementation period through 2027.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to undertake a comprehensive gender landscape analysis of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in the four focus districts of Dangorayo, Burtinle, Harfo, and Galdogob, in Puntland. The analysis will identify gender-related gaps, power dynamics, inequalities, barriers, opportunities, and systemic issues affecting WASH access, governance, participation, and outcomes.
UNICEF Philippines is looking for a qualified WASH Engineering Consultant to support the implementation of solar water pump systems and WASH facility improvements in selected primary health care facilities in Samar Province. The consultant will serve as a technical advisor, ensuring quality assurance, compliance with standards, and the sustainability of all project components from planning through installation. Working closely with partners, the consultant will provide expert guidance, validate technical outputs, and strengthen coordination across stakeholders. The assignment will also document key processes, results, and lessons learned to inform scalable and climate-resilient WASH solutions. Join us in reaching the most disadvantaged communities and building systems that improve health outcomes for every child.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of the PAPBIM Toolkit. The toolkit is expected to comprise the Standard Activity Planning and Budgeting (SAPB), Micro-planning, and Results-Based Financing tools, together with all corresponding guidelines.
The consultancy contract will be implemented in two phases, with Phase II being subject to the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. The scope of work is outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.Experience:Minimum six years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or in a commercial context is required.Language Requirements:Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is considered an asset.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking an experienced national consultant to strengthen data quality and integrity across key programmes. This role will focus on ensuring data collection tools and analytical frameworks produce accurate, consistent, and reliable information across diverse contexts. The consultant will integrate standardized measurement approaches into reporting systems to enable meaningful comparisons over time and across locations.
Working at the intersection of data and climate resilience, the assignment will provide specialized statistical expertise to support the development of Climate Resilient Safely Managed Sanitation (CRSMS) Monitoring Tools and a Programme Activity Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation (PAPBIM) Toolkit.
Join UNICEF to contribute to impactful, data-driven solutions that improve programme effectiveness and support sustainable development outcomes.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development and roll-out of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework for Ghana’s National Open Defecation Free and Safely Managed Sanitation Plan. Working under the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and in close collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission, the Office of the Head of Local Government Service and the Ghana Statistical Service, the consultant will design a robust framework, support its nationwide implementation, and establish sustainable systems for monitoring, accountability and continuous learning.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
UNICEF Zimbabwe, with funding from the Global Partnership for Education and in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a rapid WASH needs assessment in 10 selected schools, with a focus on drought‑prone and hard‑to‑reach areas. The assignment involves designing assessment tools, collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data, assessing the availability and reliability of water sources, and reviewing the status of WASH facilities. The consultant will also evaluate the feasibility of boreholes and piped water schemes, present findings to key stakeholders for validation, and produce a comprehensive final report with practical recommendations. The results of this consultancy will directly inform planning and implementation of sustainable water supply interventions to strengthen learning environments in vulnerable communities.
Angola has made progress in child survival, with under-five mortality declining from 68 to 52 per 1,000 live births, between 2015 and 2024. This trajectory confirms that targeted investments in primary health care is yielding results. However, these gains remain fragile and uneven, with persistent geographic and socio-economic disparities requiring sustained, equity-focused efforts. At the same time, stagnation in key maternal and child health and nutrition indicators signal systemic bottlenecks. Rates of stunting (40 per cent), wasting (5 per cent), full immunization coverage (28 per cent), and access to WASH have shown limited improvement. This reflects structural challenges across the health system, including access to health care facilities, weak last-mile and community-based service delivery and quality gaps.
UNICEF Afghanistan is commissioning the evaluation of Polio Programme in Afghanistan. The evaluation will serve as a critical tool for incorporating best practices, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring polio interventions better serve beneficiaries. These Terms of Reference (ToR) describe the primary purpose, objectives, scope, tentative evaluation questions, proposed methodological approach, associated risks, and qualifications for the polio expert required to undertake this evaluation jointly with the evaluation lead between June 2026 and November 2026.
Afghanistan, located in South Asia, is a landlocked predominantly mountainous country. No recent census has been carried out with population estimates varying by data source. While the majority of the population (73 per cent) live in rural areas, the country is rapidly urbanizing with annual urban migration rate of over three percent driven by limited services in rural areas, frequent natural disasters, economic opportunities and returning migrants. Progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is among the lowest globally; Afghanistan ranks 160 out of 167 countries ranked with progress on most indicators stagnating or improving only marginally. An exception to these trends in in SDG6 where Afghanistan has made notable progress in expanding access to basic drinking water services (SDG 6.1), coverage has increased substantially over the past decade, rising from around half of the population (52 per cent) to 82 per cent using at least basic services by 2024. Despite this progress, the country remains unlikely to achieve the 2030 target of universal access to safely managed drinking water.
UNICEF Centre of Excellence is establishing an LTA of international consultants with demonstrated experience in WASH systems strengthening and governance that is open to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
WASH is one of the basic social service and advocacy programme areas that UNICEF supports in Sudan to fulfil the rights, development, and protection of vulnerable children. In response to the current crisis in Sudan, the WASH delivery model has become heavily dependent on partnerships with CSOs, making this position strategically crucial in the section.The WASH Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, with a focus on urban settings, institutions, and in empowering water utilities.
The WASH Specialist (P3) supports the Chief WASH in leading strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and programme delivery. The role focuses on strengthening climate-resilient WASH programming, donor engagement and resource mobilization, and translating data into fundable proposals, while contributing to partnerships, innovation, and the delivery of sustainable WASH outcomes in Bangladesh
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Rwanda Country Office is looking for a highly motivated and experienced WASH professional to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality WASH programmes that improve health, dignity, and resilience.
UNICEF is seeking a qualified WASH Officer to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in Mazar-i-Sharif. Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the incumbent will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to deliver high-quality WASH results, including in humanitarian and emergency contexts.The role involves programme development, field monitoring, coordination with local authorities and partners, preparedness and response to WASH emergencies, and capacity building. The WASH Officer will also contribute to innovation, knowledge management, and advocacy initiatives to advance equitable access to safe water and sanitation for children and communities.
UNICEF Sierra Leone is seeking to hire a national or international consultant to undertake a Programme Review of the integrated climate resilient WASH and livelihoods programme in rural fishing communities, covering the full period of implementation from 2023 to mid 2026 and informing the remaining implementation period through 2027.
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to undertake a comprehensive gender landscape analysis of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in the four focus districts of Dangorayo, Burtinle, Harfo, and Galdogob, in Puntland. The analysis will identify gender-related gaps, power dynamics, inequalities, barriers, opportunities, and systemic issues affecting WASH access, governance, participation, and outcomes.
UNICEF Philippines is looking for a qualified WASH Engineering Consultant to support the implementation of solar water pump systems and WASH facility improvements in selected primary health care facilities in Samar Province. The consultant will serve as a technical advisor, ensuring quality assurance, compliance with standards, and the sustainability of all project components from planning through installation. Working closely with partners, the consultant will provide expert guidance, validate technical outputs, and strengthen coordination across stakeholders. The assignment will also document key processes, results, and lessons learned to inform scalable and climate-resilient WASH solutions. Join us in reaching the most disadvantaged communities and building systems that improve health outcomes for every child.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of the PAPBIM Toolkit. The toolkit is expected to comprise the Standard Activity Planning and Budgeting (SAPB), Micro-planning, and Results-Based Financing tools, together with all corresponding guidelines.
The consultancy contract will be implemented in two phases, with Phase II being subject to the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. The scope of work is outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.Experience:Minimum six years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or in a commercial context is required.Language Requirements:Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is considered an asset.
UNICEF Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development of standardized tools for CRSMS monitoring. The consultant will support the strengthening of monitoring systems through the design and delivery of practical, user-friendly, and effective monitoring tools aligned with national objectives.
The assignment will be implemented in two phases, with the Phase II contract contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the selected consultant, continued relevance of the assignment, and availability of funds. Detailed scope of work and deliverables are outlined below.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking an experienced national consultant to strengthen data quality and integrity across key programmes. This role will focus on ensuring data collection tools and analytical frameworks produce accurate, consistent, and reliable information across diverse contexts. The consultant will integrate standardized measurement approaches into reporting systems to enable meaningful comparisons over time and across locations.
Working at the intersection of data and climate resilience, the assignment will provide specialized statistical expertise to support the development of Climate Resilient Safely Managed Sanitation (CRSMS) Monitoring Tools and a Programme Activity Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation (PAPBIM) Toolkit.
Join UNICEF to contribute to impactful, data-driven solutions that improve programme effectiveness and support sustainable development outcomes.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF Ghana is seeking the services of an experienced national consultant to lead the development and roll-out of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework for Ghana’s National Open Defecation Free and Safely Managed Sanitation Plan. Working under the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and in close collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission, the Office of the Head of Local Government Service and the Ghana Statistical Service, the consultant will design a robust framework, support its nationwide implementation, and establish sustainable systems for monitoring, accountability and continuous learning.
NB: This opportunity is open to Ghanaian nationals only.
UNICEF ECARO is seeking an International Consultant with expertise in secondary education, skills development, youth work, and the social inclusion of vulnerable adolescents, including refugees, alongside strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills. The consultancy will enhance UNICEF’s global and regional knowledge on effective programming at the humanitarian-development nexus, informing inclusive education and youth policies and practices across the region.
UNICEF Zimbabwe, with funding from the Global Partnership for Education and in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a rapid WASH needs assessment in 10 selected schools, with a focus on drought‑prone and hard‑to‑reach areas. The assignment involves designing assessment tools, collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data, assessing the availability and reliability of water sources, and reviewing the status of WASH facilities. The consultant will also evaluate the feasibility of boreholes and piped water schemes, present findings to key stakeholders for validation, and produce a comprehensive final report with practical recommendations. The results of this consultancy will directly inform planning and implementation of sustainable water supply interventions to strengthen learning environments in vulnerable communities.
Angola has made progress in child survival, with under-five mortality declining from 68 to 52 per 1,000 live births, between 2015 and 2024. This trajectory confirms that targeted investments in primary health care is yielding results. However, these gains remain fragile and uneven, with persistent geographic and socio-economic disparities requiring sustained, equity-focused efforts. At the same time, stagnation in key maternal and child health and nutrition indicators signal systemic bottlenecks. Rates of stunting (40 per cent), wasting (5 per cent), full immunization coverage (28 per cent), and access to WASH have shown limited improvement. This reflects structural challenges across the health system, including access to health care facilities, weak last-mile and community-based service delivery and quality gaps.
UNICEF Afghanistan is commissioning the evaluation of Polio Programme in Afghanistan. The evaluation will serve as a critical tool for incorporating best practices, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring polio interventions better serve beneficiaries. These Terms of Reference (ToR) describe the primary purpose, objectives, scope, tentative evaluation questions, proposed methodological approach, associated risks, and qualifications for the polio expert required to undertake this evaluation jointly with the evaluation lead between June 2026 and November 2026.
Afghanistan, located in South Asia, is a landlocked predominantly mountainous country. No recent census has been carried out with population estimates varying by data source. While the majority of the population (73 per cent) live in rural areas, the country is rapidly urbanizing with annual urban migration rate of over three percent driven by limited services in rural areas, frequent natural disasters, economic opportunities and returning migrants. Progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is among the lowest globally; Afghanistan ranks 160 out of 167 countries ranked with progress on most indicators stagnating or improving only marginally. An exception to these trends in in SDG6 where Afghanistan has made notable progress in expanding access to basic drinking water services (SDG 6.1), coverage has increased substantially over the past decade, rising from around half of the population (52 per cent) to 82 per cent using at least basic services by 2024. Despite this progress, the country remains unlikely to achieve the 2030 target of universal access to safely managed drinking water.
