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.
The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.
Join UNICEF Pacific as a WASH Officer (NOB) and contribute directly to improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services for children and communities across the Pacific. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled professional to support WASH programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, while providing operational and technical assistance to government and partners. Working in a dynamic multicultural environment, you will help strengthen service delivery, support evidence-based planning, and respond to both development and humanitarian needs. If you bring strong analytical, coordination and partnership-building skills, a passion for equitable and sustainable WASH solutions, and the drive to deliver results in a unique island context, this is an opportunity to grow your career with UNICEF and make a lasting difference for every child.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical engineering support to UNICEF for the planning, design, and implementation of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in schools across selected provinces, including Central, Morobe, Western Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). The consultancy will integrate climate risk screening and risk-informed infrastructure planning to ensure WASH facilities are resilient to hazards such as cyclones, flooding, drought, and landslides, in line with donor expectations and emerging climate risks in Papua New Guinea, particularly in cyclone-prone provinces such as East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville The consultant will support the WASH Section to undertake comprehensive technical assessments in targeted schools to evaluate existing WASH infrastructure, service levels, and gaps in alignment with national standards and global WASH in Schools (WinS) guidelines
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to provide strategic leadership and management of administrative services across the Afghanistan Country Office and its 13 field locations. The role ensures efficient, compliant, and high-quality administrative operations to support programme delivery and staff wellbeing
The consultant intends to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in review and revise country Water Safety Plan manual through desk review, site visits, WASH stakeholder consultations and national validations
Background:
Timor-Leste has made significant progress in improving access to water supply since its independence in 2002; however, challenges remain in ensuring safe, reliable, and good-quality drinking water. Based on Timor-Leste Population and Housing
Census in 2022, while national access to basic water services has reached around 84.3%, more than 54% of households are still facing water shortages during the past six months. Furthermore, the absence of water quality database and institutional arrangement to maintain water quality data creates a major gap in maintaining improved water quality across the country.
Many rural water systems are poorly managed, making them vulnerable to contamination from human and animal waste,
environmental factors, and climate-related events like heavy rains and landslides. Poor quality of water for drinking and household use leads to ongoing public health concerns, including possible outbreak of waterborne diseases.
To ensure high-quality implementation, robust technical oversight, and long-term sustainability, UNICEF proposes to engage a National WASH Consultant - Water Supply and Capacity Building Expert. This role will focus on transferring technical knowledge, enhancing systems and processes, and supporting DPHE in establishing standards and practices for future scale-up.
UNICEF’s internship programme aims to provide a framework by which current eligible undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to UNICEF offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments that contribute to UNICEF’s mandate. Additionally, the internship programme aims to expose the interns to the work of UNICEF as part of capacity building and skills development, while providing UNICEF offices with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
Location:Gulf Area Office (GAO), Utd.Arab.Emir., Saudi Arabia
The Government of the Netherlands, through UNICEF, is supporting the Accelerated Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) programme across eight countries, including Nigeria. The programme targets improved access to equitable, sustainable WASH services in low-income contexts characterized by limited WASH coverage and poor development outcomes.
The review will examine the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and early signs of impact of the gender action plans that emerged from the GALA process. It will assess whether these plans remain responsive to the evolving socio-cultural, institutional, and policy context, and whether they are being implemented in ways that address the root causes of gender inequality, rather than only its symptoms.
UNICEF Sudan continues to respond to one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, marked by escalating conflict, widespread internal displacement, and the collapse of essential services. Compounding these challenges, a nationwide cholera outbreak that began in 2024 has continued to spread in 2025, further straining an already fragile health and WASH infrastructure. In this context, high-quality donor reporting and well-articulated funding proposals are critical to sustain donor confidence, ensure accountability, and mobilize much-needed resources to scale up life-saving interventions. To meet growing demands in donor reporting and proposal development, UNICEF Sudan seeks a qualified consultant to support the WASH Section and the Resource Mobilization Unit in preparing timely, accurate, and strategic documentation aligned with UNICEF and donor standards.
The National WASH Cluster Coordinator will work closely with WASH partners to support integrated, principled, and
context-specific WASH interventions to prepare and respond to humanitarian needs associated with sudden onset crises,
recurrent natural hazards, public health diseases, and protracted needs requiring a nexus approach.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance, field-level implementation support, monitoring, and coordination for water supply and WASH in institutions interventions in Zambezia Province. The consultant will contribute to programme delivery through strengthened quality assurance of infrastructure components, partner support, monitoring systems, and documentation of results.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The Chief of Education will provide strategic leadership to UNICEF’s education programme, balancing immediate humanitarian needs with longer-term system strengthening. The role requires sound judgement, strong representational skills, and the ability to shape innovative programming approaches in a highly sensitive operating environment.
Air pollution is one of the leading environmental health risks globally. The State of Global Air 2025 reports that
approximately 36% of the global population was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations exceeding 35 µg/m³ in 2023, while nearly
2.6 billion people remain exposed to household air pollution from the use of solid fuels1
. Globally, air pollution contributes
significantly to morbidity and mortality, with children being particularly vulnerable due to their developing respiratory
systems and higher exposure rates.
Air pollution arises from both outdoor (ambient) sources such as transport, industry, waste burning, and agriculture and
indoor (household) sources, primarily the use of biomass fuels for cooking and heating. Household air pollution remains a
major challenge in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to a high burden of disease among women and children2
.
Pakistan is among the countries most affected by poor air quality. The country’s annual mean PM2.5 levels remain
significantly above WHO guideline values, and a substantial proportion of the population continues to rely on polluting fuels
for cooking. WHO estimates indicate that approximately 47% of the population lacks access to clean cooking fuels, highlighting the scale of indoor air pollution exposure
In addition, Pakistan experiences recurrent seasonal smog episodes, particularly in Punjab, driven by vehicular emissions, industrial activity, agricultural burning, and meteorological conditions.
Join UNICEF and help shape a better future for every child. Lead impactful field operations in complex and humanitarian settings, driving programmes that save lives, protect rights, and build sustainable communities. As Chief Field Office, you will spearhead partnerships, deliver high-quality results, and inspire teams to create real change where it matters most.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organisations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways .
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.
The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.
Join UNICEF Pacific as a WASH Officer (NOB) and contribute directly to improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services for children and communities across the Pacific. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled professional to support WASH programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, while providing operational and technical assistance to government and partners. Working in a dynamic multicultural environment, you will help strengthen service delivery, support evidence-based planning, and respond to both development and humanitarian needs. If you bring strong analytical, coordination and partnership-building skills, a passion for equitable and sustainable WASH solutions, and the drive to deliver results in a unique island context, this is an opportunity to grow your career with UNICEF and make a lasting difference for every child.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical engineering support to UNICEF for the planning, design, and implementation of climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in schools across selected provinces, including Central, Morobe, Western Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). The consultancy will integrate climate risk screening and risk-informed infrastructure planning to ensure WASH facilities are resilient to hazards such as cyclones, flooding, drought, and landslides, in line with donor expectations and emerging climate risks in Papua New Guinea, particularly in cyclone-prone provinces such as East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville The consultant will support the WASH Section to undertake comprehensive technical assessments in targeted schools to evaluate existing WASH infrastructure, service levels, and gaps in alignment with national standards and global WASH in Schools (WinS) guidelines
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.The Officer specifically will work Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
UNICEF is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to provide strategic leadership and management of administrative services across the Afghanistan Country Office and its 13 field locations. The role ensures efficient, compliant, and high-quality administrative operations to support programme delivery and staff wellbeing
The consultant intends to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in review and revise country Water Safety Plan manual through desk review, site visits, WASH stakeholder consultations and national validations
Background:
Timor-Leste has made significant progress in improving access to water supply since its independence in 2002; however, challenges remain in ensuring safe, reliable, and good-quality drinking water. Based on Timor-Leste Population and Housing
Census in 2022, while national access to basic water services has reached around 84.3%, more than 54% of households are still facing water shortages during the past six months. Furthermore, the absence of water quality database and institutional arrangement to maintain water quality data creates a major gap in maintaining improved water quality across the country.
Many rural water systems are poorly managed, making them vulnerable to contamination from human and animal waste,
environmental factors, and climate-related events like heavy rains and landslides. Poor quality of water for drinking and household use leads to ongoing public health concerns, including possible outbreak of waterborne diseases.
To ensure high-quality implementation, robust technical oversight, and long-term sustainability, UNICEF proposes to engage a National WASH Consultant - Water Supply and Capacity Building Expert. This role will focus on transferring technical knowledge, enhancing systems and processes, and supporting DPHE in establishing standards and practices for future scale-up.
UNICEF’s internship programme aims to provide a framework by which current eligible undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to UNICEF offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments that contribute to UNICEF’s mandate. Additionally, the internship programme aims to expose the interns to the work of UNICEF as part of capacity building and skills development, while providing UNICEF offices with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
Location:Gulf Area Office (GAO), Utd.Arab.Emir., Saudi Arabia
The Government of the Netherlands, through UNICEF, is supporting the Accelerated Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) programme across eight countries, including Nigeria. The programme targets improved access to equitable, sustainable WASH services in low-income contexts characterized by limited WASH coverage and poor development outcomes.
The review will examine the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and early signs of impact of the gender action plans that emerged from the GALA process. It will assess whether these plans remain responsive to the evolving socio-cultural, institutional, and policy context, and whether they are being implemented in ways that address the root causes of gender inequality, rather than only its symptoms.
UNICEF Sudan continues to respond to one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, marked by escalating conflict, widespread internal displacement, and the collapse of essential services. Compounding these challenges, a nationwide cholera outbreak that began in 2024 has continued to spread in 2025, further straining an already fragile health and WASH infrastructure. In this context, high-quality donor reporting and well-articulated funding proposals are critical to sustain donor confidence, ensure accountability, and mobilize much-needed resources to scale up life-saving interventions. To meet growing demands in donor reporting and proposal development, UNICEF Sudan seeks a qualified consultant to support the WASH Section and the Resource Mobilization Unit in preparing timely, accurate, and strategic documentation aligned with UNICEF and donor standards.
The National WASH Cluster Coordinator will work closely with WASH partners to support integrated, principled, and
context-specific WASH interventions to prepare and respond to humanitarian needs associated with sudden onset crises,
recurrent natural hazards, public health diseases, and protracted needs requiring a nexus approach.
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance, field-level implementation support, monitoring, and coordination for water supply and WASH in institutions interventions in Zambezia Province. The consultant will contribute to programme delivery through strengthened quality assurance of infrastructure components, partner support, monitoring systems, and documentation of results.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The Chief of Education will provide strategic leadership to UNICEF’s education programme, balancing immediate humanitarian needs with longer-term system strengthening. The role requires sound judgement, strong representational skills, and the ability to shape innovative programming approaches in a highly sensitive operating environment.
Air pollution is one of the leading environmental health risks globally. The State of Global Air 2025 reports that
approximately 36% of the global population was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations exceeding 35 µg/m³ in 2023, while nearly
2.6 billion people remain exposed to household air pollution from the use of solid fuels1
. Globally, air pollution contributes
significantly to morbidity and mortality, with children being particularly vulnerable due to their developing respiratory
systems and higher exposure rates.
Air pollution arises from both outdoor (ambient) sources such as transport, industry, waste burning, and agriculture and
indoor (household) sources, primarily the use of biomass fuels for cooking and heating. Household air pollution remains a
major challenge in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to a high burden of disease among women and children2
.
Pakistan is among the countries most affected by poor air quality. The country’s annual mean PM2.5 levels remain
significantly above WHO guideline values, and a substantial proportion of the population continues to rely on polluting fuels
for cooking. WHO estimates indicate that approximately 47% of the population lacks access to clean cooking fuels, highlighting the scale of indoor air pollution exposure
In addition, Pakistan experiences recurrent seasonal smog episodes, particularly in Punjab, driven by vehicular emissions, industrial activity, agricultural burning, and meteorological conditions.
Join UNICEF and help shape a better future for every child. Lead impactful field operations in complex and humanitarian settings, driving programmes that save lives, protect rights, and build sustainable communities. As Chief Field Office, you will spearhead partnerships, deliver high-quality results, and inspire teams to create real change where it matters most.
The GBV Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to UNICEF GBV and Child Protection partners particularly women-led organisations on GBV case management, psychosocial support (PSS), safe identification and referral of vulnerable children, and strengthening referral pathways .
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