In BiH, preschool enrolment criteria are regulated through a combination of entity, cantonal, district, and local-level legislation and by-laws, while operational enrolment practices are defined at either through digitized systems or at the level of preschool institutions. This governance arrangement has resulted in fragmented approaches, varying levels of transparency, and uneven alignment with labour market realities and the needs of working parents.
This assessment is planned as part of the Joint United Nations Programme – Gender Accelerator Framework (Pillar 2- Women Economic Empowerment), which aims to accelerate women’s economic empowerment through integrated, cross-sectoral policy reforms. Within this framework, improving access to quality ECEC services is recognised as a key enabler of women’s participation in the labour market.
UNICEF is seeking a short-term software engineering consultant to support the development of the Giga Meter application for health centers, including the integration of internet speed test protocols such as those provided by Cloudflare. The consultant will work closely with the product team, Country Engagement teams, and external partners to design, build, and implement robust software solutions that support the Giga initiative—a joint partnership between UNICEF and ITU—aimed at expanding internet connectivity and monitoring network performance.
UNICEF is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to assist in various data analysis priorities of the Giga initiative, a joint partnership between UNICEF and ITU. The analyst will collaborate with the Data & Mapping product team, Country engagement team, as well as external partners to develop innovative products and data solutions for the Giga Initiative.
UNICEF Child Protection Global program on harmful practice is seeking an individual consultant to support the independent external review of the Regional AF is to (1) assess the relevance, effectiveness and impact of such a platform; (2) analyze its way of defining priorities and working in coordination with RAF members; (3) identify key challenges and lessons learned; and (4) determine a sustainable way forward for RAF as an independent platform led by its members, particularly in light of the UN humanitarian reset process and limited resources available
Child Protection Global program on harmful practices is seeking an individual consultant to support the coordination and strategic strengthening of the Regional Action Forum to End Child Marriage (RAF) in the Arab World.
This consultancy will provide support and technical assistance to low-and-middle income countries on air pollution, addressing childhood lead exposure and the roll out of the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme. The consultancy will be managed by the Senior Adviser, Environment. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the HEHC team at HQ, and Health and Climate CoE staff in the Panama Office.
This consultancy will support the climate and health knowledge management component for Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme, including the Global Collaborative. The Global Lead for Healthy Environments for Healthy Children programme based in Climate and Environment CoE will be the contract manager supervising the consultant.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a committed and proactive National Consultant for a 12-month assignment (250 working days) to support an impactful initiative in the Solomon Islands. Based at the UNICEF Solomon Islands Field Office in Honiara, the consultant will work closely with the Ministries of Agriculture and Education and conduct regular field missions to Isabel and Western Provinces (approximately one round trip to each province per month).
Reporting to the Maternal and Child Health Specialist and working with day-to-day guidance from the Nutrition Officer and remote support from the Nutrition Manager in the Pacific Multi Country Office in Suva, the consultant will play a key role in strengthening agriculture production systems that supply targeted schools with locally grown, climate resilient, and nutritious food.
The role also focuses on building sustainable links between schools and community agriculture, applying agroforestry and ecological design principles to enhance biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience. Working alongside school staff, students, and community stakeholders, the consultant will co-develop practical, context appropriate solutions that contribute to healthier school environments and more resilient local food systems.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Solomon Islands
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a motivated national or international consultant to help integrate child-responsive approaches into the Solomon Islands’ new National Adaptation Plan—an important role in one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions.
This 10 month assignment (51 working days) includes 14 days in Honiara and 37 days remote, offering a balance of in-country engagement and flexible work. You will collaborate with UNICEF teams, government counterparts, and partners to ensure children’s needs and rights are reflected in national climate resilience planning.
The consultant will report to the Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in the Solomon Islands, who will provide administrative oversight and facilitate engagement with government and partners. Technical guidance and quality assurance will be provided by Climate and Environment Specialists at the UNICEF Pacific Multi Country Office in Suva and the Solomon Islands Field Office.
If you’re passionate about climate action and child rights, apply now!
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Solomon Islands
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dynamic and strategic international consultant for a 24 month assignment (500 working days) based in Suva, Fiji. The consultancy will include approximately eight trips to field offices across the region. The consultant is expected to spend approximately 20 months in country and 4 months working remotely over the duration of the assignment.
In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of the UNICEF Pacific Digital Impact Operationalization Strategy, driving digital transformation across the current and future Multi Country Programme Documents (MCPDs). Key priorities include strengthening governance and capacity, building effective partnerships, identifying digital transformation opportunities, and guiding the design and rollout of sustainable digital solutions that enhance outcomes in health, education, child protection, and multi sectoral programming across Fiji and five field offices.
You will work closely with UNICEF teams, government counterparts, and partners to unlock digital innovation that delivers real, lasting impact for children. Daily supervision will be provided by the Digital Impact (ICT) Specialist, with strategic guidance from the Deputy Representative Programme.
Lead this exciting regional transformation—apply now!
The consultant will have the following scope of work:
• Prepare decks of inferential statistics and segmentation analysis based on the overall results of the UNICEF’s Behavioural and Social Drivers of Vaccination surveys, building up country analysis of the survey.
• Review and draft technical guidance for the integration of social and behavioural data and BeSD surveys results in in national data systems, including DHIS2, MICS, and other key national statistical platforms.
• Provide SBC Research Technical Advice and support for country offices for Social and Behavioral Data integration and for roll-out and data analysis monitoring for Social and Behaviour Change Programming
WASH Officer will manage the Kyiv city emergency portfolio including water utility rehabilitation, heating system restoration, and WASH infrastructure in schools and healthcare facilities. Technical responsibilities include external works supervision, quality control for complex infrastructure, compliance documentation for zero-risk tolerance donors, and coordination with municipal authorities and service providers.
The position provides flexible support to field operations through deployment during capacity shortfalls and remote technical assistance for engineering challenges. Rapid response to infrastructure attacks - particularly life-threatening heating failures during winter - requires immediate technical assessment and mobilization coordination.
Strengthening and advancing a targeted approach to localization in MENA, building on existing gains while addressing critical gaps to ensure greater impact and sustainability.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and oversight for the implementation, analysis, and reporting of the national Integrated EmONC, NICU and SDP Assessment, ensuring alignment with WHO/UNFPA/UNICEF guidance and international best practices.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dedicated and proactive international consultant for a 120 day assignment over six months, comprising four months in-country and two months remote. The consultant will be based in Apia, Samoa for the in country period and will provide technical assistance to the Samoa Ministry of Health to strengthen the national immunization system. This includes developing and updating the national immunization strategy, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), building capacity on immunization, and supporting data quality assessment. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Samoa Ministry of Health, with overall guidance and technical support from the UNICEF Samoa Field Office. The Health Specialist at the UNICEF Samoa Field Office will provide monitoring and overall supervision.
This is a re-advertisement in order to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered.
The consultant will provide strategic guidance on the implementation of EOF’s Education Outcomes Fund in Lagos State, Nigeria, to ensure the timely achievement of key programme milestones, support stakeholder engagement (Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), Local Government Area (LGA) departments, Federal Ministry of Education (FME), evaluators, donors), support implementation of outcomes-based financing to enable sustainability and evidence uptake into public systems.
In partnership with the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE), The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) launched the South Africa ECCE Outcomes Fund (“Fund 1.0”) in December 2025. Over three years, five implementing partners (IPs) will open around 1.4k new Early learning programmes (ELPs) and support around 600 existing ones throughout the country. The Outcomes fund is a form of outcomes-based financing, wherein payment to IPs is dependent on their progress towards pre-specified target outcomes. Under this model, EOF, IPs, and pre-financers providing working capital and performance management to the IPs, will frequently collect monitoring and evaluation data related to the interventions.
Fund 1.0 was developed as a way to learn about how to improve ECCE quality, to provide space for innovation, and as an opportunity for the DBE to broaden partnerships with non-state ECCE providers. Towards the scaling objectives of the 2030 ECD strategy and as outlined in the Bana Pele Blueprint, the DBE and EOF are interested in surfacing learnings from Fund 1.0 to inform the design of a future outcomes fund (“ELP Fund 2.0”). To support that effort, EOF is looking to collaborate with a consultant who will serve as a full-time member of the South Africa country team, to lead the learning, scaling, and evidence synthesis agenda for Fund 1.0.
In BiH, preschool enrolment criteria are regulated through a combination of entity, cantonal, district, and local-level legislation and by-laws, while operational enrolment practices are defined at either through digitized systems or at the level of preschool institutions. This governance arrangement has resulted in fragmented approaches, varying levels of transparency, and uneven alignment with labour market realities and the needs of working parents.
This assessment is planned as part of the Joint United Nations Programme – Gender Accelerator Framework (Pillar 2- Women Economic Empowerment), which aims to accelerate women’s economic empowerment through integrated, cross-sectoral policy reforms. Within this framework, improving access to quality ECEC services is recognised as a key enabler of women’s participation in the labour market.
UNICEF is seeking a short-term software engineering consultant to support the development of the Giga Meter application for health centers, including the integration of internet speed test protocols such as those provided by Cloudflare. The consultant will work closely with the product team, Country Engagement teams, and external partners to design, build, and implement robust software solutions that support the Giga initiative—a joint partnership between UNICEF and ITU—aimed at expanding internet connectivity and monitoring network performance.
UNICEF is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to assist in various data analysis priorities of the Giga initiative, a joint partnership between UNICEF and ITU. The analyst will collaborate with the Data & Mapping product team, Country engagement team, as well as external partners to develop innovative products and data solutions for the Giga Initiative.
UNICEF Child Protection Global program on harmful practice is seeking an individual consultant to support the independent external review of the Regional AF is to (1) assess the relevance, effectiveness and impact of such a platform; (2) analyze its way of defining priorities and working in coordination with RAF members; (3) identify key challenges and lessons learned; and (4) determine a sustainable way forward for RAF as an independent platform led by its members, particularly in light of the UN humanitarian reset process and limited resources available
Child Protection Global program on harmful practices is seeking an individual consultant to support the coordination and strategic strengthening of the Regional Action Forum to End Child Marriage (RAF) in the Arab World.
This consultancy will provide support and technical assistance to low-and-middle income countries on air pollution, addressing childhood lead exposure and the roll out of the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme. The consultancy will be managed by the Senior Adviser, Environment. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the HEHC team at HQ, and Health and Climate CoE staff in the Panama Office.
This consultancy will support the climate and health knowledge management component for Healthy Environments for Healthy Children (HEHC) programme, including the Global Collaborative. The Global Lead for Healthy Environments for Healthy Children programme based in Climate and Environment CoE will be the contract manager supervising the consultant.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a committed and proactive National Consultant for a 12-month assignment (250 working days) to support an impactful initiative in the Solomon Islands. Based at the UNICEF Solomon Islands Field Office in Honiara, the consultant will work closely with the Ministries of Agriculture and Education and conduct regular field missions to Isabel and Western Provinces (approximately one round trip to each province per month).
Reporting to the Maternal and Child Health Specialist and working with day-to-day guidance from the Nutrition Officer and remote support from the Nutrition Manager in the Pacific Multi Country Office in Suva, the consultant will play a key role in strengthening agriculture production systems that supply targeted schools with locally grown, climate resilient, and nutritious food.
The role also focuses on building sustainable links between schools and community agriculture, applying agroforestry and ecological design principles to enhance biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience. Working alongside school staff, students, and community stakeholders, the consultant will co-develop practical, context appropriate solutions that contribute to healthier school environments and more resilient local food systems.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Solomon Islands
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a motivated national or international consultant to help integrate child-responsive approaches into the Solomon Islands’ new National Adaptation Plan—an important role in one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions.
This 10 month assignment (51 working days) includes 14 days in Honiara and 37 days remote, offering a balance of in-country engagement and flexible work. You will collaborate with UNICEF teams, government counterparts, and partners to ensure children’s needs and rights are reflected in national climate resilience planning.
The consultant will report to the Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in the Solomon Islands, who will provide administrative oversight and facilitate engagement with government and partners. Technical guidance and quality assurance will be provided by Climate and Environment Specialists at the UNICEF Pacific Multi Country Office in Suva and the Solomon Islands Field Office.
If you’re passionate about climate action and child rights, apply now!
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Solomon Islands
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dynamic and strategic international consultant for a 24 month assignment (500 working days) based in Suva, Fiji. The consultancy will include approximately eight trips to field offices across the region. The consultant is expected to spend approximately 20 months in country and 4 months working remotely over the duration of the assignment.
In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of the UNICEF Pacific Digital Impact Operationalization Strategy, driving digital transformation across the current and future Multi Country Programme Documents (MCPDs). Key priorities include strengthening governance and capacity, building effective partnerships, identifying digital transformation opportunities, and guiding the design and rollout of sustainable digital solutions that enhance outcomes in health, education, child protection, and multi sectoral programming across Fiji and five field offices.
You will work closely with UNICEF teams, government counterparts, and partners to unlock digital innovation that delivers real, lasting impact for children. Daily supervision will be provided by the Digital Impact (ICT) Specialist, with strategic guidance from the Deputy Representative Programme.
Lead this exciting regional transformation—apply now!
The consultant will have the following scope of work:
• Prepare decks of inferential statistics and segmentation analysis based on the overall results of the UNICEF’s Behavioural and Social Drivers of Vaccination surveys, building up country analysis of the survey.
• Review and draft technical guidance for the integration of social and behavioural data and BeSD surveys results in in national data systems, including DHIS2, MICS, and other key national statistical platforms.
• Provide SBC Research Technical Advice and support for country offices for Social and Behavioral Data integration and for roll-out and data analysis monitoring for Social and Behaviour Change Programming
WASH Officer will manage the Kyiv city emergency portfolio including water utility rehabilitation, heating system restoration, and WASH infrastructure in schools and healthcare facilities. Technical responsibilities include external works supervision, quality control for complex infrastructure, compliance documentation for zero-risk tolerance donors, and coordination with municipal authorities and service providers.
The position provides flexible support to field operations through deployment during capacity shortfalls and remote technical assistance for engineering challenges. Rapid response to infrastructure attacks - particularly life-threatening heating failures during winter - requires immediate technical assessment and mobilization coordination.
Strengthening and advancing a targeted approach to localization in MENA, building on existing gains while addressing critical gaps to ensure greater impact and sustainability.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and oversight for the implementation, analysis, and reporting of the national Integrated EmONC, NICU and SDP Assessment, ensuring alignment with WHO/UNFPA/UNICEF guidance and international best practices.
UNICEF Pacific is seeking a dedicated and proactive international consultant for a 120 day assignment over six months, comprising four months in-country and two months remote. The consultant will be based in Apia, Samoa for the in country period and will provide technical assistance to the Samoa Ministry of Health to strengthen the national immunization system. This includes developing and updating the national immunization strategy, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), building capacity on immunization, and supporting data quality assessment. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Samoa Ministry of Health, with overall guidance and technical support from the UNICEF Samoa Field Office. The Health Specialist at the UNICEF Samoa Field Office will provide monitoring and overall supervision.
This is a re-advertisement in order to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered.
The consultant will provide strategic guidance on the implementation of EOF’s Education Outcomes Fund in Lagos State, Nigeria, to ensure the timely achievement of key programme milestones, support stakeholder engagement (Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), Local Government Area (LGA) departments, Federal Ministry of Education (FME), evaluators, donors), support implementation of outcomes-based financing to enable sustainability and evidence uptake into public systems.
In partnership with the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE), The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) launched the South Africa ECCE Outcomes Fund (“Fund 1.0”) in December 2025. Over three years, five implementing partners (IPs) will open around 1.4k new Early learning programmes (ELPs) and support around 600 existing ones throughout the country. The Outcomes fund is a form of outcomes-based financing, wherein payment to IPs is dependent on their progress towards pre-specified target outcomes. Under this model, EOF, IPs, and pre-financers providing working capital and performance management to the IPs, will frequently collect monitoring and evaluation data related to the interventions.
Fund 1.0 was developed as a way to learn about how to improve ECCE quality, to provide space for innovation, and as an opportunity for the DBE to broaden partnerships with non-state ECCE providers. Towards the scaling objectives of the 2030 ECD strategy and as outlined in the Bana Pele Blueprint, the DBE and EOF are interested in surfacing learnings from Fund 1.0 to inform the design of a future outcomes fund (“ELP Fund 2.0”). To support that effort, EOF is looking to collaborate with a consultant who will serve as a full-time member of the South Africa country team, to lead the learning, scaling, and evidence synthesis agenda for Fund 1.0.
