UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) is looking for a qualified Zero-Dose Immunization Consultant to provide technical support to assist the health team in addressing the immunization backsliding and implementing tailored actions that prioritize equity, community engagement, and innovation.
UNICEF Slovakia Refugee Response Office (RRO) is looking for a qualified International Consultant to support Public Spending Review in Education Sector through secondary analysis of PISA results which will provide policy and budgetary recommendations to address systemic challenges and improve PISA results, while accounting for different situation and background of student population.
UNICEF’s Office of Innovation (OOI) is seeking an experienced Partnerships Specialist to support the growth and management of the Partnership and Communication team of the Office of Innovation (headquartered in Stockholm). As a member of the Partnership and Communication team, the successful candidate will work across other teams and in coordination with the UNICEF partnership cone and relevant National Committees. The consultant will work remotely and is required to work hours complementary to the CET time zone.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional consultant to provide strategic and technical support to the program during the implementation phase of the project.
The purpose of this assignment is to design and implement a 1-day training programme for Tuzla Canton language teachers aiming to capacitate them with knowledge and skills to promote inclusivity in culturally diverse classrooms.
The purpose of this assignment is to design and implement a 2-day training programme and a follow-up mentorship for Tuzla Canton language teachers aiming to capacitate them to use the Akelius digital learning application in formal language classes and school language clubs.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide project management support to the ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence (DCOE) and Information Security to enhance and maintain the Technology Playbook, address the related elements of UNICEFs cybersecurity program and to support staff adoption and uptake. Management responsibilities will include
oversight of the development of an enhanced version 2 of the Playbook, inclusive of new content on Cybersecurity resources and Digital Resilience Self-Assessments; development of French and Spanish translations of key Playbook resources; implementation of internal communication and change strategies that increase use of the Playbook; coordination with internal divisions and offices to ensure harmonization with similar or overlapping resources; and routine monitoring and maintenance of the Playbook SharePoint site.
In November 2023, the United Nations Secretary-General introduced the Mental Health and Well-being Strategy for 2024 and beyond. This new version of the strategy is underpinned by the WHO/ILO Policy Brief on Mental Health at Work, which outlines a comprehensive approach towards:
• Preventing risks to mental health at work
• Promoting well-being and protecting mental health at work
• Supporting personnel with mental health conditions
To ensure the effectiveness of these initiatives, the strategy establishes specific success indicators for each pillar. A scorecard has been developed with three indicators for each pillar, and United Nations organizations will be held accountable through reporting on progress against indicators annually.
Indicator 1 of the Prevention pillar is Risk Assessment, and requests organizations to undertake an assessment of psychosocial risks and develop a mitigation plan focused on practical measures that can be taken to manage identified risks.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the UNICEF Innocenti Global Office of Research and Foresight (UNICEF Innocenti) in co-creating and co-implementing the new Data Must Speak Strengthen Capacity and Advance Local Evidence Use (DMS SCALE) with Ministries of Education, UNICEF Country Offices, and local stakeholders by leading a global literature review and country-level scoping reviews on their education decentralization processes and use of administrative data to inform central and local decision-making.
UNICEF seeks to provide enhanced capacity to the Ministry of Restoration (MinRestor), to enhance the quality, efficiency, and transparency in the utilization of humanitarian aid received by utility companies, particularly critical infrastructure enterprises. The focus is on improving institutional capacity, clarity, and transparency in alignment with the priorities set by the MinRestor.
UNICEF Botswana is seeking the services of a exceptional social media consultant, who will be responsible for creating responsive and strategic content to engage audiences across our platforms, and managing the digital platforms including the website, emails, and social media.
The Digital Strategy Section (DSS) in the Division of Global Communication & Advocacy is seeking a Graphic Designer consultant to work with the Social Media Team to create innovative digital and offline communication materials in multiple languages which adhere to UNICEF’s brand guidelines.
The overall objective is to develop the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) for Belarus through the collecting, compiling and reviewing key resources which provide data on the baseline situation of climate, energy and environment-related issues affecting children in Belarus and their relation to UNICEF’s priorities in the country.
Section/Division/Duty Station: ADAP section, UNICEF Belarus CO
Duration: June 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Home/ office Based: Remote/Home-based
The main objective of this consultancy is to draft a high-level overview document and a comprehensive publication on best practices for communicating international migration statistics under the joint supervision of the Programme Manager (Migration and Displacement Data) at UNICEF and the Chief of Section, Social and Gender Statistics, Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the UN Statistics Division (UNSD). This effort aims to enhance engagement around and understanding of international migration statistics and data, particularly related to the data collection and dissemination stages. The target audience are technical and managerial staff of National Statistical Offices, line ministries and other members of the National Statistical Systems and the aim is to equip them with tools to ensure that international migration statistics and data can be effectively harnessed by a broad audience, including policymakers, researchers, media, and the general public.
UNICEF is seeking for a Connectivity Solutions Market Specialist to join Giga, an initiative aimed at connecting every school globally to the Internet. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving strategies to enhance school connectivity in Panama and the Latin American and the Caribbean region.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the regional office and specifically, countries in ESA region, to improve coverage, sustainability and impact of social protection programmes. This will be done through a review of various SP financing strategies for both social protection and nutrition, as well as identification of measures to scale up cash plus programmes and technical support to countries to implement these measures in line with global and regional guidance. While the focus of the consultancy is to review opportunities across varying contexts within ESAR, it may also be relevant to include experiences of countries from outside of the region that may offer contextually relevant approaches, opportunities and entry points for COs in the region.
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and Country Offices to drive and maximize income growth for children in emergencies.
The Humanitarian Funding Unit in PSFP supports and coordinates cross-organization initiatives on humanitarian crisis and sudden onset disasters by leading global efforts in maximizing funding opportunities and supports National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Countries.
Within the Humanitarian Funding Unit, the Knowledge Management Specialist is responsible for the collection and analysis of all relevant information from different stakeholders including HQ departments, National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) countries and make them available to support and promote evidence-based and informed decision making. To support the knowledge management function, the Humanitarian Funding Unit is looking for professional support for the documentation of several good practices of private sector fundraising through and for emergencies, to facilitate their replication by other fundraising offices (UNICEF National Committees and UNICEF Country Offices).
ECW is seeking an experienced climate and education specialist to lead ECW’s engagement in key climate policy processes in 2024, especially the UNFCCC COP29 in November. The consultant is also expected to support other key climate deliverables and activities to achieve the commitments outlined in the Strategic Plan and Annual Work Plan. In particular, this would focus on climate finance, resource mobilization, advocacy and greening ECW. For further details, please see the description of assignment below.
This work will be overseen by ECW’s Chief of Strategic, Planning and Accountability (or their Deputy as Officer in Charge) and work with other teams. Depending on location, the consultant will be required to show flexibility at times with respect to start/end working hours to accommodate meetings and working patterns in New York (where the supervisor is based) and Geneva (where key ECW staff stakeholders are based) time zones.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional consultant to provide research and analytical support for the scoping, design and launch of EOF’s programs. You will report directly to EOF’s Program Manager and collaborate with all members of EOF’s central team.
UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) is looking for a qualified Zero-Dose Immunization Consultant to provide technical support to assist the health team in addressing the immunization backsliding and implementing tailored actions that prioritize equity, community engagement, and innovation.
UNICEF Slovakia Refugee Response Office (RRO) is looking for a qualified International Consultant to support Public Spending Review in Education Sector through secondary analysis of PISA results which will provide policy and budgetary recommendations to address systemic challenges and improve PISA results, while accounting for different situation and background of student population.
UNICEF’s Office of Innovation (OOI) is seeking an experienced Partnerships Specialist to support the growth and management of the Partnership and Communication team of the Office of Innovation (headquartered in Stockholm). As a member of the Partnership and Communication team, the successful candidate will work across other teams and in coordination with the UNICEF partnership cone and relevant National Committees. The consultant will work remotely and is required to work hours complementary to the CET time zone.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional consultant to provide strategic and technical support to the program during the implementation phase of the project.
The purpose of this assignment is to design and implement a 1-day training programme for Tuzla Canton language teachers aiming to capacitate them with knowledge and skills to promote inclusivity in culturally diverse classrooms.
The purpose of this assignment is to design and implement a 2-day training programme and a follow-up mentorship for Tuzla Canton language teachers aiming to capacitate them to use the Akelius digital learning application in formal language classes and school language clubs.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide project management support to the ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence (DCOE) and Information Security to enhance and maintain the Technology Playbook, address the related elements of UNICEFs cybersecurity program and to support staff adoption and uptake. Management responsibilities will include
oversight of the development of an enhanced version 2 of the Playbook, inclusive of new content on Cybersecurity resources and Digital Resilience Self-Assessments; development of French and Spanish translations of key Playbook resources; implementation of internal communication and change strategies that increase use of the Playbook; coordination with internal divisions and offices to ensure harmonization with similar or overlapping resources; and routine monitoring and maintenance of the Playbook SharePoint site.
In November 2023, the United Nations Secretary-General introduced the Mental Health and Well-being Strategy for 2024 and beyond. This new version of the strategy is underpinned by the WHO/ILO Policy Brief on Mental Health at Work, which outlines a comprehensive approach towards:
• Preventing risks to mental health at work
• Promoting well-being and protecting mental health at work
• Supporting personnel with mental health conditions
To ensure the effectiveness of these initiatives, the strategy establishes specific success indicators for each pillar. A scorecard has been developed with three indicators for each pillar, and United Nations organizations will be held accountable through reporting on progress against indicators annually.
Indicator 1 of the Prevention pillar is Risk Assessment, and requests organizations to undertake an assessment of psychosocial risks and develop a mitigation plan focused on practical measures that can be taken to manage identified risks.
The main purpose of the assignment is to support the UNICEF Innocenti Global Office of Research and Foresight (UNICEF Innocenti) in co-creating and co-implementing the new Data Must Speak Strengthen Capacity and Advance Local Evidence Use (DMS SCALE) with Ministries of Education, UNICEF Country Offices, and local stakeholders by leading a global literature review and country-level scoping reviews on their education decentralization processes and use of administrative data to inform central and local decision-making.
UNICEF seeks to provide enhanced capacity to the Ministry of Restoration (MinRestor), to enhance the quality, efficiency, and transparency in the utilization of humanitarian aid received by utility companies, particularly critical infrastructure enterprises. The focus is on improving institutional capacity, clarity, and transparency in alignment with the priorities set by the MinRestor.
UNICEF Botswana is seeking the services of a exceptional social media consultant, who will be responsible for creating responsive and strategic content to engage audiences across our platforms, and managing the digital platforms including the website, emails, and social media.
The Digital Strategy Section (DSS) in the Division of Global Communication & Advocacy is seeking a Graphic Designer consultant to work with the Social Media Team to create innovative digital and offline communication materials in multiple languages which adhere to UNICEF’s brand guidelines.
The overall objective is to develop the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) for Belarus through the collecting, compiling and reviewing key resources which provide data on the baseline situation of climate, energy and environment-related issues affecting children in Belarus and their relation to UNICEF’s priorities in the country.
Section/Division/Duty Station: ADAP section, UNICEF Belarus CO
Duration: June 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Home/ office Based: Remote/Home-based
The main objective of this consultancy is to draft a high-level overview document and a comprehensive publication on best practices for communicating international migration statistics under the joint supervision of the Programme Manager (Migration and Displacement Data) at UNICEF and the Chief of Section, Social and Gender Statistics, Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the UN Statistics Division (UNSD). This effort aims to enhance engagement around and understanding of international migration statistics and data, particularly related to the data collection and dissemination stages. The target audience are technical and managerial staff of National Statistical Offices, line ministries and other members of the National Statistical Systems and the aim is to equip them with tools to ensure that international migration statistics and data can be effectively harnessed by a broad audience, including policymakers, researchers, media, and the general public.
UNICEF is seeking for a Connectivity Solutions Market Specialist to join Giga, an initiative aimed at connecting every school globally to the Internet. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving strategies to enhance school connectivity in Panama and the Latin American and the Caribbean region.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the regional office and specifically, countries in ESA region, to improve coverage, sustainability and impact of social protection programmes. This will be done through a review of various SP financing strategies for both social protection and nutrition, as well as identification of measures to scale up cash plus programmes and technical support to countries to implement these measures in line with global and regional guidance. While the focus of the consultancy is to review opportunities across varying contexts within ESAR, it may also be relevant to include experiences of countries from outside of the region that may offer contextually relevant approaches, opportunities and entry points for COs in the region.
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) works with National Committees and Country Offices to drive and maximize income growth for children in emergencies.
The Humanitarian Funding Unit in PSFP supports and coordinates cross-organization initiatives on humanitarian crisis and sudden onset disasters by leading global efforts in maximizing funding opportunities and supports National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) Countries.
Within the Humanitarian Funding Unit, the Knowledge Management Specialist is responsible for the collection and analysis of all relevant information from different stakeholders including HQ departments, National Committees and Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) countries and make them available to support and promote evidence-based and informed decision making. To support the knowledge management function, the Humanitarian Funding Unit is looking for professional support for the documentation of several good practices of private sector fundraising through and for emergencies, to facilitate their replication by other fundraising offices (UNICEF National Committees and UNICEF Country Offices).
ECW is seeking an experienced climate and education specialist to lead ECW’s engagement in key climate policy processes in 2024, especially the UNFCCC COP29 in November. The consultant is also expected to support other key climate deliverables and activities to achieve the commitments outlined in the Strategic Plan and Annual Work Plan. In particular, this would focus on climate finance, resource mobilization, advocacy and greening ECW. For further details, please see the description of assignment below.
This work will be overseen by ECW’s Chief of Strategic, Planning and Accountability (or their Deputy as Officer in Charge) and work with other teams. Depending on location, the consultant will be required to show flexibility at times with respect to start/end working hours to accommodate meetings and working patterns in New York (where the supervisor is based) and Geneva (where key ECW staff stakeholders are based) time zones.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional consultant to provide research and analytical support for the scoping, design and launch of EOF’s programs. You will report directly to EOF’s Program Manager and collaborate with all members of EOF’s central team.