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Advocacy Officer, NO-A, FT, Brasilia, Brazil #129137 Brazil
Joint UNICEF as an Advocacy Officer in Brasília. You will contribute to the Communication Section, in achieving UNICEF´s main goals by using communication and advocacy strategies to mobilize citizens, influence decision makers, and engage the private sector to take action for children. You will play a key role providing professional technical and operational assistance throughout the advocacy and communication strategies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. In this position, you will support the development and execution of national and sub-national advocacy strategies. You’ll be responsible for monitoring progress, achieving results, and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to advance outcomes for the most vulnerable children and adolescents. Your work will focus on impactful advocacy tactics, including media engagement, evidence generation and dissemination, and direct engagement with public sector partners. We are looking for a dynamic professional with a strong background in advocacy and stakeholder engagement. If you are passionate with a deep commitment for children’s and adolescent rights and have a successful track record in advancing advocacy and communication with government entities, civil society, the private sector, and community-based organizations, we encourage you to apply.
Operations Manager, (NO-C), Managua, Nicaragua, Fixed Term Appointment (FT), Only for Nicaraguan Citizens Nicaragua
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Deputy Representative, P5, Niamey, Niger #3906 Niger
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity. The Deputy Representative supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children. In fragile and humanitarian contexts, the Representative ensures the delivery of a timely, efficient and principled humanitarian action and advocacy in accordance with UNICEF global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action. Where clusters are activated, the Representative ensures that UNICEF CLA responsibilities are fulfilled.
Consultoria Individual “Asistencia para la revisión y adaptación de indicadores de seguridad y riesgo escolar para integración en sistema automático centralizado”, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, 2.5 meses, (Remoto) Dominican Republic
El propósito de esta consultoría es proveer asistencia técnica especializada para revisar los indicadores de riesgo y seguridad escolar para producir una versión simplificada que pueda ser completada por los centros escolares. Una vez completada, se busca integrarla en un sistema automatizado y centralizado, de forma que mejore las capacidades operativas del MINERD, en el marco del proyecto ECHO y el sistema ANACAONA.
Programme Assistant (Social Policy), GS5, FT, Brasilia, Brazil, post # 114995 Brazil
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a Programme Assistant to work in our Social Policy area providing technical, operational, and administrative assistance. This exciting opportunity will also work to facilitate the communication within the other teams in Brasilia and partners. UNICEF presence in Brazil is through its main office in Brasilia and another 9 field offices around the country. This job opportunity is presential and for Brazilians only or candidates with a work permit for Brazil. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
CON 24-2024 – Consultoría individual para la implementación de la estrategia de entornos libres de violencia de la iniciativa MUNA; y el fortalecimiento de capacidades del Sistema de Protección. (11 meses) (Argentina) Argentina
La presente consultoría tiene como objetivo la coordinación de la implementación de la línea temática de Entornos Libres de Violencia de la iniciativa MUNA y para el desarrollo de contenidos y estrategias de formación dirigidos a operadores del Sistema de Protección Integral de Derechos de la niñez.
Nutrition Specialist, P3 FT, Bamako-Mali #89942 Mali
Under the overall direction and guidance of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the nutrition programme within the country programme. The Nutrition Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes/projects leveraging food systems, mobilizing innovative business solutions to improve access to nutritious foods, positioning nutrition into climate change agenda, linking social protection with nutrition and in strengthening. This is carried out according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Batch Recruitment: Construction Officer, NOB, TA, Nigeria (364 days). Lagos #130992, Bauchi #131007, Sokoto #130946, Kaduna #130915, Port Harcourt #131008 Nigeria
Nigeria country office is seeking for Construction Officer to provide support to the supervisors successfully plan and monitor construction activities for UNICEF programme/ Operations and directly impact on programmatic goals and results for children. This in turn contributes to maintaining/ enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable programme results for children.
Programme Associate (GS-6), Pretoria, South Africa #83710 South Africa
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of section, the programme associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Country Office, external partners and other UN agencies in support of programme design and delivery. S/he provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Health Specialist (NO-3) Pretoria, South Africa #129810 [Temp Appointment] South Africa
As a Health Specialist, you will lead UNICEF’s work of supporting the Government to strengthen PHC. Working under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Health and Nutrition, the Health Specialist is expected to nurture close collaboration with government partners at the national and sub-national level, UN agencies, private sector, academia and development partners. The Health Specialist will also work closely with the UNICEF South Africa colleagues responsible for Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS and other relevant sections to effectively drive the PHC agenda. This position offers a unique opportunity for a qualified, motivated and committed individual to make a significant impact on children’s health and nutrition. By excelling professionally, you will contribute to the overall achievement of transformative results for children. For every child, survival and development.
Consultant on Information Management and Reporting for ADAP Section, Kyiv, Ukraine, 11 months (office based) Ukraine
The Consultant will support the ADAP section by strengthening data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms. This role is pivotal in ensuring that UNICEF’s interventions are monitored effectively, that outcomes are well-documented, and evidence-based approach to programming and advocacy efforts. The consultant will provide timely, accurate reporting on ADAP activities and support internal and external stakeholders by organizing, interpreting, and presenting data that reflects UNICEF’s commitment to youth development in Ukraine.
Consultant on National and Local Youth Policy, Kyiv, Ukraine, 11 months (office based) Ukraine
The purpose of this consultancy is to support achievement of UNICEF Ukraine’s goals in youth policy strengthening. In particular, it will include the following tasks: • Support the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office through technical advice and coordination in the development of strategic frameworks and Theories of Change, relating to Youth Policy and youth employment systems and models; • To prepare evidence and compile data to inform UNICEF’s advocacy in youth policy review and development,; • To provide technical support and advice in UNICEF’s policy engagement on youth employment and youth as a driving force of human capital • To support the analysis of localised youth policies and key deprivations of youth in hromadas, and provide recommendations on how to address the gaps; • To support UNICEF and implementing partners in planning of youth policy implementation in hromadas; • Providing technical advice to hromadas, sharing effective practices and referring them to experts or peers for knowledge sharing; • Support UNICEF in capacity building of implementing partners to deliver sustainable youth policy in hromadas; • Supporting UNICEF and hromadas in showcasing their practices for the purposes of upstream youth policy work.
Regional Chief of Communication and Advocacy, P-5, Nairobi, Kenya (Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Office), Fixed Term #13932 Kenya
The Regional Chief of Communication is accountable for developing, implementing, managing and monitoring a regional advocacy and communication strategy and associated products, partnerships and activities. He/ She will support resource mobilization, global priority and campaign initiatives, especially those of importance to the work of the National Committees. Advise, provide guidance and build communication capacity of staff and others throughout the region. The incumbent will co-ordinate and guide regional monitoring and evaluation of communication, and also provide recommendations on global, regional and country communication policy development, support and advocacy and communication activities. The incumbent will also advice on the articulation of policies and strategies, with an emphasis on those that promote gender equality and equity.
National consultant to support building resilient social protection: Municipal readiness and humanitarian cash transfer design, Tbilisi, Georgia. Georgia
National consultant to support building resilient social protection: Municipal readiness and humanitarian cash transfer design.
Information Management Specialist (Digital Health), P-3, Fixed Term (1 Year), Kabul, Afghanistan #97665 (Open to Non-Afghan Nationals Only) Afghanistan
Afghanistan country office is seeking an experienced Information Management Specialist responsible for leading the implementation of digital health strategy for UNICEF Afghanistan.
Education Specialist (Learning), NOC, Fixed Term, Islamabad, Pakistan #111992 Pakistan
UNICEF Pakistan Country Office is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual to take on the role of an Education Specialist to join the Education Team on a fixed term basis in Islamabad Office.
National Consultancy for Facilitating Gender Norms Interventions, 155 w/ds, Dushanbe, Tajikistan Tajikistan
The main objectives of the national consultancy is to 1) facilitate and provide technical, capacity and coordination support in successful completion of the Child Marriage Study, liaising with international experts, the Strategic Research Centre, and participating UN agencies 2) to support the delivery of Gender Norms Strategy by ensuring inter-agency Programing, action planning, and coordination; 3) to support in documenting, share and report on processes and outcomes.
Comprehensive dietary intake assessment, Cook Islands and Niue, 6 Months Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. This consultant will conduct a comprehensive dietary intake assessment, including developing context-specific food-based recommendations in Cooks Island and Niue. The findings of the assessment are expected to contribute to revising dietary guidelines with meal plans, context-relevant nutrition education counselling content, Social Behavior Change (SBC) interventions as well as inform necessary policy revisions in the long run.
ECE Quality Standards Development, Review and Evidence Generation for Cross-Country Learning, Suva, Fiji, 13 Months Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will be supervised on a day-to-day basis including contract management by the Early Childhood Education Specialist with relevant guidance, provided by the UNICEF Pacific Education Chief of Education. The consultant is expected to closely collaborate with ECE Officer at UNICEF Pacific and education specialists and officers at Field Offices, through out the consultancy for technical guidance. The consultant is expected to travel for in-person work, including in-person engagement in key meetings and consultations, and may work remotely the remainder of the time. When working remotely, the consultant is expected to be available for discussions as required during working hours of the country. All costs associated with the travel (including living allowances and any other costs) are to be included in the total contract value. This will be based on the indicative list of countries included in this TOR, with a contract amendment required if travel plans or costs change significantly.
Human Resources Officer, NO-2, Fixed Term, #71907, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Haiti
UNICEF Haiti is seeking for a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a Human Resources Officer with the People & Culture team and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.

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