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Senior Demand Promotion for Immunization Consultant, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9 Months, Office base (Open for Nationals of Ethiopia Only) Req#595168 Ethiopia
The overall objective of this consultancy is to promote public acceptance, uptake and demand of routine immunization and newly introduced vaccines in Ethiopia at the national level. The consultant is expected to understand key drivers of immunization demand among caregivers, barriers and enablers among zero-dose and under-immunized communities, and among frontline health workers to successfully promote and sustain the desired behaviour based on evidence.
Programme Specialist, (NO-3), FT, #112504, Qamishli, Syria, MENA Syrian Arab Republic
Join UNICEF to turn ideas into action for children. You will help shape, coordinate and deliver impactful programmes that advance children’s rights, equity and opportunity, with a focus on reaching those who are most disadvantaged and excluded. Bring your skills, energy and commitment to help create lasting change for every child, everywhere.
INTERNAL EXTERNAL ADV: Partnerships Officer (New Business), Jakarta, Indonesia, Temporary Appointment (138307) Indonesia
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country. To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team. Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this. The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
INTERNAL EXTERNAL ADV: Partnerships Officer (High Value), Jakarta, Indonesia, Temporary Appointment (138306) Indonesia
UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with High Value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and wellbeing of children across the country. These partnerships are central to achieving programme results and require effective management. To enhance its ability to manage the growing number of private sector high-value partners, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer. The staff member will play a key role in managing relationships with UNICEF high-value partners to ensure agreed partnerships for children proceed as planned, and to inspire them with results achieved. The staff member will ensure effective management and stewardship of the partnerships across all partnerships under the role’s portfolio. This is a Temporary Appointment contract with a duration of 364 days.
Programme Assistant (G-4), TA, 6 months, #00138257, Caracas - Venezuela, LACR Venezuela
Under the close supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Assistant provides a broad range of administrative, operational, and procedural support to the section. Incumbent facilitates the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. The incumbent may support one or more programme areas or cross-functional initiatives and often works in coordination with other sections.
National Emergency Consultant, Programme section, Bucharest, Romania, Remote work, 15 months Romania
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to UNICEF's engagement with the Department for Emergency Situations in Romania for systems strengthening for child-focused emergency preparedness. The main involvement of the consultant will be in providing support for the implementation of PREP-KIDS, a 2-year project implemented by a consortium of four countries (Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland and Romania) led by the Department for Emergency Situations. The project aims at strengthening the quality, coherence and child-centered focused emergency preparedness in the four countries, as well as increasing the level of knowledge and preparedness of the population, especially children and adolescents.
Emergency Officer, (NO-2), TA, #00138192 6 months, Caracas – Venezuela, LACR Venezuela
Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Disaster/Emergency Management, Communication, or another field relevant to the post. Advanced university degree is desirable.Experience: A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation, including experience in emergency programme management and operations.Proven experience in programming with and for children and young people in emergency and post-emergency situations is required.Proven experience working with, or in close coordination with, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other national and local counterparts.Versatility, sound judgement and maturity, with the ability to work effectively in a team and to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, including political and cultural sensitivity.Current knowledge of emergency response issues and policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Child Protection Officer (NO-2), FT, #00129136, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, LACR Brazil
UNICEF Brazil is looking for a high-level professional to act as Child Protection Officer in Rio de Janeiro with targeted support to São Paulo city. He/she will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of UNICEF’s child protection programme in these big urban centers. The role contributes to evidence-based planning by conducting situation analyses, identifying priorities, and supporting results-based programme design focused on violence prevention, child protection systems strengthening, safe schools, child-sensitive justice, and integrated service delivery. The incumbent monitors programme performance, resources, and results; prepares reports; identifies implementation bottlenecks; and supports timely corrective actions to ensure effective programme delivery and accountability.
Consultant international en appui à la rédaction des projets de textes normatifs encadrant l’éducation basée sur le numérique dans le système éducatif national Cotonou– Benin (basée à domicile) 4 mois REQ#594467 Benin
Dans le cadre de l’opérationnalisation de la feuille de route, approuvée par le Chef de l’État, de mise en oeuvre du cadre de référence de la Réforme relative à la qualité et au contrôle de la qualité dans les enseignements primaire et secondaire général, le Comité de pilotage1 de ladite Réforme a entrepris la relecture des curricula du CI en Terminale. Cette relecture a permis d’obtenir les livrables ci-après : •au niveau de l’enseignement primaire (CI au CM2) : 30 programmes, 30 guides pédagogiques, 4 158 fiches pédagogiques, 30 Cahiers d’activités et 06 manuels ; •au niveau de l’enseignement secondaire général : 61 programmes, 54 guides pédagogiques, 2 119 fiches pédagogiques, 70 cahiers d’activités et 11 manuels. En outre, les travaux techniques préalables au démarrage du processus de transformation de ces curricula relus pour l’enseignement à distance sont en cours d’achèvement. Au nombre de ces travaux, on peut citer l’identification du pool d’experts multidisciplinaires à former et des activités primordiales à réaliser en vue d’une prise en charge intégrable de la mise sous format d’enseignement à distance desdits curricula.
Advocacy and Communication National Consultant, 3.5 months, Luanda, Angola (office based) 595157 Angola
The consultancy will contribute to the planning and implementation of high-visibility advocacy initiatives linked to UNICEF's priorities, including but not limited to World Children's Day (WCD), International Day of the Girl Child, UNICEF Day, Polio Day, immunization campaigns and other strategic moments identified during the contract period. The consultant will work closely with the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships team and relevant programme sections to develop advocacy messaging, organize events, support media engagement and produce communication products aimed at increasing visibility and public support for UNICEF's priorities.
Programme Associate (G-6), FT, #017783, Cotonou, Benin - WCAR Benin
Benin is a lower-middle-income country that faces multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has been working closely with the Government, civil society, development partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies that benefit children.The 2024-2026 Country Programme places particular emphasis on girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labour. Through its offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to deliver tangible and sustainable results for children.UNICEF Benin is seeking a Programme Associate to help make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Benin.
New Internship Recruitment - Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP 3.0) Implementation, EMOPS, Rome Italy
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated person to support the continuous improvement and effective use of EPP 3.0 through functional testing, issue documentation, user support and preparedness-related activities. The intern will contribute to platform quality by identifying bugs, validating new functionality, supporting the translation of user feedback into Product Backlog Items (PBIs), and assisting with testing and operational support to ensure the platform continues to meet UNICEF's preparedness needs.
Finance Associate (Funds Monitoring and Analysis), G-6, Fixed Term Position, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, Rome, Italy, (Open to EU Citizens or Valid Italian Work Permit Holders) Italy
Support the effective management of UNICEF PFP's financing mechanisms through financial transaction processing, monitoring, reporting and treasury coordination. This role offers an opportunity to work across global stakeholders, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance and accountability while contributing to strategic resource management. Join a dynamic finance team dedicated to advancing UNICEF's mission through sound financial stewardship.
Individual Consultancy - Youth Network Coordinator, Global Education Practice. Humanitarian Action and Resilience/ Education in Emergencies Unit, 16 months, COE, Nairobi, Kenya (Remote) #595141 Kenya
UNICEF seeks to engage an international consultant to strengthen the use of skills programmes and labor market data for education system improvement. The consultant will support the development of global public goods and provide technical assistance to countries on education–labor market alignment monitoring, including education–labor market observatories, graduate tracer studies, employer surveys, labor market intelligence systems, and institutionalized stakeholder consultation mechanisms. The consultancy will contribute to strengthening evidence-based decision-making, improving education and skills programme performance, supporting education sector planning and financing, and promoting successful school-to-work transitions for adolescents and young people.”
Communication Specialist (Strategic Advisory, Executive Communications and Donor Reporting), P-4, TA (4 months), #00138295, Riyadh, Gulf Area Office, Saudi Arabia - MENAR Saudi Arabia
UNICEF Gulf Area Office seeks an experienced communications professional to provide strategic advisory support to the Director, lead executive communications, and oversee donor reporting during a high-profile period of events and partnerships. This temporary role offers an opportunity to help advance children's rights through global impact and strategic Gulf partnerships.
Public Finance Management Consultant (National), Remote + Travel, Somalia, 12 months, #595159 Somalia
The assignment aims to provide technical support to the UNICEF Social Policy team in Somalia to advance its Local Governance and Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda. This includes conducting district, state, and national-level PF4C analyses; supporting targeted capacity development of government counterparts; and strengthening budget transparency and openness, including citizen participation, social accountability, and oversight mechanisms.
MHPSS in ECA Technical Support Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division, Health, Mental Health Leadership Team, Amman COE, Jordan, 11.5 months (remote) #595161 Jordan
UNICEF seeks a consultant to provide technical assistance and strategic support to Country Offices (COs) and Refugee Response Offices (RROs) across Europe and Central Asia, with a focus on humanitarian contexts, systems strengthening, regional learning, and scalable MHPSS initiatives.
Disability Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, #00137685 Ethiopia
UNICEF Ethiopia is looking for a seasoned professional who will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of disability inclusion programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.This includes programmes aimed at improving:a) public policies to increase disability inclusion; b) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of disability inclusive public investments; c) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation of persons with disabilities; and d) the quality, equity and coverage of disability-inclusive social services. If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
Short Term National Consultancy for the Child and Adolescent Participation Programmes, Gaziantep/Türkiye, 3.71 months, Office based with travel Türkiye
The consultant will work with municipalities to strengthen existing participation echanisms and support their integration into regular municipal procedures, ensuring that sustainable and meaningful child and adolescent participation mainstreamed as an ongoing part of municipal work.
Child Rights Governance Consultant, Athens, Greece, 6 months, for Nationals only, Home Based Greece
Overall, the project aspires to enable Greece to efficiently protect and promote the rights and well-being of children and their families, including those at risk. In addition, the project is expected to produce additional effects in the short and/or medium term (outcome): namely, to support the Greek authorities in safeguarding the rights of children and operationalizing an effective and mature child protection system.

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