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National consultant to support coordination of Phase II of the IsDB/GPE project, Dushanbe, Tajikistan ((open to Tajik nationals only) Tajikistan
UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented consultant who will provide overall coordination and operational support for the implementation of Phase II of the IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID project to support in development strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II), “Component 2: Improving the quality and efficiency of education services (TJK1043) , ensuring timely delivery of activities, compliance with donor requirements, and effective collaboration among UNICEF, MoES, affiliated agencies, and other stakeholders.
Fund Raising Associate, G6, UNICEF China, Beijing China
UNICEF China is seeking a motivated professional to join our Individual Fundraising (IFR) team to support Telemarketing Fundraising operations. The position plays a key role in coordinating call centers, supporting eDM and SMS campaigns, managing administrative processes, and ensuring the smooth implementation of fundraising activities. By strengthening donor engagement and operational efficiency, this role directly contributes to UNICEF’s mission to deliver results for children in China and beyond.
Partnerships Manager, (NO-4), FT, Beijing, China #A100746 China
UNICEF China is looking for a seasoned candidate for the position of Partnerships Manager at NO4 level for deepen collaboration with key stakeholders especially Government of China, Member States, UN and partners overseeing global and regional inter-governmental platforms and provide an interface for political socio-economic environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment.
Consultor/a para Elaboración del contenido de la Caja de Herramientas para el fortalecimiento de capacidades en Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN), Guatemala, 4 meses Guatemala
¡UNICEF Guatemala te está buscando! En esta consultoría podrás brindar apoyo técnico para la elaboración del contenido de la Caja de Herramientas para el fortalecimiento de capacidades en Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN).
UNICEF Pacific Consultancy: Pacific Climate Change Initiative in Education, Remote work, 50 working days spread over 5 Months Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 50 working days spread over 5 months. S/he will be based remotely for the entire duration of the assignment and providing support in the preparation of the Pacific Climate Change Initiative and Resilient Education Programme Proposal. The consultant will be responsible for the drafting, developing, refining and consolidating inputs from various colleagues and/or stakeholders for the proposal, ensuring the final document is aligned with UNICEF and specific donor requirements and reflecting country priorities. S/he will work closely with UNICEF staff in Pacific Multi-Country Office and UNICEF Offices and focal points in Fiji; FSM, Kiribati and Solomon offices as well as the Ministries of Education, Regional Bodies working on Climate Resilient Education and Infrastructure and other partners as needed. The consultancy will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Education Manager. Technical guidance and support will be provided by the UNICEF Pacific Chief of Education and programme specialists in Suva and Field relevant Offices.
Vaccine & Cold Chain Management Expert Pool ( remote, with the possibility of multiple duty stations for deployment as required)) Global Programme Division United States, Kenya
The consultant will support CoEs and countries to manage and improve immunization supply chain systems. The consultancy will include supporting countries to plan and implement EVMAs; developing and implementing continuous improvement plan (cIPs); mobilize resources for vaccine and cold chain management; and ensure a functional, well-governed NLWG.
Global Roster of Climate Finance Expert Consultants (remote), Global Programme Division United States, Thailand
UNICEF supports governments to plan, finance, and deliver climate-resilient basic services and community resilience measures that reduce risks to children. As the pipeline of climate finance project ideas expands, many Country Offices and government partners require specialised support for proposal development, coordination, documentation, results frameworks, and compliance with donor requirements. To respond to this growing demand, UNICEF is establishing a Global Roster of Climate Finance Expert Consultants. The roster will play a central role in supporting the CoE’s Climate Finance Area during its inception phase by providing Country Offices with timely access to specialised expertise. Consultants will support UNICEF teams to navigate complex donor project cycles efficiently, while ensuring consistency, quality, and on-time delivery of climate finance proposals.
National Consultant - Monitoring and Evaluation of ILC WASH, Maiduguri, Nigeria, Sixteen (16) months Nigeria
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a National Consultant for Monitoring and Evaluation of ILC WASH 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.
Consultant (South Africa, Learning and Scaling), Education Outcomes Fund, remote. Req#589171 South Africa
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.
Stretch Assignment (Remote) - Emergency Specialist, P-4, Humanitarian Field Support Section (HFSS), Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS), New York United States
Under the general guidance of the Emergency Specialist, P4, provide support and guidance to UNICEF Country Offices (CO) and Regional Offices (RO) engaged in humanitarian action encompassing preparedness, response, post-crisis recovery, and integrated planning. The Emergency Specialist will work as part of the Humanitarian Field Support Section (HFSS), with HQ inter-divisional focal points, inter-agency partners, regional emergency staff, and other field colleagues.
Re-advertisement: Administrative Officer NO-1, Fixed-Term (1 year), Maputo, Mozambique #63554 (Open to Mozambican nationals only) Mozambique
As focal point of administrative management services in Mozambique Country Office, with main office and multiple field offices, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
BATCH RECRUITMENT (2 posts): Driver, (GS2), Quelimane #82876 and #64975 (Fixed Term, one year) Mozambique
UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting two Drivers (G-2 level) for Quelimane Field Office. We are looking for motivated and experienced professional who demonstrate a client-oriented approach, a strong sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. If you are committed to supporting UNICEF’s mission, we encourage you to apply!
Re-advertised: Senior Programme Associate - Technical Assistance Support, G-7, Fixed Term Position, Global Programme Division, COE, Amman, Jordan Jordan
Join UNICEF’s dynamic team supporting the Technical Assistance Hub (TAHub) — a key platform driving data-informed, efficient, and high-quality technical assistance across our global Centres of Excellence. As a Senior Programme Associate, you’ll help coordinate workflows, manage digital tools, and strengthen collaboration between teams to deliver impactful results for children worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to combine operational excellence with innovation in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Assistant (e) de Programme, GS5, TA 364 jours, Djibouti, Djibouti - MENA (#135968) Djibouti
Le Bureau de l’UNICEF à Djibouti est à la recherche d’un ou d'une professionnel (le), engagé(e) pour le poste d'Assistant (e ) de Programme basé à Djibouti. Si vous êtes cette personne passionnée par l'idée de faire une différence durable pour les enfants, rejoignez l'UNICEF, la première organisation mondiale de défense des droits de l'enfant.
Nutrition Officer, (NO-1), TA (6 months), Comoros #131536 Comoros
The Nutrition Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes and projects. The incumbent applies theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information to support the development and formulation of the Nutrition Programme within the Country Programme, while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures.
Programme Associate, (GS-6), Fixed-Term, Tashkent, Uzbekistan #126794 Uzbekistan
The programme associate supports the education section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts 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.
(Re-advertisement) Consultancy to support the development of the Nutrition Action Plan for the Southern Border Provinces, UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Bangkok, Job No. 588324 Thailand
The Early Childhood Development/Education team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to provide support to the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre in developing the 5-year Nutrition Action Plan for the Southern Border Provinces (SBP). The plan will consolidate existing initiatives, identify remaining gaps, and define the additional actions required to deliver more coordinated and effective interventions to address malnutrition. The plan should also be aligned to the National Nutrition Strategy and relevant provincial development plans and/or other sectoral strategies, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Internal & external Vacancy Announcement: Risk and Compliance Specialist, (NOC) FT, Dakar (Sénégal) #133809 Senegal
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Risk and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office. This includes providing complementary support and monitoring related to the management of risk, encompassing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at process, systems, and entity levels. The Specialist will ensure that risk management objectives are achieved in accordance with organizational rules and regulations, ethical standards, internal controls, information and technology security, sustainability, and quality assurance. A key component of the role is leading the planning and execution of HACT assurance activities—including micro-assessments, spot checks, programmatic visits, and audits—while ensuring timely follow-up on findings and recommendations. The incumbent will maintain a comprehensive assurance calendar, coordinate with implementing partners, and produce quality documentation and analysis on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Additionally, the Specialist will supervise a General Service (GS) staff member, providing guidance and oversight to support the delivery of assurance tasks.
Writer Consultant/Office of Director, Health-PG, NYHQ, remote. Req# 589151 United States
The assignment will provide dedicated writing support for Goal Area 1 (Health) reporting, including the Annual Report, Executive Director’s Annual Report (EDAR), Results Assessment Module (RAM) narratives, speechwriting for the Executive Director and Regional Directors for health-related events, and the World Fit for Children Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Report – Health. The year 2025 marks the final year of implementation of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2022–2025. As the programme cycle concludes, all reporting must deliver a comprehensive assessment of progress achieved since 2022, measured against the baselines established in the Strategic Plan. In addition, it is essential that a consistent UNICEF Health voice is maintained across all products, clearly reflecting key results, strategic priorities, and lessons learned. These outputs will provide a critical evidence base to inform the development and implementation of the forthcoming UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and support the introduction of the Center of Excellence structure globally.
National Consultant for Supporting CFCI Project in Da Nang, Viet Nam Viet Nam
Purpose of Activity/Assignment: The purpose of the assignment is to continue providing technical support for the implementation of project activities under Phase 2- extended period (from 15 February to 31 August 2026), particularly to enhance UNICEF Viet Nam’s engagement with local partners in Da Nang, especially adolescents and young people.

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