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UNICEF is on the ground before, during, and after emergencies, working to reach children and families with lifesaving aid and long-term assistance. Working in emergency and high-risk settings can be extremely fulfilling, and every emergency duty station presents its own unique opportunities and challenges.
Current Job Vacancies at UNICEF
UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is looking for a Health Specialist - PHE who will lead the technical aspects of planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of UNICEF’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies, in alignment with the ESARO framework for response to such emergencies. If the post requirement matches your professional aspirations and skills, we would like to hear from you.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 14 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
The role of the UNICEF humanitarian evaluation portfolio (HEP) established within the Evaluation Office, which the post being advertised is attached to, is to ensure that all L3 crises be evaluated and that the evaluations of L2 and L1 be conducted systematically so as to produce rigorous and useful findings, conclusions and recommendations that could inform the Organization’s decision-making in humanitarian action. Besides supporting learning and decision-making, the HEP team also helps to hold UNICEF accountable for its contributions to results for children in L3, L2 and L1 contexts. In this vein, the HEP team conducts a diverse set of independent, credible and impartial corporate thematic humanitarian evaluation as well as L3 evaluations (currently 15) and contributes to a variety of other evaluations, including Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations (IAHE). Evaluation at UNICEF is a largely decentralized function with senior-level regional evaluation advisers and multi-country evaluation specialists based in the seven UNICEF regional offices, as well as dedicated country evaluation specialists currently based in 15 UNICEF country offices around the world, with many additional staff providing part-time support to the evaluation function as part of their broader set of responsibilities. The Director of Evaluation provides strategic leadership to the global evaluation function at all three levels of the organization (global, regional, and country).
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 20 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
Under the close supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the CEED Policy Specialist will focus on the following responsibilities: 1. Provide quality technical advice and guidance to ensure that children’s needs, perspectives and priorities are represented in national and international climate change, environmental , energy, and DRR policies; 2. Strengthen UNICEF’s thought leadership on evidence-based policy making in the space of climate, environment, energy and disaster risk reduction; 3. Coordinate UNICEF’s policy engagement in key international fora and processes on climate change; 4. Engage with UNICEF partners and networks to strengthen advocacy and policy impact of UNICEF-supported climate programs and initiatives.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 16 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
The WASH Specialist (Urban) will be responsible for leading and coordinating urban water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives in UNICEF Sudan country office, in particular the Port Sudan Water and Sanitation project. S/he shall work closely with government counterparts, local authorities, NGOs, community stakeholders, UN sister agencies, donors, and in collaboration with the section team and beyond to ensure the effective implementation of urban WASH projects in line with national policies and international standards.
Location: Sudan
Deadline: 25 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
Duty Station: Remotely with one in-country visit to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan The international consultant is expected to develop a parenting curriculum (manual for kindergarten teachers and toolkit for parents), deliver training of trainers (ToT) to a selected group of kindergarten teachers and provide further supervision during the period when the trained kindergarten teachers conduct sessions with parents.
Location: Turkmenistan
Deadline: 26 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
If you are a driven, committed, creative and strategic professional who is passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Jamaica is seeking an Operations Manager who will function as a Strategic Business Partner, assuring the best use of UNICEF's assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
Location: Jamaica
Deadline: 18 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of a national consultant to contribute to the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in 12 UNICEF assisted states of Nigeria 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.
Location: Nigeria
Deadline: 19 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
Objetivo general Desarrollar recomendaciones a MINEDUCYT, MINTRAB, Sector Privado y UNICEF que permitan fortalecer la conexión entre las aspiraciones de empleo de los adolescentes y jóvenes de El Salvador y las oportunidades del sector privado, para facilitar su transición al mundo laboral, con un enfoque especial en la atención a grupos en condición de vulnerabilidad.
Location: El Salvador
Deadline: 25 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
Location: Nicaragua
Deadline: 18 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
The purpose of this position is to provide technical support and specialized guidance for the implementation of emergency response strategies in the Amazon.
Location: Brazil
Deadline: 18 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
The Country Office will be receiving over $200 million from the World Bank between 2024 and 2026 to support the humanitarian response programming and system preservation and strengthening of the health, nutrition, and WASH sectors. Of this World Bank funding almost $80 million will be for Health and Nutrition sections to support project implementation across all the 18 states. Additionally, the office became the Global Fund primary recipients for over $100 million. The Budget Officer performs a variety of specialized tasks in support of the preparation, monitoring, and control of the project budgets, and guides program staff on budget management and compliance with donors’ financial conditions.
Location: Sudan
Deadline: 24 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF Bhutan Country Office invites proposals from National consultants for the Development of Social Protection Strategy/Framework.
Location: Bhutan
Deadline: 18 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
The ICT and Digital Innovation Section at UNICEF's East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is looking for an Interaction (UX) Designer to lead and support the design and delivery of user-centred digital solutions. This role will focus on designing tools and systems to streamline and improve situational reporting (SitRep) and data-driven emergency responses. Collaborating with a small data team and a wider set of stakeholders, the designer will contribute to developing automated visualisations and cost estimation tools for disaster response, as well as supporting high-effort initiatives such as damage assessments for health and education infrastructure to lead and support the design and delivery of user-centred digital solutions. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them reach their full potential. We are committed to achieving sustainable development and innovation by placing user needs at the heart of our programmes. This contract is an opportunity to contribute to designing transformative digital solutions for the most vulnerable populations.
Location: Thailand
Deadline: 24 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF China wishes to set up a Long Term Arrangement (LTA) for the procurement of services of individual consultants who can help support the creation and crafting of compelling digital content, which engages audiences in a dynamic, interactive and meaningful way and sparks conversations around issues related to UNICEF’s mandate.
Location: China
Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Communication Officer on a fixed-term appointment to be based in the Multi-Country Office in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office, the Communications Officer will provide professional assistance in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
Location: Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
Deadline: 24 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF’s financial and administrative management operating environment is becoming increasingly dynamic and complex as the organization moves towards a governance, risk and compliance framework. Additionally, UNICEF’s funding sources are becoming more complex to record, manage, monitor and report on. With this comes more scrutiny from our donors and oversight bodies on how resources are managed.
Location: United States
Deadline: 14 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF Brazil is seeking an experienced Paid Media skilled person to join our fundraising digital team. This role is crucial for generating new recurring donors and supporting the implementation of Paid Media campaigns across platforms such as Meta, Google, and Bing. The selected candidate will develop and execute Paid Media campaigns in collaboration with local, regional, and global Digital team members. They will coordinate with various Digital agencies in Brazil to ensure effective campaign delivery. They will report to the Fundraising Officer (Digital), contributing to the Individual Giving retention area within the Resource Mobilization & Partnership UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. This job opportunity is presential in Brasilia, and it is for Brazilians only or candidates with a work permit for Brazil.
Location: Brazil
Deadline: 23 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) is looking for a skilled Programmed Specialist to oversee a portfolio of programs under the leadership of the Programme Manager. The portfolio may focus on sectors such as Early Childhood Care and Education, Basic Education, or Skills for Employment, or on programs at specific stages, such as design or implementation. Responsibilities include overseeing program scoping, design, implementation, and yearly evaluations.
Location: Belgium
Deadline: 23 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
La province du Tanganyika est la quatrième province la plus affectée par les conflits en RDC après celles du Nord-Kivu, de l’Ituri et du Sud-Kivu (BCNUDH). Entre 2016 et 2017, la recrudescence des tensions et conflits intercommunautaires entre Twa et Bantou a mis à mal la stabilité de cette province notamment dans les territoires de Kongolo, Nyunzu et Manono. Cette situation a provoqué des déplacements massifs et cycliques des populations et créé des clivages intercommunautaires ; ce qui a contribué à fragiliser davantage les conditions économiques et sociales des populations déjà précaires.
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo
Deadline: 20 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF State of Palestine is seeking for an International Individual Consultant to Develop Guidelines for Frontline Workers, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and NGOs on Conducting Community Consultations for Safeguarding During Emergencies The duration of this assignment is (45 working days over 4 months period).
Location: State of Palestine (SoP)
Deadline: 24 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
Under the supervision of the SBC Specialist (P3) and in close coordination with other team members and sections, the consultant will coordinate the online, offline and social media monitoring, rumor tracking and management, online listening, as well as the use of IoGT and social media platforms to support SBC interventions.
Location: Mozambique
Deadline: 23 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
Join UNICEF as a Social Policy Specialist. You will provide technical and operational support for a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy, process and implementation for UNICEF’s cash assistance and social protection programming. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, you are responsible for assisting the Chief, Social Policy on the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social protection programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results.
Location: Syrian Arab Republic
Deadline: 24 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
UNICEF South Sudan as the lead agency for IASC WASH is looking for a Cluster Coordinator who will in collaboration with the State Authorities, provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, coherent, strategic, and effective WASH response in South Sudan. Join our dynamic team to make a difference in one of the most vulnerable countries in the world!
Location: South Sudan
Deadline: 21 Feb 2025 11:55 PM
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