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Consultancy: UX/UI Product Designer - Req.# 584132 United States
The Product Designer will tackle design specific tasks assigned and estimated during regular sprint planning sessions, in coordination with the Product Owner and Design Lead, using our Agile Project Management Methodology. This consultancy will create and support the integration of an A/B testing framework into UNICEF's UX/UI design process. This work will contribute to the development of intuitive and accessible interfaces and features for UNICEF’s Drupal platform, as well as enhancing the UNICEF.org Design System, which is an enterprise-level, variable and component based Figma library. The expected results will include the participation in Sprint Planning and Sprint Demo sessions, along with full demonstration of the design task, and proper handover in Figma with notations for Product, Design, and Development teams, as noted above.
Programme Associate (Emergency Operations Center), G-6, Temporary Position, Office of Emergency Operations, 4 months, New York, USA #00134352 United States
Since its establishment in January 1996, OPSCEN has served as a core enabler of EMOPS’ mission by providing 24/7 global information and communication services, beginning with its support to the Kosovo crisis in 1999. Its primary mission is to support UNICEF in delivering on its Core Commitments for Children by offering real-time services that enhance global situational awareness, facilitate the sharing of emergency and securityrelated information, support rapid crisis communications, and serve as the first point of contact during critical incidents. To help fulfil this role, OSC relies on OPSCEN to monitor security and humanitarian developments in real time, issue alerts, provide support, and act as UNICEF’s Crisis Coordination Center in the event of a critical emergency. OPSCEN currently comprises a team of ten, including the Manager (Emergency Specialist), Emergency Officer P2, Information Management Officer, and seven Programme Associate (Emergency Operations Center), who operate on a rotating basis to ensure continuous global coverage
Re-Advertisement: Investigation Officer (SEA), P-2, TA (364 days), New York, Office of Internal Audit and Investigation, #00132785 United States
Positions at the P-2 level are early-career professional roles who both handle their own cases and provide investigative and operational support to the Section Chief and Investigations Managers on assigned cases. Responsibilities are carried out with autonomy but under supervision, with guidance provided on investigative strategies and priorities. Managerial oversight focuses on ensuring the Investigations Officer receives the direction and support necessary to deliver results in accordance with the mandate and vision of the Investigations Service; and that the Investigations Officer is able to develop their investigative skills so as to be able to evolve in their investigation career.Under the supervision of the Chief of Investigations, the Investigations Officer (SEA) will be a key member of the team responsible for managing the intake and assessment of SEA and CSG cases, maintaining data integrity, and applying a victim/survivor-centred approach. The incumbent will also contribute to the preparation of high-quality reports, training, and policy development, and will work to support UNICEF’s global operations.NOTE: This post is based in New York and may require travel to UNICEF locations, often in difficult duty stations.
Re-Advertisement: Investigation Officer (Assessment), P-2, TA (364 days), New York, Office of Internal Audit and Investigation, #00132784 United States
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of Investigations and the direct supervision of the Chief of SIA, the Investigations Officer (Assessments) will primarily be responsible for managing a portfolio of cases that require initial assessment and identifying matters that should be progressed to investigation. The Investigations Officer (Assessments) will also support other intake-related functions as needed and may be asked to assist with and/or conduct investigations.
Re-Advertisement: Investigation Officer, P-2, TA ( 364 days), New York or remote/home-based, Office of Internal Audit and Investigation, #00132786 United States
Positions at the P-2 level are considered as early-career professionals who both handle their own cases and provide investigative and operational support to the section Chief and Investigations Managers on assigned cases. Responsibilities are carried out with autonomy but under supervision, with guidance provided on investigative strategies and priorities. The primary focus of managerial oversight is to ensure that the Investigations Officer receives the necessary guidance and support to ensure that results are delivered in accordance with the vision set forward by the leadership of the Section and Investigations Service; and that the Investigations Officer is able to develop their investigative skills so as to be able to evolve in their investigation career.Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of Investigations and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Strategy, Intake & Analysis Unit, the Investigations Officer will be a key member of the team responsible for planning and conducting investigations (in both the English and French languages) of allegations of fraud, abuse of authority, mismanagement, harassment, sexual misconduct and/or retaliatory actions in or affecting UNICEF.The Investigations Officer will also provide support to the day-to-day operational and specialized activities of the investigation function, to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s work and the section’s operations.NOTE: This post has the possibility of remote/home-based modality, reporting to the New York-based Chief of the Strategy, Intake & Analysis Unit. The position will require travel to UNICEF locations, often in difficult duty stations.  Duty travel for those working remotely outside of the designated duty station is subject to certain applicable restrictions.
Stretch Assignment, People & Culture Officer, (NO-1/P1, NO-2/P2, NO-3/P3), Brazzaville-Congo Congo
The UNICEF Congo office is looking to engaging a stretch assignment for the position of People & Culture Officer
Stretch Assignment: Health Manager P4, Conakry Guinea Guinea
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief Health and Nutrition, the Health Manager will be responsible for supporting the Chief in managing the health pillar of the section and leading the management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the health programme (e.g gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) within the country programme.
Consultor individual para apoiar o MISAU na implementação da abordagem de género nas ações da Estratégia do Subsistema Comunitário de Saúde, de imunização e suplementação com Vitamina A, Maputo, 4 meses Mozambique
A UNICEF pretende contratar um/a especialista para suportar o MISAU na implementação da abordagem de género nas ações da Estratégia do Subsistema Comunitário de Saúde (ESCS), de imunização e suplementação com Vitamina A.
Individual Consultant for VISION Roles Review, Business Innovation Section, Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) Hungary
UNICEF GSSC is looking for a dynamic and experienced VISION Roles Review consultant who will support the project team in reviewing the existing roles and transactions in VISION SAP, as well as recommend cleanup and/or redesign of critical VISION roles.
National consultant on Public Finance for Children (PF4C) Analysit-UNICEF Iraq Iraq
UNICEF works to ensure that public resources are equitably and efficiently allocated and utilized to advance the rights and wellbeing of children. In Iraq, strengthening public finance systems to deliver for children is essential, especially in light of fiscal pressures, demographic trends, and development priorities. This consultancy will provide technical support in key areas of public finance for children (PF4C) including budget analysis, child-focused public expenditure measurement, and costing of child-focused programmes such as the cash transfer pilot.
Health Specialist (MHPSS), Temporary Appointment (364 days), NO-3, Kyiv, Ukraine, #129894 (for Ukraine Nationals Only) Ukraine
The Health Specialist (MHPSS) role is situated in the Ukraine Country Office and reports directly to the Chief of Health and Nutrition. This position is essential for bridging health-focused MHPSS programming with broader organizational goals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health and psychosocial support by integrating efforts across both internal sectors and external partnerships. The Health Specialist supports MHPSS programming primarily within the health sector while coordinating with other crucial UNICEF sectors such as education, child protection, Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Social and Behavior Change (SBC). This role also entails significant collaboration with external entities, including government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, to embed MHPSS into their programs, thereby fostering a unified approach to health and well-being across various sectors. Additionally, the Specialist is instrumental in shaping and influencing national MHPSS policies. By offering expert guidance to external stakeholders such as the national MHPSS coordination center, Ministry of Health, educational leaders, and community organizations, the Specialist ensures that MHPSS initiatives are harmoniously integrated into the broader health and social systems. This effort is complemented by UNICEF’s collaboration with the “All-Ukraine Health Program”, which aims to establish a far-reaching support network impacting various societal dimensions.
Low Value Consultancy: Research Syntheses on Investing in Human Capital, ESARO ( 3 months) Kenya
As part of the development of UNICEF Africa’s flagship publication on human capital, ESARO wishes to engage two researchers from African universities to synthesise their body of literature on the subject.
Logistics Officer, (NOB), Fixed Term, Afghanistan Outpost Termez, Uzbekistan #132814 (Open for individuals with valid work permit for Uzbekistan) Afghanistan
Afghanistan Country Office is seeking an experienced Logistics Officer responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring all aspects of transportation, distribution operations, and inventory management of programme supplies.
National Communication Intern, Vientiane, Lao PDR, 6 months Lao People’s Democratic Republic
UNICEF Lao PDR is looking for a National Communication Intern. The duration of this assignment is 6 months, starting as soon as possible. The intern will be based in UNICEF Lao PDR Country Office in Vientiane.
Operations Manager, NO-3, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, #134216, Fixed Term Appointment Mongolia
UNICEF Mongolia Country Office is looking for Operations Manager who will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.
Health Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term, Manila, Post no. 14884 (Re-Advertisement External) Philippines
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Philippines is looking for a Health Specialist who would provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance in the programming process for the Health and Nutrition Section of the Philippine Country Office.
Consultancy: Technical Report Writing (Gender equality annual reports), Global Programme Division, Gender Section, NYHQ remote, Req # 584130 United States
The Gender Equality Section is seeking a Consultant to support the compilation and drafting of key written products fulfilling institutional and interagency reporting obligations. The first is the report on the UN System-Wide Action Plan which tracks UN entities’ performance on gender equality for the Chief Executives Board for Coordination. The second is the Annual Report on progress on the Gender Action Plan submitted to the UNICEF Executive Board alongside the Executive Director’s Annual Report. The third is the Global Annual Results Report (inclusive of the Spotlight on the Gender Equality Thematic Fund) meant principally for donors, partners and the general public. The reports are targeted towards diverse audiences and require extensive compilation of content from various sources into high-quality products with strictly defined formats and timelines
Data and Monitoring Consultant for Child Protection and Development, DAPM, Data and Analytics Section, NYHQ remote. Req # 584128 United States
The Child Protection and Development (CPD) team within the Data and Analytics Section covers a number of topics including birth registration, child labour, child marriage, female genital mutilation, violence against children and children living outside of family care. The CPD team is also responsible for statistics and data on early childhood development (ECD). The CPD team work in the area of child protection includes: supporting the collection of nationally representative data through the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS); maintaining global databases on key indicators; methodological work to develop new data collection and monitoring tools and questionnaires in the area of child protection and ECD, including on issues measured by SDG indicators; conducting data analyses; undertaking capacity-building; and disseminating data on child protection in a variety of ways including through flagship publications, thematic data-driven publications and brochures and statistical country profiles. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support to the CPD team with respect to some specific topics within child protection, namely violence, child marriage and children with disabilities. The consultant will be supervised by the Senior Adviser, Statistics, Child Protection and Development within the Data and Analytics Section.
Knowledge Management Consultant, PSC Hub, NYHQ remote. Req # 584127 United States
This consultancy will contribute to four interrelated areas within UNICEF's Programme Strategy and Coordination Hub. The first three focuses on the Hub's structural evolution and support to the Future Focused Initiative (FFI), while the fourth relates to support for the Hub's continued leadership in several distinct areas of work requiring inter divisional collaboration Data-driven decision-making for FFI is supported by a continually evolving data compendium, which aggregates key data points that have informed the development of FFI proposals. In parallel the consultant's knowledge management expertise will also be leveraged to support other strategic workstreams lead by the PSC Hub.
Menstrual Health and Hygiene Consultancy, NYHQ WASH Programme Group, remote. Req # 584126 United States
This consultant will support the WASH Section at UNICEF HQ to provide technical support to the global coordinated advocacy initiative, specifically on the development of the shared agenda for action and consultations with adolescents and young people, to ensure their voices are considered in this agenda. The consultant will also support the development of a technical guidance on climate change and MHH.

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