UNICEF’s mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in every aspect of its operations, with a strong emphasis on equity. Access to basic services, such as health, education, and nutrition, relies heavily on well-functioning supply chains, which are essential to achieving children's rights. However, recent global disruptions, such as those caused by climate change and conflicts, have highlighted the fragility of supply chains. Given the impact of these disruptions on vulnerable populations in particular through the disrupted access to essential supplies, UNICEF is prioritizing efforts to strengthen the resilience of supply chains for children through strategic public-private partnerships and innovative tools.
The Open Data Kit (ODK) Specialist consultant will be responsible for developing and updating the Access Coverage and Evaluation data collection tools to collect programmatic data for indicator monitoring dashboards.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Finance Officer the Finance Associate (Payments) will supervise, review and direct payments for the assigned area of responsibility. The Finance Associate will provide guidance and support to UNICEF offices and divisions in response to queries on payments within the area of assignment ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and related policies, taking corrective action where required.
UNICEF ECARO is looking for a qualified Planning, Monitoring, Reporting & Research Consultant to support the Planning & Monitoring Manager (Humanitarian Performance Monitoring) in maintaining a functional HPM system that meets the monitoring and reporting requirements, working closely with the Refugee Response and Country Office Teams, the RO Emergency section and Programme sections.
Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, the position (i) supports the collection and/or generation of relevant data and analysis for supply chain, forecasting, and demand planning purposes. (ii) contributes to ensuring supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, supply Dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are available, working optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions;
UNICEF operates in 190+ countries to protect children's rights and help them reach their potential. We prioritize equity, ensuring every child has opportunities to thrive without discrimination. UNICEF collaborates with public and private sectors to drive progress, mobilize resources, and create lasting change. The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in managing Global Programme Partnerships (GPPs), driving resource mobilization, fostering collaboration, and enhancing UNICEF’s visibility to achieve impactful outcomes for children. This position ensures strategic engagement, effective partnership management, and innovative approaches to align with UNICEF’s mission and goals. Join us to make a difference for every child.
This role will assist Ukraine UNICEF office to develop, implement and monitor effective and engaging programs on young people engagement and participation across sectors. Under the leadership of Chief ADAP Section the role will support the development and implementation and monitoring of youth participation strategies, partnerships management, and capacity building.
Under the general guidance of the Chief, SBC Section and in close coordination with
Sectoral and Cross-Sectoral Specialists and Officers, contributes to/responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme. UNICEF Ukraine country programme 2025-2029 is built around key leadership areas, namely Better Start, Better Learning and Skills and Better Care with inclusion of children/persons with disabilities; and mental health and psychosocial support cutting across all these areas, thus, the incumbent will be expected to provide significant contributions to these cross-cutting themes.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the senior programme associate supports the respective section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the office, 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.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting the programme management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes leading the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies. The role also encompasses coordinating and delivering timely and accurate reporting, including donor reports and SPIRIT programme updates. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
The social policy specialist will be responsible for deepening collaboration with key stakeholders, especially within the relevant ministries, and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. They will also be expected to coordinate, manage and plan activities/events in a systematic and organized manner; and lastly, manage an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
The Senior Programme Manager (Social Recovery Office) reports to the UNICEF Ukraine Representative, with a dotted line to the Chief of Social Policy, for general guidance and direction, and is responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of the Office’s programming 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 reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
The Construction Manager reports to the Deputy Representative Operations as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the construction activities of a large-sized country office. The management of construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to Government and partners on construction project management.
The Finance/Budget Manager, when supervising support staff, will be responsible for
planning and guiding work in progress and for reviewing work completed by subordinate
staff to verify accuracy and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS), UNICEF Financial Regulation and Rules, policies, procedures,
guidelines, standards of accountability, and ethics.
The incumbent under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations P5,
will oversee the management of the finance functions and budget for the office and is
expected to exhibit a high level of maturity and set high quality objectives, both internally
and externally, to deliver results.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager ensures that UNICEF South Africa has strategic and results-based programme planning strategies and documents; useful, valid, and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights; relevant, effective, and timely use of programme monitoring information and insights for strategic and programmatic decision making, including insights for coverage, coordination, and coherence in emergency contexts. More specifically, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the first area, ensuring the alignment of programme planning, monitoring, and corporate reporting.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. H/She prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the field team in Gaza with additional support. Under the direction of the Education Manager, the Education Specialist will support in managing the EiE response plan for the Gaza Strip, contributing to programme development, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. The Specialist will provide expert technical guidance and operational support across all stages of programming.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant, to identify and evaluate the current financial instruments and platforms that assist migrants in managing and monitoring remittances sent to households in Moldova. Additionally, the consultancy seeks to propose recommendations for developing new monitoring tools and/or enhancing existing ones to better meet the needs of the primary beneficiaries.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide quality control and high-level technical guidance and support to the implementation of the Child Protection Case Management (CPCM) Framework in Rwanda. The international consultant shall work alongside the UNICEF Child Protection team and the NCDA to develop, facilitate and ensure technical quality with respect to the above-named priorities, including drafting documents. With respect to the Child Protection Information Management System (CP IMS), the international consultant will support the Government and CPWOs in daily usage of an interim IMS system as well as roll-out of the digital system once it is developed and adopted.
The primary responsibility of the GBV Officer will be to ensure oversight for quality assurance and alignment with UNICEF’s global GBViE Operational Guidance and Resource Pack, as well as other international standards and guidelines, including UNICEF's Core Commitment for Children in Humanitarian Action, Strategic Plan, and Gender Action Plan. The GBV Officer will facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNICEF’s GBV-related prevention and mitigation strategies in South Sudan, ensuring overall efficiency, effectiveness, and achievement of results in compliance with both national and international standards, including UNICEF’s and IASC technical guidelines.
UNICEF’s mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in every aspect of its operations, with a strong emphasis on equity. Access to basic services, such as health, education, and nutrition, relies heavily on well-functioning supply chains, which are essential to achieving children's rights. However, recent global disruptions, such as those caused by climate change and conflicts, have highlighted the fragility of supply chains. Given the impact of these disruptions on vulnerable populations in particular through the disrupted access to essential supplies, UNICEF is prioritizing efforts to strengthen the resilience of supply chains for children through strategic public-private partnerships and innovative tools.
The Open Data Kit (ODK) Specialist consultant will be responsible for developing and updating the Access Coverage and Evaluation data collection tools to collect programmatic data for indicator monitoring dashboards.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Finance Officer the Finance Associate (Payments) will supervise, review and direct payments for the assigned area of responsibility. The Finance Associate will provide guidance and support to UNICEF offices and divisions in response to queries on payments within the area of assignment ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and related policies, taking corrective action where required.
UNICEF ECARO is looking for a qualified Planning, Monitoring, Reporting & Research Consultant to support the Planning & Monitoring Manager (Humanitarian Performance Monitoring) in maintaining a functional HPM system that meets the monitoring and reporting requirements, working closely with the Refugee Response and Country Office Teams, the RO Emergency section and Programme sections.
Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, the position (i) supports the collection and/or generation of relevant data and analysis for supply chain, forecasting, and demand planning purposes. (ii) contributes to ensuring supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, supply Dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are available, working optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions;
UNICEF operates in 190+ countries to protect children's rights and help them reach their potential. We prioritize equity, ensuring every child has opportunities to thrive without discrimination. UNICEF collaborates with public and private sectors to drive progress, mobilize resources, and create lasting change. The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in managing Global Programme Partnerships (GPPs), driving resource mobilization, fostering collaboration, and enhancing UNICEF’s visibility to achieve impactful outcomes for children. This position ensures strategic engagement, effective partnership management, and innovative approaches to align with UNICEF’s mission and goals. Join us to make a difference for every child.
This role will assist Ukraine UNICEF office to develop, implement and monitor effective and engaging programs on young people engagement and participation across sectors. Under the leadership of Chief ADAP Section the role will support the development and implementation and monitoring of youth participation strategies, partnerships management, and capacity building.
Under the general guidance of the Chief, SBC Section and in close coordination with
Sectoral and Cross-Sectoral Specialists and Officers, contributes to/responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme. UNICEF Ukraine country programme 2025-2029 is built around key leadership areas, namely Better Start, Better Learning and Skills and Better Care with inclusion of children/persons with disabilities; and mental health and psychosocial support cutting across all these areas, thus, the incumbent will be expected to provide significant contributions to these cross-cutting themes.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the senior programme associate supports the respective section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the office, 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.
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the Social Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting the programme management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy, from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes leading the development and implementation of a project management approach for the Social Recovery Office and ensuring team members are effectively utilizing associated tools and methodologies. The role also encompasses coordinating and delivering timely and accurate reporting, including donor reports and SPIRIT programme updates. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
The social policy specialist will be responsible for deepening collaboration with key stakeholders, especially within the relevant ministries, and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. They will also be expected to coordinate, manage and plan activities/events in a systematic and organized manner; and lastly, manage an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.
The Senior Programme Manager (Social Recovery Office) reports to the UNICEF Ukraine Representative, with a dotted line to the Chief of Social Policy, for general guidance and direction, and is responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of the Office’s programming 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 reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services.
The Construction Manager reports to the Deputy Representative Operations as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the construction activities of a large-sized country office. The management of construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to Government and partners on construction project management.
The Finance/Budget Manager, when supervising support staff, will be responsible for
planning and guiding work in progress and for reviewing work completed by subordinate
staff to verify accuracy and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS), UNICEF Financial Regulation and Rules, policies, procedures,
guidelines, standards of accountability, and ethics.
The incumbent under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations P5,
will oversee the management of the finance functions and budget for the office and is
expected to exhibit a high level of maturity and set high quality objectives, both internally
and externally, to deliver results.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager ensures that UNICEF South Africa has strategic and results-based programme planning strategies and documents; useful, valid, and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights; relevant, effective, and timely use of programme monitoring information and insights for strategic and programmatic decision making, including insights for coverage, coordination, and coherence in emergency contexts. More specifically, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the first area, ensuring the alignment of programme planning, monitoring, and corporate reporting.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programmes/projects within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results. H/She prepares, executes, manages, and implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the field team in Gaza with additional support. Under the direction of the Education Manager, the Education Specialist will support in managing the EiE response plan for the Gaza Strip, contributing to programme development, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. The Specialist will provide expert technical guidance and operational support across all stages of programming.
UNICEF Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant, to identify and evaluate the current financial instruments and platforms that assist migrants in managing and monitoring remittances sent to households in Moldova. Additionally, the consultancy seeks to propose recommendations for developing new monitoring tools and/or enhancing existing ones to better meet the needs of the primary beneficiaries.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide quality control and high-level technical guidance and support to the implementation of the Child Protection Case Management (CPCM) Framework in Rwanda. The international consultant shall work alongside the UNICEF Child Protection team and the NCDA to develop, facilitate and ensure technical quality with respect to the above-named priorities, including drafting documents. With respect to the Child Protection Information Management System (CP IMS), the international consultant will support the Government and CPWOs in daily usage of an interim IMS system as well as roll-out of the digital system once it is developed and adopted.
The primary responsibility of the GBV Officer will be to ensure oversight for quality assurance and alignment with UNICEF’s global GBViE Operational Guidance and Resource Pack, as well as other international standards and guidelines, including UNICEF's Core Commitment for Children in Humanitarian Action, Strategic Plan, and Gender Action Plan. The GBV Officer will facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNICEF’s GBV-related prevention and mitigation strategies in South Sudan, ensuring overall efficiency, effectiveness, and achievement of results in compliance with both national and international standards, including UNICEF’s and IASC technical guidelines.
