The Market Research Manager, under the overall guidance and direction of the Lead Market Research Manager is accountable for managing market research projects, playing a key role in the formulation of UNICEF and PFP strategies, supporting the operationalizing of insights across UNICEF, and ensuring the growth in effective use of audience and market insight for all relevant audiences.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and related support to the Department of Basic Education’s ECD Directorate in the development, strengthening, and maintenance of knowledge and professional development support systems within the early learning sector which include the expansion and content management of the ECD Information Hub as a dynamic knowledge and advocacy platform; the migration, implementation, content development, and sustainability of digital ECD platforms such and ECDmobi and the P.L.A.Y. online in-service training; and the identification and sharing of key knowledge products on early learning through play in an accessible and effective manner to all stakeholders.
This post serves as the Organization’s lead technical authority on personal data protection and privacy. It is aimed at providing technical leadership in establishing and rolling out the corporate regulatory framework on personal data protection and privacy in UNICEF, including monitoring and addressing risks of personal data processing.
UNICEF ESARO is developing Scaling What Works for Children: Compendium of Good Practices in Eastern and Southern Africa to support implementation of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, which calls for a shift away from fragmented, small-scale efforts toward government-led policies and programmes that deliver results for children at scale through differentiated pathways. The compendium will help Country Offices learn from and prioritize system-embedded solutions and will also support partner engagement by demonstrating UNICEF’s value-add in enabling measurable results at scale through policy support, systems strengthening, partnerships, and evidence generation.
The Purpose of the Assignment is to bring unique external expertise from a varied multilateral background to produce particular outputs and defined
deliverables, including support on complex and strategic engagements, coordinating and supporting the Ethics and
Culture Champions Programme (ECCs)* (around 500), and delivering training on specialized topics of Ethics
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
UNICEF India is seeking a dynamic Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Specialist to provide technical and operational support in developing evidence‑based strategies that drive measurable social and behavioural change across three states. Working under the supervision of the Chief Field Office and in close collaboration with the Chief of SBC, the Specialist will design and implement SBC programmes, including in states without dedicated SBC presence. By engaging communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, the role will empower stakeholders, foster participation, and promote sustainable change. This position directly contributes to advancing children’s rights, survival, and wellbeing in India.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Emergency Manager (Risk and Preparedness), who provides technical leadership, coordination, and management oversight across integrated risk analysis and preparedness functions.
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
Join UNICEF Uganda Country Office as a Nutrition Specialist (Wasting, Humanitarian & Refugees) and help address persistent child wasting and nutrition vulnerabilities, including in humanitarian and refugee‑hosting areas. Lead high‑impact prevention and treatment programmes, strengthen results, and expand access to lifesaving nutrition supplies.
UNICEF Comoros is seeking a Senior Digital Impact Associate to support the management and operation of ICT systems and digital solutions. The role provides technical expertise in systems administration, user support, and digital/data solution implementation to enable efficient programme delivery. Working within a multi-country office setup, the position collaborates closely with the Madagascar Digital Impact team while serving as the sole Digital Impact focal point in Comoros.
Under the guidance of the Communication Specialist, and in coordination with the ADAP programme, the Partnership Intern will assist in designing a partnership concept aimed at engaging diaspora Generation Z and Generation Alpha audiences in fundraising and advocacy for UNICEF. The Intern will further contribute to initiatives engaging young people in Armenia to promote climate action and strengthen youth center activities.
Join UNICEF Bhutan to advance integrated, climate-resilient and nutrition-responsive systems, aligned with national priorities and Bhutan’s NDC. The role promotes cross-sectoral approaches that strengthen climate-resilient social sector systems for children—including nutrition-sensitive food systems, environmental health, and primary health care—addressing the triple burden of malnutrition and delivering sustainable results for children, adolescents, and women.
UNICEF is seeking a motivated intern to support its Climate-Resilient Education (CRE) team. The intern will provide entry-level, learning-focused support to the global CRE portfolio, assisting with coordination, documentation, knowledge management, and basic research. Working under the supervision of the Education & Climate Lead, the intern will contribute to day-to-day activities that strengthen collaboration, track technical assistance, and support knowledge sharing, while gaining practical exposure to UNICEF’s work at the intersection of education and climate resilience.
The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) juvenile justice system by supporting the comprehensive review and amendment of the Juvenile Justice Act 2014, with a view to ensuring compliance with international child rights obligations and reinforcing a child-centred, rights-based and restorative justice framework consistent with established global standards and good practices.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy. The mission of UNICEF is to promote the survival, well-being and rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. As the custodian of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, UNICEF has helped transform countless children’s lives around the world. In 1965, the organization won the Nobel Prize for its work in ensuring millions of children survive and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential. With our multisectoral programs around the world, ranging from education, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, social protection and child protection, and working with partners far and wide, UNICEF has been able to reduce child mortality 50% since 2000.
🚀 Be part of UNICEF’s digital fundraising revolution.We are looking for a Fund Raising Officer (Digital), NOB to drive innovative, data-led campaigns that grow donor impact and change children’s lives. If digital strategy, performance marketing, and purpose-driven work excite you — this role is for you.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
Call for Expression of Interest to serve as a member of the UNICEF Audit Advisory Committee.
The UNICEF Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) is an independent committee established to advise the UNICEF Executive Director in fulfilling her responsibilities regarding governance, risk management, financial management and reporting, internal control and accountability, internal audits and investigations, evaluations, ethics, and external audits.
The Committee is comprised of members, external to UNICEF, reflecting geographical diversity, gender balance, reflecting a mix of professionals from public or private sector organizations with senior leadership experience and familiarity in organizational management, governance, finance, accounting, risk management, internal auditing and investigations, external auditing, evaluations, ethics, information technology, etc. A strong understanding of the structure and functioning of the United Nations system and/or intergovernmental and international organizations is desirable.
This is a batch vacancy announcement for multiple upcoming People & Culture Assistant GS-5 level positions. The recommended candidates will be considered for fixed-term and temporary posts as needed, in sections such as People Administration – Onboarding, Benefits & Entitlements, Recruitment Administration, as well as Payroll & Offboarding. They may also be placed in the talent group for direct appointments at later stage.
The Market Research Manager, under the overall guidance and direction of the Lead Market Research Manager is accountable for managing market research projects, playing a key role in the formulation of UNICEF and PFP strategies, supporting the operationalizing of insights across UNICEF, and ensuring the growth in effective use of audience and market insight for all relevant audiences.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and related support to the Department of Basic Education’s ECD Directorate in the development, strengthening, and maintenance of knowledge and professional development support systems within the early learning sector which include the expansion and content management of the ECD Information Hub as a dynamic knowledge and advocacy platform; the migration, implementation, content development, and sustainability of digital ECD platforms such and ECDmobi and the P.L.A.Y. online in-service training; and the identification and sharing of key knowledge products on early learning through play in an accessible and effective manner to all stakeholders.
This post serves as the Organization’s lead technical authority on personal data protection and privacy. It is aimed at providing technical leadership in establishing and rolling out the corporate regulatory framework on personal data protection and privacy in UNICEF, including monitoring and addressing risks of personal data processing.
UNICEF ESARO is developing Scaling What Works for Children: Compendium of Good Practices in Eastern and Southern Africa to support implementation of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, which calls for a shift away from fragmented, small-scale efforts toward government-led policies and programmes that deliver results for children at scale through differentiated pathways. The compendium will help Country Offices learn from and prioritize system-embedded solutions and will also support partner engagement by demonstrating UNICEF’s value-add in enabling measurable results at scale through policy support, systems strengthening, partnerships, and evidence generation.
The Purpose of the Assignment is to bring unique external expertise from a varied multilateral background to produce particular outputs and defined
deliverables, including support on complex and strategic engagements, coordinating and supporting the Ethics and
Culture Champions Programme (ECCs)* (around 500), and delivering training on specialized topics of Ethics
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. At the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco is a middle-income country but with a steadily growing economy. As a result, Morocco is seen by many member states as a strategic country given its geographical location, political stability and overall progress in human development resulting in member states main priorities shifting to expanding commercial and economic ties and de-prioritizing human capital investments. It is in this context that UNICEF Morocco sees an opportunity to diversify sources of income and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector and its different stakeholders to reduce disparities, improve the situation of children and protect their rights. Globally, UNICEF recognizes the private sector as a vital partner in driving sustainable change for children. Through collaboration with multinational corporations and national companies UNICEF builds partnerships that combine financial support, innovation, and responsible business practices. The interactions will take different forms ranging from mobilizing resources (corporate philanthropy), promoting positive changes in business practices through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting programmes for children and encouraging innovations.
UNICEF India is seeking a dynamic Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Specialist to provide technical and operational support in developing evidence‑based strategies that drive measurable social and behavioural change across three states. Working under the supervision of the Chief Field Office and in close collaboration with the Chief of SBC, the Specialist will design and implement SBC programmes, including in states without dedicated SBC presence. By engaging communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, the role will empower stakeholders, foster participation, and promote sustainable change. This position directly contributes to advancing children’s rights, survival, and wellbeing in India.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Emergency Manager (Risk and Preparedness), who provides technical leadership, coordination, and management oversight across integrated risk analysis and preparedness functions.
The support provided by the WASH and climate officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH- and climate-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.
Join UNICEF Uganda Country Office as a Nutrition Specialist (Wasting, Humanitarian & Refugees) and help address persistent child wasting and nutrition vulnerabilities, including in humanitarian and refugee‑hosting areas. Lead high‑impact prevention and treatment programmes, strengthen results, and expand access to lifesaving nutrition supplies.
UNICEF Comoros is seeking a Senior Digital Impact Associate to support the management and operation of ICT systems and digital solutions. The role provides technical expertise in systems administration, user support, and digital/data solution implementation to enable efficient programme delivery. Working within a multi-country office setup, the position collaborates closely with the Madagascar Digital Impact team while serving as the sole Digital Impact focal point in Comoros.
Under the guidance of the Communication Specialist, and in coordination with the ADAP programme, the Partnership Intern will assist in designing a partnership concept aimed at engaging diaspora Generation Z and Generation Alpha audiences in fundraising and advocacy for UNICEF. The Intern will further contribute to initiatives engaging young people in Armenia to promote climate action and strengthen youth center activities.
Join UNICEF Bhutan to advance integrated, climate-resilient and nutrition-responsive systems, aligned with national priorities and Bhutan’s NDC. The role promotes cross-sectoral approaches that strengthen climate-resilient social sector systems for children—including nutrition-sensitive food systems, environmental health, and primary health care—addressing the triple burden of malnutrition and delivering sustainable results for children, adolescents, and women.
UNICEF is seeking a motivated intern to support its Climate-Resilient Education (CRE) team. The intern will provide entry-level, learning-focused support to the global CRE portfolio, assisting with coordination, documentation, knowledge management, and basic research. Working under the supervision of the Education & Climate Lead, the intern will contribute to day-to-day activities that strengthen collaboration, track technical assistance, and support knowledge sharing, while gaining practical exposure to UNICEF’s work at the intersection of education and climate resilience.
The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) juvenile justice system by supporting the comprehensive review and amendment of the Juvenile Justice Act 2014, with a view to ensuring compliance with international child rights obligations and reinforcing a child-centred, rights-based and restorative justice framework consistent with established global standards and good practices.
UNICEF is looking to hire Director, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy. The mission of UNICEF is to promote the survival, well-being and rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. As the custodian of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, UNICEF has helped transform countless children’s lives around the world. In 1965, the organization won the Nobel Prize for its work in ensuring millions of children survive and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential. With our multisectoral programs around the world, ranging from education, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, social protection and child protection, and working with partners far and wide, UNICEF has been able to reduce child mortality 50% since 2000.
🚀 Be part of UNICEF’s digital fundraising revolution.We are looking for a Fund Raising Officer (Digital), NOB to drive innovative, data-led campaigns that grow donor impact and change children’s lives. If digital strategy, performance marketing, and purpose-driven work excite you — this role is for you.
The Chief of WASH will provide the leadership needed to enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.
Call for Expression of Interest to serve as a member of the UNICEF Audit Advisory Committee.
The UNICEF Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) is an independent committee established to advise the UNICEF Executive Director in fulfilling her responsibilities regarding governance, risk management, financial management and reporting, internal control and accountability, internal audits and investigations, evaluations, ethics, and external audits.
The Committee is comprised of members, external to UNICEF, reflecting geographical diversity, gender balance, reflecting a mix of professionals from public or private sector organizations with senior leadership experience and familiarity in organizational management, governance, finance, accounting, risk management, internal auditing and investigations, external auditing, evaluations, ethics, information technology, etc. A strong understanding of the structure and functioning of the United Nations system and/or intergovernmental and international organizations is desirable.
This is a batch vacancy announcement for multiple upcoming People & Culture Assistant GS-5 level positions. The recommended candidates will be considered for fixed-term and temporary posts as needed, in sections such as People Administration – Onboarding, Benefits & Entitlements, Recruitment Administration, as well as Payroll & Offboarding. They may also be placed in the talent group for direct appointments at later stage.
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