United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has announced its job recruitment opening for the year 2026, offering a range of job vacancies for individuals passionate and interested in working with the organization.
UNICEF a well known company which is a global leader in championing the rights and well-being of every child. Hence, working with UNICEF presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a noble cause and make a positive impact on children’s lives worldwide.
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UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Nutrition Officer on a temporary appointment of 364 days, to be based in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Under the supervision of the Maternal & Child Health Specialist, this Nutrition Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects in Solomon Islands, from development planning to delivery of results. In doing so, the incumbent implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of results in maternal, infant, child, and adolescent nutrition programmes/projects with special attention to multiple systems engagement (food, education, health, social protection) and multi-sectoral coordinated actions to reduce the triple burden of malnutrition, including in emergencies.
Location:Solomon Islands
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WASH Officer (Engineer), NO-B, Pacific Multi-Country Office, Tarawa, Kiribati, Post # 122528, (Fixed Term Appointment)
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a WASH Officer (Engineer) at the NOB level to be based in Tarawa, Kiribati. The WASH Officer will report to the WASH Specialist and provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The WASH Officer will prepare, and implement a variety of technical, management, and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme. Specifically, this position will provide dedicated WASH engineering expertise to the WASH Programme in the country office including working closely with key government stakeholders and selected contractors in planning of improvement works and to provide close technical oversight and regular reporting of implementation of the construction works.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
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Construction Officer (Education), NOA, Pacific Multi Country Office, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Post # 131996 (Temporary Appointment, 364 days)
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Construction Officer (Education) on a temporary appointment to be based in the Multi-Country Office in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office and Education Specialist, the Construction Officer (Education) will oversee and coordinate education infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with UNICEF’s sustainability and resilience principle.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
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Driver, GS-2, Pacific Multi-Country Office, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Post Number 912347, Fixed Term Appointment
The UNICEF Pacific Multi- Country office is hiring a Driver on a fixed term appointment to be based in Port Vila field office in Vanuatu. Under the supervision and guidance of the Administrative Associate in Vanuatu, the Driver is responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.
Location:Fiji/Pacific Island Countries
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Case Management Consultant (Team Leader), 12 Months – Yemen Country Office (Amman outpost)
UNICEF Yemen_Amman outpost, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant, based in Amman, Jordan, to support in leading the Amman-based CFM team to achieve objectives and execute tasks assigned by the CFM head. Responsibilities include enhancing the capacity of YCO staff on CFM protocols and participating in MIS testing activities. This post will be considered as roster.
Location:Jordan, Yemen
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Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Officer, NO-2, Tirana, Albania, Post#132085 (TA until 31.12.2025)
Hire a Planning, Monitoring & Reporting officer for UNICEF Albania office Post#, NOB, Temporary Appointment to support UNICEF Albania office with planning, implementation and reporting of the program work
Location:Albania
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National Consultancy based in Amman – Jordan as a Graphic Designer_12 Months (home-Based).
UNICEF Yemen_Amman outpost, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced national consultant, based in Amman, Jordan, to support communication activities for UNICEF Yemen cash-based interventions in developing artwork for social media, presentations, websites, printing and others, in line with guidance provided by the supervisor, and aligned with UNICEF branding guidelines.
Location:Jordan
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National Consultancy, Primary Health Care Consultant, 11 Months, Taiz, Yemen (Home Based)
UNICEF Yemen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced national consultant to work under the supervision of the health manager as a Primary Health Care Consultant, based in Taiz, Yemen.
This consultancy aims to strengthen UNICEF’s scientific and research capabilities in the domains of Generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing for addressing challenging in the domains of children on the move, environmental emergencies, as well as assessment of biases in data and methodologies. The consultant will undertake research and applied data science analysis to drive forward UNICEF’s innovation agenda in key focus areas.
Location:United States
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Consultancy: Learning and Skills Data Analyst Consultant – Req.#581598
The overarching aim of this consultancy is to work with foundational learning data from past and forthcoming Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS). Since 2016, the foundational learning module has been administered in over 50 countries and territories, and about 20 surveys are expected to collect this data next year. The consultant will work with both historical and upcoming data to maintain the database, update code in Stata and R, and manage the GitHub repository. In addition, the consultant will use microdata to support three analytical and knowledge products based on key research questions, which requires familiarity with building dashboards using Shiny in R or creating innovative data visualizations. Lastly, the consultant will support the Learning and Skills Data Lab, focusing on harmonization efforts and maintaining the database in preparation for the lab.
Under the close supervision of the Knowledge Management Manager, the consultant will support the implementation of community activities geared towards building stronger KM implementation in offices. Specifically, the consultant will support in: • Community management planning and core group coordination • Roll out of KM community and staff engagement communication efforts • Planning and delivery of community activities and events • Implementation of the community recognition programme
Location:United States
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HIV Specialist (NO-3), Johannesburg, South Africa # 132142 (Temporary Appointment 6months)
UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa, HIV Section 2gether 4 SRHR programme is looking for a highly experienced HIV Specialist to support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF component of the 2gether for 4 SRHR Programme. The HIV Specialist will support the ESARO HIV section in realizing planned results of the 2gether 4 SRHR programme and strengthening data generation and utilization and M&E capacity in the ESA region. If you believe that you have the experience and skills for this role, we would like to hear from you.
Location:South Africa
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uSupport Script writer consultant with Regional office for Europe and Central Asia (remote consultancy)
UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) team is looking for a consultant to develop standard guidelines for drafting youth friendly and appealing content for young people and adolescents and use the guideline to rewrite 64 existing uSupport articles.
Location:Switzerland
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Operations Manager (Risk and Compliance), P-4, Fixed Term, Port Sudan, Sudan (# 00104745)
The Operations Manager (Risk and Compliance) will be responsible for leading the strengthening of risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office. He/She will be responsible for providing complementary expertise, support, and monitoring related to the management of risk, including but not limited to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at a process, systems, and entity level. He/she will ensure to lead the achievement of risk management objectives follows organizational rules and regulations, and acceptable ethical behavior; internal controls; information and technology security; sustainability; and quality assurance. Moreover, he/she will provide analysis and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal controls.
Location:Sudan
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Health Specialist (Emergencies), P-4, Gaza, State of Palestine, Temporary Appointment, (post no. 132266)
If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you. The State of Palestine office is seeking a dynamic qualified candidate to join our team as a Health Specialist at the P-4 level based in the Gaza Strip, SOP. The Health Specialist reports to the Chief of Field Office for general guidance and supervision. S/He is responsible for supporting the Chief in managing the health 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. S/He provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Consultant International en Changement Social et Comportemental (SBC) en appui à la campagne du Grand rattrapage des enfants 0 dose ou incomplètement vaccinés, 6.5 mois, Lomé-Togo
Fournir un soutien technique au bureau Unicef Togo dans son appui à la Survie de l’Enfant et plus particulièrement à l’unité Immunisation et à la Division de l’Immunisation. Ce dernier consistera à coordonner les efforts de communication et de mobilisation sociale pour le changement social et comportemental en appui à la campagne du Grand rattrapage des enfants non ou incomplètement vaccinés et à l’autonomisation communautaire pour la résilience face aux maladies à potentiel épidémique et contre la Poliomyélite.
Location:Togo
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Pasantía Administrativa para Huancavelica
UNICEF PERU PASANTÍA ADMINISTRATIVA PARA HUANCAVELICA SUPERVISOR: Coordinador/a de Huancavelica PERIODO: 6 meses MODALIDAD: Presencial UBICACIÓN DE LA PASANTÍA: Huancavelica
Location:Peru
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Consultoría para Asistencia Técnica para Implementación de la Política Pública de Desarrollo Integral de la Primera Infancia, Guatemala. 7.5 meses.
UNICEF Guatemala está contratando a un/a consultor/a para brindar asistencia técnica en el acompañamiento del proceso de implementación de los distintos objetivos y acciones contenidas en la PPDIPI 2024-2044. Esto implica el análisis y la elaboración de documentos técnicos, fortalecimiento de los procesos de gobernanza de la MTPI y demás instituciones involucradas, sistematización de la asistencia técnica y el involucramiento y participación activa en distintas actividades.
Location:Guatemala
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Contratación de Consultoría Individual para Elaboración de Revisión Programática de Género (RPG) para la formulación del Programa de Cooperación 2027 – 2031 de la Oficina de UNICEF El Salvador.
Objetivo general: Elaborar una Revisión Programática de Genero (RPG) para la Oficina de UNICEF El Salvador, que analice los resultados del Plan de Acción de Género (2022-2025) en el contexto nacional, identifique las brechas persistentes, sus causas y proponga soluciones para fortalecer la
Location:El Salvador
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Eligibility Criteria and Requirements for UNICEF Recuitment
Candidates interested in applying for UNICEF job vacancies must meet certain eligibility criteria, which may vary depending on the specific position and level of experience. However, common requirements include:
1. Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to your preferred position.
2. A Master’s degree or a relevant Bachelor’s degree with extensive work experience is often required. Added advantage.
3. Demonstrated experience and expertise in the relevant area of specialization, preferably with a minimum of two to five years of professional experience, depending on the level of the position.
4. Candidates must be fluent in English Language and at least one other UN working language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian). This is an added advantage
5. Candidates must undergo training and have experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Apply for UNICEF Recruitment 2025
Candidates can search for job vacancies based on your location, area of expertise and submit their applications through the UNICEF careers portal.
Carefully read the job description for each position you’re interested in to ensure your skills and experience align with the requirements as candidates who are not eligible will be automatically disqualified.
After selecting your desired post, you are required to create a personal profile using your email or phone number plus a password. You can write them down on a dairy for reference purpose
Complete the online application form, and upload your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and any other supporting documents you may have.
Upload all required documents such as ID card, Scanned copies of original credentials etc and Submit your complete application through the UNICEF Careers website before the deadline.
Important Announcement for Interested Applicants
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a thorough assessment process, which may include Computer-based tests (CBT), interviews and reference checks to evaluate their qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position.
After the selection process, successful candidates will receive an offer of employment from UNICEF, outlining the terms and conditions of the appointment, including salary, benefits, duty station, and duration of the contract.
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